Before Clocks: The Sun's Timekeeping Magic Reading Passage and Lab
Students will explore ancient timekeeping methods. They'll read about sundials, build their own, and observe shadows to tell time. Critical thinking questions deepen understanding.
Being hit by lightning? Video
Students will learn about the specific physical damages and mental repercussions humans face after being struck by lightning, understanding its profound impact.
Bio-diesel Video
Students will investigate how everyday cooking grease transforms into biodiesel. They will learn about sustainable energy and its real-world applications for powering diesel engines.
Biological Molecules-You are what you eat. Video
Engage students in exploring carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. They will understand how these crucial biological molecules make up living things and relate to the food we consume.
Black holes and event horizons. Video
Challenge advanced students to critically examine black holes and event horizons. They will learn how scientific theories adapt and how media distorts complex scientific concepts.
Brief Video of the Yellowstone Super Volcano Video
Your students will investigate the Yellowstone Supervolcano's immense power, exploring large magma chambers and the potential for widespread ashfall after massive eruptions.
Can plants think? Video
Students investigate scientific evidence revealing plant learning and memory. Explore fascinating plant behaviors and how these complex actions occur without a brain.
Can you drink too much water? Video
Students will analyze the consequences of drinking excessive water. They will also identify crucial organs and their functions within the human body's complex systems.
Can you trust your eyes? Video
Challenge students' perception as they delve into the science behind optical illusions. They will learn why their eyes can be tricked and how vision works.
Cancer Genes Genes
Students discover everyone has cancer genes. They explore the cell cycle, how cancer cells form, and the genes that fight or start the process.
Air Masses and Fronts
Students will investigate air masses and weather fronts, learning to distinguish between cold and warm types. They also gain important cloud vocabulary.
Air Pressure and Wind Video
Students will discover how air pressure generates wind and learn essential vocabulary. They'll grasp key terms like barometer, convection, and Coriolis Effect, understanding fundamental weather concepts.