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Article- Hyperloop technology

For grade 10,12 students-

L1- Define properties of magnets.

L2- Explain the functioning of Maglev trains. List the factors which are responsible for increased speed of Maglev trains

L3- How do hyperloop functions. Brainstorm on ideas that can make it more feasible economically.

Article- Shift in magnetic field

For grade 10, 12 students

L1- State the reason for earth's magnetic field.

L2- Suggest the consequences if earth stops rotating.

L3- Research about various planets in the solar system, which have magnetic field. Compare their magnetic field with the magnetic field of earth.

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Article 3: Weird Shift of earth's magnetic field

Grade 10

L1: Basic knowledge about magnets, their properties, earth's magnetic field and magnetic poles and shifts.

L2: Activities like mapping of earth's magnetic field and use of compass to understand how earth's magnetic field works.

L3: Interactive Simulations can be used from websites like 'PhET Interactive Simulations' which offer simulations on Earth's magnetic field and geodynamo. Also students can be encouraged to read scientific articles and present their findings via a research paper on geomagnetism and polar drift to deepen their understanding.

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Article 5 Scientists Turn Discarded Wood Waste Into Valuable Chemicals

For Grade 8/9

Scientists have found away to break down lignin(wood waste) by using enzymes and using it into useful chemicals.

L1: Introduction of basic keyterms and the concept.

Enlist the need to find an alternative ecofriendly fuels.

Create simple illustrations

L2 Learners will understand the process and process of enzyme use in wood recycling

A group discussion can be initiated where the students will debate on the pros and cons of the enzymatic processes in industrial applications.

L3 Learners can either conduct an experiment of the breakdown of lignin. They can also create a model showing the enzymatic process using molecular kits to represent the chemical structures

L2

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topic - Weird Shift of Earth's Magnetic Field Explained

GRADE 10 & 12

L1

Fundamental Understanding

What is Earth’s magnetic field?

What causes the magnetic field?

Simple explanation of magnetic pole shift.

Activities:

Label a diagram of Earth’s magnetic field.

Quiz on basic magnetic field facts.

L2

Compare the magnetic field with a bar magnet.

Use a simulation (like PhET) to see field changes.

L3 – Advanced Application and Debate

Projects:

Research and present on how pole shifts affect aviation, communication, and animal migration.

Prepare a mock news report from 50 years in the future after a pole reversal.

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Article 9: Microplastics: The long legacy left behind by plastic pollution

Grade 3 & 4

This article provides a fantastic opportunity to explore several key EVS concepts:

1. Environmental Awareness and Responsibility: Understanding the impact of human actions on the planet.

2. Pollution: Learning about different types of pollution, specifically plastic pollution and its breakdown into microplastics.

3. Materials and Waste Management: Examining the lifecycle of plastic and the challenges of its disposal.

4. Interconnectedness: Recognizing how our actions (e.g., using plastic products) can affect other living things (marine life, humans).

5. Solutions and Action: Empowering students to think about ways to reduce plastic pollution.

If I have to breakdown on level, it would be:

L1 : Focus on identifying plastic items, understanding that they can break down, and simple actions to reduce their use.

L2 : Introduce the term "microplastics," explore their sources, and discuss their impact on animals and the environment in a more structured way.

L3 : Encourage critical thinking about the long-term consequences of plastic pollution and explore more complex solutions and personal responsibility.

Article 6: What makes Mars red?

Grade 3 & 4

The question "Why is Mars red?" encourages observation and sparks inquiry.

We can discuss iron, rust, and their characteristics.

L1 : We can focus on simple explanations and making connections to their everyday experiences.

Demonstrate rusting by placing an iron nail in water and observing changes over a few days. Discuss the color change.

L2 : Introduce basic scientific vocabulary and explore the processes involved in a more structured way.

We can introduce words like "iron," "oxygen," "rust," "planet," and "dust."

L3 : Encourage critical thinking, investigation, and the application of knowledge to new contexts.

Encourage students to ask further questions about Mars like - "Did Mars always look red?" or "Could there be other colors on Mars?"

