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- 7th - 8th
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Students explain why new drugs are needed to treat cardiovascular disease, cancer, inflammation, and infections. They infer why some marine invertebrates are promising sources of new drugs, explaining the process in which cells manufacture chemicals. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify at least three pharmacologically- active chemicals derived from marine invertebrates. They describe the disease-fighting action of at least three pharmacologically-active chemicals derived from marine invertebrates. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine risk factors associated with heart disease and develop their own personal plans for decreasing the risk of heart disease. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students analyze air pollution data and cardiovascular disease death rates. They read an article, develop a hypothesis, test their hypothesis using statistical analysis, and write a hypothesis to study how air pollution affects the cardiovascular system. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore how the wireless or hand held technologies could help to promote their projects on heart disease. They use the TI83 to incorporate real science into the area. Students also access EKG sensors and the Exercise Heart Rate Monitor into their projects. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the dangers associated with heart disease. They conduct research in order to find some of the risk factors associated with contracting the disease. Students make a life health plan in order to prevent the adult onset of heart disease. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students recognize that infectious diseases are a continuing problem among all human populations. They define and give examples of emerging infectious diseases. Students define and give examples of re-emerging infectious diseases. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students investigate the history of disease prevention and the pioneers in the field. They study the major childhood diseases and determine the state of their own immunization record. They research communicable and noncommunicable diseases, and how both are transmitted. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students discuss chronic and acute diseases. They predict chronic and acute diseases that could result from a poor diet. Students analyze the nutrient content and nutritional balance of a sample food intake log. They recommend personal dietary adjustments to decrease the risk of chronic and acute diseases. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate statistics related to heart disease and identify different factors that contribute to heart disease. They participate in a class discussion and take notes during a teacher-led lecture. Students then generate a list of factors that contribute to heart disease, and complete a patient profile/case study. Full Review »
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