Alien Earths

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 22.04.06

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. District Demographics
  3. Rationale
  4. Content Objectives
  5. Cells and Living Organisms
  6. Habitability
  7. Comparing Earth and Mars
  8. Extrasolar Planets
  9. Teaching Strategies
  10. Classroom Activities
  11. Resources
  12. Appendix on Implementing District Standards
  13. Notes

Exploration: The Search for the Next Habitable Planet

Karen Y. Cameron

Published September 2022

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District Demographics

I teach Middle School Science at Anna R. Langford Community Academy.  This school is located in Chicago, Illinois on the south side of the city in a community named Englewood.  Chicago has the 3rd largest school district in the country. This school has a small population of students.  There are approximately 225 students in grades Pre-K- 8th grade. Langford School is a Title I school and qualifies for federally funded educational programs.  Ninety-nine percent (99%) of our students live below the poverty level.  These Title I funds are used to provide academic support to our students.  The student population is composed of African American Students.  The Englewood neighborhood is presently going through a gentrifying process which has increased our Hispanic population slightly.  Our classroom average size is between 20-25 students which usually comprises more females than males.  I share my class with another teacher who is there to assist our diverse learning students.  Presently, in my class this coming year, there will only be 2 diverse learning students.

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