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2022 Vol 6: Carolina Cuisine: History and Science of Food

From Academic to Practical: Application of Academic Knowledge of Plants to Practicing Horticulture and Preparing Food

Zachary Sanford, Exceptional Children, Hough High School

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Synopsis: This focus of this unit is to teach students with intellectual disabilities about plants, the different types of plants, plant reproduction, the different types of plant propagation, and how to turn plants that are grown into food. This unit will provide a completed adapted chapter and worksheets. The unit will begin with an introduction to to plants, plant cells, and different types of plants. The students will compare and contrast plant and animal cells, the different types of plants, and how the different plants reproduce. The second lesson will focus on applying the knowledge of plants to the process of horticulture and growing. The students will study the different plant reproduction and apply the knowledge to growing different plants in a small garden. The students will determine the best soil and methods for the plants grown, The final lesson will cover the practical application of growing plants as a vocation. This section/lesson will involve trips to different greenhouses and visiting different growers to learn about growing a cultivation as a job. This section will be hands on. The students will grow different plants and create different dishes with the plants. The lessons will involve hands-on experiences as well as adapted assessments and worksheets. 

2020 Curriculum Units Vol 8: Black Girl Magic (Mis)Understood: Representations and Perceptions of Black Women and Girls in the Education System

The Power of Black Girl Mathgic: An Exploration of Black Women in STEM

Gold Gladney, Math, Wilson STEM Academy

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2019 Curriculum Units Vol 8: Time Travel: Using Music to Explore Past, Present, and Future Messages

“I, Too, Sing America:” analyzing sex, race, and STEM in 20th Century America.”

Shealynn Womble, Language Arts, Governor’s Village STEM Academy

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2013 Curriculum Units Vol 2: The Nature of Energy: How We Use and Store it to Power Our Everyday Lives

The Sun Does What? Understanding Solar Energy in Kindergarten

Melanie Kirschner, Kindergarten, Albemarle Road Elementary School

Final Unit (PDF)     Implementing Common Core Standards (PDF)

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2013 Curriculum Units Vol 6: Human Social Groups

Is the Earth Flat? And other “Controversial” Science Ideas Project-Based Learning Unit

StaceyAnne Hartberger,  Science, Druid Hills Academy

Final Unit (PDF)     Implementing Common Core Standards (PDF)

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