A quick formative assessment to check student understanding of the interdependence of photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration.
A pacing and facilitation guide for teachers to lead the 45-minute MythBusters launch lesson, including hooks, discussion prompts, and differentiation strategies.
A comprehensive 3-page investigative packet for students to document their planning steps, record field data/observations, and present their final verdict based on evidence.
A formal project proposal worksheet for students to document their selected myth, justify why it is verifiable, and state their initial hypothesis.
A 5-slide introductory presentation to launch the MythBusters project, outlining criteria for selecting myths and the steps of the investigation process.
A final unit exit ticket for assessing cumulative student understanding of bioluminescence concepts.
A student worksheet for exploring strategies like counter-illumination (camouflage), burglar alarms (defense), and mating signals.
A teacher facilitation guide for Lesson 3, focusing on the social and defensive uses of light in nature, including discussion prompts and a classroom activity guide.
Exploring strategies like counter-illumination (camouflage), burglar alarms (defense), and mating signals.
A quick check for Lesson 2 to assess student understanding of the chemical components of bioluminescence.
A student activity sheet for labeling the chemical equation and predicting reactions.
A teacher facilitation guide for Lesson 2, including background chemistry on the bioluminescent reaction and a classroom demonstration guide using glow sticks.