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- 4th
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Students, in pairs, explore energy transfer and species interrelationships by viewing slides on a microscope. hey explore phytoplankton (producers) and zooplankton (consumers) Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students explore how to classify new species. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the concept of molecular modeling and differentiate between saturated and unsaturated compounds. In small groups, they identify molecular formulas, complete a chart comparing alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes, and construct a model of a simple hydrocarbon molecule using a molecular model kit. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students compare and contrast the form and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. They conduct laboratory investigation to view and compare plant and animal cells using a compound microscope. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students take measurements of the distance between the objective and the slide when in focus with each objective. They determine the diameter of the field of view at each power in order to determine the size of the cells being observed. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students analyze and record major events that occur in the development of medaka fish eggs from fertilization to hatching. In small group, students describe the processes involved, creating a timeline of the major events in the development process. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students begin by using clay to model fertilization and early development of sea urchins and chordates. They move on to mixing live sea urchin sperm and ova together to observe, diagram and record events occurring in fertilization and development over a 1-2 day period. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students observe physical features of Daphnia and explain how characteristics allow them to survive, investigate Daphnia's ecological interactions, and observe how Daphnia turn red under low oxygen conditions through increased production of hemoglobin. They then discuss how invasive species can populate foreign area, predict type of adaptation that has allowed it to invade North America, and discuss what impacts an invasive species can have on ecosystem. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students participate in a lesson that focuses upon the concept of states of matter. They construct models of atoms, elements, molecules, and compounds in order to engage kinesthetic learners. At the beginning of the lesson students receive direct instruction about the definitions of key vocabulary. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students complete a variety of activities about spiders. They research a specific spider and create a mini-book about it. They create a 3-D model of a spider that is anatomically correct. They complete a series of labs regarding spider webs and web strength. Full Review »
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