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Lesson Plan: Media Portrayal and Satire in “Don’t Look Up”

April 3, 2025 Ann S. Michaelsen

Objective: Students will analyze the film Don’t Look Up as a satirical critique of political and media responses to crises,

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A group of cheetahs trying to cross the River Talek in Kenya. This occured during a flood in January 2020. - Credit: Buddhilini de Soyza

Lesson Plan: Exploring Scientific and Technological Achievements Through Photography

January 2, 2025 Ann S. Michaelsen

Objective: Students will analyze and discuss significant scientific and technological advancements of the 21st century through remarkable photographs, reflecting on

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Lesson Plan: Can We Control the Weather? Weather made to order.

October 12, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Meteorologists tracking the advance of Hurricane Milton have been targeted by a deluge of conspiracy theories that they were controlling the weather,

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Lesson Plan: Facing the Rising Tide: The Impact of Sea Level Rise on US Coastal Cities

October 7, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

As climate change intensifies, many US coastal cities face the risk of severe flooding by 2100. Iconic landmarks and neighborhoods,

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Lesson plan; Space Exploration Day: Commemorating the Apollo 11 Moon Landing (July 20th)

July 16, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Celebrating Space Exploration Day Objective: Students will learn about space exploration, focusing on the Apollo 11 mission and its significance

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Lesson plan; Hidden Figures”: Unveiling the Untold Story of NASA’s Brilliant Women

March 22, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Introduction: “Hidden Figures” is an inspiring movie that unveils the remarkable true story of African-American women mathematicians, often referred to

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Lesson plan; 22 pioneering women in science history you really should know about

February 19, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

History is full of women who made enormous contributions to science. Some of them are rightfully well-known, like Marie Curie,

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Teaching the movie “Hidden Figures”

January 18, 2021 Ann S. Michaelsen

The film Hidden Figures reveals the untold true story of a team of African-American women mathematicians, or “human computers” who

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