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Investigating Microplastics"

L1 (Beginner)"Match and Label" + Simple SentencesStudents are given images of microplastics, oceans, fish, and plastic products. They match vocabulary words (e.g., plastic, fish, water) to pictures. Then, they complete sentence starters like: "Microplastics are in ___.", "They come from ___."Vocabulary, speaking, basic writing

L2 (Intermediate)"Microplastic Detective"Students read a short, simplified article (1 paragraph) about microplastics. Then, in small groups, they answer WH-questions (Who? What? Where? Why?) and sort causes and effects using a graphic organizer.Reading comprehension, sentence formation, collaboration

L3 (Advanced)"Debate and Propose a Solution"Students read a more detailed article about the impact of microplastics on oceans and health. Then, they work in pairs or small groups to: (1) Debate: “Are plastic bans effective enough?” (2) Create a brief proposal to reduce microplastics in their community.Critical thinking, argumentation, writing, speaking

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What is a carbon footprint and what can we do to reduce it? (Grade 3-5)

L1: Can understand what a carbon footprint is in simple terms and identify actions that help the environment vs. actions that harm it.

L2: Define a carbon footprint and explain how it relates to human activity and can explain in simple ways why reducing our carbon footprint is important.

L3: They can calculate the difference in the carbon footprint once a person starts changing the lifestyle and create a report on the same. Can identify and evaluate different strategies to reduce a carbon footprint They can also explain global impact of carbon emission on climate change.

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1. Revolutionizing medicine: recent developments and future prospects in stem-cell therapy

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

Explain the concept of stem-cell therapy and its medical applications.

Analyze recent developments in stem-cell research.

Evaluate the potential and challenges of future uses in medicine.

Differentiation by implementing content:

The students can use any one of the reading texts:

L1: Basic article (infographic-style overview),

L2:Intermediate article (news article on recent development),

L3: Advanced article (scientific report or journal excerpt). |

The students can work on different stations as per their Different learning styles:

Visual Station: Watch a video animation on how stem-cell therapy works.

Reading Station: Annotate provided articles.

Hands-on Station: Use diagram kits to model cell differentiation. |

On the basis of how the student would like to produce the output, different methods can be used:

summarizing how stem-cell therapy works.

Persuasive speech about the ethical concerns.

News report from the future (2040) describing a stem-cell-based medical breakthrough. |

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Article No.2. Weird Shift of Earth's Magnetic Field Explained

L1- Introduce learners to the basic understanding of magnetic fields lines

L2- A group poster can be designed to understand the reason for magnetic field lines

L3- Hypothetical case , what if these magnetic field lines are not present, what could be the effects?

How will it effect to the modern day state of art facility (eg- maglev train , mri machines)

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The secret life of catalyst- New discoveries in chemical reaction.

This Article highlights the Understand what catalysts are and how they affect chemical reactions.

-Recognize new discoveries about the behavior of catalysts at the atomic level.

-Analyze the significance of catalysts in modern scientific research.

L3 Learners

Task: Read and analyze the article directly (or a more detailed summary).

Activity: Create a flowchart explaining the new findings in the article.

L2 Learners

Task: Read a simplified summary (teacher-prepared) of the article.

Activity: Complete a guided worksheet:
Match definitions (e.g., “catalyst,” “activation energy”)

Fill in a diagram of a reaction

L1 Learners

Task: Work with teacher/peer on a simplified explanation using pictures.

Activity:

Use a physical model (like balls on a ramp) to show how catalysts lower activation energy.

Color and label a diagram showing “before and after” a catalyst is used

MCQs based on the summafy

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Edutopia article titled "How to Design Authentic Project-Based Learning Experiences".

Source: Edutopia

This article delves into the key elements of designing effective Project-Based Learning experiences for high school students, emphasizing real-world connections, student voice and choice, and rigorous inquiry.

the key elements relevent for team:

Teacher Professional Development: Particularly for those exploring innovative pedagogies, curriculum design, or student engagement strategies.

Instructional Programs: To support teachers in implementing or refining their PBL practices.

designing effective Project-Based Learning (PBL) with varying levels of experience:

L1 Learners (New to PBL): We focused on the basic idea of learning through projects with real-world connections, providing simple examples and a basic project outline template.

L2 Learners (Some PBL Experience): We delved into the key design elements like driving questions and student choice, asking them to analyze examples and adapt existing lessons.

L3 Learners (Experienced with PBL): We engaged in a critical analysis of authenticity in PBL, discussing challenges and strategies for rigorous implementation, and encouraged them to design or refine complex PBL units.

