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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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- 7th - 8th
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Students examine the effect of limiting factors, especially when it comes to human beings. They examine data from the Gulf of Maine area. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students examine human anatomy with a focus on the knee joint. In groups, they research the chemical make up of human bones and explain the different types of joints found in the body. To end the lesson, they identify the other structures needed in order for movments and describe the most common knee injuries and their treatment. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students study bone size, structure and shape. They use various geometrical shapes to make a skeleton and produce a poster depicting the skeletal system and its functions. They arrange the pictures into the five sections, glue on poster paper and color and use magic markers to write facts next to each section. 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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- 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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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the biology of ADHD and its implications upon the formation and treatment of the disease. They draw and label the parts of a neuron. Also, they describe the neurotransmission cycle. Students create a list of pros and cons to the use of medication for treatment. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study cholinergic neuromuscular pathway of acetylcholine release and develop a model for drug interaction at one specific neurological site. Working in teams, students can also research different drugs or poisons and produce a multi-media presentation showing some of the effects of abuse. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students engage in a variety of activities in order to review a Biology unit. For example, they research the Bird Flu, it's history, how it is spread, what has been done about it, what better options exist for controlling or removing it. They write a 2-3 page (typed) report. Full Review »
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