This professional development session focuses on increasing teachers' understanding of authentic science instruction and building their capacity to adapt lessons to more effectively implement authentic instructional practices. Participants will first assume the role of students to engage with an authentic... Read more »
Each year, teachers have the opportunity to apply for the Leading Educators in Authentic Development (LEAD) program. Teachers who participate in LEAD receive professional development throughout the year from K20 professional development coordinators and specialists. In turn, each participant has opportunities... Read more »
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Students will gain information about the Green Revolution and its impact on the world's food supply. Read more »
The Green Revolution
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In this lesson, students will examine the three East Asian religions of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism using the traditional painting "The Vinegar Tasters" as a visual guide. Students will work in groups to read about these religions and teach the class what they learned. After completing a Venn... Read more »
East Asian Religions
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In this fourth lesson of the "What Is a Wave?" unit, students will learn how electromagnetic radiation is related to common items, understand how electromagnetic radiation is a form of energy, and create electromagnetic spectrum charts. Read more »
Electric Avenue
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In this lesson, students will analyze the impact of the Treaty of Versailles. Students will extend their learning by analyzing an article about German reparations. Student learning will be assessed by completing a Claim, Evidence, Reasoning response to a question about the treaty's impact on Germany. Read more »
Evaluating the Treaty of Versailles
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Passive Transport, Homeostasis, and Antibiotics
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In this lesson, students connect passive transport across a semi-permeable membrane to show how the antibiotic vancomycin works to kill MRSA. Students complete two simple osmosis and diffusion investigations, learn the details of passive transport, and apply their conceptual understanding to create... Read more »
Passive Transport, Homeostasis, and Antibiotics
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The Photoelectric Effect
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Students investigate the particle properties of waves by discharging electroscopes and take notes using the Cornell Note System. The teacher performs a demonstration of discharging an electroscope with light. The students investigate the photoelectric effect using a simulation. Then using the Cornell... Read more »
The Photoelectric Effect
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