Science Topics

ECOLOGY Independent Study is a motivational, challenging, individualized semester (or shorter) curriculum-plan written according to Bloom’s Taxonomy. Human Anatomy promotes higher-level thinking for middle or high school students. The products produced in this Independent Study can range from written papers, lab reports, posters, mobiles, three-dimensional models, oral presentations, photograph, videos, power point presentations, slide shows, bulletin boards, puppet shows or even a song on the

Botany is a motivational, challenging, individualized semester curriculum-plan written according to Bloom’s Taxonomy. Biology Topics promotes higher level thinking for middle or high school students. The products produced in this independent study can range from written papers, lab reports, posters, mobiles, three-dimensional models, oral presentations, photographs, videos, power point presentations, slide shows, bulletin boards, puppet shows or even a song on the topic put to music. This dive

HUMAN ANATOMY Independent Study is a motivational, challenging, individualized semester (or shorter) curriculum-plan written according to Bloom’s Taxonomy. Human Anatomy promotes higher-level thinking for middle or high school students. The products produced in this Independent Study can range from written papers, lab reports, posters, mobiles, three-dimensional models, oral presentations, photograph, videos, power point presentations, slide shows, bulletin boards, puppet shows or even a song

Spend two 40-45 minute class periods or one 90-minute block dissecting and then cooking a store bought fresh squid. Observe external and internal anatomy, write your name with squid ink, examine the squid's eye and practice "eco-friendly biology" - no preservatives! Follow up worksheet requires two 40-45 minute class periods and/or homework time. Understand the role of a squid in energy transfers in a marine food web and relationships between structure and function of a cephalopod.

Mammology is a motivational, challenging, individualized semester curriculum-plan written according to Bloom’s Taxonomy. Biology Topics promotes higher level thinking for middle or high school students. The products produced in this independent study can range from written papers, lab reports, posters, mobiles, three-dimensional models, oral presentations, photographs, videos, power point presentations, slide shows, bulletin boards, puppet shows or even a song on the topic put to music. This d

Permaculture Design provides a one page history of the practice followed by an example in the Midwest region of the United States with pictures revolving around 8 backyard chickens. “The girls,” not only provide eggs, mindfulness, humor and manure but reduce the carbon footprint for their Midwest backyard. Students will then create a permaculture design for a future lot they might live on anywhere in the world.

BIOCHEMISTRY Independent Study is a motivational, challenging, individualized semester (or shorter) curriculum-plan written according to Bloom’s Taxonomy. Human Anatomy promotes higher-level thinking for middle or high school students. The products produced in this Independent Study can range from written papers, lab reports, posters, mobiles, three-dimensional models, oral presentations, photograph, videos, power point presentations, slide shows, bulletin boards, puppet shows or even a song o

GENETICS Independent Study is a motivational, challenging, individualized semester (or shorter) curriculum-plan written according to Bloom’s Taxonomy. Human Anatomy promotes higher-level thinking for middle or high school students. The products produced in this Independent Study can range from written papers, lab reports, posters, mobiles, three-dimensional models, oral presentations, photograph, videos, power point presentations, slide shows, bulletin boards, puppet shows or even a song on th

Students will have an opportunity to plan and construct a cellular pizza model. Emphasis is on structure and function. Models can be baked and student's can enjoy a pizza buffet. Excellent Homecoming Week project.

MARINE BIOLOGY Independent Study is a motivational, challenging, individualized semester (or shorter) curriculum-plan written according to Bloom’s Taxonomy. Human Anatomy promotes higher-level thinking for middle or high school students. The products produced in this Independent Study can range from written papers, lab reports, posters, mobiles, three-dimensional models, oral presentations, photograph, videos, power point presentations, slide shows, bulletin boards, puppet shows or even a song

Science coloring books offer a wealth of information. Time spent coloring causes students to pay attention to detail, shape, location, and relationships between anatomical structures. This rubric will offer a quick teacher-student interactive method of checking for understanding applied to any anatomical coloring sheet.

VIROLOGY Independent Study is a motivational, challenging, individualized semester (or shorter) curriculum-plan written according to Bloom’s Taxonomy. Human Anatomy promotes higher-level thinking for middle or high school students. The products produced in this Independent Study can range from written papers, lab reports, posters, mobiles, three-dimensional models, oral presentations, photograph, videos, power point presentations, slide shows, bulletin boards, puppet shows or even a song on th

Vertebrates Independent Study is a motivational, challenging, individualized semester (or shorter) curriculum-plan written according to Bloom’s Taxonomy. Human Anatomy promotes higher-level thinking for middle or high school students. The products produced in this Independent Study can range from written papers, lab reports, posters, mobiles, three-dimensional models, oral presentations, photograph, videos, power point presentations, slide shows, bulletin boards, puppet shows or even a song on