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The following lessons integrate socio-scientific issues, ethics, media literacy, and computational thinking to deliver meaningful, engaging and active learning experiences for students. I strive to integrate a variety of differentiated learning techniques that cater to a diverse range of learners. The lessons below can be easily modified to suit a virtual or in-person learning environment and include several guiding questions and extensions to aid instructors.
Lesson Sequence
Lesson Sequence
The Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System
The Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System
Students learn about the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, gas exchange, and lung capacity.
The Impact of Smoking on Human Health and Society
The Impact of Smoking on Human Health and Society
Students learn about the impact of smoking on human health and society. They explore whether smokers should be denied free health care after considering various factors such as law and ethics.
The Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System
The Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System
Students learn about the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system.
The Influence of Media on Personal Food Choices
The Influence of Media on Personal Food Choices
Students learn how the media influences food choices and one's overall understanding of healthy eating. They analyse the visual metalanguage used advertisments to convince viewers of making certain food choices. Then, they use this knowledge to create their own advertisement.
Virtual Fetal Pig Dissection
Virtual Fetal Pig Dissection
Students will navigate the Whitman College Biology Department's Virtual Pig Dissection (VPD) and complete the associated set of questions. Then students will test their knowledge by completing a self-assessment.
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