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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate how cell specialization takes place in vertebrate embryos; how white blood cells are specialized to fight viruses, and the role of master control genes in cell development. They investigate the stem cell research debate. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students determine why cell growth is limited and requires cell division. They explore the different phases of mitosis, the oncogenes that cause cancer, and possible treatments. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore the structure and function of cells. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students investigate the similarities and differences between organisms. They discover developmental and genetic similarities among life forms, to gain an understanding of classification systems and the evidence used to create them. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students explore processes of cell transport such as osmosis, diffusion and active transport. They use eggs and various solutions to set up various cell transport conditions. They make predictions about the results and monitor the eggs for five days. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students identify the characteristics and structure of a virus, its target cells, how it reproduces and create a 3-Dimensional model of a virus. This Biology lesson uses video clips, hands-on activities and has suggestions for lesson extensions. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students investigate about mitosis, meiosis and cell differentiation and their purposes and implications in the development and functioning of multicellular organisms. Students use individual journaling and a variety of hands-on activities summarized by group discussions. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students attempt to answer the question of how life is formed. The Cell Theory is the place where the inquiry is based. The answering of the question is an important one because its helps to form the basis for many other Life Science lessons. 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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- 3rd - 8th
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Students (females) are introduced to the cell. They discuss what a cell is, and students define what a cell is. Students comprehend that all living things are made up of cells. They comprehend that life is defined as something that has three properties: 1. Metabolism: take in energy and process it, 2. Reproduction: able to reproduce themselves, 3. Growth. Students discuss the different types of cells. Full Review »
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