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Curriculum that explores the spread of Lyme disease, ticks and their behavior, and the possible connection between weather pattern changes and increased incidences of Lyme disease.
A collection of background information, classroom activities, and experiments that teach students about noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus.
Science curriculum—including teacher and student manuals, videos, and readings—that focus on epidemiology and infectious diseases.
Informational reading introduction to genetics, including details about scientist Gregor Mendel’s work, an overview of DNA, and videos on Punnett squares.
Student-led and student-produced podcast that discusses the biggest mental health challenges young people face.