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- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate autism and breakthroughs in autism research. They prepare and present information about these topics at a mini-conference in the classroom and write formal letters of request in support of increased funding for autism research. Full Review »
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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students examine the condition of autism. They view and discuss a documentary about autism, identify the symptoms and characteristics of autism, research treatment options, and create an informational brochure. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students study and define multiple types of scientific studies such as case-control studies, and cohort studies. They investigate the advantages and disadvantages of each. They determine an estimation of the potential of autism cases in a cohort study of 100,000 babies. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students create a model of cells identifying the major parts. They discover the distribution of proteins in the cells and how a certain mutation can lead to autism. They read an article on autism and discuss. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students examine possible synergistic chemical exposure, then augment the article by researching the details of the studied chemicals??? structure and toxicity. They identify the current regulatory standards for each chemical. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 12th
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Students with autism develop a comprehension in the areas of self-knowledge about autism, communication, life skills, and goal setting. They are given readings from authors who have written about their experiences with autism, organized into the three realms of sensory, cognitive, and soial experiences. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students take on the role of epidemiologists and investigate mystery birth defects occurring around their city or town. They research and present information about various birth defects and developmental disabilities to their peers. They determine possible causes, treatments, and prevention methods for these birth Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students conduct research into how the brain is effected by the disorder of autism. They conduct a webquest in order to gather information. Then students write a letter to the Center For Disease Control about their findings and forward some of the new research to them. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 4th
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Students explore and attempt new/different leisure activities. Four stations are set up with different leisure activities. Students rotate from one station to the next every five minutes. Station activities could include: coloring, music, typing, computer games, crafts, puzzles, reading, etc. Full Review »
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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students view a film that dicuss the unusual behaviour of the protagonist and narrator of the novel 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.' They discuss how Christopher has Asperger's Syndrome. Students discuss how Asperger's Syndrome is considered to be part of the autistic spectrum and, like Autism, is often characterised by deficiencies in social and communication skills. Full Review »
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