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The unit requires students to analyze historical records related to the sinking of the Titanic. It focuses on the role of wireless telegraphy in the tragedy.

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The unit examines how technological breakthroughs impact culture. Beginning with the industrial revolution, the unit explores factors that lead to social change with special emphasis placed on the development of computer technology.

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The unit focuses on the fax machine and its affect on business. The unit provides a section on the role the fax now plays in business as well as on the basic construction of the machine.

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The unit explores the history of the computer and how it has provided simplified methods for accounting.

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The unit uses student information to create spreadsheets. It includes detailed instructions for creating and using spreadsheets.

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The unit provides a brief history of the development of the computer and analyzes the role IBM has played in furthering its development and importance. Some lessons address sales, advertising and company organization as well.

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The unit addresses using computers to teach fractions.

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The unit provides an examination of the earth’s atmosphere and experiments in measuring air pressure, humidity, radiant energy, Wien’s Law, and distance.

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The unit defines and demonstrates probability theory.

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The unit uses information on drug use to teach graphing skills. The unit teaches various types of graphing – bar graphs, circle graphs, tables and charts.

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The unit uses statistics to look at the size, scope and changing patterns concerning teenage pregnancy in New Haven.

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The unit explains frequency distributions, histograms, frequency polygons and other topics. The unit includes sample problems and solutions.

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The unit addresses the topic of sampling. The unit provides three sample problems for research that involves statistical sampling.

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The unit teaches analytical skills in reading graphs, using the scientific method and in researching and graphing data.

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The unit provides problems and instructional strategies in arithmetic mean, median, and frequency.

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The unit is designed to introduce students to analyzing random sampling.

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The unit addresses the basic elements of statistics. Exercises cover topics such as multiplying polynomials and chance.

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The unit analyzes the complexities of adolescence while also teaching statistics in relation to students’ daily lives.

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The unit is divided into three sections: working with population in full sets of values, taking a random sampling and analyzing probability.

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The unit is designed to help students improve their ability to make decisions using statistical drug abuse as its main focus. The unit includes a student survey.

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The unit addresses the modality of nuclear magnetic resonance. Students practice analyzing and making computations.

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The unit teaches mathematical language.

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The unit addresses ten basic math skills to make connections between people and their environment and to natural resources. The unit uses electricity as its primary subject for problem solving.

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The unit teaches approaches to word problems.

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The unit is designed for Consumer Math or Basic Algebra classes. The unit uses solutions made simple approach to teaching word problems.

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The unit addresses percentages using lessons in sales tax, discounts, commission and interest.

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The unit discusses logical reasoning using topology, classifying and patterning.

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The unit addresses word problems as requiring critical reading skills.

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The unit requires students to have a basic knowledge of fractions, decimals and basic geometry. The unit provides a brief history of the Pi concept and activities for using Pi.

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The unit examines the concept of dynamic similarity.

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The unit teaches basic mathematical concepts with an emphasis of their usability in the aircraft trade. Topics addressed include: force, lift and centrifugal force.

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The unit asks students to make constructions in order to understand geometry.

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The unit uses bicycles to teach math, general science and mechanics. Topics addressed in the unit include: circles, velocity, acceleration, speed, rate of change, area and simple machines.

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The unit focuses on the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright to address students’ perceptual, organizational and technical skills.

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The unit discusses the concepts of measurement, scale drawing, ratio, proportion and symmetry.

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The unit uses architecture to teach circles, polygons, triangles, quadrilaterals, perimeter and area.

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The unit introduces the history of the U.S. space program. Focus is placed on scientific experiments conducted on space shuttles dating back to the 1980’s.

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The unit integrates English and Math in a team-teaching situation. Emphasis is placed on the solar system and Earth’s position within the solar system.

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The unit is designed for chemistry, biology or environmental science classes. Lesson plans include a field trip to the Peabody Museum, slides, and current events. The unit makes use of the Internet for research.

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This interdisciplinary unit analyzes sound and light waves. Music is used as a means for understanding the nature of waves and its many forms.

