This lesson focuses on understanding “germs” (specifically bacteria, viruses, and fungi), how they cause illness, how they can help us, and some lessons about personal
This is a two part lesson: Part 1: Students will explore wind-up toys and try to explain the mechanism of the toy’s motion, learning about
Students work in whole class and small group settings to discuss, observe andlearn about a wetland ecosystem (salt ponds) and some of the organisms that
Students observe the browning of apples after cut and being exposed to air and brainstorm ideas about why this might be happening. Students think about
The students will repeatedly cut a piece of aluminum foil into smaller and smaller pieces to model the process of how you can break a
Students will investigate different objects and discuss whether they are alive or not alive. Students are challenged to provide evidence for their decision and defend
During this activity students explore in depth their own understanding ofwhat constitutes “matter” and work together as a group to create adefinition for matter. Students
Compare different brands of paper towel for their strength and absorbancy through a series of short investigations. This lesson can beused in conjuction with the
In this laboratory investigation, students learn the concept of mutagenesis and explore how different substances can act as mutagens.The experiment utilizes a strain of yeast
Students will simulate the exchange of bodyfluids and then test whether they got infected with a disease. This activity will show how one person who
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