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SCIENCE

SOCIAL SCIENCE

COMPUTER SKILLS/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS

MATH

HISTORY

CAREERS

ARTS, MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT/COMMUNICATION

CONSUMER HOME ECONOMICS / HUMAN SERVICES

INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY/ CONSTRUCTION

 

COURSE

SUBJECT AREA – SCIENCE

GRADE

Life Science Horticulture

Forcing Bulbs

Mary LaBerge & Cheri Isaac

9-10

Life Science Horticulture

Fertilizer

Mary LaBerge & Cheri Isaac

9-10

Life Science Horticulture

Stem Cuttings

Mary LaBerge & Cheri Isaac

9-10

Life Science Horticulture

Transplanting

Mary LaBerge & Cheri Isaac

9-10

Life Science Horticulture

Parts of a Plant

Mary LaBerge & Cheri Isaac

9-10

Life Science

Environmental Science

Recycling Garden Waste

Integrated Subject: Home Economics

Mary LaBerge & Cheri Isaac

9-10

Health

Introduction to Nutrition

Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math

Mary Luersen

9-10

Health

A Health Diet

Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math

Mary Luersen

9-10

Life Science

Experiences in the Garden:
Planning a School Garden

Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math, Home Economics

Mary Luersen

9-10

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COURSE

SUBJECT AREA – SCIENCE

GRADE

Health

Pulmonary Disease (Emphasis on Asthma)

Integrated Subject:Careers; Human Services

Julie Odiase

8-12

Health

Diabetes (Emphasis on Type 1)

Integrated Subject:Careers; Human Services

Julie Odiase

8-12

Health

Life Science

Diagnostic Imaging as a Job Opportunity

Integrated Subject: Careers

Dave Upstill

Health

Life Science

Visiting Lecturer: Diagnostic Imaging

Integrated Subject: Careers

Dave Upstill

Health

Life Science

Letter to Cousin Enrique

Integrated Subject: Englixh

Dave Upstill

Environmental Science

Ecology

What is Wastewater Treatment?

Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts

Max Driggs and Michael Eliot

9-12

Environmental Science

Ecology

A Watershed in My Hand

Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts; Computer Skills

Max Driggs and Michael Eliot

9-12

Environmental Science

Ecology

Household Waste (Down The Drain)

Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Home Economics

Max Driggs and Michael Eliot

9-12

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COURSE

SUBJECT AREA – SCIENCE

GRADE

Environmental Science

Ecology

Adopt a Gutter

Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills

Max Driggs and Michael Eliot

9-12

Environmental Science

Ecology

Industrial Waste

Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills

Max Driggs and Michael Eliot

9-12

Environmental Science

Ecology

The Chemistry of Water: Industrial Waste at My High School

Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts

Max Driggs and Michael Eliot

9-12

Environmental Science

Ecology

Waterworks Webquest

Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills

Max Driggs and Michael Eliot

9-12

Environmental Science

Ecology

Wastewater Scavenger Hunt

Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills

Max Driggs and Michael Eliot

9-12

Environmental Science

Ecology

What I Learned About Wastewater

Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills

Max Driggs and Michael Eliot

9-12

English

Technology

Science

The Resistor Color Code and

Reading a Multi-meter

Integrated Subject: Electronics

Don Linstadt

7-12

English

Technology

Science

Ohm’s Law, Watt’s Law and Solving Formulas

Integrated Subject: Math

Integrated Subject: Electronics

Don Linstadt

7-12

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COURSE

SUBJECT AREA – SOCIAL SCIENCE

GRADE

Social Studies

Writing a Public Service Announcement

Integrated Subject: English

Vernalstene Jones

8

Social Studies

Persuasive Essay or Letter

Integrated Subject: English

Vernalstene Jones

8

Social Studies

Writing a Commercial

Integrated Subject: English

Vernalstene Jones

8

Social Studies

Before the Interview – Choosing a Topic

Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education

Kerry Dean

7-8

Social Studies

Before the Interview – Introductions

Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education

Kerry Dean

7-8

Social Studies

Before the Interview – Interview Preparation

Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education

Kerry Dean

7-8

Social Studies

After the Interview – Follow-up Letter

Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education

Kerry Dean

7-8

Social Studies

After the Interview – Publication

Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education

Kerry Dean

7-8

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COURSE

SUBJECT AREA – SOCIAL SCIENCE

GRADE

Social Studies

Introduction to Nutrition

Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math

Mary Luersen

9-10

Social Studies

A Health Diet

Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math

Mary Luersen

9-10

Social Studies

Experiences in the Garden:

