Module/Week 1 Resources
Resources
Additional activities, a behind-the-scenes gallery, recommended books, and more.
About this Guide
Safety First
There is more to the focus on safety in science than just avoiding accidents or disruptions in research. Regular habits of mind needed to keep a safe work environment, like planning and consistent practice, are also valued in the research process. Plus, you are not just setting up useful habits for yourself, you are setting up a safe environment for the people you work with. We start with a “safety checklist” media piece this week to prepare for lab work throughout the term.
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Additional videos on cell structures
Here are two different examples of educational posters that can be used to learn about cellular structures.
Watch this video; you can select the closed captioning “cc” option if you would like to see the text.
Additional Integumentary
Another look at a hair follicle with an incredibly detailed model.
A look at the integumentary system across species.
Emergency Preparedness
With COVID-19, we’ve all been considering the significance of emergency planning. Develop a safety plan for potential natural disasters in your area, or in an area you are visiting. For example, in Newport, Oregon it is necessary to be prepared for possible earthquakes, tsunamis, and landslides. Being prepared may include a planned meeting space for friends/family in case communications are unavailable, a week’s supplies of food for you and your pets, and adequate medications for an extended period of time. Research and develop a plan that fits your location.
Welcome Teachers
If you are preparing to teach K-16 students or are homeschooling, welcome!
Even if you are not formally choosing a career path towards teaching, you will most likely be teaching family and friends in your lifetime. We hope that this course helps you experience the joy in learning and teaching science!
From a single egg cell to millions of cells in a developed egg.
Science intersects society in many ways.
Behind-the-Scenes
Staging Videos
Models for Everything
Getting the Point
Even Better
Recommended Books
Clever cartoons highlight science discovery.
Technology extends our observational range.
An in-depth & interesting look at the building blocks of life.