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Article no. 8 : The Use of Algae to Reduce CO2 Emissions

Grade 9 onwards

L1: Simplified explanation about algae, biofules and how algae can be used as biofuel.

L2: a hands-on activity can be conducted where they can demonstrate how algae grow and their potential for biofuel production

L3: they can research about the potential of this technology and which countries are working in this technology. Research topics such as genetic engineering of algae, use of wastewater for algae cultivation, or integration of algae biofuels into existing infrastructure.

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Article 3.

L1: Engagement related to compass for understanding Earth's magnetic field, showcasing the bar magnet patter to visualize the magnetic field pattern, supported with the open ended questions.

L2: Differentiation between different magnetic field patterns.

L3. Research on the electromagnets to understand the concept of intergation of current and magnetism.

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The Use of Algae to Reduce CO2 Emissions

can be integrated for grade 6-8

Where students can draw and label how algae reduce CO₂.(L1), how algae can be part of a climate solution(L2) and compare algae-based CO₂ reduction to another method and argue which is more effective(L3). Discuss how algae can be used in innovative climate change mitigation strategies.

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Weird Shift of Earth's Magnetic Field

Gr 6 Theme 4 The Cluster (the entire theme can be integrated )

L1 - Understand the effects of magnets /magnetic field in our everyday situations

L2- What might be the reasons for the outer core to solidify

L3- Research - Role of gravity for the changes in the inner core , mantle

Scientists Turn Discarded Wood Waste Into Valuable Chemicals

Gr 7-8 Physical and chemical changes

L1- To identify, explain the usage of wood in different ways. -simple video+discussion

L2- To understand the chemicals that can be used effectively to create new products, replace petroleum products. Graphic organiser

L3- To analyse , use a few strong chemicals to convert to new sustainable environment

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This article uncovers how catalysts—substances that speed up chemical reactions—can behave in surprising ways. Scientists discovered that a copper-based catalyst used in producing green ammonia doesn’t always transform into its expected form during reactions. These findings help improve clean energy processes and deepen our understanding of how chemical reactions really work.

Curriculum Integration:

Grade 6:

Matter and Its Changes – Understanding physical and chemical changes

Scientific Processes – Observation, hypothesis, and drawing conclusions

Environmental Awareness – Introduction to green chemistry and sustainable practices

Grade 7:

Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures – Role of substances in chemical reactions

Scientific Inquiry – Experimental design and understanding scientific tools

Applications of Science – Everyday uses of chemistry in solving global problems (e.g., ammonia for fertilizers)

Grade 8:

Chemical Reactions – Evidence of reactions and role of catalysts

Technological Innovations in Science – Use of tools like electron microscopes and spectroscopy

Energy and the Environment – Renewable energy and the role of clean chemical processes

DIFFERENTIAL ACTIVITY :

L1 – Watch a short animated video about catalysts.

Match images and simple definitions (e.g., “speeds up reactions,” “not used up,” “helps things change”).

Complete a worksheet where they draw and label a “Catalyst in Action” comic strip (e.g., baking cookies faster with a helper).

L2-

Fill out a Before-During-After chart showing how scientists expected the copper catalyst to behave and what they discovered instead.

Write 3–4 sentences explaining how this research could help make fertilizers in a greener way.

L3-

Research how ammonia is used and compare traditional vs. electrocatalytic production.

Create a presentation, infographic, or mini-podcast explaining:

What catalysts are

What scientists discovered in the article

Why this matters for the environment and the future of chemistry

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Article: Microplastics: The long legacy left behind by plastic pollution

L1 Activity:

Plastic Detectives – Sort and classify everyday items as microplastic sources. List the harmful effects of microplastics.

L2 Activity:

"What’s Hiding in Your Bathroom?" Poster Creation – Identify common bathroom products containing microplastics and design a poster with 3 harmful products and eco-friendly alternatives.

L3 Activity:

·       Debate: “Should Microplastics Be Banned?” – Research, argue, and evaluate perspectives on banning microplastics from products.

·       Project: Alterative and a substitute for plastic

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ARTICLE – 11 Let’s make a change: Water pollution

Grade Level: 3
Subject: EVS

level 1

Goal: Recognize the importance of water and identify simple actions to prevent pollution.

