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- 9th - 12th
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Students review some basic biology by talking about how the eye works. They cover the concepts behind laser surgery as a treatment for saving sight. They begin to recognize the overlap of disciplines (physics and biology) required for the procedure. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students identify and locate appropriate sources for use in researching a noteworthy scientist. They are introduced to effective note taking, source citing and oral presentation techniques and then summarize their research in a presentation. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students research and explore lives of famous scientists, analyze accomplishments of scientists, and create presentations. Six lessons on one page. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students complete a variety of activities as they examine the ethics of (and take a position concerning) genetically modified organisms in the field of agriculture. They complete a PowerPoint demonstration to go along with the unit. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students explore the connection between genetics and heredity by examining the cellular structure. Among the numerous activities to engage students are drawing DNA molecules, vocabulary puzzle sheets, and predicting possible offspring combinations by discovering the Punnett Squares to predict ratios for inherited traits. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students experiment with a microscope and give examples of scientific technology. They view and draw an onion cell using a microscope and use research materials to complete a worksheet on scientists related to cell discovery. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students attempt to answer the question of how life is formed. The Cell Theory is the place where the inquiry is based. The answering of the question is an important one because its helps to form the basis for many other Life Science lessons. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students research and chronologically sort written information about Boyle's life. They create a time line of importand events in Boyle's life and write a biography on Robert Boyle. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 11th - 12th
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Students discuss the difference between the Baconian inductive method and the Aristotelian deductive approaches. They complete a given set of questions then discuss them with the class. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 10th
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Students research Royal Society, explain reasons for its foundation, examine reasons why it is beneficial to modern scientists to work in teams, and identify ways scientists disseminate information. Full Review »

