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Students compare their prior knowledge about the relationship between sunlight and cancer with new findings. They research how different vitamins and minerals affect the human body. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students differentiate between requirements for life in extreme environments and other environments. They use models to create a visual image of chemicals involved in autotrophic nutrition. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students research the Galapagos Islands as a case study of endemic vs. introduced animal and plant species. They consider how introduced species can affect endemics. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine water quality on a nearby stream. They collect water samples and test for various factors, including any contamination from the treatment plant, and present their information in a Powerpoint presentation. Full Review »
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- 5th - 12th
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Students organize personal fitness data in tables, graphs, and charts while participating in a physical fitness program. They explain their findings on the impact of regular exercise on their health. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria using staining techniques. Students research importance of identification of bacterial types in diagnosing bacterial diseases. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the characteristics of living organisms. They examine the chemical context of life. They describe the importance of scientific research and communication. They discuss the role of models and theories in explaining scientific phenomenon. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study chiral molecules and why they are important in carbohydrate and protein chemistry. They determine the different biochemical properties of molecules. They watch a teacher lead multimedia presentation and build models before designing a slideshow of their own. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research measurements of the moon and Earth as well as the distance between the two in order to create scale models of the Earth-moon system. With a marble to be used as the moon, they must determine how large to make Earth out of modeling clay. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify and interpret the concept of an ecosystem and the potential impact humans have on ecosystems. They also proficient in organized and methodical Internet searches. Finally, students become proficient with public speaking and formal presentations. Full Review »

