This lesson is a variation on the traditional pipe-cleaner simulation ofmitosis/meiosis. Initially, students review the normal process of meiosis. Thestudents are then presented with monosomy
Students will look at pictures of 5 different rainforest birds and share their similarities and differences. Each student will be given one of 5 tools
Students observe and dissect a sheep heart. In doing so, they learn about how the heart works and what it really looks like.While this lesson
Students familiarize themselves with different types of animal skulls and teeth. From observation they learn to tell which skulls are those of herbivores, omnivores and
Students use a slinky to model earthquake waves. Learn the speed, direction and behavior of different waves which tell scientists about earthquakes.
Students will test a variety of food samples for the presence of lipids, proteins,simple and complex carbohydrates.
Students review what they already know about breathing and the respiratory system. After a brief introduction to the respiratory system, students break into two groups
In the first lesson in this two-part series, students are introduced to the concept of microbes by collecting samples to grow on agar Petri dishes.
Students each receive similar looking objects (marble, gem stone, bead, rock) and are given some time to make and record as many observations as possible.
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