Investigate if and in what way sleep affects learning and memory in relation to learning a procedural skill. Learn the importance of practice in developing a procedural skill and recognize that information may become more permanent following sleep. Details »
Classroom Resources
Investigate the world of sleep and dreams and delve deep into the thoughts and brains of a variety of dreamers. Examine the effects of sleeping and dreaming and explore the complex workings of the brain in its sleeping and waking states. Details »
Explore historical patterns that led to large numbers of head injuries among citizens of the Inca Empire. Discover how the Inca performed a type of skull surgery called trepanation five hundred years ago without the benefit of steel scalpels, anesthesia or antibiotics. Details »
Consider the difference between protecting and empowering children in their use of digital media and reflect on how digital media affects relationships between children and parents. Learn strategies to guide children in the use of digital media. Details »
Consider the pros and cons of technology multitasking and consider why the concept of media addiction is both important to examine and controversial. Understand how pre-existing knowledge and cultural perspectives affect what we learn about other cultures. Details »
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Healthy Choices
Create an action plan about choices you make regarding diet, the way you resolve conflicts and other health-related decisions.
Summer Sports
Explore sports beyond the game, including the physical and social benefits, the political and economic significance, and how science and sports go hand-in-hand.
