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- Grade Range
- 5th - 6th
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Students recognize that cells cannot easily be seen by the naked eye, and become familiar with the use of microscopes as a tool for investigation. They identify and label the major organelle of the plant and animal cell. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students examine and research the parts of a cell, their functions, and life processes. They simulate how cells receive nutrients using coffee filters, water, and coffee, and construct cells using pudding, cookie dough, and candy. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students, in groups, create a plant or animal cell out of cookies, frosting, and candy pieces. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students review the process of cell division (mitosis). They complete a cell cycle booklet that summarizes the sequential stages of cell development. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 8th
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Students construct a neuron. They investigate dendrites and axons. They explain the function of each structure within the neuron. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students examine their cheek cells with a compound microscope. They identify different parts of the cell. They compare and contrast animal and plant cells with the microscope as well. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students study the basic processes by which cells divide and transfer their genetic information. They recognize and distinguish possible inherited traits and through the discovery method of the facts and principles of inheritance. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 5th
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Students identify, locate and describe the function of the parts of a cell. In groups, they state the five stages of mitosis and put them in the correct order. They are introduced to the structure of DNA and mRNA and how they separate and combine into amino acids. To end the lesson, they discuss the process of amino acids turning into proteins. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students observe the male and female reproductive structures from a cow, sheep or pig. They identify the structures and functions of each organ in both systems. Then they observe a chicken reproductive system and compare the methods of reproduction in livestock versus poultry. Full Review »
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- 11th - Higher Ed
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Students explore the process of evolution. They examine examples of how homeotic genes may work and obtain gametes. Using a microscope, students observe the fertilization of sea urchins. They video tape the process and write a presentation. Full Review »
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