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- 5th - 7th
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Students investigate various aspects of the human body. They take measurements, analyze data, and use technology in this imaginative Tree House Detective Episode about the biological biosphere. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students read about Humane Genome Project, examine structure and function of DNA, and participate in gel-electrophoresis lab. They complete Internet activity to test their knowledge of DNA. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students examine the entire DNA base sequence of the human adenosine deaminase gene after it is printed out from the source disk provided. The enormous length of a single gene as well as the immense difference in length between intron and exon segments are demonstrated. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students examine human anatomy with a focus on the knee joint. In groups, they research the chemical make up of human bones and explain the different types of joints found in the body. To end the lesson, they identify the other structures needed in order for movments and describe the most common knee injuries and their treatment. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students are introduced to the concept of human embryology. Individually, they complete an exercise in which they determine which trait they got from which family member. In groups, they identify and label the reproductive organs of males and females. As a class, they discuss the moral and ethic issues involved with test tube babies to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore how technology has been used to enhance human abilities. Using the internet, they watch a short video about prosthetics. They compare and contrast how prosthetics have changed over the years as technology has become better. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the biology of ADHD and its implications upon the formation and treatment of the disease. They draw and label the parts of a neuron. Also, they describe the neurotransmission cycle. Students create a list of pros and cons to the use of medication for treatment. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students research all the theories behind evolution. They draw a sketch of a DNA molecule magnified about one million times. Students observe the double helix model. They make special note of mRNA and nucleotides. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students discuss human behavior, sexual selection and the underlying genetic and evolutionary reasons for mate selection. The, in groups, they rate the attractiveness of certain individuals and measure facial features for symmetry. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students choose a problem or question related to biology research the problem, possible solutions, and supporting data, and make a decision about a solution to the problem or an answer to the question based on their accumulated data. Full Review »
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