<p>This #GoogleExpeditions lesson develops student skills understanding of biomes and ecosystems.</p> <p>This introductory lesson introduces students to the main biomes around the planet, their features and locations. Further in-depth lessons on the different biomes are listed below.</p> <p>Google Expeditions are immersive 360 degree photo stories designed for use in the classroom. For more see: <a href="https://www.google.com/edu/expeditions/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.google.com/edu/expeditions/</a>.</p> <p>This is Google Expeditions Lesson is number 1 of a 4 lesson sequence. It can be used as a standalone lesson or in conjunction with others listed below (links go to Google Docs versions of the lessons).</p> <p>Lesson 1: Google Expeditions: Biomes &amp; Ecosystems <a href="https://goo.gl/0eMtoz" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://goo.gl/0eMtoz</a></p> <p>Lesson 2: Google Expeditions: Biomes &amp; Ecosystems: Tundra and Taiga <a href="https://goo.gl/L6cpjH" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://goo.gl/L6cpjH</a></p> <p>Lesson 3: Google Expeditions: Biomes &amp; Ecosystems: Tropical Rainforest and Temperate Forests <a href="https://goo.gl/wGM97d" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://goo.gl/wGM97d</a></p> <p>Lesson 4: Google Expeditions: Biomes &amp; Ecosystems: Savannah and Desert <a href="https://goo.gl/sBrZzi" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://goo.gl/sBrZzi</a></p>

This is an overview of the digestive system and how our nutrients are digested!<br /> SWBAT:<br /> 1. List the different nutrients<br /> 2. Identify organs in the digestive system and describe their function. <br /> 3. Identify which organs digest each of the nutrients and what enzymes are used.<br /> Guiding Questions: <br /> What are the nutrients you would find on a food label?<br /> When they are digested, what do they get broken down into? <br /> What are the organs of the digestive system? <br /> What enzymes are found in the digestive system? What, specifically, do they break down? <br /> Where are the three nutrients each digested? Which enzymes are involved?<br /> What are some disorders of the digestive system? <br /> What are the role of probiotics in the digestive system? <br /> What does it mean if someone is lactose intolerant and can’t eat dairy?

An intro into the nervous system for 9th grade Biology. <br /> Objectives: <br /> SWBAT:<br /> 1. List the different sections of the brain and describe their functions.<br /> 2. Describe the different types of neurons.<br /> 3. Label the different structures of a neuron.<br /> 4. Describe what happens in a synapse between two neurons. <br /> 5. Define neurotransmitter and describe their role in cell communication.

This expedition will take you through the 3 trimesters of pregnancy. You will explore the changes within the fetus and the mother. <br /> Objectives: <br /> SWBAT:<br /> 1. Describe where and when an embryo becomes a fetus.<br /> 2. Describe the role of differentiation and mitosis in the development of a baby. <br /> 3. Describe the changes in the mother throughout pregnancy. <br /> 4. Describe the process of birth and what causes it. <br /> 5. Describe how drugs would affect development.

GCSE Climate Change lesson to be used in conjunction with the Climate Change expedition on Google Expeditions. Self paced tasks as students are guided through the different scenes.

<p>This #GoogleExpeditions lesson develops student skills in data representation and the use of pictograms.</p> <p>Students start by using pictograms to represent the amount of fruit they have eaten and will eat. They then take a trip through a series of underwater vistas, recording the frequency of different types of sea creatures. They then apply their knowledge of data representation to create frequency pictograms.</p> <p>Google Expeditions are immersive 360 degree photo stories designed for use in the classroom. For more see: <a href="https://www.google.com/edu/expeditions/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.google.com/edu/expeditions/</a></p> <p>To download Google Docs versions of the lesson plan and student sheet go to: <a href="https://goo.gl/6v0jau" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://goo.gl/6v0jau</a></p>

<p>The aim of this Expedition is to raise students awareness of the militant actions of the Suffragettes and the physical locations around the country where these actions happened. It asks students to consider two main questions: How did the militant actions of the Suffragettes change throughout their campaign?, how do the different locations shown relate to the changes in the type of action undertaken by the Suffragettes?</p> <p>Download the free <a href="https://edu.google.com/intl/en_uk/products/vr-ar/expeditions/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Google Expeditions App</a> and search Deeds Not Words! to access the Expedition to accompany this Lesson Plan. For the fully immersive VR version you will also need a <a href="https://vr.google.com/cardboard/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Google Cardboard viewer</a>.</p>

