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Students discuss physical places in which had good or bad acoustics. After reading an article, they discover the relationship between the physics of sound and concert hall acoustics. They calculate the speed of sound and compare their results with the scientific standards. They also examine the relationship between the speed of sound and concert hall acoustics variables. Full Review »
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Students examine the role of archaeology in gaining information about past civilizations. After reading an article, they discover evidence of the Viking settlement of North America. They summarize the information in the article by making a map of their explorations. They evaluate the role of archaeology in an essay. Full Review »
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Students brainstorm background knowledge and any questions they may have about magnetic fields. They investigate the role that William Gilbert had in laying the groundwork for modern experimental science. Students observe magnetic fields by working with iron fillings and bar magnets. They record their observations. Full Review »
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Students create schematic diagrams of the new Russian space station module. They compose an imaginary yet realistic series of diary entries from the point of view of an astronaut living on board the completed space station. Full Review »
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Students experience the effect of sensory stimulation through a guided visualization. They explore possible genetic relationships between drug addiction and the nervous system by reading and discussing, "Genetic Studies Promise a Path to Better Treatment of Addictions." They research a specific drug and explore how it interacts with the nervous system. Finally they create short plays to educate peers about the effects of drugs on the nervous system. Full Review »
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Students role-play scenarios in which they encounter a friend or acquaintance who may have an eating disorder and brainstorm ways to help the friend. They create informational brochures with information about eating disorder prevention. Full Review »
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Students brainstorm possible causes of zebra mussel migration and population expansion. They identify the key causes and effects of the disturbance of the Hudson River ecosystem and research causes and effects in the disturbances of different ecosystems. They illustrate the flow of energy in the ecosystems they have studied and present their findings to the class. Full Review »
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Students research burial tombs of ancient Egypt and Acting as pharaohs of Egypt, students create burial plans to illustrate what items they would include in their own tombs and why. They then act as archaeologists and analyze other student plans. Full Review »
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Students conduct a critiical investigation of the West Nile Virus. They essess the relationship between the sources of information and their credibility. Students use their findings to create a public health campaign about the virus. Full Review »
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Students brainstorm important scientific advancements of the twentieth century. They examine the implications of the completion of the first rough draft of the human genome on society. They research a selected scientific advancement of the past one hundred years to contribute to a class book and assemble individual and group research efforts into a complete and published chapter. Full Review »
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