July 27, 2016 | Keeping Your Balance: Measuring Thermoregulation in Humans and Animals in Relation to Hypothermia and Hyperthermia By Amneris Solano This lesson will introduce students to thermoregulation and homeostasis in humans. Students will learn how homeostasis works to regulate body temperature and the difference between...
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 | Accessibility of careers in healthcare, an investigation By Amneris Solano A 2013 study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics determined that 70% workers who had recently graduated high school were making at or below minimum...