Activities:

1.      Discussion: Show pictures of clean and polluted water bodies. Ask students to describe what they see and discuss the differences.

2.      Story Time: Read a simplified version of the article, emphasizing key points about water pollution and its effects.

3.      Matching Game: Provide cards with images of water pollution sources (e.g., plastic bottles, oil spills) and actions to prevent them (e.g., recycling, using less plastic). Students match the source with the correct action

4.      Group Activity: In small groups, students create a poster illustrating "How to Keep Water Clean," using drawings and simple words.

Level 2

Goal: Understand the causes and effects of water pollution and propose solutions.

Activities:

1.      Reading Comprehension: Read the article aloud. Afterward, ask students to summarize the main points in their own words.

2.      Cause and Effect Chart: Create a chart on the board with two columns: "Causes of Water Pollution" and "Effects on the Environment." Students contribute ideas to each column.

3.      Role-Playing: In pairs, students role-play scenarios where one is polluting water and the other is suggesting ways to prevent it.

4.      Action Plan: Students write a short paragraph on what they can do at home and school to prevent water pollution.

level 3

Goal: Analyze the global impact of water pollution and design a community awareness project.

Activities:

1.      Deep Dive Discussion: Lead a discussion on the global statistics mentioned in the article, such as the 300-400 million tonnes of waste polluting rivers and seas annually.

2.      Research Task: Assign students to research a local water body and identify pollution sources affecting it. They present their findings to the class.

3.      Project Design: Students design a community awareness project to educate others about water pollution. This could include creating a brochure, planning a cleanup event, or designing a social media campaign.

4.      Presentation: Groups present their projects to the class, explaining their objectives, methods, and expected outcomes.

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Article 3 - Weird Shift of Earth's Magnetic Field Explained

GRADE 6–8:

L1

Objective: Identify Earth's layers and the presence of a magnetic field.

Activity:

Clay Earth Model: Create Earth layers using colored dough (core, mantle, crust).

Simple Compass Craft: Make a floating needle compass and see it align north.

L2

Objective: Describe the purpose of the magnetic field and its origin in the core.

Activity:

Magnet Field Drawing: Use magnets and iron filings to visualize invisible fields.

Video Reflection: Watch a short video on magnetic fields and answer guided questions.

L3

Objective: Explain how the magnetic field protects Earth and why it drifts.

Activity:

Magnetic Drift Timeline: Plot historical magnetic field data on a timeline/map.

Group Discussion: “What if Earth didn’t have a magnetic field?”

GRADE 9–10

Focus: How and Why Earth's Magnetic Field Changes Over Time

L1

Objective: Recall key components of Earth's core and how a magnetic field forms.

Activity:

Watch & Explain: Animated video + guided worksheet on how Earth’s field forms.

Layer Flipbook: Make a flipbook showing the Earth's structure and magnetic field.

L2

Objective: Define convection and magnetic drift using real-world analogies.

Activity:

Core Convection Simulation: Use colored water in a heated pan to simulate convection.

Magnetic Path Mapping: Trace westward drift using historical location points.

L3

Objective: Analyze how uneven cooling and gyres contribute to westward drift.

Activity:

Data Interpretation: Analyze simple graphs of magnetic drift over centuries.

Roleplay Debate: Scientists vs. Engineers — “Should we worry about magnetic field changes?”

GRADE 11–12

Focus: Modeling Earth's Magnetic Field Using Real Data & Core Dynamics

L1

Objective: Understand the basic structure of the Earth’s core and magnetic field.

Activity:

Guided Notes: Fill-in-the-blank notes during a teacher-led presentation.

Magnet & Globe Demo: Use magnets on a globe to explain how magnetic field surrounds Earth.

L2

Objective: Explore how convection in the outer core forms magnetic fields and causes drift.

Activity:

Gyre Simulation: Rotating tank with dyed water to show rotating convection gyres.

Timeline Analysis: Place key historical observations (like Halley's) on a timeline.

L3

Objective: Evaluate the scientific modeling of Earth’s westward magnetic drift using data.

Activity:

Independent Research: Examine satellite data (simplified version) and model changes.

Group Presentation: Create and present a slideshow on “Why Earth’s magnetic field drifts west.”

