Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
Changes in the Earth Over Time: What’s the Evidence?
In this lesson, students learn how geological time can be predicted by examining strata layers and fossil evidence. They explore different rock strata and fossils, making comparisons and inferences. Using provided specimens, students determine which species existed during various time periods in Earth's... Read more »
Created by: Danny Mattox
Date Updated: August 15th, 2024
Changes in the Earth Over Time: What’s the Evidence?
Leadership is the process of working collaboratively to shape a culture of interdependence and trust to foster inclusive practices and serve a shared vision which responds to change for growth and promotes learning and empowerment for all stakeholders. Read more »
Created by: Danny Mattox
Date Updated: August 6th, 2024
In this lesson, students analyze and create multimedia messages to communicate the risks to life and property associated with severe weather and natural disasters. Students analyze informational graphics made by meteorologists to identify critical information and actions residents need to take in response... Read more »
Created by: Danny Mattox
Date Updated: July 2nd, 2024
Using Multimedia to Communicate Weather Hazards
In this lesson, students explore gas production by micro-organisms by designing and experimenting with biogas digesters made from small water bottles. Read more »
Created by: Danny Mattox
Date Updated: November 4th, 2022
Anaerobic Respiration
Students will investigate the nitrogen cycle and the flow of nutrients in an ecosystem. Read more »
Created by: Danny Mattox
Date Updated: November 8th, 2022
The Nitrogen Cycle
In this introductory unit on using map scales, students will use a map scale to determine the distance between two points on a map. Read more »
Created by: Danny Mattox
Date Updated: November 4th, 2022
Fractions Using a Map Scale
Students will research, present, and analyze the pros and cons of various forms of alternative energy. Read more »
Created by: Danny Mattox
Date Updated: May 18th, 2023
Science Literacy
Students explore causes for the decline in number of giant catfish of the Mekong River system and interpret a set of data taken from 2003 regarding the size and mass of catfish that were caught and tagged. They will display their knowledge in the form of tables, graphs, and pictures. Read more »
Created by: Danny Mattox
Date Updated: May 15th, 2023
Tracking Population Decline Using Biology and Algebra
Students will use springs to investigate the quantitative characteristics of waves. Then, they will use their data to derive the formula connecting frequency, wavelength, and velocity. Later, students will connect those math ideas to an example from nature. This lesson is Part 2 of "Beyond the Slinky®,"... Read more »
Created by: Danny Mattox
Date Updated: June 27th, 2023
Quantitative Characteristics of Waves
Students will be able to explain the fundamental concepts involved in electrostatics, such as charge, friction, conservation of charge, laws of attraction, and Coulomb’s Law. Read more »
Created by: Danny Mattox
Date Updated: July 11th, 2023
Electrostatics
