This is a compendium of lessons dealing with the science of holidays throughout the school year. If you need more detail, e-mail me. For Halloween, students will examine the nutritional content of candy by looking at labels and also research the effect of candy on human behavior.
Students also study the chemical effects of carbohydrates and proteins on the body.
Concepts to be studied include gymonosperms, poisonous plants, parasites. Through labs, we look at the effect of smoke and noise from firecrackers on plants and humans. We examine the chemical ingredients in chocolate and their effects on the human body. We also examine the human heart and interpersonal relationships through lab activities and surveys to find out what attracts people to each other. References were various articles from newspapers, books and magazines.