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- 9th - 10th
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Students work in groups of 2-3 people to prepare a book about the human body that is suitable for a 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade student. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students describe, measure and compare cranial casts from contemporary apes (chimpanzees and gorillas, typically), modern humans and fossil "hominids" (erect and bipedal forms evolutionarily separated from apes). Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students investigate the effect of day length on animal migrations. They view a Powerpoint presentation, identify their own personal migrations and cues, answer discussion questions, and test a hypothesis about seasons. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students record observations and create drawings and models of anatomy using their five senses. They describe the structures of a neuron and analyze each of their functions. They compare and contrast the typical structural features of a general somatic cell to that of the specialized structures of the neuron. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read various arguments posed by John Dewey when it comes to population growth. In groups, they use magazine articles and the internet to find issues related to populations and complete experiments to identify the challenges associated with overpopulations. To end the lesson, they participate in a debate which they discuss the importance or non-importance of controlling the population. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students research all the theories behind evolution. They draw a sketch of a DNA molecule magnified about one million times. Students observe the double helix model. They make special note of mRNA and nucleotides. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study cholinergic neuromuscular pathway of acetylcholine release and develop a model for drug interaction at one specific neurological site. Working in teams, students can also research different drugs or poisons and produce a multi-media presentation showing some of the effects of abuse. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students make their observations about the structure of the human heart. Students trace the flow of blood through the human heart. They touch a model of the human heart, students read aloud a handout that is found in their biology books ( Science Explorer: Human Biology and Health). Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the health condition of jet lag. Using mealworms, they test the effect of light on the development of them into adults. They answer discussion questions and examine the relationship of age and one's activity level. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students investigate fetal development. In small groups, they research the forty week gestation of a human being and research the changes that both mother and fetus undergo during the gestation period the group has been assigned. Full Review »
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