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Classroom Activities
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Anatomy and Physiology
Cancer Warrior
In "What's the Right Dose?" students determine the toxicity of salt
to an intracellular liver process using a dose response curve to
learn more about chemotherapy. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Coma
In "The Diving Reflex," students investigate the diving reflex
response that extends the amount of time a person can stay under
water. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Deadly Ascent
In "Going to Extremes," students learn more about some of Earth's
extreme environments and some of the possible dangers they present.
Grades 6-8.
Life's Greatest Miracle
In "Developmental Stages," students identify the effects of maternal
consumption of alcohol at various stages of pregnancy. Grades 6-8,
9-12.
Lincoln's Secret Weapon
In "Dive, Dive, Dive," students explore how principles of gas
behavior relate to diving in order to plan safe underwater
activities. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Marathon Challenge
In "Matters of the Heart," students take each other's pulses at rest
and after exercise to determine recovery times. Grades 6-8.
Mystery of the Senses -- Hearing
In "Voices in the Crowd," students experiment with what people hear
when conversations are taking place simultaneously. Grades 3-5, 6-8,
9012.
Mystery of the Senses -- Smell
In "Olfactory Memories," students experience how the brain
associates smells with memories and emotions. Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12.
Mystery of the Senses -- Taste
In "Taste Survey," students investigate the senses involved with
taste. Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12.
Mystery of the Senses -- Touch
In "Touchy Areas," students test the skin's range of sensitivity.
Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12.
Mystery of the Senses -- Vision
In "Optical Illusions," students view six optical illusions and
explain why the visual system might interpret them the way it does.
Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12.
NOVA scienceNOW: Epigenetics
In "Epigenetics," students make a model of chromatin and use it to
show how chemical tags that bond to the chromatin can influence its
uncoiling. Grades 9-12.
NOVA scienceNOW: Obesity
In "Hormones and Receptors," students make hormone-receptor models
to understand how hormones bind to specific receptors before
initiating a cellular response. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
NOVA scienceNOW: Of Mice and Memory
In "Modeling the Brain," students make a model of the human brain
and use it to map the brain structures that govern different
functions and behaviors.
NOVA scienceNOW: Stem Cells Breakthrough
In "Stem Cell Breakthrough," students teams research how some of the
different cells in the body arise from stem cells and use this
information to build models of stem cells and various specialized
cells in the body.
Odyssey of Life, Part I -- The Ultimate Journey
In "Timing Is Everything," students sequence the developmental
stages for a fish, chick, pig, calf, and human. Grades 6-8.
Science Odyssey, A: In Search of Ourselves
In "Memory Lane," examine some factors that affect short-term memory
to understand that it decreases quickly over time and that certain
factors can increase or decrease recall. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Stranger in the Mirror
In "Give It a Second Look," students try to interpret an image to
learn what is involved with visual agnosia. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Surviving AIDS
In "Get the Scoop," students create a newspaper supplement to learn
about the facts and issues surrounding HIV and AIDS. Grades 6-8,
9-12.
Universe Within, The
In "Pencil-Lifting Flow Chart," students chart the electrical,
chemical, and mechanical systems that are engaged in the brain and
body when a person picks up a pencil. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Wanted -- Butch and Sundance
In "Identifying the Skeletons," students analyze bone specimen
illustrations and correlate the person to whom they may have
belonged. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Development
Life's Greatest Miracle
In "Developmental Stages," students identify the effects of maternal
consumption of alcohol at various stages of pregnancy. Grades 6-8,
9-12.
NOVA scienceNOW: Stem Cells Breakthrough
In "Stem Cell Breakthrough," students teams research how some of the
different cells in the body arise from stem cells and use this
information to build models of stem cells and various specialized
cells in the body.
Odyssey of Life, Part I -- The Ultimate Journey
In "Timing Is Everything," students sequence the developmental
stages for a fish, chick, pig, calf, and human. Grades 6-8.
Disease
Bioterror
In "Helping Students Cope," teachers can find tips and resources
from professional organizations for dealing with students' concerns
about bioterrorism. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Brain Eater, The
In "Public Health Task Force," students research a communicable
disease and propose public health policies for limiting its spread.
Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Can Buildings Make You Sick?
In "Air Sampling," students collect and observe airborne particles
in and out of the classroom. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Cancer Warrior
In "What's the Right Dose?" students determine the toxicity of salt
to an intracellular liver process using a dose response curve to
learn more about chemotherapy. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Ebola -- The Plague Fighters
In "Pass It On," students simulate and trace the spread of a virus.
