Tree Identification Project
This lesson is for : Grade 9: ACA Biology Summary Students will choose a tree on campus and identify the type of tree based on …
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An Interview with a Cell – Cell Organelles Functions
This lesson is for : Grade 9,Grade 10,Grade 11: Summary Finding ways for students to interact with microscopic living things is a challenge that requires …
Animals of Maymont Park – 8280
Summary The design of this lesson gives students an opportunity to take an active role in researching the animals that are native and non-native to …
The Promises and Perils of Biotechnology
Summary Student groups will research an area of biotechnology (genetically modified organisms, stem cells, or the human genome project) and choose a position for or …
Angry Birds: Chesapeake Bay
Summary This lesson focuses on the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay. Since the Chesapeake Bay is a crucial habitat for birds, students, working either independently …
6501 – Does Science Value Humanity? A study of “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”
Submitted by: Vonita Giddings School: Henrico High School Summary Students were challenged to learn about biology through the lens the moral and ethical dilemmas involved …
The Risk of Being Colorblind – 6912
Submitted By: Katy Yam School: Varina High School Target Grade/Subject: High School Biology I Length: 60-90 minutes Summary In this activity, students will examine the …
Recycling Around the World
Submitted by: Kathleen Brookes School: Hermitage High School Summary The goal for this project is a school-wide recycling program with 100 % effort and participation. …
Genetic Disorders and their influence on Designer Babies
Submitted by: Kathleen Brookes and Lauree Ramsey Collaborators: Carrie Simmons School: Hermitage High School Summary Students thoroughly research a genetic disorder (of their choice). After …
Pandemic II – Infectious Learning
Submitted by: Mindy VanDevelder School: Varina High School Summary Epidemiology is the study of organisms that cause disease and the processes by which disease-causing agents …