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- 6th - 12th
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Students read a New York Times article related to the use of cloned pig organs for human transplants. They develop arguments stating pro's and con's, and participate in a panel discussion on this topic. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students describe marine biology/biologists; explore the life and work of Tierney Thys; describe how technological advances help us study the ocean and its life forms; identify and describe some lesser-known ocean species, and create murals. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students write a research paper in first person on a human genetics condition. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate a case study and discuss whether scientists working on the Human Genome Project should be allowed to patent their work. They consider ethical and legal issues, and determine who owns genetic information. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students identify who developed the theory of evolution. The concepts of adaptation and development are discussed. The age of the earth is explored in relationship to the development of various species. The condition of the environment of species is isolation is brought forth for analysis. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students compare/contrast the human eye to two other organisms. They use micro viewers to identify the human eye structures, complete a Venn diagram worksheet, identify the function of each eye structure, and answer discussion questions. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students study the different facets of the Human immune system, including the functions of all the different organs in the immune system. Full Review »
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- 8th - 9th
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Students examine the process of human development and identify the reasons for a good nights sleep. Individually, they write a list of the situations in their lives which are stressful. As a class, they discuss myths about stress and read a case to identify the positives and negatives of stress. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students examine the types of changes they are experiencing during adolescence. As a class, they are introduced to the physical changes in men and women and discover the functions of various glands. In groups, they research the affect of different hormones on the human body. To end the lesson, they label a diagram of the male and female reproductive organs. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the concept of The Human Genome Project and conduct research using the internet and other resources. The information is used in order to create the context for class activities and discussion. The lesson includes background information for the teacher to use. Full Review »
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