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Article:

Hyper loop : One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

Physics Integration: ( Grade 11,12)

Topic: Mechanics, Electromagnetism, and Thermodynamics

Use of magnetic levitation to reduce friction . This is an example to illustrate forces, friction, energy efficiency, and magnetic fields in electromagnetism.

L1: Help students remember key components using a memory aid and provide structured recall tasks ( using reinforcement)

L2: Create a small-scale maglev model using magnets and tracks.

Application:Use magnetic repulsion to demonstrate levitation and stability.

# Explain the force using Lorentz law or magnetic field concepts.

#Discuss the impact of reduced friction on motion and energy efficiency.

L3:

Using this as a case study to evaluate the feasibility of equations like F = ma, energy conservation, and fluid dynamics (Bernoulli’s principle) in a low-pressure environment.

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Energy Transformation and Its Applications

(Interdisciplinary with Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Technology)

Inquiry Question:

How is energy transformed and used efficiently in everyday life?

Differentiation Levels

Level 1: Foundational Learners

Focus: Basic concepts of energy and transformation

Level 2: Intermediate Learners

Focus: Applying energy concepts to real-life devices

Level 3: Advanced Learners (Evaluation and Synthesis)

Focus: Designing and evaluating energy systems

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1. Weird Shift of Earth's Magnetic Field Explained

https://www.space.com/23131-earth-magnetic-field-shift-explained.html

L1 Learners

Objective: Introduce basic concepts of Earth's magnetic field and its significance.

Assignment: Create a visual representation (poster or simple diagram) illustrating:

The Earth's magnetic field and its protective role against solar particles.

The movement of magnetic patches near the equator drifting approximately 10 miles (20 kilometers) per year.

The concept of westward drift in the magnetic field.

Support Materials:

Simplified diagrams of Earth's magnetic field.

Glossary of key terms: magnetic field, equator, drift, core.

Short video clips explaining Earth's magnetism

L2 Learners

Objective: Deepen understanding of Earth's magnetic field.

Assignment:
Write a report or create a 5–7 slide PowerPoint presentation covering:

1. What is Earth's magnetic field?

2. How does the molten outer core contribute to it?

3. What is the westward drift and what causes it?

4. Why is this important (e.g., impact on navigation)?

5. Fun Fact or Reflection Slide

Support Materials:

Access to the full article for reference.

Guiding questions to structure the report.

Templates for report writing.

L3 Learners

Objective: Analyze and evaluate scientific models explaining magnetic field shifts.

Task: Conduct a critical analysis essay (500-600 words) or create a 7–10 slide PowerPoint presentation that includes:

1. Introduction to Earth's magnetic field.

2. The concept of westward drift.

3. Summary of Aubert’s team’s model.

4. Comparison with earlier models.

5. Potential implications for science and technology.

6. Critical perspective: strengths/limitations of the new model.

7. Conclusion and reflection

Supports:

Encourage use of citations or links to sources.

Suggest including visuals like diagrams, animations, or short clips.

Offer guidance on structuring arguments and presenting data.

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Article- Microplastics: The long legacy left behind by plastic pollution (For grade 5)

L1-  (A basic mind map can be provided to the students- Image attached)Students will identify key facts about microplastics and plastic pollution.

List 3 sources of microplastic.
Name 3  ways microplastics harm marine life.

L2- Students will describe causes and effects of microplastic pollution.

Describe how microplastics enter the ocean.(Using a flowchart)

Explain how microplastics affect animals and humans

Compare two sources of microplastics (e.g. clothing vs. cosmetics- T chart

L3-  Students will evaluate impacts of microplastic pollution and support their opinions with evidence/relate it with real life

Justify why reducing plastic in clothing is important.

Evaluate: Which source of microplastics ( clothing, or cosmetics) do you think is the most harmful?
Support your opinion: Should governments ban microplastics in cosmetics?
Argue: Who should take more responsibility for reducing microplastics — people or companies?

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From : Diksha (DPS Abohar)

Article No. 2. Revolutionizing medicine: recent developments and future prospects in stem-cell therapy.

Topic relevant for Grade 12- Chapter Biotechnology and it's applications.

L1:

1. Vocabulary Building

Introduce basic terms: cell, tissue, organ, therapy, medicine, stem-cell, cure.

Use visuals, flashcards, or matching games.

2. Simple Video + Discussion

Show a short, simplified animated video explaining what stem cells are.

