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- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students, during this twelve week series of lessons, learn basic anatomy through life sketches of human skeletons and shells. They learn fundamentals of line and convey life through sketches learning science through art. Full Review »
Students will be able to explain and carry out a simple process for studying the biological effects of chemicals.Students will be able to infer why organisms such as sessile marine invertebrates appear to be promising sources of new drugs. Full Review »
Students will be able to explain and carry out a simple process for screening natural products for biological activity.Students will be able to infer why organisms such as sessile marine invertebrates appear to be promising sources of new drugs. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 3rd
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Students explore the characteristics of invertebrates in their backyards. They observe, describe, and classify specimens. They conclude with a "snail race." Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students investigate animal classifications. They determine the classes of vertebrates after brainstorming a list of animals. They study the characteristics of other classes of animals. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students work together to dissect a squid. They identify its unique characteristics which have allowed them to thrive in certain environments. They identify the major external and internal organs of the squid. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students continue their examination of the state of Connecticut. After taking a field trip, they identify the types of birds, plants, invertebrates and vertebrates who make their home in the salt marshes. In groups, they identify the types of organisms that cannot live or function without the presence of another organism. They research ways humans are destroying the marshland and compare aerial photographs and topographical maps. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students study the gas exchanges that occur during cellular respiration. They observe what happens as a result of a number of variables on the rate of respiration. They use microrespirometers to measure oxygen consumption by invertebrates after writing their own lab experiment. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the factors the affect water quality, and allow for animals and plants to live. They look at how engineers apply water quality information when making stream modifications in order to ensure drinking water quality. They complete two activities that investigate life in different water qualities. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students extend and refine their knowledge about the characteristics of vertabrates and invertabrates. Students use the Internet to research information about two teacher-given animals (one of each classification). Students write a compare/contrast essay about their research. Full Review »
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