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How to Conquer a Genetic Disease

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the details of DNA restriction analysis and how RFLP's are used to locate genes on a map of DNA.
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Holistic Lesson Plan 4

For Teachers K
Students identify farm animals after receiving visual stimuli and a verbal prompt. They apply appropriate social language into her vocabulary base through group interaction with peers. They mimic a physical action when given a model.
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Holistic Lesson Plan #3

For Teachers K
Students identify objects using more than one word. They describe personal pictures using at least two words. They describe Playdough creations using at least two words.
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A Look Into the Past

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice looking at their genetics to inquire about their past. In groups, they determine their recessive and dominant genes and plot their height on a graph. They compare and contrast the processes of meiosis and mitosis. ...
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Real Family Genetics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils research genetic disease and mutation causing traits in family pedigrees simulated in a class activity. Students are each assigned a genetic trait and a "spouse" and must conduct research on their traits and the probability of...
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Teaching Students to Run Their Own IEP Meetings

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students who have IEP's for emotional/behavioral disorders are trained how to participate in and even conduct their own IEP meetings. They study the purpose of the IEP, definitions of special ed. related concepts, and the components of...
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Genes-R-Us: or, Real Genetics For Real Students

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore genetics and genetic counseling. They research information on human genetic disorders. Students simulate developing a complete counseling service to assist the community.
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Human Heredity II

For Students 9th
Using deductive skills and reasoning based on the data provided about a family's blood genotype, blood phenotype, chromosomes, and genetic conditions, 9th graders answer the questions below. The conditions discussed are Down Syndrome and...
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World of Genetics

For Students 9th - 11th
In this genetics instructional activity, students are given a list of genetic terms related to heredity, cell reproduction, genetic disorders and dominance and they find the terms in a word search.
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Key to Good Health #1: Nutrition

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students learn tips for healthy eating. In this nutrition lesson, students learn about the four main food groups, view a food pyramid, and get tips on how to get the most nutrition out of their meals. Students also learning about eating...
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Skinny Models

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students read a newspaper article about a fashion show in Madrid which banned the use of models under a certain weight. They define vocabulary, complete comprehension worksheets, practice the use of the words 'enough' and 'too many' and...
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Diabetes in the Family: A Case Study

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine a case study of a woman with a family history of type 2 diabetes and create a "family health portrait" that assesses her risk of developing diabetes. They use the family health portrait to record the woman's family...
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Nervous System: Our Sense of Self

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners analyze the effects of damage to the nervous system by examining four fictitious patient cases. They discuss one case together and then individually write essays about the remaining cases
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Community Assessment

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this assessment worksheet, learners complete information about a city of their choosing. They fill in charts listing the amount of alcohol consumed and alcohol-related incidents.
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Inside Story: Your Body, Your Health

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers research about different genetic disorders. In this biology activity, students create a poster highlighting facts about the disorder. They present their findings in class.
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Balanced Meals

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the importance of eating a balanced meal. They observe a video of people suffering from malnutrition, eating disorders, and obesity. They plan a balanced lunch menu for a week.
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Genes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the difference between a gene, DNA, chromatid, and chromosome. They predict how changes in chromosome number or structure affect development. Students discuss what causes genetic disorders. They view a PowerPoint that...
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Biology Honors Final Project

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders work on a project about cellular biology and genetics. In this biology lesson plan, 10th graders research about the assigned human body system and genetic disorders that affect it. They create a multimedia presentation and...
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Model Organisms: The Genes We Share

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this genetics learning exercise, students access a website to learn about how human genes mutate to cause heritable disorders such as Huntington disease. Students use the information on this website to complete 12 short answer questions.
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Marked For Life

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study certain genetic disorders and their effects on the lives of victims and their families. They investigate new methods of genetic screening and the social and personal ramifications of the technology.
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Stranger in the Mirror

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners practice some of the analytical skills used by people with visual agnosia. They discuss what it may be like to have this disorder. Students share strategies used to decipher pictures.
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Brain Watching

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners identify the different parts of the nervous system. For this biology lesson, students research methods to diagnose and cure neurological disorders. They present their report to class.
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Hunter Model 2

For Teachers K
Students produce the long sounds in the initial position of words making silly soup.
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Cystic Fibrosis

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students examine the disease Cystic fibrosis, the causes, and the effects it has on the respiratory system. Students use the Biology Workbench and tools on the National Center for Biotechnology Information website to study the protein...

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