This sequence explores the dynamic processes of plate tectonics, seismic activity, and volcanic eruptions, bridging subsurface mechanics with observable surface changes.
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).
Une séquence approfondie sur les phases claires de la photosynthèse, destinée aux étudiants de première année de licence. Elle couvre la capture de l'énergie lumineuse, les pigments photosynthétiques et la chaîne de transfert d'électrons.
Une séquence exhaustive sur le métabolisme pour les classes préparatoires BCPST, couvrant l'hétérotrophie, l'autotrophie au carbone et à l'azote, ainsi que la chimiolithotrophie. La séquence met l'accent sur les bilans énergétiques, les flux de protons et l'intégration des voies métaboliques.
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.
A high school entrepreneurship lesson evaluating the trade-offs between business specialization and diversification. Students analyze the 'Joe's Lawn Care' scenario, explore economies of scale, and engage in a structured debate.
A comprehensive sequence on how Earth's surface is transformed through the processes of weathering and erosion, focusing on the specific agents that shape our landscapes.
A lesson sequence focused on the scientific method, using a mystery box activity to practice observation, hypothesis formation, and experimentation. Students explore the historical roots of the method and apply it to solve physical puzzles.
A unit exploring the fundamental concepts of business, economics, and entrepreneurship for middle school students.
A specialized high school chemistry/biology integrated lesson exploring the biochemical differences between Archaea and Bacteria. Students analyze how ether bonds and lipid monolayers provide structural stability for survival in extreme thermal environments through modeling and chemical analysis.
A comprehensive lesson sequence on human body systems, starting with the fundamentals of cellular organization and homeostasis.
A Kindergarten and 1st Grade science unit exploring our neighbor planet, Mars. Students compare Earth and Mars using visual aids, a hands-on sorting activity, and creative drawing to understand planetary similarities and differences.
A series of lessons exploring the intersection of technology, geology, and environmental science, focusing on how the products we use every day are connected to the Earth's resources and the global environment.
A lesson sequence focusing on the differences between renewable and non-renewable energy sources, culminating in a town council role-play debate. Students explore energy transformations and evaluate the environmental and economic impacts of different power sources.
A high-school level exploration of thermodynamics, focusing on the connection between entropy, enthalpy, and Gibbs Free Energy to predict chemical spontaneity.
A lesson focused on Galileo's gravitational experiments and the mathematical resolution of the 'gravity paradox,' where mass cancels out in the calculation of acceleration. Students conduct a hands-on lab using bottles of different masses to test empirical results against theoretical models.
An exploration of the dynamic processes that shape our planet's surface, focusing on tectonic activity, volcanic formations, and the movement of the Earth's crust.