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Staying Safe Online
Guiding Questions What is the Internet? Who uses the Internet? What are some of the ways you can stay safe online? What are the benefits of being mindful online? The Internet Have you ever heard of the Internet? Even if you don’t know it, you probably use it everyday,...
The Lymphatic System
Guiding Questions What is the lymphatic system? What are the components of the lymphatic system? What are the functions of the lymphatic system? What are some common diseases related to the lymphatic system? Overview When something bad, like a virus or bacterium gets...
The Circulatory System
Guiding Questions What is the circulatory system? What are the components of the circulatory system? What are the functions of the circulatory system? What are some common diseases related to the circulatory system? Overview When you’re in the car, have you ever...
Doctor’s Visit Decoded: Hearing and Sight
Guiding Questions In this blog we’re going to be investigating what the doctor does about your hearing and sight during a check-up. A lot of people don’t know what doctors are looking for, and they have questions like: How does a doctor check my hearing to make sure...
Doctor’s Visit Decoded: Height, Weight, and BMI
Guiding Questions In this blog we’re going to be investigating what the doctor does about your height, weight, and BMI during a check-up. A lot of people don’t know what doctors are looking for, and they have questions like: Do I have the correct amount of weight for...
Java: Strings
Guiding Questions: What is the difference between print() and using the end parameter? What happens if you print something with nothing inside the parentheses? What does a comma mean inside the parentheses? The Anatomy of a Print Statement In Python, the print...
The Physics of Extreme Sports
Have you ever wondered? How do snowboarders fly so high without wings? What keeps a rock climber from falling, even on tiny holds? How do surfers stay balanced on a moving wave? Forces in Action: Gravity, Friction, and Balance Every jump, spin, and climb in extreme...
Bioluminescence
Have You Ever Wondered.. How can animals glow without using electricity? Can some fungi really glow bright enough to be used as lanterns? Where on Earth is bioluminescence most commonly found? The Chemistry of a Glow Bioluminescence is a chemical reaction that occurs...
Biomimicry
Have you ever wondered? How can a tiny bird inspire a train that travels 200 mph? Why is a shark's skin the secret to keeping hospitals clean? Can a burr stuck to a dog's fur change how we fasten our clothes? Biological Blueprints Biomimicry is the practice of...
Vitamin B: Where Energy Meets Biology
Have You Ever Wondered.. Why is Vitamin B called a "complex" instead of just one single vitamin? How do these vitamins act as "keys" to unlock energy from our food? Can a lack of Vitamin B actually make you feel moody or forgetful? The Metabolic Spark Plugs The...
