Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
This lesson focuses on teaching students how to solve algebraic equations using student-friendly language. Students will try to solve viral math posts in groups. Then, they learn the Do/Undo method, practice with sample problems, and evaluate how viral math posts can be written and solved. Students... Read more »
Created by: Mariah Warren
Date Updated: May 26th, 2022
Solving Equations
Participants learn how to plan and host a Game of Life event at their schools. They experience sample booths that let them see what the event can feel like for students. Afterwards, participants reflect on the process and discuss some of the benefits and challenges of coordinating the Game of Life.... Read more »
Created by: Mariah Warren
Date Updated: June 14th, 2022
Students will explore the impact female scientists have on respiration. Aerobic respiration should be taught before doing this lesson. Students will discover the impact Gerty Cori has had on our understanding of respiration. Students will determine how the alternative pathway cells perform respiration... Read more »
Created by: Mariah Warren
Date Updated: May 19th, 2022
From Molecules to Organisms: Flow of Energy
Give students a taste of life beyond high school in this real-world Game of Life based on the popular board game. Students get a career, salary, and family to provide for. Along the way, they encounter expenses like housing, health, cars, and insurance. They have to juggle wants and needs to meet their... Read more »
Created by: Mariah Warren
Date Updated: May 20th, 2022
This lesson is part of a series, titled "Woman Crush Wednesday," where we look at how female scientists have shaped our views of science. In this biology lesson, students explore the contributions of Nettie Stevens and her discovery of sex chromosomes. Read more »
Created by: Mariah Warren
Date Updated: November 24th, 2021
Inheritance and Variation of Traits
This lesson aims to help students develop an understanding of zoonotic diseases. In this lesson, students will explore how zoonotic diseases spread. Read more »
Created by: Mariah Warren
Date Updated: February 11th, 2022
Zoonotic Diseases
This lesson is part of the "Woman Crush Wednesday" series that looks at the ways female scientists have shaped our views of science. In this biology lesson, students will explore the many contributions of Jane Cooke Wright, with special attention on her study of the impact of uncontrolled cell division... Read more »
Created by: Mariah Warren
Date Updated: September 1st, 2021
Understanding Mitosis
This lesson is part of a series, titled "Woman Crush Wednesday" in which we look at how female scientists have shaped our view of science. In this biology lesson, students will explore the contributions of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, the interconnectedness of an ecosystem, and endangered species. Read more »
Created by: Mariah Warren
Date Updated: July 2nd, 2021
This lesson is part of a series, titled "Woman Crush Wednesday" in which we look at how female scientists have shaped our view of science. In this biology lesson, students will explore the contributions of Rachel Carson, the impact of human activity on our ecosystem, and how organisms develop resistance... Read more »
Created by: Mariah Warren
Date Updated: May 18th, 2021
Biological Unity and Diversity
By using a TIP (Term, Information, Picture) chart, students collaborate to construct shared understanding of new vocabulary that they encounter in a unit. TIP charts contain multiple representations of each word and can be referenced throughout the unit. This strategy is designed to increase students'... Read more »
Created by: Mariah Warren
May 3rd, 2022
