A 5-lesson unit for 7th-grade students exploring feedback loops in biological, social, and technological systems, culminating in a systems-design project.
A comprehensive high school biology unit covering plant and animal systems, focusing on structure, transport, reproduction, and response through anchoring phenomena and hands-on labs.
A high school biology sequence focused on the neuroscience of addiction, specifically analyzing how chemical structure and speed of delivery influence the brain's reward system. Students explore the biological mechanisms of tolerance, dependence, and the blood-brain barrier through graphing and comparative analysis.
A specialized AP Biology unit exploring the intersection of neuroscience and psychology, focusing on the biological mechanisms of mental health disorders and the pharmacology of their treatments.
A high school biology lesson sequence exploring the biological basis of perception, focused on how external substances and chemical imbalances alter neurotransmitters to cause psychosis and hallucinations.
A comprehensive unit on the fundamentals of forensic science and criminal investigation, culminating in a hands-on murder mystery simulation. Students learn about evidence collection, witness psychology, and deductive reasoning.
A comprehensive 5-week sequence exploring the physical properties of water, the engineering of water filtration, and the complex systems of Virginia's watersheds. Students move from hands-on engineering to chemical properties and finally to large-scale environmental systems.
A comprehensive project-based learning unit where high school students apply design thinking to solve real-world problems, from initial discovery to final prototyping and pitching.
A unit exploring the microscopic machines that keep living things running, from building cells to breaking down food.
A comprehensive one-week unit covering the foundations of cell theory, the technical mastery of microscopes, and the fascinating structures of unicellular organisms (Amoeba, Paramecium, Euglena, and Volvox).
A high-engagement sequence on plant systems (Reproduction, Transport, and Response) designed for talkative students. It uses collaborative, discussion-based activities to channel social energy into scientific inquiry.
A comprehensive unit exploring the fundamentals of electricity, magnetism, and how they combine in circuits, focusing on energy transformations and hands-on visuals.
A comprehensive unit where students become environmental detectives to investigate biodiversity, interdependencies, and human impact within their local ecosystems through inquiry-based field studies.
A comprehensive 2-week unit for high school biology students exploring the interconnectedness of life, from microscopic organisms to the global biosphere. Students will investigate biomes, energy flow, and population dynamics through hands-on activities and creative projects.
A unit exploring the biological origins of humanity, focusing on evolutionary biology, phylogeny, and the development of complex traits like bipedalism and collective learning.