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Classroom Resources
These classroom activities are designed for different grade ranges, from K to 12. Students will explore the basic requirements for life to exist, describe the role of microbes in the world, and learn more about health promotion and disease prevention.

Related Health and Science Education Standards

Episode One: The Tree of Life
Activity 1: The Human Genome Project: Talk-Show Time! (grades 9-12)
Activity 2: Life Everywhere! (grades K-5)

Episode Two: Keepers of the Biosphere
Activity 1: Who are the Masters of Life on Earth?(grades 6-12)
Activity 2: Lights, Camera, Action! (grades 6-12)

Episode Three: Dangerous Friends and Friendly Enemies
Activity 1: Spread the Word/Not Disease! (grades 3-12)
Activity 2: Diseases Around the World (grades 9-12)

Episode Four: Creators of the Future
Activity 1: Should we Clone a Wooly Mammoth? (grades 6-12)
Activity 2: The Future of Genetic Engineering: On-line Survey (grades 9-12)

About the Author
Susan Booth Larson is a teacher from Portland, Oregon, who specializes in educational consulting, curriculum development and teacher training.

 

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