This pdf includes background information and an activity for engaging students in …
This pdf includes background information and an activity for engaging students in the processes that occur during pollination, fertilization and seed development in Fast Plants. Pollination is explained and illustrated and an activity for students to pollinate Fast Plants and observe reproductive development is described.In participating in this activity students will:ĺĽ understand flowering as the sexually mature stage of plant development;ĺĽ understand where and how ovules and pollen originate (male and female gamete formation);ĺĽ explore the parts of the flower and the role that each part plays in reproduction;ĺĽ observe the reproductive tissues of plants, including pollen and stigma, under magnification;ĺĽ understand the interdependent coevolutionary relationship of bees and brassicas; andĺĽ begin the process of reproduction in their Fast Plants by performing a pollination using a beestick,ĺĽ setting the stage for future developmental events.
In this activity, students learn about plant reproduction and use real data …
In this activity, students learn about plant reproduction and use real data to construct explanations about which flowers are the most attractive to different pollinators.
This pdf file gives instructions and dimensions for building a wooden or …
This pdf file gives instructions and dimensions for building a wooden or PVC stand for a fluorescent lightbank (using fluorescent shop lights). A fluorescent lightbank is most appropriate for growing large numbers of plants. The light bank uses only 4.5 X 2.5 feet of space, which will accommodate several large classroom experiments. The lightbank consists of 6 or more 4-foot fluorescent bulbs side by side. The most common bulb used is a 40-watt Cool White DeluxeĺŞ, but other 4-foot bulbs such as a 34-watt or a 40-watt Cool WhiteĺŞ are also acceptable for growing Fast Plants
In these life science activities, students will participate in field observations of …
In these life science activities, students will participate in field observations of living things & do research of animals they observe to create a food chain & present it to the class. Students will participate in a food web simulation game.
With a continued focus on the Sonoran Desert, students are introduced to …
With a continued focus on the Sonoran Desert, students are introduced to the concepts of food chains and food webs through a PowerPoint® presentation. They learn the difference between producers and consumers and study how these organisms function within their communities as participants in various food chains. They further understand ecosystem differences by learning how multiple food chains link together to form intricate and balanced food webs. At lesson end, students construct food webs using endemic desert species.
In this adaptation of a video that high school students created in …
In this adaptation of a video that high school students created in collaboration with the Environmental Justice League of Rhode Island, learn what's whack about our current food systems and the many actions individuals can take to address these issues.
Students will explore the waste they themselves inflict as well as brainstorm …
Students will explore the waste they themselves inflict as well as brainstorm solutions to reduce their food waste. They will be challenged to try out their solution.
Drawing upon the food security literature and current events in the media, …
Drawing upon the food security literature and current events in the media, this survey course will encourage learners to build a new understanding of food security, water shortages in agricultural production, and climate change challenges in agriculture. We will introduce policy tools and case studies illustrating the effects that climate change has on agriculture which will be useful and applicable to individual cross-disciplinary learning.
By using this tiered assignment students at different levels are able to …
By using this tiered assignment students at different levels are able to review characteristics of living things by either creating a food web or food chart.
The Future of Food is an introductory-level science course that emphasizes the …
The Future of Food is an introductory-level science course that emphasizes the challenges facing food systems in the 21st century, and issues of sustainability for agriculture and other food production activities, as well as the challenges posed by food insecurity and modern diets to human health and well-being. Topics covered include introduction to the coupled-system perspective, historical development of food systems, socioeconomic aspects of the food system, interaction of the food system with the Earth's environment including soil, water, biota and climate, and the future of the food system considering potential changes such as in climate, urbanization, and demography.
Students learn how forces affect the human skeletal system through fractures and …
Students learn how forces affect the human skeletal system through fractures and why certain bones are more likely to break than others depending on their design and use in the body. They learn how engineers and doctors collaborate to design effective treatments with consideration for the location, fracture severity and patient age, as well as the use of biocompatible materials. Learning the lesson content prepares students for the associated activity in which they test small animal bones to failure and then design treatment repair plans.
This video segment from NOVA: "The Killer's Trail" investigates the potential for …
This video segment from NOVA: "The Killer's Trail" investigates the potential for DNA evidence to solve murder cases, even those from the distant past.
Students will increase their understanding of the forest as a renewable resource …
Students will increase their understanding of the forest as a renewable resource by learning about forest management techniques and developing a forestry management plan.
In this lesson, students simulate forest succession and disturbances by role-playing trees. …
In this lesson, students simulate forest succession and disturbances by role-playing trees. Using calculations, students discover how forests are renewable resources.
Educators use formative assessment to continually reflect and improve their skills related …
Educators use formative assessment to continually reflect and improve their skills related to these practices. The Formative Assessment video is a resource that can be used to support educators' professional development related to assessment literacy. Use the Video Supplement & Resource Guide to enhance your facilitation of this professional development opportunity.
In this lesson, students will learn that minerals are a necessary part …
In this lesson, students will learn that minerals are a necessary part of our diet. They will learn that different minerals have different functions in the body. More specifically, they will discover that iron is necessary to carry oxygen around the body. In the associated activity, students will design a process that removes the most iron from the cereal.
This practicum focuses on applying the principles of sustainability to improve the …
This practicum focuses on applying the principles of sustainability to improve the quality of life and activity along the Foshan downtown riverfront. The City has recently engaged in several planning efforts that, with the help of consultants and experts, will help to identify strategies to revitalize the City's center and establish a new downtown. This practicum will compliment these efforts by focusing on planning and design options in and around the Pearl River, a now underutilized waterway that runs through the City's new downtown.
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