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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the relationship between the structure and function in a cell. They identify the three main parts of a cell ( the nucleus, cytoplasm and cell membrane) and discuss what each part generally does. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students roll dice in order to simulate the probability of locating an electron in a certain region around the nucleus. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students search into animal and cell characteristics and their functions in this seven lesson unit. Replicas of the cell are constructed out of Jell-O as students probe the internet for details of the concepts. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students explain that the Standard Model of the atom includes particles beyond protons, neutrons, and electrons. They describe the nucleus as conglomeration of quarks that manifest themselves as protons and neutrons. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use analogies to show the relationships among cell, nucleus, genes, chromosome, ribosome, replication, mitosis, transcription, translation, DNA, RNA, amino acids and proteins, genotype, phenotype, and genetics vs. environmental causes of cell defects. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students examine the fundamentals of matter to include states of properties, changes of and the structure of matter. They examine mixtures and compounds, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, and the atomic nucleus. Students are introduced to the periodic table. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students model the removal of a cell nucleus and the insertion of an alternate control center. They define some of the challenges faced in this type of transplant procedure. Students discuss cloning. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students receive zip-top bags with illustrations of organelles and note cards containing definitions of organelles. They view an egg along with a picture of the E. Coli Bacterium. Students discus similarities and differences in the cells. Students discuss the difference of plant and animal cells. Full Review »
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- 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 »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students collect and observe their own DNA in this lesson. They use saliva in this investigation to represent their DNA. They discuss that DNA can be extracted from any cell in their body that contains a nucleus. They discuss their findings with the class. Full Review »
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