In this video profile adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, learn about geneticist and …
In this video profile adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, learn about geneticist and rock musician Pardis Sabeti, whose innovative insights into natural selection demonstrated how beneficial mutations spread quickly through a population.
In this Biology skill-based practice activity, students strengthen their understanding of genetics …
In this Biology skill-based practice activity, students strengthen their understanding of genetics by completing a vocabulary challenge matching key terms with the correct definitions.
This resource is for teachers to aid students through the expeditionary and …
This resource is for teachers to aid students through the expeditionary and inquiry-based learning process of Genius Hour. Genius Hour is a passion project students can participate in using 20% of class time every week (about 1 hour). They will learn how to ask good questions around a topic they're interested in, conduct research, and ultimately produce and present evidence from their findings.Time frame: 1 hour per week every term (About 10 hours)Format: asynchronous, virtual, or in class with groups
This is a genius hour leson I plan on using with my …
This is a genius hour leson I plan on using with my students. Genius Hour is an approach to learning where students are guided by their own interests, background knowledge, and curiosity to learn. Picture taken by Sarah DeHart
This ZOOMSci video segment teaches you how to germinate seeds in a …
This ZOOMSci video segment teaches you how to germinate seeds in a plastic bag and helps you understand some of the factors that influence the germination process.
This informational text introduces students to solar energy's role in warming the …
This informational text introduces students to solar energy's role in warming the Earth's land and water and to the fact that dark-colored surfaces absorb more of the Sun's energy than do light-colored ones. This version is a full-color PDF that can be printed, cut and folded to form a book. Each book contains color photographs and illustrations. The text is written at a grade two through grade three reading level.
This informational text introduces students to solar energy's role in warming the …
This informational text introduces students to solar energy's role in warming the Earth's land and water and to the fact that dark-colored surfaces absorb more of the Sun's energy than do light-colored ones. This is a PDF containing the informational text and a glossary. The text is written at grade two through grade three reading level.
This informational text introduces students to solar energy's role in warming the …
This informational text introduces students to solar energy's role in warming the Earth's land and water and to the fact that dark-colored surfaces absorb more of the Sun's energy than do light-colored ones. This is a PDF containing the informational text and a glossary. The text is written at a kindergarten through grade one reading level.
In this video segment adapted from Spanner Films, visit the Alaska Native …
In this video segment adapted from Spanner Films, visit the Alaska Native village of Shishmaref, and learn how an entire town may be forced to relocate because of warmer temperatures, melting sea ice, and coastal erosion.
This resource is a Nearpod lesson about the Goshute HawkWatch site nested …
This resource is a Nearpod lesson about the Goshute HawkWatch site nested within the Central Basin & Range Ecoregion of Nevada. It was created as part of the Reimagine Teaching program by HawkWatch International. HawkWatch International is a non-profit organization in Salt Lake City, Utah that works to protect raptors and our shared environment through scientific research and public education.
This resource is a Nearpod lesson about the HawkWatch site located at …
This resource is a Nearpod lesson about the HawkWatch site located at Yaki Point at the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. It was created as part of the Reimagine Teaching program by HawkWatch International. HawkWatch International is a non-profit organization in Salt Lake City, Utah that works to protect raptors and our shared environment through scientific research and public education.
Learn about a study in which participants discovered contaminants in their homes, …
Learn about a study in which participants discovered contaminants in their homes, and how green chemistry may provide alternatives to such everyday toxins, in this video adapted from Contaminated Without Consent.
This informational text discusses the unique property of ice - that it …
This informational text discusses the unique property of ice - that it floats in liquid water. Students learn why this occurs and how ice is necessary for life in the polar regions. The text is written at a grade four through grade five reading level. This version is a full-color PDF that can be printed, cut and folded to form a book. Each book contains color photographs and illustrations.
In this video adapted from Bullfrog Films, GwichŰ__Ű__Çin Chief Evon Peter of …
In this video adapted from Bullfrog Films, GwichŰ__Ű__Çin Chief Evon Peter of Arctic Village, Alaska, describes his people's connection to the caribou and their passion to protect Alaska Native land and traditions.
Although repeatedly exposed to HIV, Steve Crohn's blood cells were never infected. …
Although repeatedly exposed to HIV, Steve Crohn's blood cells were never infected. Dr. David Ho investigates in this video segment from NOVA: "Surviving AIDS."
This is a research lesson for second grade! After completeing your habitat …
This is a research lesson for second grade! After completeing your habitat lessons this project will help students dive deeper into habitats as well as learning how to create a reserch project. This is fun and engaging lesson for students as they get to choose their animal to research. Image by: Pixaby
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