Planning a School Garden

Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math

Mary Luersen

9-10

 

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COURSE

SUBJECT AREA – ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS

GRADE

English/

Language Arts

Train Operator

Integrated subject: Career Education

Brent Claudeanos

9-10

English/

Language Arts

Station Agent

Integrated subject: Career Education

Brent Claudeanos

9-10

English/

Language Arts

Transit Vehicle Electronic Technician

Integrated subject: Career Education

Brent Claudeanos

9-10

English/

Language Arts

Writing a Public Service Announcement

Integrated Subject: Social Science

Vernalstene Jones

8

English/

Language Arts

Persuasive Essay or Letter

Integrated Subject: Social Science

Vernalstene Jones

8

English/

Language Arts

Writing a Commercial

Integrated Subject: Social Science

Vernalstene Jones

8

English/Writing

Learning Editing Techniques in Microsoft Office

Integrated Subject: Computer; Social Science

Sallie Lett

6-12

English/Writing

Internet Glossary

Integrated Subject: Computer

Sallie Lett

6-12

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COURSE

SUBJECT AREA – ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS

GRADE

English/Writing

Create a Job-Related Scenario

Integrated Subject: Computer Skills; Social Science; Career

Sallie Lett

6-12

Journalism

Before the Interview – Choosing a Topic

Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education

Kerry Dean

7-8

Journalism

Before the Interview – Introductions

Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education

Kerry Dean

7-8

Journalism

Before the Interview – Interview Preparation

Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education

Kerry Dean

7-8

Journalism

After the Interview – Follow-up Letter

Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education

Kerry Dean

7-8

Journalism

After the Interview – Publication

Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education

Kerry Dean

7-8

English

Student Fact Sheet: Job Search Strategies

Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Ed.

Sandra Motta Muir

8

English

Student Poster Collage

Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Ed.

Sandra Motta Muir

8

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COURSE

SUBJECT AREA – ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS

GRADE

English

Filling Out a Job Application

Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Ed.

Sandra Motta Muir

8

English

Writing

What Is Color In Print? How Is Math Connected To It?

Integrated Subject: Math

Saveth Soun

6-9

English

Writing

How Are Ratios & Proportions Connected To Color Blending?

Integrated Subject: Math

Saveth Soun

6-9

English

Writing

How Can We Use Our Creativity, Scientific Skills and Math Skills In Our Group Portfolios?

Integrated Subject: Math

Saveth Soun

6-9

English

Language Arts

Who’s the Mystery Person?

Integrated Subjects: History/English/Computer

Belinda Evans

7-10

English

Language Arts

2000 B.C. to 2000 A.D.?

Integrated Subjects: History/English/Computer

Belinda Evans

7-10

English

Language Arts

Gutenberg and Beyond

Integrated Subjects: History/English/Computer

Belinda Evans

7-10

English

Language Arts

Introduction to Nutrition

Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math

Mary Luersen

9-10

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COURSE

SUBJECT AREA – ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS

GRADE

English

Language Arts

A Health Diet

Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math

Mary Luersen

9-10

English

Language Arts

Experiences in the Garden:

Planning a School Garden

Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math

Mary Luersen

9-10

English

Language Arts

Job Opportunities in the Health Field

Integrated Subject:Careers, Human Services

Julie Odiase

8-12

Ecology

What is Wastewater Treatment?

Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts

Max Driggs and Michael Eliot

9-12

Ecology

A Watershed in My Hand

Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts; Computer Skills

Max Driggs and Michael Eliot

9-12

Ecology

Household Waste (Down The Drain)

Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Home Economics

Max Driggs and Michael Eliot

9-12

Ecology

Adopt a Gutter

Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills

Max Driggs and Michael Eliot

9-12

Ecology

Industrial Waste

Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills

Max Driggs and Michael Eliot

9-12

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COURSE

SUBJECT AREA – ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS

GRADE

Ecology

The Chemistry of Water: Industrial Waste at My High School

Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts

Max Driggs and Michael Eliot

9-12

Ecology

Waterworks Webquest

Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills

Max Driggs and Michael Eliot

9-12

Ecology

Wastewater Scavenger Hunt

Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills

Max Driggs and Michael Eliot

9-12

Ecology

What I Learned About Wastewater

Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills

Max Driggs and Michael Eliot

9-12

Computer Intro

Computer Skills

Some Tips On Writing a Research Paper

Loveleen Bamra & Mary Bhambra

9-12

Health

Life Science

Letter to Cousin Enrique

Integrated Subject: Englixh

Dave Upstill

9-12

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COURSE

SUBJECT AREA – COMPUTER SKILLS/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

GRADE

Computer Intro

Computer Skills

Who’s the Mystery Person?

