Hoover AHHC (10th)

Overview: Students learned about the impacts of bioaccumulation in the human body, persistent chemicals impact on the environment, and the food web. Students produced a video form PSA that provided a claim, evidence, and reasoning explanation to provide context and solutions to their peers. 

Project Initiation: Adult Relationships: Salk Researcher (Mariel Burquez) from SciChat program spoke to students about cancer and pthalates relationship. Students identified social media personalities/experts for video feedback and to maximize outreach of their PSA. Authenticity: Students audited their own personal product use, to identify the prevalence of persistent chemicals in their environment. Students learned how to coordinate, communicate and collaborate with professionals and influencers online.

Project Exploration and Development: Students developed skills in argumentation (claim, evidence, reasoning, audience, opposing viewpoint, counter argument), public speaking, and video production, and adult collaboration, while embedding biology content relating to chemicals, cancer, and environmental impact. Students built team relationships during project development. Students reflected through a peer evaluation process, and review of their feedback. 

Project Revision and Exhibition: Students reflected through a peer evaluation process, and review of their feedback. Students gathered for a common exhibition of their PSAs.

Teachers and Subjects: Jane Westfall-Advanced Biology, Valerie Woodfill-Advanced English

Industry Sector: Health Science and Medical Technology