Science Educator

From these activities, students will explain the diagnosis, causes and effects, treatment and prevention of various injuries to muscles and associated structures. Students will also be able to think critically about science as a process; structure and function; interdependence; homeostasis; and science, technology and society. These activities include questions that correspond to medical videos (YouTube links included) about various professional athletes who sustained such injuries during play.

From these activities, students will explain the diagnosis, causes and effects, and treatment of various injuries to the axial skeleton (skull, vertebral column, bony thorax) and associated structures. Students will also be able to think critically about science as a process; structure and function; interdependence; homeostasis; and science, technology and society. These activities include questions that correspond to medical videos (YouTube links included) about various professional athletes wh

From these activities, students will explain the diagnosis, causes and effects, treatment and prevention of various injuries to the appendicular skeleton and associated structures. Students will also be able to think critically about science as a process; structure and function; interdependence; homeostasis; and science, technology and society. These activities include questions that correspond to medical videos (YouTube links included) about various professional athletes who sustained such

From this directed reading activity sheet, students will: (1) state how many pairs of chromosomes humans have; (2) define autosomes; (3) state the number of pairs of autosomes humans have; (4) state the number of pairs of sex chromosomes humans have; (5) state what the sex of a person depends on; (6) indicate what chromosome contains genes for maleness; (7) define X-linked traits; (8) indicate whether or not genes on the Y chromosome express X-linked traits; and (9) perform crosses that involve

From this activity, students will explain the diagnosis, causes and effects, treatment and prevention of shoulder impingement. Students will also be able to think critically about science as a process; structure and function; interdependence; homeostasis; and science, technology and society. This activity includes questions that correspond to a medical video (YouTube link included) about NBA player, Kyrie Irving, who suffered that injury. This resource is distance learning compatible. Students c

From this activity, students will explain the diagnosis, causes and effects, and treatment of vertebral column fractures. Students will also be able to think critically about science as a process; structure and function; interdependence; homeostasis; and science, technology and society. This activity includes questions that correspond to a medical video (YouTube link included) about Marcus Rashford, a professional footballer/soccer player who sustained vertebral column fractures. This resource i

This activity includes a reading section, a kinesthetic modeling activity, and assessment questions. Students will: (1) demonstrate the overall process of meiosis, including crossing-over; (2) relate homologous chromosomes, chromatids, centromere, genes, alleles, and traits; (3) identify cells that are diploid and haploid; (4) explain the significance of meiosis; and (5) explain the usefulness of crossing-over. Included are the instructor notes (1 page), student handout (6 pages), and associate

From this activity, students will explain the diagnosis, causes and effects, and treatment of an inversion ankle sprain. Students will also be able to think critically about science as a process; structure and function; interdependence; homeostasis; and science, technology and society. This activity includes questions that correspond to a medical video (YouTube link included) about NBA Memphis Grizzlies player Ja Morant who sustained that injury during play. This resource is distance learning co

This resource includes 19 background questions (to be answered prior to viewing the video Lorenzo’s Oil) and 8 video questions. Through exploring adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), students will understand how biochemical reactions and cells are interdependent and designed for balance and regulation, and understand how certain cell parts and biochemical components have specific functions. Answers to the background and video questions are now included at the end.

From this activity, students will explain the diagnosis, causes and effects, treatment and prevention of knee dislocations and injuries. Students will describe the structures and functions of the knee ligaments. Students will also be able to think critically about science as a process; structure and function; interdependence; homeostasis; and science, technology and society. This activity includes questions that correspond to medical videos (YouTube links included) about NBA players Shaun Living

From this concept map and flow chart, students will: summarize the light-dependent and light-independent reactions; state where the light-dependent and light-independent reactions occur; and describe how light energy is converted into chemical energy during photosynthesis. Texts fields are embedded, so students can simply click on the diagrams and type in the appropriate words. Alternatively, they can be printed out for hard copy use. You might be interested in these other products: http://w

This set of 22 questions corresponds to the Bill Nye: Atoms video (duration 25 minutes). Students will (1) review the basic atomic structure, (2) distinguish between atoms and molecules, and (3) explain the importance of the element carbon in living things.

From this activity, students will explain the diagnosis, causes and effects, and treatment of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in the knee. Students will also be able to think critically about science as a process; structure and function; interdependence; homeostasis; and science, technology and society. This activity includes questions that correspond to a medical video (YouTube link included) about UFC fighter Maycee Barber who sustained an ACL injury during her match. This resource

From this activity, students will describe the anatomy of the abdominal muscles; and describe various abdominal/core/groin muscle injuries, their causes, and treatments. Students will also be able to think critically about science as a process; structure and function; interdependence; homeostasis; and science, technology and society. This activity includes questions that correspond to a medical video (YouTube link included) about NBA player, Damian Lillard, who was diagnosed with lower abdominal

From this concept map, students will: (1) relate chromosomes, DNA, genes, and traits; (2) describe the main results of meiosis; (3) explain the importance of crossing-over in meiosis; (4) distinguish between genotype and phenotype; (5) distinguish between homozygous and heterozygous; (6) relate Punnett squares, alleles, and genotype; (7) state the principle of dominance; and (8) relate fertilization, gametes, and zygote. Texts fields are embedded, so students can simply click on the maps and ty

From this concept map, students will: (1) distinguish between biotic factor and abiotic factor; (2) describe three types of community interactions that can affect an ecosystem; and (3) relate ecosystem, community, species and niche. Texts fields are embedded, so students can simply click on the diagram and type in the appropriate words. Alternatively, it can be printed out for hard copy use. Thank you for your interest!

From this activity sheet, students will: (1) identify codons when given a DNA strand; and (2) use the genetic code to identify the sequence of amino acids that correspond to a particular gene sequence. Thank you for your interest!

From this activity, students will identify the fencing response and describe what is happening from a neuromuscular perspective; recognize that the spine has a natural curvature that helps to absorb impact; explain why spear tackling is eliminated; and describe the protocols for treating concussions and fencing responses. Students will also be able to think critically about science as a process; structure and function; interdependence; homeostasis; and science, technology and society. This act

From this activity, students will explain the diagnosis, causes and effects, and treatment of a knee meniscus tear. Students will also be able to think critically about science as a process; structure and function; interdependence; homeostasis; and science, technology and society. This activity includes questions that correspond to a medical video (YouTube link included) about NBA player Zion Williamson who suffered that injury. This resource is distance learning compatible. Students can type th

From these activities, students will describe the causes, symptoms, complications, and treatments of various nervous system-related sports injuries. Students will also be able to think critically about science as a process; structure and function; interdependence; homeostasis; and science, technology and society. These activities include questions that correspond to medical videos (YouTube links included) about various professional athletes who sustained such injuries during play. This resource