Since the initial publication of this book, many have remarked that the lessons can add great value in science teaching. It turns out that many of the lessons provide powerful vehicles for explaining basic science concepts. Other lessons provide real-world case studies that are highly applicable to the more mathematically rigorous classes in the sciences. So even if you’re not a teacher of mathematics, these lessons can be useful to you.

From a content perspective, you’ll find that the majority of the lessons are drawn from topics covered in the sciences. The motion lessons found throughout the book, for example, can be used to introduce, reinforce, or supplement concepts taught in the physical science and/or physics curriculum. Similarly, the population dynamics lessons found in Chapters 3 and 4 can be used in the context of many classes in the life sciences. Lessons such as “Contagious Diseases” (Chapter 7) and “Lead in the Body” (Chapter 7) can form the basis for student work in a variety of classes.

If you’re a science teacher, we encourage you to peruse the lessons. As you do, you’ll quickly see how they might be adapted to your curriculum.