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- 9th
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Students examine dominant and recessive gene through this activity that uses paper bags filled with upper and lower cases letter which represent a cell nucleus and the genes within it. They design a monster drawing based on the genetic traits that are paired in the bag. They complete a Punnett square with the genetic material. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the difference between mitosis and meiosis, and describe the steps involved in meiosis and the significance of each step. They create a diploid nucleus containing two pairs of chromosomes using clay. 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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- 7th - 10th
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Students study the particles of which atoms are made. They define the electron, proton, and neutron and their attributes. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students uncover data about cell division in this three lesson unit. Hands-on activities, labs, technology, and a few "tricks-of- the trade" enhance the concepts being explored. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students construct a model of a comet nucleus using dry ice. They add other materials and describe the features. They complete related exercises on an Internet Web site. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students list differences between DNA-related terms and create a simple DNA circle map. They order terms including human body, organ, tissue, cell, nucleus, etc. from largest to smallest. They discuss differences and similarities among members of their class. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students create paper comet models. They discuss facts about comets and build a model to determine the way the sun affects a comet. They create a comet and label the head and tail portions. They discuss their comet model and share it with other teams. 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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