Horse to Horsepower
Students will sequence historical modes of transportation in chronological order, determine how they function, and identify efficiencies and challenges.
Introduction to Semiconductor Processing
Students will learn the lifecycle of a semiconductor, from a silicon ingot to a microchip that can be installed in a complex electronic device.
Makey Makey Ocean Acidification
Human influences, explanations, and possible solutions to ocean acidification’s impact on coral reefs are explored and presented through an interactive poster where students program their tangible posters with a microcontroller/Scratch.
Sounds About Right
This ETP outlines a three-day lesson, consisting of one 55-minute and two 102-minute block periods, centered around the analysis of audio data.
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Gourd Goals: A Cross-Curricular Journey Into Global Water Challenges
Students will brainstorm and notice the ways they use water and importance to their lives and community. Students will develop a solution for using a limited water supply in their lives, as well as how to reduce contaminants and conserve their supply.
Local History and Uncovering the Hidden
Students will uncover the hidden histories of their school and neighborhood—once a PG&E processing site, built on landfill, and an evacuation center after the 1989 earthquake. Using the Question Formulation Technique, they’ll explore three themes: liquefaction, water, and power.
Research Project: Water Industry Careers
Student interest leads to research and reporting about water industry career pathways.
The Story of Water
The impact of water usage and the importance of conservation and stewardship is interpreted through a children’s book.
Think like an Architect
After thinking about the impact of humans on the environment, and researching microclimates in Monterey County, students will create a sustainable open space that would also meet the needs of the community.
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