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Variation in Human Skin Color
High schoolers explore factors that control variation in human skin color and the implications of this information for human society. They understand that skin color is no longer considered a credible scientific standard by which to...
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Variation in Human Skin Color
Students classify themselves according to the six skin types. In this biology lesson, students explore the causes of human skin variation. They present their findings in class.
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We Are All In This Together
Students complete a variety of activities centering around insects. In this insects education lesson, students read People by Peter Spier and discuss the similarities and differences among people. Students gather and explore materials...
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Quiz: Dinosaurs
For this science worksheet, 3rd graders will respond to questions pertaining to dinosaurs. Students will answer ten questions consisting of true/false, and multiple choice.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Science of Skin Color
Angela Koine Flynn describes the science of skin color. [4:53]
Other
Understanding Race: Only Skin Deep
This interesting site presents the theory that skin color is not due to race but is a function of life under the sun.