Grades 3-5, 6-8.
Ghost in Your Genes
In "Checking Up on Genes" students model how scientists use DNA
microarrays to determine levels of gene expression in breast cancer
patients, and then choose treatments based on what they learn.
Grades 9-12.
Killer Disease on Campus
In "Evaluating Drug Development," students learn about the Food and
Drug Administration's processes for new drug development. Grades
6-8, 9-12.
Life's Greatest Miracle
In "Developmental Stages," students identify the effects of maternal
consumption of alcohol at various stages of pregnancy. Grades 6-8,
9-12.
Most Dangerous Woman in America, The
In "Which Wash Wins?" students test the efficacy of different types
of hand hygiene. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
NOVA scienceNOW: 1918 Flu
In "Biology of Flu," students perform a sequence of six short
simulations to model how an infectious disease can spread through a
human population. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
NOVA scienceNOW: Killer Microbe
In "Arms Race with a Superbug," students model how horizontal gene
transfer contributes to the spread of antibiotic resistance genes in
bacteria.
Rx for Survival: Deadly Messengers
In "Deadly Messengers," students examine mosquitoes as a vector of
disease -- locally and globally -- and debate different methods for
preventing the spread of mosquito-borne diseases. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Rx for Survival: Delivering the Goods
In "Delivering the Goods," students study a map of a fictitious
rural area and develop plans to administer a flu vaccine to the
people living there. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Rx for Survival: Disease Warriors
In "Disease Warriors," students play two games to model how vaccines
protect a population. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Rx for Survival: How Safe Are We?
In "How Safe Are We?" students play the role of health investigators
and identify potential hotspots for microbes in their school. Grades
6-8, 9-12.
Rx for Survival: Rise of the Superbugs
In "Rise of the Superbugs," students follow the story of a girl
battling antibiotic-resistant bacteria, studying graphs to identify
critical points in her treatment. Grades 9-12.
Science Odyssey, A: Matters of Life and Death
In "Disease Detectives," simulate the spread of a disease and locate
"patient zero" to understand some factors that affect the spread of
disease and the challenges of epidemiology. Grades 3-5, 6-8.
Search for a Safe Cigarette
In "Who Should Decide What's Safe?," students review a range of
federal and state actions on tobacco issues and consider the
government's role in public health. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Surviving AIDS
In "Get the Scoop," students create a newspaper supplement to learn
about the facts and issues surrounding HIV and AIDS. Grades 6-8,
9-12.
Medicine
Bioterror
In "Helping Students Cope," teachers can find tips and resources
from professional organizations for dealing with students' concerns
about bioterrorism. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Cancer Warrior
In "What's the Right Dose?" students determine the toxicity of salt
to an intracellular liver process using a dose response curve to
learn more about chemotherapy. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Deadly Ascent
In "Going to Extremes," students learn more about some of Earth's
extreme environments and some of the possible dangers they present.
Grades 6-8.
Dying to Breathe
In "You Be the Judge," students consider some of the criteria
involved in selecting organ recipients. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Eighteen Ways to Make a Baby
In "Motherhood After Menopause," students consider some of the
ethical, legal, and social issues related to allowing a
post-menopausal woman to give birth. Grades 9-12.
Killer Disease on Campus
In "Evaluating Drug Development," students learn about the Food and
Drug Administration's processes for new drug development. Grades
6-8, 9-12.
Life and Death in the War Zone
In "You Be the Judge," determine criteria for selecting an organ
transplant recipient. Grades 9-12.
MD -- The Making of a Doctor, Part II
In "Hippocratic Oath," students review and suggest changes to the
Hippocratic Oath. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
NOVA scienceNOW: Brain Trauma
In "Protecting Your Brain: The Egghead Bicycle Helmet," students
investigate how bicycle helmets protect the brain from injuries.
NOVA scienceNOW: Killer Microbe
In "Arms Race with a Superbug," students model how horizontal gene
transfer contributes to the spread of antibiotic resistance genes in
bacteria.
NOVA scienceNOW: Personal DNA Testing
In "Personal DNA Testing," students investigate the genetics behind
the question of why different people respond differently to the same
drug.
Rx for Survival: Deadly Messengers
In "Deadly Messengers," students examine mosquitoes as a vector of
disease -- locally and globally -- and debate different methods for
preventing the spread of mosquito-borne diseases. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Rx for Survival: Delivering the Goods
In "Delivering the Goods," students study a map of a fictitious
rural area and develop plans to administer a flu vaccine to the
people living there. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Rx for Survival: Disease Warriors
In "Disease Warriors," students play two games to model how vaccines
protect a population. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Rx for Survival: How Safe Are We?
