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\nHow is Gold Found in the Ground?\n

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\nFourth graders participate in a series of activities designed to simulate mining for gold. They pan for \"gold\" and create a safe tunnel.\n
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\nInvestigative Case - Protistan Tales of Atlantic White Cedar Swamps\n

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\nStudents use this WebQuest to explore the vast diversity of microbes, especially those microbes of the Atlantic Cedar Swamps. They tell a story about the protests of the Atlantic Cedar Swamp in the form of anthropomorphism.\n
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\nHealth Careers\n

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\nEach of the 9 slides have a list of possible careers within areas of the Health industry.  There are no explanations or details of any of the jobs and so this would be useful to introduce the areas and then let the students research...\n
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\nThe Challenge to Deliver Insulin\n

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\nStudents study the types of diabetes and why insulin is important.  In this diabetes lesson plan students build molecular models and create a healthy lifestyle plan. \n
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\nMicrobes and Climate\n

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\nStudents examine how microbes play a role in the climate system.  In this climate lesson students complete an activity, create a PowerPoint presentation and present it to the class. \n
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\nGold Mine\n

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\nYoung scholars investigate gold. In this gold panning lesson, students demonstrate the process of mining through an experiment using two boxes of sand. Young scholars design a safe way to mine gold.\n
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\nPetri-fied of Bacteria\n

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\nStudents examine the existence of bacteria all around them and consider the roles, both positive and negative, that bacteria play. Over a period of several days, students conduct an experiment in which they predict, determine, log, and...\n
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\n\"Biology\n\n
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\nBiology Quiz\n

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\nIn this biology worksheet, students complete short answer questions about botany, animals, plants, DNA, and more. Students complete 15 short answer questions.\n
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\nWhat is Biocomplexity?\n

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\nStudents dicuss different aspects of biocomplexity. They demonstrate synthesis of complex concepts by creating before and after posters expressing how the concepts of biocomplexity have ben internalized. Students define the term...\n
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\nSelecting Soil Organisms in Compost\n

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\nStudents conduct an experiment to demonstrate that many of the enzyme systems needed to break down society's wastes exist in nature among the decomposers in a compost pile. They culture compost bacteria on starch agar to examine the...\n
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\nSelecting Soil Organisms in Compost\n

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\nStudents demonstrate that many of the enzyme systems needed to break down--and therefore clean up-society's wastes already exist in nature among the decomposers. They select the best starch-munching organisms by altering the environment...\n
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\nWord Choice: Whose and Who's\n

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\nIn these word choice worksheets, students read the sentences and select the correct option to complete the sentence from the words whose or who's.\n
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\nInvent PCR: You May Win a Nobel Prize\n

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\nYoung scholars gain an appreciation for the simplicity, but also complexity and elegance of PCR. They comprehend all components of the protocol. Students explain exactly how CPR works, and why, after the third cycle, the predominant DNA...\n
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\nThrough A Pinhole\n

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\nStudents construct a pinhole camera using their knowledge of the physics of light. This interdisciplinary activity give students hands-on experience in understanding the production and processing of photographic images.\n
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\nLife's Big Questions: Where Did Life Come From?\n

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\nStudents explore the life forms that live in the hot springs of Yellowstone. They examine how microscopic creatures can survive in these extreme conditions. Students perform experiments to observe growth samples and demonstrate how a...\n
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\nGold Mine\n

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\nStudents view and discuss a demonstration of how gold is mined and panned. They design and create a tunnel that has reinforcements to withstand collapse.\n
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\nPhotography and Composition\n

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\nStudents examine the techniques and principles of photographic composition using various scientific tools such as a camera, a digital computer scanner, and a computer.\n
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\nScience: Designer genes\n

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\nStudents engineer new organisms using biotechnology. In small groups, they write procedures, list benefits and drawbacks, and explain how their new organism might affect the environment. After creating their new organisms, they present...\n
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\nBreaking News English: Taking a Shower May be Bad for You\n

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\nIn this English worksheet, students read \"Taking a Shower May be Bad for You,\" and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.\n
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\nScience Buddies: Effects of Food Preservatives on the Growth of Microorganisms\n

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\nThe problem of protecting food from spoilage has been with us since prehistoric times. The solutions to this problem have changed with advances in technology and knowledge about what causes food to spoil. This project uses liquid...\n
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\nCareers in Medical Laboratory Technology\n

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\nThis site lists many of the careers in lab technology, along with descriptions of each one. There is also information on schooling and certification.\n
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\nTeach Engineering: Save a Life, Clean Some Water!\n

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\nStudent teams practice water quality analysis through turbidity measurement and coliform bacteria counts. They use information about water treatment processes to design prototype small-scale water treatment systems and test the influent...\n
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\nScience Buddies: Which Acne Medication Can Really Zap That Zit?\n

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\nOne major cause of acne is the colonization and infection of clogged pores with bacteria. By testing different acne medications and treatments, you will be able to determine their effectiveness when it comes to killing bacteria.\n
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\nRice University: Med Myst: Medical Mysteries on the Web\n

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\nTwo problem-solving detective games, each with its own series of missions, involve players in microbiological investigations into the causes and spread of diseases. Concepts covered include disease pathology, Koch's principles, immune...\n
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