In this unit on human skeletal and social evolution, students will explore the unique biological and cultural characteristics that distinguish Homo sapiens from four other related species. Students will accomplish this goal by learning the names of both human and hominin body parts and their comparative features of anatomy in the French language. …Continue Reading A French-Language Perspective of Human Skeletal and Social Evolution
Subject: Science
Predictive Biological Anthropology: Looking Around to Look Forward
This unit is designed for middle school Gifted and Talented students to explore the ways humans have physically adapted and acclimatized to their environments over time. By examining real-world examples from different cultures and climates, students will learn how various environmental pressures shape the human body. Once students understand these connections, they’ll apply their understanding by predicting how humans might adapt to hypothetical but plausible future environmental changes….Continue Reading Predictive Biological Anthropology: Looking Around to Look Forward
The Viability of Hydrogen as a Fuel Source for Transportation
This unit explores the possibility of expanding HFC technology and some of the challenges that must be overcome. It describes the technology behind the hydrogen fuel stack, how H2 is made and transported, and it speculates on how HFC technology may be implemented at a large scale….Continue Reading The Viability of Hydrogen as a Fuel Source for Transportation
Energy Demand and Supply: Renewable Solar Energy
I propose a comprehensive unit plan focused on solar energy solutions, intended for implementation over a half-semester and aimed at 11th and 12th-grade students. Students will be encouraged to expand their scientific vocabulary, enabling them to articulate complex concepts effectively within science and engineering domains….Continue Reading Energy Demand and Supply: Renewable Solar Energy
Terraforming: An unapologetic, anthropocentric approach to feeding the world
This unit gives students the opportunity to explore the science behind agricultural processes and the key cycles that are involved in food production as well as the diversity of farming practices being employed worldwide. will conduct hands-on engaging experiments that help them understand the multiple/different cycles required for life as we know it to exist……Continue Reading Terraforming: An unapologetic, anthropocentric approach to feeding the world
Globalization and its Impacts on Consumption and Waste
Students will examine the consumption patterns and the impact of globalization. In doing so, they will consider specifically the lifecycles of two common items: Nike shoes and iPhones. Students will explore the economics of such items and the role of developed and developing countries in their production, use, and disposal. I would like students to be able to answer the following essential questions: How do American consumption patterns affect people and the planet? What have been the costs and benefits of globalization?…Continue Reading Globalization and its Impacts on Consumption and Waste
Climate Change and Calculating Carbon Footprints
This unit will give students an idea of what the world will look like in the future if we don’t all start making changes regarding human impact on the environment. While exploring key mathematical concepts, I hope that students find one or more ways to lower their carbon footprint or talk to their parents about how they can reduce their carbon footprint as a household……Continue Reading Climate Change and Calculating Carbon Footprints
Global Impact of Climate Change
Climate change refers to long-term changes in Earth’s temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions.1 Burning fossil fuels and deforestation have contributed to the increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and global warming temperatures. The climate crisis is a real threat that is creating challenges all around the world. This unit will focus on teaching students about climate change and exploring its impact on a global scale. The essential question for students is……Continue Reading Global Impact of Climate Change
The Mathematics of Migration: Predicting Flows and Forecasting the Future
The United States and broader world are changing significantly. One of the most important ways in which it is changing is migration. Understanding migration, changes, and how population works will give students tools to position themselves positively in the workplace in the coming years. However, for them to understand fully migration and population change, there are some prerequisites……Continue Reading The Mathematics of Migration: Predicting Flows and Forecasting the Future
Impact of Horses on the Plains Native Americans
This unitwill explain how horses entered the Plains Native American culture many years ago. Native peoples traditionally regarded animals in their lives as fellow creatures with which they shared a common destiny. Horses and the Native Americans together played a significant part in American history. For many Plains groups, horses changed nearly every aspect of their life. Specifically, this unit will focus on the impact horses had on the Plains Native American power, warfare, bison hunting and their involvement in Westward Expansion. An extension activity in the curricular area of science will be incorporated……Continue Reading Impact of Horses on the Plains Native Americans