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The Chemistry of Hair and Why Representation Matters

March 2, 2022 – 3:35 pm

Krystal Cartus, Science, Wilson STEM Academy

Synopsis

Tags Biotechnology, careers, chemical reactions, chemistry, Elements, endothermic reactions, exothermic reactions, product development, representation | Permalink | Comments Off

The Foundations of American Government: Natural Rights: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Naturalness, 1st Amendment is Everyone’s Right

March 2, 2022 – 3:33 pm

Lynn Roach, Social Studies, West Charlotte High School

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags constitution, Declaration of Colonial Rights 1774, Declaration of Independence 1776, Declaration of Rights & Grievances 1766, English Bill of Rights, Enlightenment Era. Enlightenment Thinkers: John Locke, Jean-Jacque Rousseau and Baton de Montesquieu, Olive Branch Petition 1775, Preamble | Permalink | Comments Off

Trichology: I Love My Hair

March 2, 2022 – 3:29 pm

Regina Dula, Biology, Cochrane Collegiate Academy

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags biomolecules, keratin, Polymers, protein, synthetic, trichology | Permalink | Comments Off

The Plastic Truth About Protective Styles

March 2, 2022 – 3:26 pm

Sharonda Walker, English, Garinger High School

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

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Tags Cortex, cultural appropriation, extensions, identity, keratin, synthetic, toxic | Permalink | Comments Off

What is it Worth? Education, Expression, Economics of African American Hair

March 2, 2022 – 3:24 pm

Tim Wells, History, Mallard Creek High School

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags African American Hair, beauty, Culture, Economics, Natural, Polymers, Spending Power, Textures, Weaves, Wigs | Permalink | Comments Off

P is for Confidence: Philosophical Questions Build Student Confidence

March 2, 2022 – 3:20 pm

Deborah Brown, English, Chambers High School

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

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Tags confidence, generating questions, inquiry, speech and debate | Permalink | Comments Off

Deepening Our Roots: A Philosophical Approach to Teaching and Learning Polynomials

March 2, 2022 – 3:17 pm

Dalton Cooper, Math, West Charlotte High School

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags Discovery-Based Instruction, Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, Philosophy, Polynomials, Remainder Theorem | Permalink | Comments Off

Flexible Philosophy in 5th Grade

March 2, 2022 – 3:16 pm

Danica Wolfe, 5th Grade, Oakhurst STEAM Academy

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags collaborative philosophical inquiry, critical thinking, ethics, flexible, inquiry, Mathematical Practices, morality, Philosophy, reasoning, reflective discourse, speaking and listening, transferable skills | Permalink | Comments Off

Integrating Philosophy into Literacy: Discussing Japanese American Incarceration

March 2, 2022 – 3:13 pm

Johnna Hauck, 5th Grade, Devonshire Elementary School

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

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Tags ethics, Japanese-American Incarceration, morality, Philosophy, Racism, Xenophobia | Permalink | Comments Off

Philosophical Foundations in Education: Marketing Happens Everywhere

March 2, 2022 – 3:11 pm

Perry Watkins, Marketing, West Charlotte High School

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

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Tags advertising, critical thinking, philosophers, Philosophy | Permalink | Comments Off

Discovering the Disconnect of the Value of Education for Students of Color: Introducing a Classroom of Inquiry

March 2, 2022 – 3:04 pm

Priscilla Anderson-Prepetit, 8th Grade, Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags critical thinking, economic, guided discussion, perspective, Philosophy, poverty, socioeconomic, stereotyping, value | Permalink | Comments Off

Philosophical Foundations in Education: This is How We Do It…Philosophy, Policy and Our Isms

March 2, 2022 – 3:02 pm

Tam Hawk, 6th Grade, Albemarle Road Middle School

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags Ancient China, Ancient Greece, Ancient River Valley Civilizations, Aristotle, Confucius, critical thinking, Legalism, philosophers, Philosophy, Plato, Socrates, Taoism, world history, Yang, Yin | Permalink | Comments Off

“Bee” a Climate Conscious Citizen – Taking Care of our Climate, Classroom and Community

March 2, 2022 – 2:42 pm

Amy Mateer, Kindergarten, Selwyn Elementary School

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

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Tags Bees, climate, climate anxiety, Climate Change, community, eco-grief, ecosystems, environment, environmental stewardship, Recycling, weather | Permalink | Comments Off

Africana Futurist Narratives and Hope for a Brave New World Beyond Walls

March 2, 2022 – 2:26 pm

Angela Walker, English, West Charlotte High School

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags Africanfuturism, Afrofuturism, Anthropocene, climate justice, climate migration, eco grief, empathy, hope, inclusive community, Intersectionality, speculative fiction | Permalink | Comments Off

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