Chart of fertility rates by country showing the very high fertility rates …
Chart of fertility rates by country showing the very high fertility rates in the least developed countries and the very low fertility rates in the most developed countries as of 2008 according to the CIA world factbook. To maintain stable population, fertility rates must be slightly above 2.
In this GRASP model performance task, students are asked to step into …
In this GRASP model performance task, students are asked to step into the role of a genetic researcher and apply their knowledge of transcription and translation to discover the cause, treatment, and possible cure for Sickle Cell Anemia. This task is designed for a high school biology course, but could be modified for other Life Science courses.
This resource consists of two experiments focusing on the transfer on energy. …
This resource consists of two experiments focusing on the transfer on energy. Thermal, kinetic, and potential energy are discussed during these slides. This product is intended to be used in front of the class through a guided lesson format. However, the two experiments used in these slides use minimal materials and could be conducted by the students by the class before, or after, using this series of Google Slides.
Transistors are the building blocks of modern electronic devices. Your cell phones, …
Transistors are the building blocks of modern electronic devices. Your cell phones, iPods, and computers all depend on them to operate. Thanks to today's microfabrication technology, transistors can be made very tiny and be massively produced. You are probably using billions of them while working with this activity now--as of 2006, a dual-core Intel microprocessor contains 1.7 billion transistors. The field effect transistor is the most common type of transistor. So we will focus on it in this activity.
All cells, organs and tissues of a living organism are built of …
All cells, organs and tissues of a living organism are built of molecules. Some of them are small, made from only a few atoms. There is, however, a special class of molecules that make up and play critical roles in living cells. These molecules can consist of many thousands to millions of atoms. They are referred to as macromolecules (or large biomolecules).
In this dynamic data science activity, students use data to build binary …
In this dynamic data science activity, students use data to build binary trees for decision-making and prediction. Prediction trees are the first steps towards linear regression, which plays an important role in machine learning for future data scientists. Students begin by manually putting "training data" through an algorithm. They can then automate the process to test their ability to predict which alien creatures are sick and which are healthy. Students can "level up" to try more difficult scenarios.
This is an activity designed to help reinforce the characteristics of different …
This is an activity designed to help reinforce the characteristics of different clouds. This is available through a Google Doc. This activity will require scissors, glue or tape, and notes on clouds.
In this lesson, students will practice sorting sentence types as well as …
In this lesson, students will practice sorting sentence types as well as writing sentences based on Science SOL 5.3 - Force and Motion. Students will also practice turning statements into questions and questions into statements based on force and motion.
Browse samples of USGS maps that are popular with educators. Order paper …
Browse samples of USGS maps that are popular with educators. Order paper copies through this site. Where available, links are provided to pdf versions that can be freely downloaded. (Navigate to this site on your own by going to the USGS Store and clicking on "Education Products")
Use these sites to find A map!
Education "Map Catalog"-Browse USGS paper maps that are favorites with educators.
Free Digital Topographic Maps-Download free digital maps or purchase paper maps
Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)-Database of all Federally recognized names of geographic features
This Dynamic Planet-World map of volcanoes, earthquakes, impact craters, and plate tectonics — our most popular map!
A Tapestry of Time and Terrain-Ages of rocks combined with elevation — an excellent teaching tool
National Geologic Map Database-Search for geologic maps
The National Map-Create and download your own high-resolution maps — best for advanced students
Geospatial Data and Mapping Websites-A PDF with links to the best USGS sources for geospatial data
Copyright is important for all teachers, students, and bloggers to know about. …
Copyright is important for all teachers, students, and bloggers to know about. And it doesn’t have to be as complicated as you think. We’re here to break down the basics of copyright and other related topics like fair use, public domain, and Creative Commons.
This is a set of three, one-page problems about the sizes of …
This is a set of three, one-page problems about the sizes of moons in the solar system. Learners will use decimals to compare the sizes and distances of Saturn's moons to the center of Saturn. Options are presented so that students may learn about the Cassini mission through a NASA press release or by viewing a NASA eClips video [4 min.] about these and other moons in our solar system. This activity is part of the Space Math multi-media modules that integrate NASA press releases, NASA archival video, and mathematics problems targeted at specific math standards commonly encountered in middle school.
Science Instructional Plans (SIPs) help teachers align instruction with the Science Standards …
Science Instructional Plans (SIPs) help teachers align instruction with the Science Standards of Learning (SOL) by providing examples of how the content and the scientific and engineering practices found in the SOL and curriculum framework can be presented to students in the classroom.
This analysis and discussion activity introduces students to the molecular and cellular …
This analysis and discussion activity introduces students to the molecular and cellular biology of cancer, including the important contributions of mutations in genes that code for proteins involved in regulating the rate of cell division. The questions in this activity challenge students to interpret the information presented in prose, tables and diagrams and apply their knowledge of basic molecular and cellular biology in order to understand multiple aspects of the biology of cancer, including the contributions of a variety of environmental exposures to increased risk for different types of cancer and the long lag between exposure to carcinogens and the diagnosis of cancer.
This overview provides a sequence of learning activities to help students understand …
This overview provides a sequence of learning activities to help students understand that proteins and DNA are not just abstract concepts in biology textbooks, but rather crucial components of our bodies that affect functions and characteristics that students are familiar with. Students learn about how proteins contribute to the digestion of food and to characteristics such as albinism, sickle cell anemia and hemophilia. Then, students learn about the relationship between the genetic information in DNA and the different versions of these proteins. The discussion, web-based, and hands-on learning activities presented are appropriate for an introductory unit on biological molecules or as an introduction to a unit on molecular biology.
Students will investigate scenarios of hacking and data breaches. To begin, students …
Students will investigate scenarios of hacking and data breaches. To begin, students will become familiar with the terms hacking and ransomware associated with data breaches. As a whole group, they will discuss the impacts of hacking both legally and ethically. They will research a specific data breach and then work in groups to create an infographic explaining the effects and impacts of hacking.
Students will program Sphero RVR+ robots to explore a mock crime scene …
Students will program Sphero RVR+ robots to explore a mock crime scene to determine if it is safe for humans to investigate without destroying evidence or running into objects. Students will apply their knowledge of physical evidence to determine what objects in the crime scene need to be avoided when sending the robot into the crime scene.
In this lesson, students will learn about how the internet connects to …
In this lesson, students will learn about how the internet connects to devices and networks all across the world. After understanding how they use internet to communicate with people locally and globally, students will discuss and analyze how the internet has transformed our understanding of DNA and what we use the internet for in regards to the human genome.
This activity demonstrates how to import data from the Internet and make …
This activity demonstrates how to import data from the Internet and make EXCEL graphs. The instructions included were provided by a classroom teacher who used these instructions with high school students.
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