Integrated Subjects: History/English/Computer

Belinda Evans

9-12

Computer Intro

Computer Skills

2000 B.C. to 2000 A.D.?

Integrated Subjects: History/English/Computer

Belinda Evans

9-12

Computer Intro

Computer Skills

Gutenberg and Beyond

Integrated Subjects: History/English/Computer

Belinda Evans

9-12

Computer Intro

Computer Skills

Some Tips On Writing a Research Paper

Loveleen Bamra & Mary Bhambra

9-12

Computer Intro

Computer Skills

Power Point Presentation on How to Install Computer Printers

Loveleen Bamra & Mary Bhambra

9-12

Computer Intro

Computer Skills

Using a Digital Camera

Loveleen Bamra & Mary Bhambra

9-12

English/Writing

Learning Editing Techniques in Microsoft Office

Integrated Subject: Computer; Social Science

Sallie Lett

6-12

English/Writing

Internet Glossary

Integrated Subject: Computer

Sallie Lett

6-12

English/Writing

Create a Job-Related Senario

Integrated Subject: Computer Skills; Social Science; Career

Sallie Lett

6-12

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COURSE

SUBJECT AREA – COMPUTER SKILLS/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

GRADE

Ecology

A Watershed in My Hand

Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts; Computer Skills

Max Driggs and Michael Eliot

9-12

Ecology

Adopt a Gutter

Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills

Max Driggs and Michael Eliot

9-12

Ecology

Industrial Waste

Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills

Max Driggs and Michael Eliot

9-12

Ecology

Waterworks Webquest

Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills

Max Driggs and Michael Eliot

9-12

Ecology

Wastewater Scavenger Hunt

Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills

Max Driggs and Michael Eliot

9-12

Ecology

What I Learned About Wastewater

Integrated Subject:English/Language Arts/Computer Skills

Max Driggs and Michael Eliot

9-12

 

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COURSE

SUBJECT AREA – MATH

GRADE

Math

Pre-Algebra

What Is Color In Print? How Is Math Connected To It?

Integrated Subject: English

Saveth Soun

6-9

Math

Pre-Algebra

How Are Ratios & Proportions Connected To Color Blending?

Integrated Subject: English

Saveth Soun

6-9

Math

Pre-Algebra

How Can We Use Our Creativity, Scientific Skills and Math Skills In Our Group Portfolios?

Integrated Subject: English; Art

Saveth Soun

6-9

Math

Pre-Algebra

Careers in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Integrated Subject: Electronics

Don Linstadt

7-12

Math

Pre-Algebra

The Resistor Color Code and

Reading a Multi-meter

Integrated Subject: Electronics

Don Linstadt

7-12

Math

Pre-Algebra

Ohm’s Law, Watt’s Law and Solving Formulas

Integrated Subject: Math

Integrated Subject: Electronics

Don Linstadt

7-12

Math

Pre-Algebra

Introduction to Nutrition

Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math

Mary Luersen

9-10

Math

Pre-Algebra

A Health Diet

Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math

Mary Luersen

9-10

Math

Pre-Algebra

Experiences in the Garden:

Planning a School Garden

Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math

Mary Luersen

9-10

 

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COURSE

SUBJECT AREA – HISTORY

GRADE

World History

Who’s the Mystery Person?

Integrated Subjects: History/English/Computer

Belinda Evans

6-9

World History

2000 B.C. to 2000 A.D.?

Integrated Subjects: History/English/Computer

Belinda Evans

6-9

World History

Gutenberg and Beyond

Integrated Subjects: History/English/Computer

Belinda Evans

6-9

 