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The unit addresses the basic principles of evolution as applied to the plant kingdom.

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The unit uses multiple intelligence strategies to present the history of the discovery of the double helix, to exemplify the relationship between structure and function and to integrate use of technology and discussion of ethics.

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The unit examines the nature of humanity through analysis of evolution and human anatomy.

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The unit combines two approaches – first, to look at stories and films to explore ideas about population and second, to experiment with populations of bacteria, algae, and insects.

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The unit examines alcoholism as a genetic disease. Scientific lessons include topics such as the composition of the cell, the basics of heredity, and scientific findings on genetics and predisposition of alcohol.

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The unit introduces students to the field of genetics, genetic medicine and genetic engineering.

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The unit requires students to have a basic background in genetics, sexual and asexual reproduction and molecular biology. The unit guides students to understanding DNA replication, meiosis and protein synthesis.

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The unit is designed for a class in human physiology. It provides a short histology of the bone and addresses the skeleton, muscles, parts of the knee and knee injuries in the lesson plans.

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1982

The unit teaches the concept of the cell, its parts and functions.

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The unit is based on human genetics and involves lessons in math, sociology, history, anatomy and physiology.

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The unit requires that students have had a previous introduction to genetics. The unit discusses the chemical nature and arrangement of DNA that makes up genes.

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The unit provides writing assignments for use in a biology class. It discusses the senses in general, the eye, perception, illusion, sound, the ear, touch and smell.

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The unit teaches human embryology with a short history of theories, an introduction to human reproductive systems and lessons in human embryonic development.

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The unit takes a historical look at scientific discoveries and the elements of successful research.

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The unit explores the historical development of the modern atomic theory.

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The unit is designed for students who have already studied atomic structure and bonding. The unit focuses on infrared spectroscopy as a way of determining the structure of organic compounds.

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The unit focuses on Dewey’s educational tenets in order to teach the hydrological cycle in Chemistry.

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The unit is an example of contextual chemistry. The unit reflects SESAP theories for teaching Science and is centered on the philosophy that ‘experience teaches.’ The unit includes problem-based-learning component.

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The unit discusses the atomic basis of radiation, the structure of the atom, formation and affect of x-rays and fluoroscopy.

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The unit analyzes theories of scientific development: the Eureka theory and the Zeitgeist theory.

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The unit introduces chemistry and the physical properties of matter. The unit demonstrates the importance of mathematical processes in chemistry.

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The unit presents a case study of Andalucia wetland area for students in environmental science, anatomy or physiology classes. The unit raises topics relating to groundwater contamination, loss of biological diversity, land management and human health.

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The unit makes connections between city environment and asthma, also speculating the relationship between asthma and socioeconomic environment.

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The unit focuses on Malaria but generally analyzes the many aspects of parasitic infection.

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The unit uses the artifacts and the physical landscape of a harbor site to analyze energy use, waste disposal and various environmental problems such as whale extinction and the human impact in the area.

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The unit targets chemistry or earth science classes. Environmental topics addressed are pesticides, water pollution, air pollution, radon, carbon dioxide, and toxic waste.

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The unit examines the Gaia Hypothesis which provides a cybernetic approach to global village management where the problem is basically humans and culture, not nature.

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The unit addresses problems of environmental quality such as pesticide residues and other environmental contaminants. The unit also looks at solutions related to farming, composting and organic gardening.

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The unit analyzes the importance of and the negative image associated with Connecticut wetlands. The unit introduces concepts such as wetland hydrology and bio-geo-chemistry. Local wetlands covered in the unit span the state and include six major wetland areas.

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The unit takes an ecosystem approach to ecology within the context of the climatic factors that shape living and non-living worlds.

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The unit connects math concepts to the study of atmosphere and the ocean. Math concepts addressed include functions, set theory, ratio and proportion, variation, calculation of distance, and the application of statistical graphs.

