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This computer-based lesson will enable students to test their notions of "racial" similarity and difference by comparing mtDNA sequences as the students do in the first episode of RACE - The Power of an Illusion. Full Review »
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Students examine perspectives for and against the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba, develop a position on the embargo and articulate viewpoints in a public forum. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the stereotypes of different kinds of 'fans,' then design polls to examine the demographic facts behind stereotypes of rival groups. Full Review »
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- 4th - 7th
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Students research ancient fables, relics, and myths related to the sun. Then they design a sun god mask and write myths or poems of their own related to the sun. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students consider how Dr. Alemseged chose paleoanthropology as his career as they research the multifaceted field itself. They identify relationships between various aspects of paleoanthropology. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students study individual fields of science and how those fields complement each other in the ongoing study of human origins. They prepare a brief oral presentation giving an overview of how their chosen scientific fields complement each other. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students see how bipedalism developed in hominids, and the significance of that development in the quest to explain human origins. Student presentations and displays should reflect an understanding of the ways in which bipedalism may have developed. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students investigate the uses of rocks and minerals using GeoHunt software. They describe the differences between geological and other natural resources. They identify the fossil fuels found in Illinois. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students recognize differences between Thailand and America. Each student make a "Tiny" book with interesting facts about Thailand compared to America. Each book should include a title page, an author page, and a map of Thailand. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students become familiar with Thailand through the exploration of rice. They recognize rice as a major food source of Thailand and recognize physical characteristics of rice. Full Review »

