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- 3rd - 6th
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Students conduct an experiment to determine whether plants need air in order to survive and grow. They discuss natural resources, analyze slides, and observe and record data from the experiment. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students explore what causes differences in density. They observe an models depecting atoms, compounds, and molecules. Students determine if there is air in between atomic bonds. They study the structure and spacing of molecular bonds. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students observe bacteria that are able to orient themselves using the Earth's magnetic field.They comprehend the difference between anaerobic and aerobic organisms. Students can tell the difference of the shape of magnetic force field lines around a bar magnet and around the Earth itself. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the heart beat of zebra fish in timed intervals. They record the heart beats and average three counts to display in their data tables. They repeat these steps increasing the adrenaline solution. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students witness various stages of mitosis through preparing onion root tip slides. With teacher guidance, they learn a great deal through the hands-on process of preparing the slides themselves. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students compare mitosis and meiosis with regard to chromosome number in parent cells versus daughter cells, types of cells produced, total number of cells produced, and the number of divisions. In groups, identify and differentiate the major characteristics of vertebrate development and explain the relationships among the number of eggs, methods of fertilization, and rates of embryonic development as related to species survival. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students demonstrate that living organisms may possess incredible adaptations which enable them to survive. They observe bacteria that are able to orient themselves using the Earth's magnetic field and formulate a hypothesis as to how this adaptation improves their chances for survival. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students study the relationship between the types of trees, soil, and organisms. They investigate the complex interactions and cycles at work in the forest and understand the factors that contribute to a healthy, sustainable forest. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students explain the most effective method for cleaning up an oil spill. They examine reasons why an oil spill is devastating to an ecosystem and relate their knowledge of oil spill burning and bio-remediation to the materials used in their experiment. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students identify lab materials by a simple description. They are given an "What Am I?? worksheet. Students are given the following bellringer: List all the parts of a plant cell that you can think of. They are asked if they had ever looked through a microscope. Students are told that they are going to be given examples of characteristics of lab materials, uses of that material. Full Review »

