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Students compare different household items and distinguish their chemical properties. They record their findings in a chart and compare their results to their predictions. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students group various foods according to whether they are protein, carbohydrated, or lipids. This activity is a multisensory way of introducing students to biochemistry. Students also learn how icons represent the molecular composition of each of the food groups. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the Gaia hypothesis by examining a conceptual sketch. In groups, they analyze the way they can use Dewey's method for problem solving to solve problems within the environment. They are given a problem facing the environment and present their solutions to the class. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Student demonstrate knowledge of recombinant DNA techniques (restriction enzyme digest, gel electrophoresis, and staining gel). They demonstrate skills needed to complete a gel electrophoresis and interpret a stained gel. Pupils solve problems using the scientific method and students define the terms "plasmid" and "restriction enzyme." Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students create a semantic map utilizing material learned in previous biochemistry lessons. Their maps will include material on the four types of organic compunds previously explored in class. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the concept of organic chemistry and biochemistry. In groups, they develop a lab to test their hypotheses they developed in an earlier lesson. As the experiment is occuring, they must identify all chemical reaction. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students simulate a Jeopardy game to examine the chemical nature of water. Among the topics featured are evaporation, water, salt, and temperature. finally, as review, students answer a battery of questions presented by the teacher. Full Review »
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- 12th - Higher Ed
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Students use a variety of links provided on the page to explore Dimensional analysis. They first read a documents designed to teach new material, then they take a short quiz. Following this review, students use the Internet to find and work problems. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students in an upper level Biology class focus upon the problem of aggression by conducting research and reviewing the Scientific Method. They apply it to the real life problem by making a hypothesis and creating some possible solutions. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students formulate a hypothesis regarding the validity of the current status of the Arizona Hedgehog cactus as a distinct variety of cactus. They design a procedure to isolate DNA from the tissue of plants, given a list of chemicals and equipment, and prior knowledge of the structure and biochemistry of plant cells. Full Review »
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