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- 6th - 8th
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Students engage in a variety of activities in order to review a Biology unit. For example, they research the Bird Flu, it's history, how it is spread, what has been done about it, what better options exist for controlling or removing it. They write a 2-3 page (typed) report. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate different types and their parts. They differentiate prokaryote and eukaryote cells and create a venn diagram displaying differences or similarities. Students write ten similes related to the cells and parts of them. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students discuss prior knowledge of Francis Crick and James Watson. They practice vocabulary terms that are needed to understand the video. Students watch 9:13 minutes of the vieo "The Secret of Life-The Discovery of DNA Structure (download information included with lesson). Students complete a review worksheet. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students assume the role of a board member for a new biotechnology firm working in the field of tissue engineering. After researching the topic and the risks and benefits involved, they determine a viewpoint and write a letter to the head of the company explaining their position. Full Review »
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- 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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- Kindergarten - 1st
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Students observe an experiment using common household chemicals to simulate a volcanic eruption. In small cups, they follow the teacher's instructions to make their own volcanoes. After watching a Brain-pop video, students complete coloring sheets or volcanoes. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students recognize the difference between organelles of plant and animal cells. They complete the oversized plant or animal cell puzzle, build a foldables for cell parts and play Charades. Full Review »
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- 6th - 10th
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Students differentiate between different cell organelles. They design and create a "cell" using a bag of miscellaneous items. In addition, they record analogies between cell organelles and items in the bag. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students begin a study of DNA by watching a video before reading selections on its basic structure from their texts. For independent practice, they complete worksheets and color a diagram of DNA using diffferent colors for each part. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students determine that all living organisms are composed of cells. They discover that details usually are visible only through a microscope. They determine that cells function similarly in all living organisms and discover the characteristics that distinguish plant cells from animal cells, including chloroplasts and well walls. Full Review »
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