Biology



This project uses children's literature to teach and assess student knowledge of concpets in ecology. We used "Photostory" instead of video to prepare the presentations themselves. This saved time and reduced the need for more comlex technologies.

[] The musculoskeletal system is one of the most difficult systems for students in fifth grade to grasp. Prior to activities on this system or trying to teach the standard of designing a prototype that replaces a function of a human body, this video may better help students understand this body system.

I have each student in Anatomy give a brief scientific presentation on a skin disease. They have to research the disease, prepare a power point and handout, and give the oral presentation. Since those taking Anatomy/Physiology are mainly college-bound seniors they need to get practice in how to give an oral scientific presentation. Some teachers seem to tell the kids -- just do it -- without specific guidance. This power point provides guidance on how to make a good scientific presentation using PP. Of course, the "meat" of this presentation involves discussion, Q&A, and examples.

I use this PP as my kickoff for anatomy/physiology. It could easily be adadpted for use in the lower grades. Students become very engaged in identifying the parts of the body, especially on x-ray images and microscope (histology) slides.

Here's the PP I use in physiology for cell transport. Since few students "get it" in first-year bio, they need a more in-depth basic refersher.

I made this manual on **how to write a scientific paper or lab report.** While there are many different formats for presenting lab reports, this one is pretty generic. I tried to write it in a catchy, student-friendly style.

=Biology Labs and Activities=



THis is a good way to reinforce learning of cell parts. Instead of building a cell, students build the analogy. For examle, one student built a school in a shoebox, another built a socceer field. Students then explain how the parts of their analogy are like the parts of a cell.

This lab involves students using models and drawing pictures off of those models. If involves checking students as they make progress.

The value survey can be used as is for an ice breaker community building activity, or it can be modifed for a particular unit, across all curriculums.