A lesson exploring how toxins like DDT travel and concentrate through food chains, leading to biological magnification.
A deep dive into the demographic recovery of the bald eagle, exploring the impact of DDT and the success of the Endangered Species Act through data analysis and guided reading.
A 2-day hands-on engineering and art project where students build a paper zoetrope to explore the physics of light and the foundations of animation. Day 1 focuses on construction and the science of persistence of vision, while Day 2 focuses on creating and testing animation strips.
A comprehensive lesson on how energy moves through an ecosystem, from the sun to apex predators. Includes assessments on food chains, food webs, and the laws of thermodynamics in biology.
A comprehensive review of the unit's key concepts followed by a summative assessment to measure student understanding.
Peek inside the internal departments of a company to understand how functions like Marketing, Finance, and HR work together.
Compare different ways a business can be legally structured, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.
Investigate how businesses satisfy human needs and wants through the production of goods and services within the framework of supply and demand.
Explore the fundamental purpose of a business, distinguishing between for-profit and non-profit organizations and identifying the role of profit.
A warm-up lesson introducing the concept of recombinant DNA through the real-world example of insulin production, using a guided drawing approach for 6th grade students.
An introductory lesson on the four principles of natural selection, specifically designed for students who benefit from visual support and simplified language. Students will explore variation, overproduction, selection, and adaptation.
A comprehensive introduction to invasive species, exploring how non-native plants and animals disrupt ecosystems and what can be done to stop them. Students will analyze real-world case studies of biological 'invaders' through a high-stakes dossier-style presentation.
This lesson covers the foundational principles of biological science, focusing on the scientific method (SEPs) and the fundamental characteristics that define living organisms (LS1). Students will demonstrate their understanding through a comprehensive assessment aligned with Indiana state standards.
A comprehensive study of John Green's 'Everything Is Tuberculosis', exploring the history, science, and advocacy surrounding the world's deadliest infectious disease. Students will analyze personal narratives, scientific discovery, and global health equity.
