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- 7th - 8th
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Students label the parts of a compound microscope. After studying cell structure and as a way to reinforce and simulate the concept of magnification, students create Microsoft PowerPoint slides containing one plant and one animal cell. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students uncover data about cell division in this three lesson unit. Hands-on activities, labs, technology, and a few "tricks-of- the trade" enhance the concepts being explored. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students examine and label the parts of a microscope. They discover magnification as well. They draw and label a plant and animal cell and create a PowerPoint presentation. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students complete a variety of activities as they examine the ethics of (and take a position concerning) genetically modified organisms in the field of agriculture. They complete a PowerPoint demonstration to go along with the unit. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students pretend they were Anton looking through the microscope for the first time. They describe the way he felt when he observed tiny moving objects in the sample of pond water. They look at their own samples of pond water, make observations and drawings, and describe what they see, and how they felt. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students explore the connection between genetics and heredity by examining the cellular structure. Among the numerous activities to engage students are drawing DNA molecules, vocabulary puzzle sheets, and predicting possible offspring combinations by discovering the Punnett Squares to predict ratios for inherited traits. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate factors that affect heart rate and how quickly the heart returns to the normal rate. They rate their own hearts physical fitness. They investigate the effect of exercise, caffeine and sugar on the heart rate. They create a poster about a healthy, fit heart. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 6th
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Students experiment with a microscope and give examples of scientific technology. They view and draw an onion cell using a microscope and use research materials to complete a worksheet on scientists related to cell discovery. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 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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- 6th - 8th
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Students observe slides of cork cells and discuss the use of microscopes. They view a power point presentation on "Looking Inside Cells" and take notes aligned with the PPT presentation. They collaborate with a partner to create an analogy of a cell. Full Review »
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