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The unit is designed for consumer math classes and focuses on linking everyday activities to broad environmental problems. Issues addressed include recycling, water pollution and evaluating consumer products.

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Beginning with an introduction on the history of continental drift, the unit examines the work of Wegener and Dutoit and the clues found to support the plate tectonic theory.

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The unit is divided into three parts: the evolution of ideas surrounding the concept of ‘wilderness’, an overview of history of conservation and preservation, and parks from a scientific perspective.

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The unit discusses the physical properties of water, the water cycle, purification and water quality.

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The unit looks at air pollution as the result of two major causes: population growth and technological activities. It provides an extensive glossary and explores the impacts of air pollution on aquatic and plant life while analyzing methods for controlling pollution.

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The unit examines air pollution caused by emissions from coal industries. The unit provides lessons on calculating the effects of pollutants, air pollution chemistry and the legal problems in assigning fault to corporations.

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The unit looks at air pollution’s effect on humans and weather and climate. Lessons on the greenhouse effect are also included.

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The Greater Antilles, otherwise known as the West Indies, are examined as mountain areas that had submerged from the ocean. Some cultural analysis is provided, related to climate and environment.

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The unit explores the importance of inland wetlands and analyzes the water lily to discuss the formation of oxalate crystals on its leaves. The unit includes a visit to and survey of a wetland area.

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The unit combines map and field studies to present geological and hydrological processes and evolution. The unit is designed mostly for a course in Ecology.

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The unit addresses the hydrologic cycle, a map study, and development of waterpower. The unit focuses on the hydrology of the Mill River Basin for lessons.

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The unit analyzes the increasing demands and lack of appreciation for water. It discusses the chemical makeup of water and recent hazardous spills into water supplies.

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The unit is designed for grade 9 science classes. It analyzes the use of solar energy as an alternative source.

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The unit examines current sources of energy and makes predictions about the future of energy availability. The unit is most appropriate for grade 9.

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The unit reviews the stress concept, the effects of stress on soldiers (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder) and the effects of stress on teenagers.

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The unit guides students through examining evidence from war and its medical effects, government comments, the nature of casualty, and media coverage.

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The unit teaches nutrition and analyzes the psychological, social and health factors associated with obesity.

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The unit traces the development of AIDS research in the early 1990’s and provides strategies for addressing questions about AIDS in the classroom.

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The unit explores the importance of calcium to the human body, the chemistry of calcium and the connection between calcium and the
hydrosphere.

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The unit provides an outline of events leading to the discovery of the X-Ray and demonstrates the relationship between mangetism, electricity, vacuums, cathode rays and x-rays.

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The unit emphasizes the medical applications of ultrasound. Students can view slides and identify images.

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The unit examines drugs, chemicals, radiation and diseases that may have serious affects on pregnant women and unborn children.

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The unit examines the scientific principles of aerodynamics along with the early contributors to the field. Students will work with the metric system, Newton’s Laws and navigation problems.

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The unit presents an overview of the early history of flight, specifically of the Wright Brothers and their experiments. Other activities familiarize students with the mechanics of flight.

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The unit examines aerodynamics as a division of fluid mechanic, related to boat design.

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The unit provides a historical overview of the development of the aircraft. The unit makes mathematical applications in Geometry and Dynamic Programming.

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The unit uses the Daedalus myth to introduce an interdisciplinary study of the evolution of flight. The unit provides a brief history of flight and an analysis of the physics of flight.

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The unit uses bicycles to teach math, general science and mechanics. Topics addressed in the unit include: circles, velocity, acceleration, speed, rate of change, area and simple machines.

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The unit addresses the technology of light production. Topics covered include prisms and lenses, wave motion, the functioning of the eye and light manipulating devices.

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The unit addresses energy crisis in the world with a focus on fossil fuels, nuclear power and international politics regarding the issue.

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The unit addresses the law of conservation of matter – analyzing techniques of measurement, structure, action and reaction. An additional element of the unit addresses the pharmacology of matter and its uses in treating mental and physical health.

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