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- 6th - 8th
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Students demonstrate their understanding of microscopic one-celled organisms by producing detailed and accurate illustrations. These illustrations can then be labeled, to point out the various structures Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use microscopes to study live fish embryos and animated diagrams of cell division on the Internet. They see that scientists rely on technology to enhance the gathering and manipulation of data. They create web pages on cloning. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students participate in a variety of activities surrounding their study of ponds. They visit a pond, collect organisms, view them under a microscope, perform simple chemical tests, and finally, create small ponds in the classroom. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students collect and observe a variety of plankton samples. They collect samples, use microscopes to view and sort different types of plankton according to type of form and locomotion and record their observations in a sketch book. Full Review »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students discover the importance of microscopes for studying small organisms. They observe and draw specific parts of a honeybee with the naked eye and with a microscope. Then they discuss what could be seen with the microscope that was missed without it. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th - 12th
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Students research the ecological principle of symbiosis. Using a microscope, students observe the relationship of mutualism between termites and flagellates. Students examine a live termite and protozoans. They discuss the principles of ecology. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 12th
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Students participate in a lab experiment to observe and measure the opening and closing of stomata. They focus on photoperiod, locate and identify stomata on a leaf and explain the role of stomata in the daily functioning of a plant. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students prepare single strands of muscle cell. They microscopically examine muscle cells and identify bands of darker and lighter proteins. They predict, observe, describe and quantify the effects of ions and ATP. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students demonstrate the proper usage of the compound and dissecting microscopes. They identify the parts of a flower and the functions of the flower parts. Students describe the process of gamete formation and fertilization in a flower. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students study spiders. They view spider silk through a microscope and compare it to human hair or other fibrous materials. In groups, they compare the strength and elasticity of spider silk. Finally they watch a teacher demonstration on polymers. Full Review »
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