The Sci-Squad

A set of hypothetical scenarios that cover the basic first aid curriculum and reinforce active assessment of emergency situations in a school setting

This is an introductory look at basic lab safety. This assignment emphasizes the 3 primary goals of Responsibility, Respect, and Safety

This s a brief introduction to what Tourette's syndrome is and what it is not. I use this to introduce the disorder to students and I am working to get diagnosed for Tourette's myself.

A project outline for testing students understanding of the Scientific Method. The goal of this project is for students to design a scientific question, create a hypothesis, generate hypothetical (but plausible) data, and come to a reasonable conclusion from that data.

A worksheet to accompany the Mitosis/Meiosis food lab. This lab has students modeling their understanding of the phases of mitosis/meiosis using food like oreos and licorice.

A short quiz assessing the students understanding of Cellular Respiration. This quiz covers the distinction between Products/Reactants, basic functions of the respiratory system, and basic A&P of Respiratory system

A short quiz assessing the students understanding of Cellular Respiration. This quiz covers the distinction between Products/Reactants, basic functions of the respiratory system, and basic A&P of Respiratory system

A short activity to reenforce the differences between the macromolecules of living things. ~4 pg. long, large pictures take up most of page space Discusses the building blocks of macromolecules & structural differences

This PowerPoint works for classrooms as well as an independent activity. It is always possible to make it to the end of the story. The events in this story were inspired by Art Spiegelman's "MAUS". The story acts as a digital "Choose-your-own-adventure" and offers a window into the eyes of the choices one had to face during the holocaust. Students will explore life and death and try to survive through liberation.

A short PowerPoint used to describe medical treatments used in the late 50s and early 60s. This is intended as a short summary to facilitate discussion and create a visual of the standard of care in this time. I originally used this during a reading of "Flowers for Algernon" to express the standard of treatment Charlie was getting, however please feel free to let me know how you choose to repurpose it!