Science Breakdowns

When discussing population dynamics and sustainability, we often wonder about the carrying capacity of our planet. While scientists estimate Earth can sustain 9-10 billion people, students are generally curious about how scientists calculate human impact. This National Geographic article gives insight to the effects of human overpopulation, how we can measure it, and how we can address those issues. The accompanying article questions can be shared digitally, used for classroom discussions, and

From personal experience, I’ve found that many students are open to sharing many aspects of their lives. The stories ranged from funny, wholesome adventures to stories of when they were homeless or in dangerous situations. Regardless of the emotions their stories evoked, I always appreciated their stories and it helped me adjust how I approached teaching them. Download Includes:1x editable “Letter to Teacher” Worksheet in .DOCX - Includes 2 prompts with 5 questions total for students to choose f