Dan's Science Lab

Immerse yourself in the ultimate evolutionary adventure with "Dr. Locke's Escape from the Museum," an escape room experience designed to engage middle and high school students in the captivating story of evolution. Trapped in a museum filled with ancient artifacts and scientific mysteries, participants must unravel the secrets of our biological past to secure their escape. Throughout this thrilling challenge, students will explore the groundbreaking work of Charles Darwin, analyze the evidence f

Embark on an exhilarating journey with "Dr. Locke's Escape from Helix Island," an escape room experience that plunges middle and high school students into the fascinating world of molecular biology. Stranded on a mysterious island, participants must use their knowledge of DNA structure, replication, gene expression, transcription, translation, and DNA fingerprinting to solve a series of complex puzzles and secure their escape. In this high-stakes adventure, students will decode the intricacies o

This complete evolution unit for high school biology offers a comprehensive, engaging, and flexible set of resources designed to bring key evolutionary principles to life in the classroom. Featuring seven interactive, inquiry-based case studies, this unit allows students to explore evolution through real-world examples, with integrated mathematical applications and models to deepen their understanding. It includes over 75 pages of student materials, such as a graphic organizer with storyboards,

"Can You Ever Forgive Me?" is a 2018 biographical film starring Melissa McCarthy as Lee Israel, a once-successful biographer who turns to forging letters from deceased authors to make ends meet. As she delves deeper into her deceptive practices, she forms an unlikely partnership with Jack Hock, played by Richard E. Grant. The film explores the concepts of literary forgery, as well as themes of loneliness, desperation, and the consequences of one's actions. McCarthy's performance earned her criti

Step into the world of genetics like never before with Dr. Locke's "Escape from the Geneticist's Lair," an immersive escape room experience designed to captivate middle and high school students while deepening their understanding of Mendelian genetics. In this thrilling adventure, participants will navigate a series of intricate puzzles and challenges that bring key genetic concepts to life. From mastering Punnett squares to exploring the mysteries of dominance and recessiveness, incomplete domi

CSI On Trial reveals the shocking lack of scientific validity behind these investigative practices through real-life criminal cases, the stories of the wrongly convicted who are now free, and the believed innocent who remain behind bars. Find all 8 episodes here, or on your favorite podcast app. This listening guide (1 set of short answer questions with answers, and 1 set of multiple choice questions, along with an answer key, discussion questions and extension activities) in a google doc forma

CSI On Trial reveals the shocking lack of scientific validity behind these investigative practices through real-life criminal cases, the stories of the wrongly convicted who are now free, and the believed innocent who remain behind bars. Find all 8 episodes here, or on your favorite podcast app. This listening guide (1 set of short answer questions with answers, and 1 set of multiple choice questions, along with an answer key, discussion questions and extension activities) in a google doc forma

Embark on an unparalleled educational adventure with our Cell-Based Escape Room, meticulously designed to ignite the passion for biology among middle and high school students. Dive into the microscopic world of cells, where each puzzle and challenge is a doorway to unlocking the secrets of cellular life. From unraveling DNA strands to navigating the intricacies of organelles, participants will not only sharpen their scientific skills but also cultivate teamwork and critical thinking skills. This

CSI On Trial reveals the shocking lack of scientific validity behind these investigative practices through real-life criminal cases, the stories of the wrongly convicted who are now free, and the believed innocent who remain behind bars. Find all 8 episodes here, or on your favorite podcast app. This listening guide (1 set of short answer questions with answers, and 1 set of multiple choice questions, along with an answer key, discussion questions and extension activities) in a google doc forma