A comprehensive teacher guide for Lesson 1, detailing the instructional flow, key vocabulary, and facilitation tips for introducing metacognition.
Advanced investigator worksheet for high-achieving students. Fixes handwriting legibility on dark backgrounds, increases Punnett square size, and prevents orphaned headers.
Scaffolded investigator worksheet for students needing support. Fixes missing pedigree diagram, alignment in the matching section, and keeps stations on single pages.
Standard student investigator worksheet for the Human Genome lesson. Fixes page-break issues and increases writing space for students.
Four detailed station cards for the Human Genome investigation. Fixes pedigree diagrams, page overflow, and improves contrast for accessibility.
A high-impact 8-slide presentation deck for the Human Genome lesson. Fixes visual clarity on diagrams and text contrast issues. Added a Bell Ringer, simplified language, and improved chunking for better student engagement. Now includes X and Y chromosome labels on the karyotype example.
A detailed 2-day teacher facilitation guide for the Human Genome lesson, including pacing, teacher scripts, and aggressive monitoring checklists. Fixes formatting and content gaps.
A participant handout for Lesson 2 (Decomposition) with a Rally Coach section for low-lift tasks, a Professional Blueprint for classroom application, and a reflective Coach's Corner connecting early exposure to long-term CS success.
A 5-slide presentation for Lesson 2 (Decomposition) featuring the Allison Cuttler quote, the video intro, Rally Coach instructions, and professional application examples across storytelling, standards, and math.
Updated facilitation guide for Lesson 2 (Decomposition), featuring quotes from Krauss & Prottsman and Allison Cuttler, a Rally Coach instructional strategy, and cross-curricular connections from literacy to industrial tech.
A teacher guide with standards, pacing, and pedagogical tips. Optimized for single-page use with improved contrast and layout.
A structured planning document for advocacy projects. Optimized for 2-page printing with an expanded sketch area and clear checklist.
A research and analysis worksheet where students investigate environmental inequality. Optimized for 2-page printing with generous work areas and built-in visual aids.
A 6-slide presentation covering environmental justice concepts, the Flint water crisis, urban air pollution data, and potential community solutions.
A teacher-facing facilitation guide for the Waste Wise project, including learning objectives, pacing, safety notes, and discussion prompts.
A detailed grading rubric for the Trash to Treasure video project, focusing on scientific accuracy, creative execution, and technical quality.
A comprehensive project guide and rubric for high school students to create a video documentary or performance art piece focused on waste management and upcycling, inspired by Shoji Yamasaki.
A research primer for students explaining the mechanics of bioaccumulation and biomagnification, providing inquiry questions and scientific vocabulary to support their lab report research.
A formal grading rubric for teachers to assess the Plastic-Free Project lab report, focusing on research depth, challenge integrity, and scientific writing standards.
A two-week tracking log for students to document their single-use plastic encounters, attempted alternatives, and difficulty levels as part of their Zero Waste Quest project.
A comprehensive project guide for the Zero Waste Quest, detailing the challenge rules, research requirements on bioaccumulation, and the specific structure for the final formal lab report.
A student planning worksheet for the Portfolio Showcase. Includes a draft area for a professional bio, an asset inventory checklist for all Unit 4 projects, and a final launch area for the live URL. Optimized for single-page printing.
A facilitation guide for teachers covering Lesson 42-43: The Portfolio Showcase. Includes instructional scripts for the 'digital resume' hook, technical curation tips, and professional farewell notes. Optimized for single-page printing.