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- 4th
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Students create analogies in poster format between a cell's organelles and their school. For example, students coul say a cell's mitochondria is like the cafeteria, both are a source of energy. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 3rd
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Students simulate the parts and jobs of the parts of a cell. They create a model of a cell, with some students acting as the cell membrane, and other students role-playing the nucleus, mitochondria, and membrane receptors. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the basic process of natural selection and how people can manipulate that process today. The consequences of natural selection on daily life and the implications of evolutionary biology in basic and applied science is examined in this le Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students review how energy cycles between chloroplasts and mitochondria. They review the constituents and functions of chloroplasts and mitochondria as well as review the principles of photosynthesis. They examine the principles of photosynthesis, and anaerobic and aerobic respiration. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students explore the connection between genetics and heredity by examining the cellular structure. Among the numerous activities to engage students are drawing DNA molecules, vocabulary puzzle sheets, and predicting possible offspring combinations by discovering the Punnett Squares to predict ratios for inherited traits. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students read about homeothermy. Through research and poster projects, they gain insight into the diversity among mammals and the adaptations that allow specific mammals to survive in their native climates. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students investigate how complex functions arise in biological systems through the creation of several paper structures to accomplish various tasks such as remaining suspended in air for the longest time, making the loudest noise and supporting the greatest weight. This activity illustrates the relationships between structure and function. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students desing a ride that demonstrates for park goers that mitochondria liberate energy for the cell to do its work. They think about what kind of ride might be best for this demonstration: spinning cups, bumper cars, roller coaster, swings. Students explain each part succinctly and clearly and demonstrate how it shows that mitochondria liberate energy for the cell to do its work. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students learn about animal and plant cell structure and the functions of these structures. They learn that all organisms are composed of cells that carry on the functions that sustain life. Using a microscope, plant and animal cells are viewed and compared. Students create computer drawings and a Power Point show to demonstrate knowledge. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students use various snacks to make large models of human cells. Items such as gumballs, gummy worms, and jelly beans represent the nucleus, golgi bodies, and mitochondria. As each piece of candy is added, the teacher explains what it represents and how it functions. Full Review »
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