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- 7th
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Students uncover data about cell division in this three lesson unit. Hands-on activities, labs, technology, and a few "tricks-of- the trade" enhance the concepts being explored. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students search into animal and cell characteristics and their functions in this seven lesson unit. Replicas of the cell are constructed out of Jell-O as students probe the internet for details of the concepts. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students construct a neuron. They investigate dendrites and axons. They explain the function of each structure within the neuron. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine how and why the cell divides, the cells in a cell cycle and the process of mitosis and all of its stages. They also analyze how the cell goes through both nuclear and cytoplasmic division. In addition, they write in their science journals on the prompt "Do cells live forever?" Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore the cell and cell processes. They create "cytoplasm", make a model of the cell and its organelles, and simulate the osmosis and the diffusion of materials into and out of the cell. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students explore the parts of a cell. In pairs, classmates construct a model of a eukaryotic cell, detailing its morphology and function. With the use of computer technology, students create cell book for middle schoolers. They design an informative multimedia presentation, on the cell, for younger learners. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students explain that the basic function of organisms, such as extracting energy from food and getting rid of wastes, are carried out within the cell and comprehend that the way in which cells function is similar in all organisms. Full Review »
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- 5th - 10th
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Students research the functions of a cell through using a variety of activities. They are focused on the end result of creating a model of the cell that is labeled with the parts of a cell and how they function. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students engage in a lesson that looks at the structure of the cell. They focus upon the different parts of the cell by constructing an edible model and label each part. Students define key vocabulary in the presentation of the model to demonstrate mastery of the objectives. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students complete a lab activity involving planning and conducting investigations using a living organism to learn about photosynthesis and respiration. Students practice developing a hypothesis. They use an attached planning sheet to assist in the development of their statement. Full Review »

