Grade 1

Introducing Models to Elementary School Students

Author(s): Linda Akiyama and Ranyee Chiang

Introducing Models to Elementary School Students

Students learn what a model is by comparing a model of the tongue to their own tongue. They practice asking themselves, "How is this model like the thing it represents, and how is it different?"  This format of questioning can be used when using any model in science and can be used to check students' understanding and misconceptions.

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Ocean Pollution & its effect on aquatic animals

Author(s): Mary Matyskiela, Lani Keller

Ocean Pollution & its effect on aquatic animals

Students brainstorm different sources of pollution.  Then, students make their own miniature ocean inside a water bottle, and pollute it with waste and oil to observe the effects on animals in the water.  A demonstration shows students the effect of oil on birds' feathers and discuss the consequences of oil spills for water birds.

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What is Life?

Author(s): SEP Academic staff, past and current

What is Life?

Students will investigate different objects and discuss whether they are alive or not alive. Students are challenged to provide evidence for their decision and defend their opinion.

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COMPARISON OF NORMAL VS MUTANT ZEBRA FISH EMBRYOS

Author(s): Karen Moreira, Isla Cheung

COMPARISON OF NORMAL VS MUTANT ZEBRA FISH EMBRYOS

Objective: Apply observation, description skills and teaching to your peers what you learned.

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