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COURSE

SUBJECT AREA – CAREERS

GRADE

Intro to Careers

Train Operator

Integrated subject: Career Education

Brent Claudeanos

9-10

Intro to Careers

Station Agent

Integrated subject: Career Education

Brent Claudeanos

9-10

Intro to Careers

Transit Vehicle Electronic Technician

Integrated subject: Career Education

Brent Claudeanos

9-10

Intro to Careers

Learning Editing Techniques in Microsoft Office

Integrated Subject: Computer; Social Science

Sallie Lett

6-12

Intro to Careers

Internet Glossary

Integrated Subject: Computer

Sallie Lett

6-12

Intro to Careers

Create a Job-Related Scenario

Integrated Subject: Computer Skills; Social Science; Career

Sallie Lett

6-12

Intro to Careers

Before the Interview – Choosing a Topic

Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education

Kerry Dean

7-8

Intro to Careers

Before the Interview – Introductions

Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education

Kerry Dean

7-8

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COURSE

SUBJECT AREA – CAREERS

GRADE

Intro to Careers

Before the Interview – Interview Preparation

Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education

Kerry Dean

7-8

Intro to Careers

After the Interview – Follow-up Letter

Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education

Kerry Dean

7-8

Intro to Careers

After the Interview – Publication

Integrated Subject: Social Science; Career Education

Kerry Dean

7-8

Intro to Careers

Writing a Commercial

Integrated Subject: English

Vernalstene Jones

8

Intro to Careers in Health Care

Pulmonary Disease (Emphasis on Asthma)

Integrated Subject:Careers, Human Services

Julie Odiase

8-12

Intro to Careers in Health Care

Diabetes (Emphasis on Type 1)

Integrated Subject:Careers, Human Services

Julie Odiase

8-12

Intro to Careers in Health Care

Job Opportunities in the Health Field

Integrated Subject:Careers, Human Services

Julie Odiase

8-12

Multi-media

What Is Color In Print? How Is Math Connected To It?

Integrated Subject: Math

Saveth Soun

6-9

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COURSE

SUBJECT AREA – CAREERS

GRADE

Multi-media

How Are Ratios & Proportions Connected To Color Blending?

Integrated Subject: Math

Saveth Soun

6-9

Multi-media

How Can We Use Our Creativity, Scientific Skills and Math Skills In Our Group Portfolios?

Integrated Subject: Math

Saveth Soun

6-9

English

Electrical Technology

Careers in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Integrated Subject: Electronics

Don Linstadt

7-12

Health

Life Science

Diagnostic Imaging as a Job Opportunity

Integrated Subject: Careers

Dave Upstill

9-12

Health

Life Science

Visiting Lecturer: Diagnostic Imaging

Integrated Subject: Careers

Dave Upstill

9-12

 

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COURSE

SUBJECT AREA – ARTS, MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT/COMMUNICATION

GRADE

Graphic Arts Photography

What Is Color In Print? How Is Math Connected To It?

Integrated Subject: Math

Saveth Soun

7-9

Graphic Arts Photography

How Are Ratios & Proportions Connected To Color Blending?

Integrated Subject: Math

Saveth Soun

7-9

Graphic Arts Photography

How Can We Use Our Creativity, Scientific Skills and Math Skills In Our Group Portfolios?

Integrated Subject: Math

Saveth Soun

7-9

Computer Skills Photography

Using a Digital Camera

Loveleen Bamra & Mary Bhambra

9-12

 

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COURSE

SUBJECT AREA – CONSUMER HOME ECONOMICS / HUMAN SERVICES

GRADE

Home Economics

Recycling Garden Waste

Mary LaBerge & Cheri Isaac

9-10

Foods 1

Foods & Nutrition

Introduction to Nutrition

Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math

Mary Luersen

9-10

Foods 1

Foods & Nutrition

A Health Diet

Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math

Mary Luersen

9-10

Foods 1

Foods & Nutrition

Experiences in the Garden:

Planning a School Garden

Integrated Subject: Social Science, Math

Mary Luersen

9-10

Home Economics

Ohm’s Law, Watt’s Law and Solving Formulas

Integrated Subject: Math

Integrated Subject: Electronics

Don Linstadt

7-12

Home Economics

Household Waste (Down The Drain)

Integrated Subject:Scientce;English/Language Arts

Max Driggs and Michael Eliot

9-12

 

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COURSE

SUBJECT AREA – INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY/ CONSTRUCTION

GRADE

Electrical Engineering

Careers in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Integrated Subject: Electronics

Don Linstadt

7-12

Electrical Engineering

The Resistor Color Code and Reading a Multi-meter

Integrated Subject: Electronics

Don Linstadt

7-12

Electrical Engineering

Ohm’s Law, Watt’s Law and Solving Formulas

Integrated Subject: Math

Integrated Subject: Electronics

Don Linstadt

7-12

Construction Technology

What Is Color In Print? How Is Math Connected To It?

Integrated Subject: Math

Saveth Soun

7-9

Construction Technology

How Are Ratios & Proportions Connected To Color Blending?

Integrated Subject: Math

Saveth Soun

7-9

Construction Technology

How Can We Use Our Creativity, Scientific Skills and Math Skills In Our Group Portfolios?

Integrated Subject: Math

Saveth Soun

7-9

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