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Activity 2: Grades 5-8
Encouraging Cell Growth
 
 

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 Life Science:
 Scientific Design, Bio-Technology, Liver Cells, Culture growth and substrates, Algae blooms

NATIONAL SCIENCE STANDARDS    (Grades 5-8)

 Science as Inquiry- Content Standard A
 Students will identify and control variables in an experiment.
 Students will understand how their model compares to current scientific design.
 Students will use observation and critical thinking to determine cause and effect relationships.
 Life Science - Content Standard C
 Students will explore the function and structure of cells.
 Students will learn that cells grow and divide in order to reproduce.
 Students will see that one system of organs aids in the survival of the entire organism.
 Science and Technology- Content Standard E
 Students will assess the cost and benefit of bio-technology and learn how science and  technology can engineer solutions to human problems.

 

 

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