Students trace the origins of SOx, NOx, and CO2 emissions and write chemical synthesis reactions showing how these oxides become environmental acids.
A comprehensive lesson on invasive species focusing on their dramatic impact on local populations and ecosystems through data analysis and food web mapping.
A lesson focused on the Law of Conservation of Mass through the practice of balancing chemical equations. Students move from basic synthesis reactions to more complex combustion and replacement reactions.
A comprehensive introduction to Health Information Management (HIM), focusing on essential terminology, legal standards like HIPAA, and the basics of medical coding (ICD-10-CM and CPT) for high school CTE students.
A comprehensive project guide for a deep-dive research presentation on chemical elements, including a detailed point-based rubric and a research organizer.
An introductory lesson on sizing water supply pipes using the Massachusetts 248 CMR plumbing code, focusing on Water Supply Fixture Units (WSFU) and table interpretation.
A hands-on simulation lesson where students act as routers and servers to understand how data packets travel across the internet using IP addresses and physical infrastructure.
A discovery of the visible spectrum, rainbow colors, and a final unit quiz to celebrate learning.
Students investigate how light bounces off mirrors and how objects block light to create shadows.
An exploration of how light travels in straight lines and what happens when those beams are interrupted.
Students identify and differentiate between natural and artificial light sources using high-contrast visuals and sorting activities.
A comprehensive review of introductory chemistry lab concepts including pH calculations, organic nomenclature, functional group identification, and laboratory testing procedures.
A 90-minute investigation into how genetic mutations and chromosomal abnormalities lead to human disorders. Students act as 'genetic consultants' to analyze karyotypes, pedigrees, and mutation types.
A comprehensive 90-minute lesson on DNA, genes, chromosomes, and genetic crosses. Students explore the 'Blueprint of Life' through chunked instruction, Think-Pair-Share discussions, and hands-on modeling stations.
A 5-block (10 period) investigation into the human genome, focusing on patterns of inheritance, chromosomal disorders, and molecular biotechnology through the lens of polydactyly.
Teachers learn to break complex tasks into smaller, manageable steps using classroom routines and Iowa Core standards as examples.
A critical examination of how systemic inequities influence environmental health outcomes, focusing on Flint's water and urban air quality. Students analyze data and develop advocacy products to promote environmental justice.
A hands-on project where students explore waste management through the lens of Shoji Yamasaki's art, culminating in a creative video showcasing their own upcycling process or performance.
An extra credit project challenging students to live plastic-free for two weeks while researching the impacts of bioaccumulation and exploring sustainable alternatives. Students document their journey and findings in a formal scientific lab report.