Students identify "heat islands" on school grounds and draft a formal proposal for a green space initiative, such as a garden or indoor plant wall, to act as a bio-filter.
A comprehensive review of introductory chemistry lab concepts including pH calculations, organic nomenclature, functional group identification, and laboratory testing procedures.
Une évaluation complète sur les interactions et les forces pour le niveau 4ème, incluant des diagrammes objets-interactions et des tracés de vecteurs.
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 comprehensive two-day lesson covering pedigrees, autosomal disorders, karyotypes, and chromosomal mutations through a laboratory-themed investigation.
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.
A comprehensive lesson on structural and behavioral adaptations across various biomes, including specialized survival strategies like hibernation, migration, camouflage, and mimicry.
A foundational lesson exploring how energy moves through ecosystems, focusing on trophic levels, the 10% rule, and the complex connections in terrestrial and aquatic food webs.
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.