<p>This #GoogleExpeditions lesson is a fun way to develop students’ understanding and application of simple angles.</p> <p>Go on a tour of Iceland with Google Expeditions. Perform different angle turns clockwise and counter-clockwise. Describe what you see to check your learning. Can you find examples of other angles in the landscape?</p> <p>Google Expeditions are immersive 360 degree photo stories designed for use in the classroom. For more see: <a href="https://www.google.com/edu/expeditions/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.google.com/edu/expeditions/</a></p> <p>To download Google Docs versions of the lesson plan and student sheet go to: <a href="https://goo.gl/OnHf2R" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://goo.gl/OnHf2R</a></p>

<p>This #GoogleExpeditions lesson develops student understanding of deforestation and reforestation using the Juma Reserve in the Amazon as a case study.</p> <p>Students will investigate the different impacts of deforestation and also efforts to reforest this area of the Amazon.</p> <p>Google Expeditions are immersive 360 degree photo stories designed for use in the classroom. For more see: <a href="https://www.google.com/edu/expeditions/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.google.com/edu/expeditions/</a></p> <p>To download Google Docs versions of the lesson plan and student sheet go to: <a href="https://goo.gl/bLKEJh" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://goo.gl/bLKEJh</a></p>

<p>This #GoogleExpeditions lesson develops students’ understanding of ratios and their ability to apply them to real life situations.</p> <p>Students start by using ratios to describe the relationship between different numbers of objects in the classroom. They then take a trip to the world famous street art site at 5 Pointz in Queens and apply their knowledge to describing the frequency of different types and colours of ‘tags’. Back in the classroom, students are set three problems to demonstrate their new understanding.</p> <p>Google Expeditions are immersive 360 degree photo stories designed for use in the classroom. For more see: <a href="https://www.google.com/edu/expeditions/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.google.com/edu/expeditions/</a></p> <p>To download Google Docs versions of the lesson plan and student sheet go to: <a href="https://goo.gl/RkEPsA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://goo.gl/RkEPsA</a></p>

<p>This #GoogleExpeditions lesson develops students’ understanding of fractions and their ability to apply them to real life situations.</p> <p>Students take a trip to the world famous street art site at 5 Pointz in Queens and apply their knowledge to describing the frequency of different types and colours of ‘tags’, and other objects they can see.</p> <p>Google Expeditions are immersive 360 degree photo stories designed for use in the classroom. For more see: <a href="https://www.google.com/edu/expeditions/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.google.com/edu/expeditions/</a></p> <p>To download Google Docs versions of the lesson plan and student sheet go to: <a href="https://goo.gl/ssgxo7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://goo.gl/ssgxo7</a></p>

<p>This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text gives an account of all the tragic events that took place during the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear accident.</p> <p>After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: True or False exercises, a definitions match exercise, a fill-in-the-gaps exercise, a fun crossword and engage in an in class discussion over nuclear energy, radiation and it’s effects on human health. The vocabulary used in the text is rather advanced and can also be used for IGCSE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. Ideally, this handout could be used along a #GoogleExpeditions NASA virtual reality trip! A full answer key is included.</p>

Students use estimation and contextual clues inside the Expedition to guess how much water the Great Pyramid can hold. Then they use the volume formula and unit conversions to find the actual volume. <br /> <br /> Standards: CCSS aligned with focus on Anchor Standards and Math Content Standards<br /> Pedagogy: Leverages formative, inquiry-style approach and CCSS Standards for Mathematical Practice<br /> Google Expeditions: Egypt<br /> Resources included: Turnkey Google Docs, Google Forms and Google Slides embedded as links in lesson plan. Ready to share!

