July 22, 2016 | Follow the Bouncing Ball: A Data-Driven Investigation of Complex Models through Basic Newtonian Mechanics By Amneris Solano Bouncing a ball is quite simple. You can let go of a ball and let the force of gravity pull it down or you can...
July 22, 2016 | Impacting the risk of falling: How do Accelerometers work? By Amneris Solano Injuries due to falling are an important health concern in the US. According to the National Institute of Health, falls are the most common accident...
July 22, 2016 | Analysis of Biodiesel in the Classroom By Amneris Solano The lessons in this module are designed to teach energy production to introductory biology students in the context of biodiesel production. The biodiesel link gives...
July 21, 2016 | “Above” DNA: An Exploration of the Epigenome By Amneris Solano Epigenetics is a relatively new branch of biology and biochemistry. Literally translating to “above the genome,” epigenetics examines the role that external/environmental factors serve in controlling...
July 21, 2016 | How does an unhealthy diet influence our health and well-being? By Amneris Solano Through this project, participants will make a research project on how an unhealthy diet vs. healthy diet influences our health and well-being. Participants will survey...
July 20, 2016 | Electricity: Sources, Usage, Challenges and the Future By Amneris Solano Most students don’t usually consider the source for electric power that is vital for their day-to-day activities. This lesson unit will provide the opportunity for...