About Our Class

• Teacher: PlantingScience
• School: Digging Deeper {F2}
• Grades: High School Students (Grades 9,10,11,12)

What We're Doing

• Planning to Start: 6/26/23
• Planning to End: 7/7/23
• Theme: The Power of Sunlight (photosynthesis and respiration)
• Expected Breaks: Monday, July 3rd
• Course: F2

Our Outcomes

All Participants will: 

• understand the Power of Sunlight module (goals, structure, storyline, content) by participating in activities much as students will.
• increase understanding of a set of science practices highlighted in Power of Sunlight activities.
• know how to recognize and counter common preconceptions related to photosynthesis and respiration as well as common stereotypical views students have about scientists. 
• Learn how pedagogical strategies can support and improve student learning. 
• Understand the roles of student/mentor/teacher/liaison and how these roles work together to realize student learning goals
• Receive guidance on logistics of PlantingScience and F2 research study (research responsibilities, use of website, etc.).

Teachers will: 

• Feel prepared and supported to teach the Power of Sunlight module in their own classroom context (assessment, scheduling, mentor preferences, accommodation, etc.).

Scientists will: 

• Feel prepared to support and communicate with students effectively as mentors.
• Feel prepared to support the teacher and other mentors in a liaison role.