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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate recent archaeological challenges to theories of human origins. They research the history and geography of various African regions to create proposals for future excavations. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students deal with the issues of abortion and right to life. They construct their own opinions and laws by defining the human condition. They model the democratic decision-making process to students in a real and meaningful way. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students read a New York Times article related to the use of cloned pig organs for human transplants. They develop arguments stating pro's and con's, and participate in a panel discussion on this topic. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students describe marine biology/biologists; explore the life and work of Tierney Thys; describe how technological advances help us study the ocean and its life forms; identify and describe some lesser-known ocean species, and create murals. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research and study the life and reproductive strategies of reef building corals. They examine how coral reefs can produce high levels of biological material when they are surviving in areas of low nutrition. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research the developments of animal and human cloning. They report their findings to the class. They write journal entries as well. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students read about Humane Genome Project, examine structure and function of DNA, and participate in gel-electrophoresis lab. They complete Internet activity to test their knowledge of DNA. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students compare and contrast the diversity of species in natural and human populated ecosystems. In groups, they describe the relationship between the species and humans in the same ecosystem and share their observations with the class. They discuss what can be done to lower the effect of human involvement in these ecosystems. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore, analyze and study various patterns of change in the context of biological/internal clocks. They observe the opening and closing of a Morning Glory flower as they are introduced to the concept of biological clocks in a tangible, hands-on way and then in a personal way with their own biological clocks. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore how technology has been used to enhance human abilities. Using the internet, they watch a short video about prosthetics. They compare and contrast how prosthetics have changed over the years as technology has become better. Full Review »
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