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How To Graph Scientific Data

By Chuck Downing

This product has two distinct components. The PDF file, How to Graph Scientific Data, is an activity that takes students step-by-step through the process of making a scientific graph. From determining the best size for each axis to choosing the best

Subjects:

Science, Basic Principles

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment

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Human Body World- A Cooperative Investigation of Human Anatomy and Physiology

By Chuck Downing

Student groups select one body system and design a complete area in the theme park, Human Body World. Each area must contain at least one ride, one other attraction, and assorted “theme park” regulars like a restaurant and gift shops. All

Subjects:

Science, Anatomy, Biology

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

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Science Stories with a meaning: Casediba River Pollution Performance Assessment

By Chuck Downing

This performance assessment on introductory acid/base chemistry uses a scenario where high school students assist in determining water pollution by acids and bases. Individual students perform pH testing of samples. The student goal is

Subjects:

Science, Chemistry, Environment

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Assessment

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Temperature vs. Heat & Hot Stuff? Too Cool! A Discovery Activity on Temperature

By Chuck Downing

This activity contains a brief discussion (Temperature vs. Heat) about the differences between the concepts of temperature and heat. The included laboratory procedure (Hot Stuff? Too Cool!) is an open-ended investigation. Student teams use various

Subjects:

Chemistry, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Laboratory

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A 5-E Science Lab – Fruit Fly Fantasy Lab

By Chuck Downing

This is one of a series of laboratory activities built on the 5-E approach. Each activity provides opportunities for students to ENGAGE ←→ EXPLORE ←→ EXPLAIN ←→ ELABORATE ←→ EVALUATE. This dry lab includes in-depth explanations. It offers a choice

Subjects:

Biology, General Science

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Laboratory

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Chemical Detective - A “Who dun it” Performance Assessment for Chemistry

By Chuck Downing

A “Who dun it” Performance Assessment for Chemistry & Other Chemical Displacement Activities contains four separate activities. Each can be used as a stand-alone task. Alternately, “mixing and matching” the activities is also a viable option. In

Subjects:

Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Laboratory

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A 5-E Science Lab - What Habitat Will Shrimp Select?

By Chuck Downing

This is one of a series of laboratory activities built on the 5-E approach. Each activity provides opportunities for students to ENGAGE ←→ EXPLORE ←→ EXPLAIN ←→ ELABORATE ←→ EVALUATE. In this dry lab, students examine an experimental set-up

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Biology, Environment

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Laboratory

$2.50

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The Greenhouse Gas Collection: 3 Integrated Labs and a Performance Assessment

By Chuck Downing

The four labs in The Greenhouse Gas Collection provides background and experience on how the concentration of carbon dioxide can impact the temperature of our atmosphere. Lab #1, Taking Global Warming 2-Liter-ally, emphasizes experimental design as

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Assessment, Laboratory

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A 5-E Science Lab – Fruit Fly Fantasy Lab - LITE Version

By Chuck Downing

This is one of a series of laboratory activities built on the 5-E approach. Each activity provides opportunities for students to ENGAGE ←→ EXPLORE ←→ EXPLAIN ←→ ELABORATE ←→ EVALUATE. Students learn the basic life cycle of the fruit fly, Drosophila

Subjects:

Biology, General Science

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Laboratory

$2.79

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Periodic Table Cards & Atomic Bingo! Activities for Introducing the Elements

By Chuck Downing

Two activities and a review/reinforcement “game” are included. Students begin by producing their own Periodic Table Cards (essentially disassembled individual boxes from the PT) for each of the first twenty elements. Using those cards as tools,

Subjects:

Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Activities

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Experimental Design: 3 PowerPoints to Guide Students to Excellence in Design

By Chuck Downing

Three PowerPoint Presentations introduce the concept of experimental design by using and critiquing three famous experiments from various times in science history. Each experiment is used to emphasize particular characteristics of both good and bad

Subjects:

Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

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2 Science Logos with Symbols for Letters and Students on the Symbols on One

