Handout
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab: Genome Sciences

For Students 9th - 10th
The LBN Laboratory uses the data generated by the Human Genome Project to actually map the genes within the decoded genome.
Handout
PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: The Human Genome Project, a Decade Later

For Students 9th - 10th
This article reviews advances made by medical researchers since the complete mapping of the human genetic code ten years earlier. Although the expectation then had been that cures could be found for many diseases based on this new...
Unit Plan
Friends of Algonquin Park

The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Brook Trout

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Brook Trout's appearance, size, migration, food sources and breeding as well as the answers to other interesting research questions. Included is a video showing the capturing and marking of a Brook Trout and an...
Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Designer Ears

For Students 9th - 10th
Why do animals' ears all look different? In this activity, you will research all shapes and function of ears to create "better" ears.
Handout
Friends of Algonquin Park

The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Painted Turtle

For Students 3rd - 8th
Excellent information is provided on the painted turtle's appearance, weight, migration, food sources, predators and breeding. Research questions provide the answers to many common questions such as how long they live.
Professional Doc
Other

Duke: Center for Inquiry Based Learning

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Duke University has established the Center for Inquiry-Based Learning. It serves to enhance math and science lessons. Click on Resources for good examples of Inquiry-based lesson plans.