With recent concerns about climate change and rising oil prices, the world is looking for alternative and cleaner energy sources. One possible solution is nuclear power; however, there are advantages and disadvantages to consider.
In this extended writing task (LDC module), students will...
After learning about water as a resource and the challenges the Earth's population faces, this module asks students to propose a solution for maintaining Colorado's water supply. Students will explore methods of conservation, finding a new water supply and recycling and/or reusing water. This...
This information module is intended to be taught in the middle of the school year following instruction on main idea of text. In this module, students will be taught to identify the main idea of non-fiction text that is read (or listened to). The students will also be taught how to take notes...
This module is a study of the nervous system with a focus on integration and coordination. Students will draw on content studied during the unit and their readings of primary and secondary sources about the nervous system to write an informational essay. The focal point of this module is...
Prior to starting this module, students have been taught how to write a persuasive letter in their ELA class. In this module, students will be writing a letter to their local senator. This module will promote students' knowledge of weather related hazards as well as design solutions made for...
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, it is estimated that 25.6 billion pounds of beef will be consumed this year alone. This consumption will account for 79 billion dollars of revenue for the beef industry and give students 79 billion reasons to educate themselves on all...
