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- Grade Range
- 4th - 12th
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Students construct a model of DNA to learn DNA structure and decode it to better explain protein synthesis. They also have an actual badge made out of beads of their DNA literacy to wear or use. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times, & places, recognize & apply elements of art, learn techniques for working with each material, critique artwork, & discuss how artwork reflects the times. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students create their own ancient Chinese calculater, the abacus, by using 10 rows of 10 beads each. In a series of six lessons, they se the abacus while playing multiplication games and participating in classroom discussion. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students create a necklace using plastic insects and letter beads to spell out their name. They discuss the insects represented by the insect beads, and present the finished product to the class. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students use multiplication, adding and counting skills to make a daisy chain bracelet. They use samples to count the number of beads/daisies and then multiply to make the bracelet the size they need to fit them. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students search in groups of five for colored beads that have been scattered over the classroom. They will search for one of our energy resources represented by one color bead to determine that resources are limited. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 12th
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Students create paper beads from colorful paper recycled from catalogs, magazines, brochures, colored paper scraps, wrapping paper, and junk mail. Students create a colorful necklace from their beads. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th - 12th
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Students create their own bracelet. They select a chain that fits their wrist. Students then choose beads, rings, and charms they wish to place on their bracelet. Using jump rings, they attach their selected items and create a bracelet. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 8th
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Students identify the various distances between the Sun, planets, and other small objects in the Solar System. They convert the various AU distances to centimeters and complete the include chart, measure and cut string, and use the calculated distances to tie the bead onto the string. Finally, the students wrap the Solar System string around the cardboard holders. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 4th
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Students explore the concept that not all light is visible to the human eye. Although UV light is not visible, it can still be harmful, causing sunburns or skin cancer. They use special beads to detect UV light around the school. Students then conduct an experiment to determine what types of materials are best for blocking UV light on Earth, as well as in space. Full Review »
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