By Chuck Downing

Two versions of a creative science logo are included. In the first very creative logo, commissioned by Dr. Chuck Downing and designed by Alyssa Jacqueline Tethal, each letter has been replaced with a symbol representing one area of science. The S

Subjects:

Science

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Clip Art

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Lab Template: Pictorial Procedure

By Chuck Downing

A Pre-Lab, In-Lab, Post-Lab Procedure for All Science Classes. In this activity you will find a model for a laboratory report template that crosses disciplinary boundaries, causes students to think, and provides accountability for reading the

Subjects:

Science, Basic Principles

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Laboratory, Homework

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The Truth Is Out There (a journey into interdisciplinary space)

By Chuck Downing

Good teaching in general (and the Common Core Standards) encourage/require interdisciplinary activities and lessons. Too many secondary teachers are unfamiliar with (could be read as frightened by) the concept and process. This Engagement Explorer

Subjects:

Science, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Activities, Professional Documents

CCSS:

W.8.1, W.9-10.1, W.11-12.1

$2.00

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Science Logo with Symbols for Letters and Students Interacting with the Symbols

By Chuck Downing

In this ENHANCED VERSION of a very creative logo, commissioned by Dr. Chuck Downing and designed by Alyssa Jacqueline Tethal, each letter has been replaced with a symbol representing one area of science. In addition, "silhouettes of students

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Science

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Not Grade Specific

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Bulletin Board Ideas, Clip Art

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Science Logo with Symbols for Letters

By Chuck Downing

In this very creative logo, commissioned by Dr. Chuck Downing and designed by Alyssa Jacqueline Tethal, each letter has been replaced with a symbol representing one area of science. The S is a snake (zoology). The first C is Carbon's space on the

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Science

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Not Grade Specific

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Bulletin Board Ideas, Clip Art

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Acid-Base Essay - An Assessment of Acid/Base Function and Experimental Design

By Chuck Downing

Good teaching in general (and the Common Core Standards and NGSS) encourage/require interdisciplinary activities and lessons. Too many secondary teachers are unfamiliar with (could be read as frightened by) the concept and process. This activity

Subjects:

Science, Basic Principles, Chemistry

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Assessment, Laboratory

$1.50

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Have it your way -- Building a piece of a robot

By Chuck Downing

A Cooperative, Problem-solving, STEM-infused Activity. This is a group STEM activity that combines, cooperative decisions, research, writing, construction of a functional product, meeting deadlines, and presenting results. The Science is biology and

Subjects:

Biology, Physical Science, Engineering

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Projects, Assessment, Laboratory

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Have it your way -- Building a piece of a robot

By Chuck Downing

Subjects:

Biology, Physical Science, Engineering

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Projects, Assessment, Laboratory

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Ruminating on Rubrics

By Chuck Downing

This article for teachers discusses rationale for, construction of, and use of additive rubrics. This type of rubric will assist in your implementation of Common Core types of activities and assessments. Examples are provided. Ruminating on

Subjects:

Science, For All Subject Areas, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Assessment

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$1.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have 31 years of experience teaching high school biology, AP Biology, and integrated science. I have eight years of experience teaching General Education Biology at Point Loma Nazarene University.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Students in my classes think. I provide guidelines and they do the work they need to do to learn.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

San Diego County Teacher of the Year Christa McAuliffe Fellowship Presidential Award for Science and Mathematics Teaching

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.S. in Biological Sciences - San Diego State University MA in Education - University of Redlands Ph.D. in Science Education - Walden University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have six lab/activity products marketed by Science Kit and Wards Biology. I have two lab/activity books (Cranial Creations) published by J. Weson Walch, Publishers. People's Education publishes: AP* Biology: Inquiry-Based Lab Investigations and Activities with Critical Thinking and Writing Skills. My first Science Fiction novel, "Traveler's HOTL," is published by Koehler Books. I am married with two outstanding sons and one adorable granddaughter. I retired from full-time teaching in June of 2012.