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Measuring and Graphing Quantities
New ReviewIn this video Paul Andersen shows you how to use mathematical and computational thinking in a mini-lesson on measuring and graphing quantities. Two examples are included in the video and two additional examples are included in the linked...
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Mathematical Representations
New ReviewIn this video Paul Andersen shows you how to use mathematical and computational thinking in a mini-lesson on mathematical representations. Two examples are included in the video and two additional examples are included in the linked...
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Computational Representations
New ReviewIn this video Paul Andersen shows you how to use mathematical and computational thinking in a mini-lesson on computational representations. Two examples are included in the video and two additional examples are included in the linked...
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Integrating Information
New ReviewIn this video Paul Andersen shows you how to obtain, evaluate and communicate information in a mini-lesson on integrating information. Two examples are included in the video and two additional examples are included in the linked thinking...
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Scientific and Technical Information
New ReviewIn this video Paul Andersen shows you how to INSERTPRACTICE in a mini-lesson on INSERTTITLEHERE. Two examples are included in the video and two additional examples are included in the linked thinking slides.
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Evaluating Questions
New ReviewIn this video Paul Andersen shows you how to ask questions in a mini-lesson on evaluating questions. Two examples are included in the video and two additional examples are included in the linked thinking slides.
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Qualitative and Quantitative Data
New ReviewIn this video Paul Andersen shows you how to use mathermatical and computational thinking in a mini-lesson on qualitative and quantitative data. Two examples are included in the video and two additional examples are included in the...
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Obtaining and Describing Information
New ReviewIn this video Paul Andersen shows you how to obtain, evaluate and communicate information in a mini-lesson on obtaining and describing information. Two examples are included in the video and two additional examples are included in the...
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Obtaining and Combining Information
New ReviewIn this video Paul Andersen shows you how to obtain, evaluate and communicate information in a mini-lesson on obtaining and combining information. Two examples are included in the video and two additional examples are included in the...
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Agriculture
New ReviewIn this video Paul Andersen describes the pros and cons of industrial agriculture including: monocropping, irrigation, and the use of pesticides, fertilizers, and GMOs.
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Coral Bleaching
In this video Paul Andersen shows how increasing ocean temperatures causes coral polyps to release their symbiotic algae. This process of coral bleaching decreases the availability of energy for the coral and may eventually lead to coral...
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The Hierarchy of Life
Paul Andersen explains how biology is ordered in the hierarchy of life. He first of all describes how emergent properties appear as you move to more inclusive systems. The then describes life at the following levels; atom, molecule,...
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Anatomy and Physiology
Paul Andersen introduces Anatomy and Physiology in this podcast. He starts by describing how the form of an object fits the function. He then explains the themes of homeostasis and hierarchy. He describes the four major types of tissues;...
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The Endocrine System
Paul Andersen explains the major elements in the endocrine system. He explains how glands produce hormones which target cells. He differentiates between water soluble and lipid soluble hormones. He then describes the hormones and actions...
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PS3D - Energy in Chemical Processes and Everyday Life
In this video Paul Andersen explains how energy is used in chemical processes and everyday life. Students should understand that energy is neither created or destroyed but is converted. Most of the energy is delivered to our planet from...
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Mathematics - Biology's New Microscope
Paul Andersen (with the help of PatricJMT) explains why mathematics may be biology's next microscope.
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Energy Reduction
The best form of energy available to the world is energy reduction. In this video Paul Andersen explains how energy conservation and energy efficiency and be used to decrease energy during peak demand. Tiered and variable pricing, as...
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LS1A - Structure and Function
How do the structures of organisms enable life's functions? Benchmarks for grades 2, 5, 8 and 12 are included.
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Environmental Systems
In this video Paul Andersen explains how matter and energy are conserved within the Earth's system. Matter is a closed system and Energy is open to the surroundings. In natural systems steady state is maintained through feedback loops...
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Cooperative Interactions
Paul Andersen emphasizes the importance of cooperation in living systems. He starts with a brief description of game theory and why countries at peace do better over the long term. He then explains how microscopic cells cooperate in the...
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AP Biology Labs - part 1
Paul Andersen details the first 7 of 13 labs in the AP Biology Curriculum. The following topics are all covered: Artificial Selection, Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium, Comparing DNA using BLAST, Diffusion and Osmosis, Photosynthesis,...
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The Greenhouse Effect
In this video Paul Andersen explains how the greenhouse effect and greenhouse gases keep our planet warm enough to be habitable. He explains how greenhouse gases keep heat closer to the surface. He finally shows how increases in...
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Conservation of Atoms
In this video Paul Andersen explains how atoms are conserved in a chemical reaction. This can be seen in a chemical equation where the subscripts represent the atoms in the molecule and the coefficients represent the molecules. The mass...
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PS3C - Relationship Between Energy and Forces
In this video Paul Andersen describes the relationship between energy and forces. When objects are directly touching electromagnetic forces can result in forces and energy exchange. When objects are not directly touching fields;...