Students complete several activities that stimulate their assessment of time. They consider the term 'biological clock' and how animals in the wild depend on their own internal clocks for survival.

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3rd - 12th

Studentsl explore the consequences of Iraq's use of chemical and biological warfare on civilians. They discuss the question of whether the U.S. and other countries should further develop such means for their own protection. Students examine two opposing perspectives and develop arguments defending their viewpoints.

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9th - 12th

Students research information on biological weapons agents and the characteristics of viruses, bacteria, and sterile technique. They will learn how bacteria can be quickly acquired and be very dangerous to the human population - without a trace of who perpetuated the crime.

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10th - 12th

Students develop a working vocabulary of terms related to the life cycle. In small groups, students play the life cycle's game which consists of matching and defining vocabulary. Directions for creating the game board are included with the lesson.

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9th - 12th

Students choose a problem or question related to biology research the problem, possible solutions, and supporting data, and make a decision about a solution to the problem or an answer to the question based on their accumulated data.

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10th - 12th