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What kinds of WISE projects are there?

WISE projects are capstone activities that science teachers can incorporate into their current curriculum. The WISE Curriculum Library contains projects on topics in life, earth, and physical science. WISE is supported by the National Science Foundation, so once teachers register they can use any of these projects with their own students for free. WISE also offers a project authoring environment, in which teachers can customize projects to their own needs, or even create their own projects!

Current Project Topics

  • Deformed Frogs
  • Earthquakes
  • Genetically Modified Foods
  • HIV
  • Houses in the Desert
  • How Far Does Light Go?
  • Malaria
  • Plants in Space
  • Scientific Controversy
  • Thermodynamics
  • Water Quality
  • Wolves

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A Peek at Some Current WISE Projects
mosquito

Cycles of Malaria
Students learn about malaria, including the biology of the disease, where it is prevalent, and how it is spread. They compare three different strategies for controlling the spread of malaria.
telescope

How Far Does Light Go?
Students consider competing hypotheses about whether light goes on forever or eventually dies out. After examining a number of scenarios supporting each hypothesis, students debate the issue with their classmates.
wolf

Wolves in Your Backyard
Students learn some of the basics about wolf biology and predator-prey relationships. They survey some different perspectives on wolf population control, including issues of depredation, hunting, and wildlife management.