Several years ago we had the idea to write impactful courses focused on topics everyone should learn. We wanted the courses to use a multimodal approach, weaving intellectual topics with discussion and hands-on learning. In addition, we wanted learners to be engaged while using the courses and thinking about what they learned long after they finished them. Those are the courses you will find through SEA Publishing!
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Microbiology
Microbiology is a 12-chapter science course written for middle-grade learners, 4th – 7th grade. This is important and relevant science everyone should learn. Microbiology takes an integrated approach to science, weaving important and relevant topics in biology, immunology, genetics, ecology, health, and chemistry throughout for an immersive learning experience focused on microbial biology. The course meets important Next Generation Science Standards and incorporates many of the Common Core Standards for math and language arts.
Microbiology uses a multimodal approach for delivering content. There are curated videos, color photographs, and illustrations integrated into every chapter. Hands-on modeling and questions are also incorporated within each chapter to support reinforcement of essential concepts. In addition, there are 48 animated videos that were developed for this course, designed to highlight important science topics. Each chapter includes labs and activities that were written to support and scaffold around the concepts in the course.
Microbiology incorporates writing, math, and history into the text. Using short-answer questions and scaffolded writing assignments, this course helps learners develop writing skills, and to read and think analytically. The goal is to give students an understanding of the content and structure that should be included in science writing. Art and design are also incorporated into Microbiology as students are encouraged to get creative while staying true to the principles of science.
The Science of Climate Change: A Hands-On Course
The Science of Climate Change: A Hands-On Course uses text and eighteen hands-on activities to explain and teach the science of global warming and climate change, how humans are responsible, and what can be done to slow or stop the rate of global warming and climate change.
The course is thorough, covering fundamental topics needed to understand the science of climate change. Some of these topics you might not considered before. Topics like this one: Greenhouse gas molecules are in air at a low concentration, but does that mean that there aren’t very many of them? It all depends how many gas molecules are in a volume of air. It turns out there are so many molecules in a small volume of air that even a low concentration of greenhouse gas molecules is a huge number.
The Science of Climate Change: A Hands-On Course is geared toward a range of age levels. The activities in The Science of Climate Change include hands-on labs, coloring, graphing, scientific modeling, and even a field trip.
The data for The Science of Climate Change was obtained from credible science sources: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (N.O.A.A.) Earth Systems Laboratory (ESL) National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (N.R.E.L.).
Project-Based Learning: Creating a Modern Education of Curiosity Innovation & Impact
By focusing on how subjects and skills are best learned, project-based learning has the potential to revolutionize the role of education and community. It creates a partnership between educators and students, as they journey through the process of learning, presenting tangible outcomes for personal and social impact. There is a world-wide movement growing in support of using project-based learning to expand the possibilities of education, and we want you to be a part of it!
Project-Based Learning: Creating a Modern Education of Curiosity Innovation & Impact covers everything from the inspirational why through the practical how-to, including eight pre-designed project examples, and student and teacher workbooks to assist in planning your projects from start to finish. This unique resource is accessible to all educators in every kind of learning environment. Every section of this book has been thoughtfully and thoroughly designed to empower you to begin using project-based learning right away.
Storytelling through Song
Storytelling through Song is a multi-week, project-based, unit study developed for elementary students. It is laid out over 12-weeks, but you can easily adapt it to take more or less time. It incorporates storytelling, music appreciation, acting, and performing. Storytelling through Song encourages students to perform, analyze, and appreciate music. Songs that tell stories are essentially essays set to music, making this project-based lesson a great way to liven up your writing lessons. The Unit Study starts by having students investigate the parts of songs that tells stories. Students will write their own storytelling song. After that it looks at one of the most iconic storytelling songs of all time, Peter and the Wolf. Students will listen to this score, learn the story, and then they will learn about the stringed instruments used in Peter and the Wolf. Students will act out the characters and use their imaginations and what they have learned to add to the story.