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A summer swim turns into a medical mystery in this activity about amoebas. Students begin with a short case study about Naegleria fowleri, often called the “brain-eating amoeba.” Then they examine a preserved amoeba under the microscope. The lesson connects a real event with cell structures students can observe and additional practice with the microscope. […]
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When students first learn the skeletal system, usually they focus their attention on naming the bones. Knowing the names of the bones is important, but bones are only part of the story. Joints are what allow the skeleton to move. You can also discuss sports injuries that are common to joints, like an ACL tear […]
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Understanding blood pressure is a great way to connect the cardiovascular system to a familiar medical procedure. In this activity, students learn what blood pressure measures and how to measure blood pressure. Then they explore what the systolic and diastolic numbers represent. Students begin with a short reading that introduces important terms such as systole, […]
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This cell activity introduces students to cell size, scale, and specialization through a hands-on microscope investigation. Students prepare and observe a slide of their own cheek cells with simple laboratory instructions. Basically, students use a toothpick to gently scrape the inside of their mouth. Then, they swirl the toothpick in a drop of methylene blue […]
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