1	Why AMBIENT works for us!
2	MICHAEL HORNSTEIN Science Department Head American Senior High Miami, Florida
3	Matches my Curriculum Unit on Toxicology Toxicology Research Project Bloodworm Experiment
4	Easy Classroom setup All hands on experiments are designed for quick setup and cleanup in the science (or other) classroom. Most materials are readily available locally. Experiments are easy to explain and the materials are easy to use.
5	TIMELINESS AND RELEVANCE Experiments are relevant to today’s students in terms of their health, their civic responsibility and their knowledge. Experiments draw from everyday occurrences in the environment in order to illustrate their points (Miami sewer spill-beach closings)
6	VARIED METHODOLOGY Many classroom methods are used Lecture Hands on labs/experiments Video presentations Guest speakers Reading of text material Group work
7	TEX ZIADIE Language Arts Teacher American Senior High Miami, Florida
8	THE LANGUAGE ARTS CONNECTION
9	DESIGN OF THE CURRICULUM Modules are language oriented Much of the hands on science work is followed by writing about what was learned Cross curricular learning is an integral part of the ambient philosophy and methodology.
10	WHAT WE DID
11	CROSS DEPARTMENTAL PLANNING Several meetings between three departments were required to plan and develop class presentations
12	SCIENCE/HEALTH/ENGLISH TEACHERS SHARE RESPONSIBILITY FOR LESSONS Each teacher had a part in the development and presentation of the lesson material
13	VARIOUS METHODS Lecture Overhead/brainstorming Hands on experiment Writing Group analysis Video presentation Video taping class Group discussions Group presentations
14	SUMMARY AMBIENT WORKS BECAUSE IT IS BUILT ON SOUND EDUCATIONAL PRINCIPLES!
15	"The proof is in the..." The proof is in the results! “Overall, exposing myself to alcohol can effect me in many ways. This experiment has taught me that alcohol not only effects me physically, but also emotionally. I didn’t know that alcohol could have such an effect on you. But I do know that I either have a choice to drink and die, or to not drink and live. I choose to live!” Jennifer P. Toxicity essay November 2001