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SciJourneys Lesson 1
Introduce authentic science with diverse researchers and field stories.
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Fairywrens and the Art of Inquiry
How do scientists pick a question to study?
Science6-82 lessons
The Gist
Spark your scientific thinking by observing cute Australian bird behavior! Fun, interactive videos feature real biologists and student inquiry & observation. Analyze the scientists' real data to get a window into ongoing research on the evolution of group size in fairywrens.
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Future Foods
Can we reduce the carbon footprint of our favorite meals?
Science6-92 lessons
The Gist
Food and climate are deeply connected. Students will dig into data to discover how our food choices impact greenhouse gas emissions. They will propose solutions to reduce their carbon “foodprint,” both as current consumers and as future food engineers. Students will eat this up in class and savor it for years to come!
Supporting Media
4 Videos
Data Streams
A crash course in data literacy using stream ecology
Science9-122 lessons
The Gist
Level-up data literacy skills by practicing the "PPSTT" Framework for unlocking any graph's secrets. Students watch scientists model this approach & then try it on their own using multiple data types, including: the frequency of certain words in books, streamflow rates, and maps.
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Is Galactic Polymath just astronomy or math?
No. We are interdisciplinary science — from Earth systems to food futures to engineering design.
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Most resources fit grades 5-12, with extensions for upper middle school and college-level intros.
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