<p>This #GoogleExpeditions lesson develops student skills in human anatomy and health.</p> <p>Students investigate how different diseases can affect different parts of the ear. This lesson combines immersive imagery of the human ear, with facts on diseases that affect the auditory system.</p> <p>Google Expeditions are immersive 360 degree photo stories designed for use in the classroom. For more see: <a href="https://www.google.com/edu/expeditions/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.google.com/edu/expeditions/</a>.</p> <p>This is Google Expeditions Lesson is number 4 of a 4 lesson sequence. It can be used as a standalone lesson or in conjunction with others listed below (links go to Google Docs versions of the lessons).</p> <p>Lesson 1: Google Expeditions: Auditory System – Sound waves &amp; The Outer Ear <a href="https://goo.gl/y5jukV" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://goo.gl/y5jukV</a></p> <p>Lesson 2: Google Expeditions: Auditory System – Middle &amp; Inner Ear <a href="https://goo.gl/RbUlQs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://goo.gl/RbUlQs</a></p> <p>Lesson 3: Google Expeditions: Auditory System – Ear &amp; Balance <a href="https://goo.gl/xl5mJ3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://goo.gl/xl5mJ3</a></p> <p>Lesson 4: Google Expeditions: Auditory System – Ear &amp; Disease <a href="https://goo.gl/TKj9Om" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://goo.gl/TKj9Om</a></p>

<p>This #GoogleExpeditions lesson develops students’ skills in geographical descriptions, identifying similarities and differences between LEDCs and MEDCs, as well as the physical geography of rivers.</p> <p>Students go on virtual field trips using Google Expeditions to both the Amazon and the River Thames, identifying, comparing and describing.</p> <p>Google Expeditions are immersive 360 degree photo stories designed for use in the classroom. For more see: <a href="https://www.google.com/edu/expeditions/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.google.com/edu/expeditions/</a></p> <p>To download Google Docs versions of the lesson plan go to: <a href="https://goo.gl/Y3OTY8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://goo.gl/Y3OTY8</a></p>

<p>This #GoogleExpeditions lesson develops student skills in physical and human geography with a trip to Mount Everest.</p> <p>Students learn to use locational language and develop geographical descriptions of both physical and human features of the Mount Everest region.</p> <p>Google Expeditions are immersive 360 degree photo stories designed for use in the classroom. For more see: <a href="https://www.google.com/edu/expeditions/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.google.com/edu/expeditions/</a></p> <p>To download Google Docs versions of the lesson plan and student sheet go to: <a href="https://goo.gl/vbMaIq" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://goo.gl/vbMaIq</a></p>

<p>This #GoogleExpeditions lesson develops students’ understanding of volcanoes</p> <p>Take a virtual field trip to Tolbachik Volcano and use this inspiration to develop students’ work on natural hazards and volcanoes.</p> <p>Google Expeditions are immersive 360 degree photo stories designed for use in the classroom. For more see: <a href="https://www.google.com/edu/expeditions/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.google.com/edu/expeditions/</a>.</p> <p>To download Google Docs versions of the lesson plan and student sheet go to: <a href="https://goo.gl/4wY6NI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://goo.gl/4wY6NI</a>.</p>

<p>This #GoogleExpeditions lesson develops student knowledge of a variety of mini-beasts as well as creative writing skills.</p> <p>Students can choose from a range of different mini-beast expeditions on Google Expeditions: the Ambush Bug, Whip Spider, Malayan Jungle Nymph (pictured), Giant Devil’s Flower Mantis or Darkling Beetle.</p> <p>Students first describe their chosen mini-beast using the photos in the Google Expedition, commenting also on how the creature is adapted to its environment. Then, they develop creative writing skills, writing a story from the point of view of one of the mini-beasts.</p> <p>Google Expeditions are immersive 360 degree photo stories designed for use in the classroom. For more see: <a href="https://www.google.com/edu/expeditions/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.google.com/edu/expeditions/</a></p> <p>To download Google Docs versions of the lesson plan and student sheet go to: <a href="https://goo.gl/Fhj1xU" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://goo.gl/Fhj1xU</a></p>

<p>This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the origin and history of the Aztec civilization from their first settlement in Tenochtitlan to their fall by the Spaniard colonizers in 1519.</p> <p>After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a crossword, fill in the gaps, True or False exercises and a fun crossword. The text can be used for IGCSE and TOEFL vocabulary building purposes. This handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. A full answer key included.</p>

<p>This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text describes in the history of NASA from the Cold War to organizing the first colonies in Mars.</p> <p>After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, a matching exercise and a fun crossword . The vocabulary used in the text is rather advanced and can also be used for IGCSE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. Ideally, this handout could be used along a #GoogleExpeditions NASA virtual reality trip!</p>