Investigate phase changes (melting, freezing, vaporization, condensation) and how particles behave during these transitions.
Students synthesize their knowledge to participate in a structured debate about the future of wildlife restoration.
Students analyze the differing viewpoints of ranchers, environmentalists, and local communities regarding predator reintroduction.
Students explore the scientific history of wolf reintroduction in Yellowstone and investigate the concept of trophic cascades and ecosystem engineering.
An exploration of the rock cycle's dynamic processes, from the fiery birth of igneous rocks to the transformative heat and pressure of metamorphism. Students will learn how Earth constantly recycles its crust through physical and chemical changes.
Students identify various landforms and apply their knowledge of geological processes to design their own island ecosystem in a culminating project.
A deep dive into the forces of weathering and erosion using mechanical simulations to observe how rocks break down and move over time.
Students explore the three main types of rocks and the processes that transform them through a hands-on simulation using crayons to represent the rock cycle.
A deep dive into the subatomic origins of plate tectonics, tracing the journey from unstable nuclei to the massive convection currents that move continents.
A comprehensive lesson on seafloor uplift, covering the geological processes of plate tectonics, mid-ocean ridges, and the impact of rising crust on the ocean environment.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the physics of tsunami waves, from their seismic origins to their dramatic transformation as they approach the shore. Students will learn about wave propagation, the relationship between depth and speed, and the shoaling effect.
Day 2 dives into particle motion and spacing during phase changes, featuring a CER practice and a comprehensive exit ticket review.
Day 1 focuses on vocabulary, the direction of heat transfer, and the fundamental differences between temperature and thermal energy.
A targeted review lesson focusing on thermal energy transfer, particle motion, ocean currents, and global climate patterns.
The final review mission covering global climate patterns, insulation, and the effects of mass on energy transfer.
The third review mission focusing on the gene-protein-trait connection and the behavior of particles during heat transfer.
The second review mission covering genetic inheritance patterns, mutations, and thermal equilibrium.
