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  • Marlin High School
  • Marlin, TX
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The books I am requesting for my students will be part of a cross curricular teaching experience for the English 1 and 2 students who are also enrolled in biology and chemistry. The goal is to better strengthen the students understanding of the impact of scientific discovery on society. English 1 will read Emma and Charles by Deborah Heiligman to better understand the societal biases and consequences of Darwin’s Theory of Evolution. This biography presents the tension between scientific and religious communities and delves into the discussion of the cost and consequences of discovery. This cycle will also bridge the academic expectations for biology and English 1. English 2 will read The Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean to examine the impact of scientific discovery on political and historical events as well as mythological beliefs. The focus for the sophomores this cycle is to understand the context of scientific discoveries through alchemy, madness, and the trials and errors of those men (and a few women) who shaped what would become a periodic table. Through cross-curricular learning opportunities, students will more deeply examine the elements to better understand human trends, beliefs, and biases, as well as how those ideologies affected and will continue to affect society as a whole.

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The books I am requesting for my students will be part of a cross curricular teaching experience for the English 1 and 2 students who are also enrolled in biology and chemistry. The goal is to better strengthen the students understanding of the impact of scientific discovery on society. English 1 will read Emma and Charles by Deborah Heiligman to better understand the societal biases and consequences of Darwin’s Theory of Evolution. This biography presents the tension between scientific and religious communities and delves into the discussion of the cost and consequences of discovery. This cycle will also bridge the academic expectations for biology and English 1. English 2 will read The Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean to examine the impact of scientific discovery on political and historical events as well as mythological beliefs. The focus for the sophomores this cycle is to understand the context of scientific discoveries through alchemy, madness, and the trials and errors of those men (and a few women) who shaped what would become a periodic table. Through cross-curricular learning opportunities, students will more deeply examine the elements to better understand human trends, beliefs, and biases, as well as how those ideologies affected and will continue to affect society as a whole.

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