Ask comprehension questions like: “What is a stem cell?”, “What can it help with?”

L2:

1. Case Study Role-Play

Students take roles (doctor, patient, researcher) discussing a condition treatable with stem cells (e.g., spinal injury).

Focus on speaking and comprehension skills.

2. Guided Reading & Summary

Provide a simplified article about a recent stem-cell breakthrough.

Students read in pairs and summarize the main idea using sentence starters.

L3:

1. Research Project / Presentation

Students research a type of stem-cell therapy (e.g., for diabetes or Parkinson’s).

Present findings with slides, citing recent studies or clinical trials

2. Ethical Discussion

Explore ethical concerns in groups: embryo use, access to treatment, gene editing.

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Shamita Dutta

Article 8: Algae Biofuels: A carbon Neutral alternative

for Grades 6 to 8 (by differentiated plans)

Introduction:

Take a hook for first 5mins maybe by showing an image and asking few open ended questions.

Teacher may ask: Could pond scum fuel our cars someday?

We can use flexible grouping here.

L1:

Matching and sorting activity with a few visuals. Talk about the pros and cons in a T chart form.

L2:

A group poster can be asked to made where students enlist the benefits, challenges. They can make a comic strip as well

L3:

Debate or mini research project:

Is algae biofuel a viable replacement for fossil fuels?

Students can include environmental impact and scalability

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Article: The Secret life of catalyst

Grade 10 – Level 1 (Foundational Understanding)

Objective: Build conceptual awareness of catalysts.

Focus: Basic concept of catalysts, examples in daily life.

Activities:

Read simplified version of the article.

Identify catalysts in real-life (e.g., enzymes in digestion, catalytic converters).

Create posters or comic strips explaining catalyst role in a process.

Differentiation: Use visuals, analogies, and guided reading questions for clarity.

🔹 Grade 11 – Level 2 (Application & Analysis)

Objective: Explore catalyst mechanism and relevance in reactions.

Focus: Types of catalysis (homogeneous, heterogeneous), activation energy.

Activities:

Annotate the article, highlighting catalytic processes.

Group discussion: How do catalysts affect reaction rate and mechanism?

Link with real experiments (e.g., decomposition of H₂O₂ using MnO₂).

Differentiation: Choice-based tasks (e.g., write a blog, conduct a demo, make a flowchart of catalyst function).

🔹 Grade 12 – Level 3 (Research & Evaluation)

Objective: Investigate industrial and advanced catalytic processes.

Focus: Role of catalysts in green chemistry, industrial synthesis (e.g., Haber process, contact process), surface chemistry.

Activities:

Critical reading of full article with research extension tasks.

Debate: "Catalysts – sustainable heroes or hidden risks?"

Design a presentation on an industrial catalytic process.

Differentiation: Encourage independent research, allow students to choose a catalyst or industry and analyze it in-depth.

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Article 1:

For grade 12:

L1 Introduce students to the basic principles of radiation therapy and its role in cancer treatment . How cancerous cells are different from normal cells.

L2 Analyze the application of CIRT in treating breast cancer and compare it with conventional therapies. For this case studies could be used.

L3 : Advanced exploration and critical thinking :

-Debate on ethical implications

Investigation on ongoinng research and future perspectives

For Grade 11 :

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Microplastics – The Long Legacy Left Behind by Plastic Pollution

This article highlights the pervasive threat of microplastics, how they enter ecosystems, and their long-term effects on the environment and human health.

Curriculum Integration:

Grade 11 Topics:

Environmental Issues (cross-referenced topic with Grade 12 for depth)

Grade 12 Topics:

Biodiversity and Conservation

Environmental Issues – Pollution (plastic pollution and its effects)

Differentiated Activities:

L1 (Basic):

Define microplastics and list their sources.

Draw a flowchart showing how plastics break down into microplastics.

L2 (Intermediate):

Research and present how microplastics affect aquatic organisms.

Create a poster on reducing plastic use in daily life.

L3 (Advanced):

Critically analyze policies on plastic use and propose improvements.

Study recent research on bio-remediation of plastic pollution and present findings.

Cross-Curriculum integration:

Geography/Environmental Science: Link to carbon footprints and ecosystem degradation.

Chemistry: Discuss polymer structures and degradation of plastics.

