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Law: Requiring HPV Vaccine
Learners research the HPV vaccine and estimate its cost. They interview doctors and local health officials about it. Students write feature stories based on their research focusing on the timelines for implementation in their states or...
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The Vaccination Question
Students share opinions about common vaccines, then consider facts and opinions about the HPV vaccine and hold a fishbowl and discussion. They survey members of the community to determine their perspectives on the issue.
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Biotechnology
The metaphors used here to describe the "cut and paste" procedures for genetic engineering will really help your biologists in their understanding of restriction enzymes and DNA. The uses of genes that are isolated and incorporated into...
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Biotechnology
The concepts here cover the gamut of biotechnological engineering. Information is given about plasmids and genetic manipulation. After reviewing genetic engineering, this slide show would be useful to recap some of the main procedures.
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Requiring HPV vaccine
Students research the HPV vaccine and discover what it is supposed to do. In gropus, they consult with doctors and local health officials to discover the possible side effects of the vaccine and presents their findings to the class. They...
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AIDS: A Pop Culture History
Students watch the documentary AIDS: A Pop Culture History and discuss the issues the documentary raises. Students discuss the different facts and myths about AIDS, discuss stereotypes in relation to the disease and discuss common fears...
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King Henry IV, Part 1 by William Shakespeare
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, learners respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Shakespeare's King Henry IV. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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King Henry IV, Part 1 by William Shakespeare
In this literature worksheet, learners respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about Shakespeare's King Henry IV. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 18 short answer and essay questions based on Williams's A Streetcar Named Desire. Students may also access an online quiz on the selection using the link at...
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AIDS and Adolescence
Ninth graders examine the relationship between AIDS and teenagers. In groups, they discuss the various issues educators face in introducing the topic to teenagers in school. As a class, they brainstorm a list of the misconceptions they...
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Organci Molecules
High schoolers explore organic molecules in an unusual way. This allows students to incorporate this difficult knowledge into ways of thinking and exploring that they value. High schoolers are placed in groups of four, with the attempt...
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Organic Molecules
Learners explore organic compounds. Using humor, factual and conceptual correctness, students create a skit explaining organic compounds. Learners include topics such as sugar, polymerization, unraveling of proteins, and substrates. ...
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New York Slang Exercise
In this New York Slang worksheet, students translate the slang that New Yorkers use. Students complete 5 matching and 10 multiple choice problems.