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In the scientific world of controlled experiments, chance is seldom acknowledged as a contributing factor in important discoveries. There are, however, rare exceptions. In 1945 three men shared the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for the discovery Full Review »
This is a newly designed thematic unit which will explore the medicinal values of local plants. It is designed as a generic unit that will allow for regional differences. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students research on the many uses of plants and trees throughout the world. They also plant their own plant or tree in which they take care of. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students simulate the roles of employees of two fictional pharmaceutical companies to analyze how human genetic variation at a molecular level helps scientist better understand and treat disease. They explain the molecular structure of disease-related genes and how they corresponds with treatment. Full Review »
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Students study about keeping their bodies healthy and safe and they look at the consequences of unsafe actions. They participate in a creative game the reinforces the importance of eating healthy food, taking medicine, etc. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students investigate the founding and history of Sluice Boxes State Park. They use both primary and secondary resources to collect data. The focus is upon the use of native plants to make medicines. They write reports about several of the major plants that were used. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss the importance of specifically following medical instructions. They simulate a conversation between a pharmasist and a patient. Students compare and contrast medical and natural remedies. This lesson is intended for students acquiring English. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students discover the kinds of medicines used by midwives in the late 1700s by researching several herbs used by Martha Ballard. They research different herbs and found out how they have been used throughout history. Students create a book of the late eighteenth century herbal remedies. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study the seasonal journey taken by Native Americans to their summer habitats along the Connecticut coastline. They examine native vegetation of Connecticut used by Native Americans for food and medicine and some animal and aquatic life important to the survival and stability of Connecticut's Coastal Native Americans. Full Review »
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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students research and present information about the state of medical science and practice during the Civil War. They research the medical training doctors received as well as field hospital practice of the time. Full Review »
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