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- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students identify traits that are either genetic or developmental in nature and determine why it might be difficult to learn if handedness is genetic or developmental. They explore theories on the causes of left-handedness by reading and discussing the included news article. Students develop a survey in order to collect statistical data on handedness in the members of the school. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students observe geometric patterns to determine if they show rotational or point symmetry. They participate in the a demonstration lesson with a triangle. They create their own designs that show rotational or point symmetry. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students describe some aspects of known genetic defects on the human neurological condition. They participate in a variety of exercises including drawings, games, and analogies. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students are divided into pairs, usually one male and one female. A student may work by him/herself or work with a friend. They are told that they are expecting a child. Unfortunately, their child may or may not have inherited some form of genetic disorder. Case history of their play family is given to each group and their jobs are to solve the problems. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students explore the causes and effects of genetic disorders. They examine the phenotype and genotype of individuals and predict the recurrenence risks. Students generate a Punnett square and construct pedigree charts. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students explore neurological disorders. They examine the presence and absence of discernible genes. Students describe neruological diseases and draw faces of affected persons. They play a human neurology disorders learning game. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 10th
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Students discuss the concept of global warming and view a multimedia clip on the global warming phenomenon. They statistically analyze mean temperature data and compare a given set of data. Data on atmospheric CO2 is done then they answer a series of questions about CO2 levels. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Higher Ed
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Students examine their own ideas about technology experts. They examine their own comfort zones and to become more comfortable about teaching with technology. They foster collaboration between colleges. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th
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Students conduct Internet research on plate tectonics, faluts, and volcanoes. In groups, they compile information related to teacher-provided questions. Students write papers detailing their findings and make oral presentations including posters their group creates. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 4th
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Students engage in a variety of activities arranged around the reading of the book "The Bee Tree". This book will help students to understand the purpose of how an ecosystem can work together and that organisms influence each other for survival. Full Review »

