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Why is Protecting Our Water So Important?

January 28, 2021 – 9:44 am

Katelyn Gardepe, 4th Grade, Selwyn Elementary

Synopsis

Tags Charlotte Mecklenburg streams, Creeks, macroinvertebrates, pollution, Science, streams, water quality, waterways | Permalink | Comments Off

A Flow of Glowing Energy

January 28, 2021 – 9:18 am

Becky Gregory, Social Studies, Whitewater Middle

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags 6th grade, bioluminescence, chemiluminescence, fluorescence, photoluminescence, Science | Permalink | Comments Off

Glow in the Dark: Bioluminescence in the Animal and Human World

January 28, 2021 – 9:15 am

Elizabeth Kerr, 1st Grade, Bain Elementary

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags 1st grade, adaptations, animals, aposematism, bioluminescence, biomimicry, communication, counter- illumination, Enzymes, Science | Permalink | Comments Off

Lighting Up a Crime Scene: Fluorescence in Forensics

January 28, 2021 – 9:12 am

Jackie Smith, Science, William A. Hough High

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags blood detection, chemiluminescence, evidence, fingerprints, fluorescence, forensic science, latent, luminol, ninhydrin, photoluminescence, silver nitrate | Permalink | Comments Off

Waving Hello to Glow

January 28, 2021 – 9:07 am

Keira Freeman, Science, Carmel Middle

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags Absorption, Amplitude, atom, bioluminescence, chemiluminescence, conduction, Conductors, Contraction, Crest, Electrical Energy, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Expansion, fluorescence, Frequency, gas, Light Wave, liquid, Longitudinal Wave, mass, matter, Medium, molecule, Nonrenewable Energy, opaque, photoluminescence, Rarefaction, Reflection, Refraction, Solar Energy, solid, translucent, Transmission, transparent, Transverse Wave, Trough, volume, Wavelength, waves | Permalink | Comments Off

Lights all Around Us

January 27, 2021 – 12:46 pm

Monica High, Science, Cato Middle College High

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

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Turning on the Light: A Magical Study of Fluorescence

January 27, 2021 – 12:44 pm

Megan Koransky, Media/Library, Bain Elementary

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags chemical change, chemiluminescence, chemistry, fluorescence, Harry Potter, luminescence, magic, molecular literacy, photoluminescence, physical change, States of Matter, subatomic particles | Permalink | Comments Off

Exploring the Solar System using Fluorescence and Luminescence

January 27, 2021 – 12:41 pm

Phairleania Brice, 2nd Grade, Dorothy J Vaughan Academy of Technology

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags Constellation, Electromagnetic Spectrum, observations, Orbit, planets, prism, Star, sun | Permalink | Comments Off

Neon & Luminescence: The Illuminated Meme

January 27, 2021 – 12:38 pm

Scherrie DeBord, Art, Olympic High

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags fluorescence, Functional Design, Illumination, Luminism, Memes and Memetics, Modern & Contemporary Art, Neon | Permalink | Comments Off

Glow Sticks and Light Energy Flow

January 27, 2021 – 12:29 pm

Seon Sloley, Science, Barringer Academic Center

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags biological growth, chemical reaction, chemicals, chemiluminescence, Energy, fluorescence, glow sticks, hands on science, law of conservation of mass, light spectrum, matter, Molecules, photoluminescence, temperature, Thermal Energy | Permalink | Comments Off

Equitable Chemistry Education for Language Learners: An Exploration of Light and Matter

January 27, 2021 – 12:26 pm

Sarah Wallace, ESL, Hopewell High

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags bilingualism, chemistry, electrons, english learners, fluorescence, glow, light, luminescence, matter, Molecules | Permalink | Comments Off

Listen, Breath and Move: A Curriculum Unit on Mindfulness Practices In the Classroom

January 27, 2021 – 12:16 pm

Danyeal Morrison, 2nd Grade, Ballantyne Elementary

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags 2nd grade, breathing, listening, mindfulness, movement, practices, SEL, self-awareness, self-management, self-regulate, Social Emotional Learning, techniques, visualization | Permalink | Comments Off

Music Speaks: Using the Language of Music to Embody Social Emotional Learning through Mindfulness

January 27, 2021 – 12:13 pm

Esther Alcamo, Music, Collinswood Language Academy

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags arts education, creativity, mindfulness, Music, music education, Social Emotional Learning | Permalink | Comments Off

Linear Equations: Tracking and graphing our mindful hearts

January 27, 2021 – 12:09 pm

Emily Rucki, Math, Garinger High

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags 9th grade, Math, meditation, mindfulness | Permalink | Comments Off

Meditation, Station, Celebration

January 27, 2021 – 12:07 pm

Jacquelyn Fizet, Kindergarten, Highland Renaissance Academy

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags Emergent Literacy Skills, Kindergarten, social, social emotional skills, Writing | Permalink | Comments Off

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Charlotte Teachers Institute

Author Archives: Scott Gartlan

Why is Protecting Our Water So Important?

A Flow of Glowing Energy

Glow in the Dark: Bioluminescence in the Animal and Human World

Lighting Up a Crime Scene: Fluorescence in Forensics

Waving Hello to Glow

Lights all Around Us

Turning on the Light: A Magical Study of Fluorescence

Exploring the Solar System using Fluorescence and Luminescence

Neon & Luminescence: The Illuminated Meme

Glow Sticks and Light Energy Flow

Equitable Chemistry Education for Language Learners: An Exploration of Light and Matter

Linear Equations: Tracking and graphing our mindful hearts

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