Students will learn how littering impacts our ecosystem. Students will walk around the school to notice trash patterns. Students will learn how trash gets to the ocean. Students will select an ocean animal that they care about to write a research report. What can students do to help solve the problem of keeping trash out of the oceans.

Hands only CPR only teaching at Cedar Grove Elementary. The students that attended were the seniors, which participate in the senior grade level classes. This enabled the students to learn how to turn learned material into a teaching moment. They were in charge. They taught students kindergarten through 5th grade.

I want to design a project about the rocky shore that incorporates NGSS standards. It will blend math, science, and literacy, with students working together in groups to explore key concepts. My students love Pokemon this year. We want to visit the Birch Aquarium.

Organize a solar system model project. Students will research planets and create a scale model, integrating art, science, and math skills.

Conduct a multicultural fair to explore and celebrate different cultures. Students will research a country, prepare traditional dishes, and present on cultural practices.

Create a board game based on a unit on the Tijuana - San Diego Region, including recent events, geography, and basic economic ideas.

Topic Preview Sheet For this project, you will research a mental health topic and create a 10–12 slide presentation that connects your topic to brain and nervous system structure and function. Your presentation must: Use credible scientific and journalistic sources Explain brain regions or neural systems involved Analyze evidence and different perspectives Present an evidence-based conclusion Choose ONE of the following options/questions. Question 1- Should we consider racism a mental illness? Investigate whether racism could be considered a psychological disorder or whether it is better understood as a social belief influenced by psychological and neurological processes. Possible areas to explore: How psychologists define mental illness Brain regions involved in fear, bias, and threat detection Research on implicit bias Mental health impacts of experiencing racism Your task: Evaluate the evidence and defend your position. Question 2- Are relationships with AI damaging mental health? Some people form emotional relationships with AI companions or chatbots. Possible areas to explore: Why humans form social and emotional bonds Brain systems involved in attachment and reward Research on loneliness and parasocial relationships Potential psychological benefits and risks Your task: Analyze research and determine whether AI relationships are helpful or harmful to mental health. Option 2: Become an Expert on a Mental Disorder Choose a recognized mental disorder and become the class expert. Examples include: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Major Depressive Disorder Schizophrenia Your presentation should explain: Symptoms and diagnosis Brain regions or neural systems involved Causes and risk factors Treatments or therapies Misconceptions and stigma Your task: Help your classmates understand the disorder and raise awareness. Choosing Your Topic Ask yourself: Am I interested in this topic? Can I find scientific research about it? Can I connect it to brain structure or neural processes? Can I form my own evidence-based conclusion? Project Topic Approval Form Student Name: ___________________________ Class block: ___________ Selected Topic Type ☐ Big Question: ☐ Mental Disorder Expert Proposed Project Question / Topic (Write your specific focus or question you want to answer): Brain / Nervous System Connections List at least two brain structures or neural systems that may relate to your topic. Possible Sources List one scientific source and one journalistic source you may use. Scientific source: Journalistic source: Why did you choose this topic? (2–3 sentences)

Project Title: Walk Back the Cat Students research a major historical event. Ask a "walk back" question and research answer. Repeat process. Create a link chart as a class mural.