English/EVS: Use articles for comprehension exercises or debates.

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ARTICLE 1: What makes Mars red? https://marspedia.org/What_makes_Mars_red

The article on Marspedia, What makes Mars red, contains detailed scientific content that can be adapted for different learning levels by adjusting language complexity, visual support, interactivity, and real-life connections.

LEVEL 1: Key focus can be Simple language, relatable comparisons, visuals, storytelling.

Example:

Original: "The red appearance of Mars is caused by iron oxide, commonly known as rust, on its surface."

Simplified: "Mars looks red because its ground is covered with something like rust — the same stuff that makes old metal things turn reddish."

This can be made visual by showing them a rusted iron piece or nail.

LEVEL 2: Here, key focus could be Basic scientific terms, cause-and-effect, simple experiments.

Example:

Simplified: "Mars is red because its soil has iron. When iron reacts with air, it turns into a red powder called rust."

to make is visual and more hands on, the experiment to show rusting of iron can be conducted in the classroom.

For visaul learners: Use diagrams showing iron + oxygen = rust.

for the readers, Compare Earth’s and Mars’s colors and ask: “Why is Earth blue and green but Mars is red?”

LEVEL 3:

For them, key focus could be placed on Scientific terminology, processes, deeper inquiry.
Example:

Use terms like "oxidation," "iron oxide," "regolith."

Include the role of Mars’s thin atmosphere and how wind exposes rusted particles.

Pose inquiry-based questions: “Why doesn’t Earth’s surface look like Mars, even though we also have iron?”

Include cross-curricular links to chemistry (oxidation), geography (planetary surfaces), and physics (light scattering).

Provide data from rovers or satellite images as analysis tasks.

EXTENSION: Discuss scientific debates (e.g., whether early Mars had water influencing oxidation).

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Reflection on Microplastics and Their Impact- Grades 1 and 2

The article highlights the growing problem of microplastics—tiny pieces of plastic that come from things like cigarette filters, clothes, and cosmetics. These small plastics end up in our oceans, harming marine life, and even find their way into the food we eat and the air we breathe.

Level 1 Learners

Introduce the concept of plastic and microplastics through simple visuals and hands-on sorting activities.
Use picture cards to identify everyday plastic items (bottles, bags, toys).
Create a fun sorting game to distinguish between "Good for Nature" and "Bad for Nature" items. Sing a simple rhyme or chant about keeping our oceans clean.

Activity: Show them a plastic bottle and explain how it can break down into tiny pieces in the ocean. Let them color pictures of clean and polluted oceans to understand the difference.

Level 2 Learners

Extend learning by exploring where plastic goes after we throw it away. Read a simple story about sea animals affected by plastic.
Encourage group discussions on how we can help reduce plastic—like using cloth bags instead of plastic ones. Conduct a "Plastic Hunt" around the school to identify and collect plastic waste. Activity: Create a class chart to track how much plastic waste is collected each week. Make posters about protecting marine life from plastic.

Level 3 Learners

Dive deeper into the impact of microplastics on marine life and human health. Watch a short documentary or video clip showing animals affected by plastic. Discuss solutions, like reducing plastic use or finding alternatives. Work on a mini-project to create awareness posters or participate in a cleanup drive. Activity:

Organize a "Save Our Ocean" project where students brainstorm and present ideas to reduce plastic use. Write a simple letter to the school community encouraging everyone to use less plastic.

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Article No. 9. Microplastic

L1- Awareness and Recognition

L2- Understanding and making Deeper choices.

L3- Deeper Inquiry and Action. Project on how to reduce or work on the current problems. Success stories to be shared.

Article No. 10. Carbon footprint

L1- Awareness and observation.

Learning Goals:

Recognize that some actions harm the Earth more than others.

Identify basic sources of pollution (cars, factories, plastic).

Understand that using too much energy or buying too many new things is not good for the planet.

L2-understanding and comparisons

Learning Goals:

Know that everything we use can create greenhouse gases, even things we can’t see.

Compare the carbon footprints of food, travel, and clothes in a simple way (e.g., beef vs veggies).

Recognize what the 6 Rs are: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle, Rot.

L3-Responsibilities and Action

Learning Goals:

Understand that people, schools, companies, and countries all have carbon footprints.

Explain how individual choices (like eating less meat or wearing secondhand clothes) can make a difference.

