It All Comes Down to Glucose |
In this lesson students will conduct experiments to identify glucose, starch, and fat in a variety of foods. They will learn that energy, in the form of glucose, is stored in all plants, and how glucose in some plants are being used to make biofuel. |
Bioenergy, Chemistry |
Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) |
Isle Royale, Not Battle Royale |
Students interpret historical data from the Island Royale study, watch recent news clips, and engage in a debate whether or not to introduce wolves to the island. |
Biology, Ecology |
Elementary (4-5), Middle School (6-8) |
Investigating the GMO Controversy |
Students investigate the societal controversy surrounding the AquAdvantage Salmon, one of the GMO applications they learned about in Lesson 2. |
Biology, Ecology |
Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) |
Introduction to Graphing |
This lesson is designed to help students understand that we are all potential users of data, and that data is something we all give or receive. |
Biology, Engineering, Math, Physics |
Elementary (4-5) |
Introduction to Biodiversity |
Students in this lesson will learn to different organism characteristics through recordings and shared observations. |
Biology |
Elementary (4-5), Middle School (6-8) |
Introduction to a Riparian Zone |
In this lesson students will be introduced to the functions of a riparian zone ecosystem. Students will brainstorm ideas for creating a riparian zone model that they will build upon throughout the unit. |
Biology |
Elementary (4-5) |
Insect Tea Party |
Students in this lesson will about organism traits, behavior, and habitats through one-on-one conversations with fellow students. |
Biology |
Elementary (4-5), Middle School (6-8) |
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (IME) |
In this lesson plan, students learn about industrial and manufacturing engineering (IME). Students will revise and create IME lessons and learn about lean manufacturing processes. |
Engineering |
High School (9-12) |
In the Belly of a Whale |
Students work in groups to simulate the feeding methods of the humpback, right, and gray whales. |
Marine |
Elementary (4-5), Middle School (6-8) |
Icebreakers |
An interactive activity for students to get to know each other. |
Team Building |
Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) |