[…]curriculum but would fit with other science classes, too. Although the approach was developed to accompany an introductory biology text we authored (Integrating Concepts in Biology (ICB)), the approach could be adapted to fit with any of the sciences. The seminar would be useful to science and math teachers, but […]
[…]In this class we will study a range of image narratives related to children and young adults. For example, we will examine elements of picturebooks—how colors, shapes, scale, and event fonts tell a story of their own. Not merely simple texts, picturebooks also often depict difficult issues such as U.S. […]
[…]as a state with an independent identity. The goal of this unit is to help seasoned teachers move toward student-centered social studies instruction and help new teachers quickly build content knowledge while practicing best teaching […]
[…]continue to expand that network so we can offer more and more seminars and really open this up to touch more teachers which is really what I want to challenge those of you in the audience tonight with. We need to continue to make sure more teachers in CMS get […]
[…]of Citizen Science as a means of engaging teachers, students and the community with water quality and to promote long term engagement by showing Fellows sound water sampling practices. Fellows will also be introduced to research at JCSU centered on using environmentally sustainable cellulose nanomaterials as possible solutions to urban […]
[…]Identities,” Jessica Taft, assistant professor of sociology, Davidson College “Time to Come Together: How Convention Spaces Shape Unity and Dissent,” Dan Grano, associate professor of communication studies, UNC Charlotte Mary Newsom, UNC Charlotte Urban Institute associate director, urban and regional affairs and former editorial board member and columnist for The […]
[…]earlier (pre)historical periods, set up certain conflicts within and between us, involving order and freedom, language and movement, masculine and feminine, rational and emotional elements? How does knowing about the brain’s inner theatre and our culture’s outer theatres increase our awareness of unconscious, impulsive tendencies toward conflicts, fantasies and projections, […]
[…]Students will learn about the phases of a clinical trial by reading about current pharmaceutical research, and model a clinical trial with a fictional drug. Students will be presented with fictional patients, and investigate the root causes of the signs and symptoms of diabetes. They model glucose tolerance testing and […]
[…]as an opportunity to write to members of Congress about changes that need to take place when it comes to American immigration […]
[…]readings and activities. Understanding the origin of the Latinos in our community will allow us to comprehend and value their traditions and point of view regarding education, social interactions and celebrations. The emphasis is on the appreciation of their resilience, determination and grit to provide a different future to upcoming […]