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.

Explore how ecosystems respond to disturbances through primary and secondary succession, and analyze the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem stability.

Students investigate radioactive decay in rocks from Afar to determine their age, using mathematical modeling and simulations to reconstruct the region's geologic history.

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 40-minute exploration into how radioactive decay in Earth's core provides the thermal energy necessary to change mantle density, creating the buoyancy shifts that drive convection currents.

A lesson exploring how radioactive decay in Earth's mantle generates heat, driving the convection currents that move tectonic plates. Students will trace the energy path from atomic nuclei to the movement of continents.

A comprehensive assessment lesson focusing on the specific events of prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, and cytokinesis through detailed matching exercises.

This lesson explores advanced rotational dynamics, focusing on the application of Newton's Second Law for rotation to massive pulleys and rolling objects where static friction provides the necessary torque for rolling without slipping.

A comprehensive 60-minute lesson exploring the differences and mathematical relationships between translational and rotational kinetic energy, featuring guided reading, visual organizers, and problem-solving.

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.

Explores the dynamics of rotation, comparing linear force to torque, applying Newton's Second Law in angular form, and mastering the conditions for static equilibrium.

A comprehensive look at the parallels between linear and angular motion, focusing on variable relationships, kinematic equations, and real-world rolling applications.

A comprehensive introduction to the compound light microscope, covering its anatomy, the function of each part, and the essential protocols for safe and effective use in a laboratory setting.

A comprehensive review of stoichiometry concepts including the law of conservation of mass, molar mass, mole ratios, limiting reactants, and percent yield. Includes instructional slides, a practice worksheet, and a realistic mock exam to prepare students for assessment.

This lesson explores the structural components of ecosystems and how they function together, focusing on biotic and abiotic factors, levels of organization, and energy flow. Students will master key vocabulary and map out ecological relationships to complement their work with trophic levels.

Synthesis of the book's themes through a final design project where students create fear-free environments for animals.

Exploring the emotional lives, social structures, and intelligence of animals through small-group jigsaw analysis and field observations.

Introduction to Temple Grandin's unique perspective and the fundamental concepts of sensory perception in both autistic individuals and animals.

Esta lección profundiza en la diferencia fundamental entre atributos que pertenecen a la clase y aquellos que pertenecen a cada objeto individual en Python. A través de la analogía de una familia de perros y ejercicios prácticos de codificación, los estudiantes de secundaria superior aprenderán a modelar datos compartidos y únicos de manera eficiente.

A comprehensive 40-minute lesson on distinguishing between physical and chemical changes in matter through everyday examples and property analysis.

An introductory lesson on the unique chemical and physical properties of water, focusing on how its polar nature leads to life-sustaining characteristics.