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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine and research how cells make up our organs. They create a model of a tongue showing cells, tissues and the organ. 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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- 12th
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Students define cloning in their own words and examine the different types of cloning. After reading an article, they summarize it in their own words and use the internet to research the history of cloning. In groups, they participate in an experiment in which they simulate the process of bacterial cloning. To end the lesson, they research the most recent court cases and develop their own opinion on the issue. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine how different nutrients in the soil and fertilizers affect plant growth. In groups, they participate in a role play in which allows them to see the interactions of humans and plants. They also read articles and record their opinions about issues related to agriculture. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students review cell structures and investigate how the components of a cell operate as a system. They compare a plant and animal cell and then make a model of a cell. Students begin to understand the cell as a system by exploring a more familiar and tangible example of a system-a factory. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Literature containing life cycle information is available from many sources. Several examples of this type of literature are listed below with a synopsis and sample questions for each. These examples have been taken from a variety of reading and interest levels in the hopes that there will be something for everyone here. This brief survey is not meant to be inclusive, but rather to serve as a starting point. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students demonstrate the proper usage of the compound and dissecting microscopes. They identify the parts of a flower and the functions of the flower parts. Students describe the process of gamete formation and fertilization in a flower. Full Review »
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- 11th - Higher Ed
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Students explore the process of evolution. They examine examples of how homeotic genes may work and obtain gametes. Using a microscope, students observe the fertilization of sea urchins. They video tape the process and write a presentation. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students participate in a lesson in order to make observations of real cells. They identify the different types of cells and the differences or similarities between animal and plant cells. Students make observations and record the data. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students identify that all living organisms are composed of cells whose details usually are visible only through a microscope. They also explain and apply cell theory and differentiate the characteristics that distinguish plant cells from animal cells. Finally, students describe the appearance and function of the major components of a cell. Full Review »
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