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- 12th - Higher Ed
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Students using educational software called 'Mutation Box' to experiment with it which helps them to gain insight into the way that changes to an individual genes (genotype) cause changes in its appearance and functionality (phenotype). They discuss questions and the answers in groups about the software program. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th
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Students experiment with 'Genetic Engineering Box' software by gaining insight into the way that individual genes determine its appearance and functionality. They fill in a questionnaire about using the software. Full Review »
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- 10th - 11th
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Students research a North American biome. They design a poster or computer product based on the research. They detail the location of the biome, describe the abiotic factors, and discuss two animals and plants that are able to survive in the habitat. They include a glossary of at least five new words that they discover during their research. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the life of of nomadic herders in Siberia. They read and discuss an article and maps from National Geographic, identify threats to this way of life, and write a letter to the Russian government identifying ways to protect the present and future needs of the nomadic herders. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students study how drums produce sound by building and playing a simple drum. They measure the diameter of their can, then mark a circle two inches larger in diameter on their piece of plastic with the marker or chalk, and cut out the circle of plastic and stretch it tightly on the top of the can, securing it with the rubber band. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the world of Greek mythology by studying briefly each of the Gods. They explore the visual world of Greek mythology in ancient art and architecture and create original play-lets based on authentic myths through creative writing exercise. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore the Southwest with a time line beginning with 35,000 B.C. On one side of the line is recorded events in the southwestern United States. Opposite, they record events, either parallel or contrasting, elsewhere in the world. For each event one card has a date and a caption; on a second they create a small picture. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students use the encyclopedia sources on the computer or in the library to research the historic sites and history of Mexico City. They make notes of what they find to be the most interesting for their visit. They make a large map of the city to mark the places they would especially like to see. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the influences of the Hispanic culture in the United States. In groups, they read about the life of a slave in Cuba and identify the misconceptions are discussed. As a class, they define racism, read an essay and discuss how it relates to society today. To end the lesson, they research how the class system is changing in Puerto Rico and the role of women in the culture. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten
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Students are introduced to important people who have made contributions to society from different cultural groups. As a class, they develop a definition for diversity and work together to make a comparison chart to discover how people are different. To end the lesson, they read about the contributions of Arthur Ashe and write about their favorite sport. Full Review »

