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Does the human body evolve as quickly as human culture? With a stellar 15-minute video, explore the trait of lactose intolerance. Only about 1/3 of human adults seem to still have the enzyme lactase and therefore, the ability to digest...

Two groups consider whether or not the Florida manatee will become extinct during their lifetimes. They research manatee populations and statistics together and then a class debate is held. Afterwards they consider how reliable their...

When you think about environmental sustainability, the Ford Motor Company probably isn't the first company to come to mind. A four-lesson unit introduces learners to the idea of sustainability and environmental stewardship. It describes...

Students use their creative writing skills to develop interview questions for Mother Nature. Using writing, they respond to the questions another student developed and use the internet to research any topic they need more information on....

Investigate herbal medicine in the science or health classroom with this lesson from the New York Times. After a discussion about class members beliefs about and experiences with herbal medicines, pupils read an article that might impact...

Twelfth graders describe the similarities and differences in the structure of DNA and RNA. They describe the processes of replication and transcriptions. They expand critical and creative thinking skills.

Twelfth graders describe the relationship between fatty acids and fats. They indicate component parts of a fat molecule. They debate the use of anabolic steroids in athletes.

Can you grow clothes? Sure, wool, cotton, and Angora are all natural resources used to make textile products. Learners investigate the differences between synthetic and natural fibers, then consider textile processing careers. They watch...

Research the renewable materials used during the Renaissance to create manuscripts. Young learners design an illuminated manuscript page using materials that would have been available during the Renaissance and in current times.

Students compare physical features among organisms and explain the evolutionary importance of these features. They participate in the planning of a fictional banquet in honor of evolutionary milestones in tree of life by creating program...