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- Grade Range
- 9th - 10th
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Students identify that all living organisms are composed of cells whose details usually are visible only through a microscope. They also explain and apply cell theory and differentiate the characteristics that distinguish plant cells from animal cells. Finally, students describe the appearance and function of the major components of a cell. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th
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Students describe the basic structure of the DNA molecule. They identify what an inherited trait is and how it can be determined by one or more genes. Finally, students identify that plant and animal cells contain several thousand of different genes, and typically have two copies of every gene. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore how family traits are passed down through genes. They are introduced to the subject with a life cycles video then they create a genetic description of themselves. They use this description to interview a family member and compare the two genetic descriptions. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students compare and contrast the way humans and chimpanzees walk on two feet. They observe classmates walking and then view a video showing other primates walking. They use the observations to rate each species on speed, agility and stamina on two feet. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students recognize that identical twins are genetically different. They research using the Internet to find the results of actual studies that have been done using separated identical twins as subjects. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students discover ethical issues surrounding the practice of genetic engineering in reproductive medicine. They work in pairs, with their partner they discuss genes and why they are important. Students discuss genes. They are explained that genes are inherited from parents and are important because they determine much about behavioral, mental, and physical traits. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students examine how environment can influence some personality traits while others are genetic. They discuss the ongoing debate of "nature versus nurture" and the research that has been conducted. Working with partners, they review three twin studies and answer questions on each study. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students test Freud's theories about the originsof dreams. They conduct an experiment on a family member who is asleep. Students are explained that the experiment requires the students to be present for part of the time their volunteers are asleep. They are also explained that they should create a stimulus that does not wake up the volunteer but that may nevertheless be heard or felt by each sleeper. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students review the components of a cell and the differences between plant and animal cells by creating a three-dimensional model of each type of cell. In small groups, they use modeling clay and household object to construct their models. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students model and differentiate between the processes of mitosis and meiosis. In partners, they use yarn and construction paper to create models for each of the phases of mitosis and meiosis then compare the chromosome numbers in each phase for both processes. Full Review »
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