Begin thinking critically: Who should take responsibility for climate change?

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Article 10 For Grades 1 & 2

Level 1-

Asking students, “What do you think leaves a footprint?”
- Showing them footprint images and explaining “carbon footprints” as invisible marks we leave by using energy.

Visual aids & real-life examples. Later, Students sort cards into two boxes or sides:
Good for Earth,  Not Good for Earth

Level 2-

“My Carbon Diary”

Students draw or write 3 things they did today (or yesterday), which reduces their carbon footprint

Decide: Did it help the Earth or hurt it?

Circle a happy or sad face next to each.

Level 3-

“Planet Protector Poster”

Create a poster showing 2–3 actions people can do to reduce their carbon footprint.

Include drawings, labels, and short messages.

Present or explain the poster to peers.

-Sana Khalid -KKL

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Fun Kids - the UK's children's radio station

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What is a carbon footprint and what can we do to reduce it? - Fun Kids - the UK’s children’s radio station

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Grade 1 Theme- The living world

Grade 2- We need

Water pollution can be integrated

L1- *Visual Sorting- images of clean and polluted water, S can sort them and discuss the differences

*Pollution puppet show- Use toys to act out a story: Fishy and the Dirty water

L2- *Cause and effect Anchor chart- showing sources of pollution and their effects on water and aquatic life.

Simple experiment- Demonstrate how pollutants affect water by adding safe substances

*Water hero journal- Mini journal with one sentence a day on how they saved or used water wisely.

L3- *Research Projects- small groups- research different types of water pollutants and present findings to the class

*Action plan- Develop a class action plan to reduce water pollution in their community

*Cause and solution map

Litter-River-Fish get sick- People get sick-We clean up!

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Article: Revolutionizing Medicine – Stem cell

This article explores how stem cells are being used in modern medicine to treat various conditions, including neurodegenerative diseases, heart failure, and diabetes. It also highlights the challenges and future directions of stem cell research and therapy.

Curriculum Integration:

Grade 11:

Cell Structure and Function – Discovery and types of cells

Biomolecules – Structure and function of macromolecules in cells

Human Physiology – Tissue types and regeneration

Grade 12:

Biotechnology and Its Applications – Genetic engineering and therapeutic applications

Human Health and Disease – Regenerative medicine

Reproduction in Humans – Embryonic development (ethical debates around embryonic stem cells)

Differentiated Activities:

L1 (Basic):

Goal: Build foundational understanding of stem cells.

Create a chart showing different types of stem cells (embryonic, adult, induced pluripotent) with simple characteristics.

Watch an animated video on stem cells and write 5 key takeaways.

Label a diagram of how stem cells differentiate into various tissues.

L2 (Intermediate):

Goal: Connect concepts to real-life medical applications.

Research diseases currently being treated using stem cell therapy (e.g., leukemia, spinal cord injuries).

Explain the process of stem cell differentiation with real-life examples.

Create a timeline of major breakthroughs in stem cell research.

L3 (Advanced):

Goal: Analyze and evaluate the future and ethics of stem cell technology.

Debate on the ethical concerns around embryonic stem cell research.

Read the abstract of the article and summarize the future directions in stem cell therapy.

Design a hypothetical experiment or case study using stem cells for a disease of choice.

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Stem Cell Therapy (grades 6-8)

L1- What are stem cells?What is stem cell therapy?

L2-Why is it important for medicine

L3-Modern medicine ,challenges,ethical consideration

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Lesson Plan: The Use of Algae to Reduce CO₂ Emissions

Grade Level: 7

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

Understand what algae are and their role in reducing carbon dioxide.

Explain how algae capture CO₂ and how this helps the environment.

Explore real-world applications of algae-based CO₂ capture.

L1 Learners

Activity:

Match pictures of algae, CO₂ molecules, and oxygen to their functions.

Use sentence starters like:

"Algae help by _____."

"CO₂ is bad because _____."

L2 Learners

Activity: Short Paragraph Writing

Read a short passage about algae's role in reducing CO₂.

Write a paragraph: “How can algae help the Earth?”

L3 Learners

Activity: Mini-Research and Presentation

Read a brief article or watch a short clip on algae bioreactors or algae farms.

In small groups, design a poster or presentation on how algae can be used in cities to reduce CO₂.