An investigation into North Carolina river basins where students analyze water quality indicators like pH, turbidity, and bio-indicators to audit the health of local aquatic systems.

A comprehensive lesson on graphing and interpreting heating and cooling curves, focusing on phase changes and energy transfers.

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.

Une séquence complète sur l'utilisation des robots dans les missions de sauvetage et de secours, comprenant vocabulaire technique, lecture et atelier d'écriture.

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.

A comprehensive lesson exploring the three primary types of symbiotic relationships: mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism. Students analyze animal interactions through task cards, case studies, and visual organizers.

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.