In "How Safe Are We?" students play the role of health investigators
and identify potential hotspots for microbes in their school. Grades
6-8, 9-12.
Rx for Survival: Rise of the Superbugs
In "Rise of the Superbugs," students follow the story of a girl
battling antibiotic-resistant bacteria, studying graphs to identify
critical points in her treatment. Grades 9-12.
Survivor M.D.: Tattooed Doctor
In "Who Does What?," students become acquainted with various medical
careers. Grades 6-8.
What's New About Menopause
In "Jason's Dilemma," students evaluate treatment options for
migraine management. Grades 6-8.
Nutrition
Arctic Passage
In "Icy Survival," students plan a survival pack for severe
Antarctic weather. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Dying to Be Thin
In "Body Images," students collect and analyze data about how
healthy men and women are portrayed in the media and use this data
to learn more about healthy lifestyles. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Harvest of Fear
In "Are Genetically Modified Foods Safe?," students research and
debate the arguments for and against the use of genetically modified
foods. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Rx for Survival: Back to the Basics
In "Back to the Basics," students use the U.S. Department of
Agriculture's Web-based diet-analysis tool to analyze five diets,
including their own. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Warnings from the Ice
In "Icy Survival," students consider what they would need in a
survival pack to protect their body temperature, ensure a source of
fluids, and ensure a source of calories if stranded in severe
weather. Grades 6-8.
Public Health
Bioterror
In "Helping Students Cope," teachers can find tips and resources
from professional organizations for dealing with students' concerns
about bioterrorism. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Brain Eater, The
In "Public Health Task Force," students research a communicable
disease and propose public health policies for limiting its spread.
Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Can China Kick the Habit?
In "Advertising Survey," students find, record, and analyze data
about cigarette advertisements. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Ebola -- The Plague Fighters
In "Pass It On," students simulate and trace the spread of a virus.
Grades 3-5, 6-8.
Escape! Because Accidents Happen -- Car Crash
In "Buckled Up?," students design and implement a study of local
seat belt use and compare the results to national statistics. Grades
3-5, 6-8, 9-12.
Escape! Because Accidents Happen -- Fire
In "Up to Code?," students research and analyze fire safety
strategies in public and private buildings. Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12.
Killer Disease on Campus
In "Evaluating Drug Development," students learn about the Food and
Drug Administration's processes for new drug development. Grades
6-8, 9-12.
Life's Greatest Miracle
In "Developmental Stages," students identify the effects of maternal
consumption of alcohol at various stages of pregnancy. Grades 6-8,
9-12.
Most Dangerous Woman in America, The
In "Which Wash Wins?" students test the efficacy of different types
of hand hygiene. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
NOVA scienceNOW: 1918 Flu
In "Biology of Flu," students perform a sequence of six short
simulations to model how an infectious disease can spread through a
human population. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Rx for Survival: Back to the Basics
In "Back to the Basics," students use the U.S. Department of
Agriculture's Web-based diet-analysis tool to analyze five diets,
including their own. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Rx for Survival: Deadly Messengers
In "Deadly Messengers," students examine mosquitoes as a vector of
disease -- locally and globally -- and debate different methods for
preventing the spread of mosquito-borne diseases. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Rx for Survival: Delivering the Goods
In "Delivering the Goods," students study a map of a fictitious
rural area and develop plans to administer a flu vaccine to the
people living there. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Rx for Survival: Disease Warriors
In "Disease Warriors," students play two games to model how vaccines
protect a population. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Rx for Survival: How Safe Are We?
In "How Safe Are We?" students play the role of health investigators
and identify potential hotspots for microbes in their school. Grades
6-8, 9-12.
Rx for Survival: Rise of the Superbugs
In "Rise of the Superbugs," students follow the story of a girl
battling antibiotic-resistant bacteria, studying graphs to identify
critical points in her treatment. Grades 9-12.
Science Odyssey, A: Matters of Life and Death
In "Disease Detectives," simulate the spread of a disease and locate
"patient zero" to understand some factors that affect the spread of
disease and the challenges of epidemiology. Grades 3-5, 6-8.
Search for a Safe Cigarette
In "Who Should Decide What's Safe?," students review a range of
federal and state actions on tobacco issues and consider the
government's role in public health. Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Surviving AIDS
In "Get the Scoop," students create a newspaper supplement to learn
about the facts and issues surrounding HIV and AIDS. Grades 6-8,
9-12.
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