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This fun-filled lesson involves researching a shark of choice and building a model of the shark and its tooth. Students are very intrigued and excited to learn about sharks. This high energy lesson builds interest, motivation, and curiosity among students. Students are told they are marine biologists conducting the research and that they will present their findings and models to other marine biologists (their classmates) when completed. Students work in pairs so they learn and experience additio

According to CNN's recent news article (4/6/2018) "Vaping is now an epidemic among U.S. high schoolers". An alarming number of teens have been vaping and are unaware of the potential biological, emotional, and cognitive side effects of doing so. I use this quiz as a means of instruction to help students become aware of the possible dangers of vaping. It is an activity that can be done in one 45 minute class period or over two class periods. Students are extremely engaged, motivated, and actively

Students who are self-regulated are self-directed learners. This worksheet can be used as a tool to teach students how to set goals and a plan for upcoming assignments, how to self-monitor their progress, and how to reflect on performance and make improvements in the future. Teachers can use this worksheet to help students set realistic plans and strategies about preparing for exams, papers, projects or other assignments. By using the worksheet, teachers will be promoting a growth mindset by hel

This rubric provides a detailed description of how to evaluate the research paper conducted by students on an environmental threat. Students are expected to follow guidelines that are used by the American Psychological Association (APA) regarding in text citations and references. The rubric provides very clear criteria and flows along with the Environmental Threat Research Paper Outline Lesson.

Students individually conduct research on an environmental threat of their choice. The lesson provides them with step by step guidelines on what to research and provides them a template for writing their paper. These activities provide students with critical skills needed for success in college. Students must conduct their research using credible sources, in particular peer reviewed journal articles. The teacher scaffolds students as needed and provides encouragement. In addition, these activiti