Grades
K-2
Creature
Features:
We will explore comparative anatomy by taking a closer look
at some of your features such as skin, teeth, and heart
rate and comparing them to a variety of exciting animals.
You've Got
Nerve:
How is your brain like a detective? Use your senses to
explore mystery scents and fabrics with different textures.
You'll see how information about the world around you is
collected, then sent to and processed by the brain.
Bone
Zone:
Why do we have bones anyway? You will assemble a mini
skeleton and look at x-rays as you learn more about the
shape, movement and function of bones.
Grades
3-5
Bone
Zone:
Assemble a mini skeleton as you explore the location and
function of bones and joints. Use what you learn to look at
x-rays and make a diagnosis. Appropriate for 3rd and 4th
grade. (For 5th grade, please consider the Main Frame
lesson below.)
Piece of
Mind:
Be awe-inspired by the power of the brain! You'll explore
how your mind works, discovering more about memory and
other functions of your brain using puzzles and fun
activities.
Visual
Eyes:
Have you ever looked into your own eyes or watched your
eyes react to light and dark? Learn the names, locations
and functions of the parts of the eye as you explore the
remarkable world of optics. For best results, darken room.
Grades 5-8
Main
Frame:
We've got some bones to pick with your class! Cooperative
groups will construct mini human skeletons and real animal
skeletons, then compare their form and function.
Cells R
Us:
Cells, cells everywhere...from the tips of your toes to the
ends of your hair. Do all cells look alike? This and other
questions will be answered as you use microscopes to
distinguish between various cells and learn about their
specialized functions.
Visual
Eyes:
Keep your eyes peeled as we explore the science behind
vision. Learn the names, locations and functions of the
parts of the eye as you explore the remarkable world of
optics. For best results, darken room.
Piece of
Mind:
Be awe-inspired by the power of the brain! You'll explore
how your mind works, discovering more about memory and
other functions of your brain using puzzles and fun
activities.
Note: Each lesson can be taught only once during a given time slot. Although Bone Zone, Visual Eyes, and Piece of Mind are listed for both age groups, we do not have two sets of materials, and thus can teach only one grade level at a time. In each lesson, students will be asked to work in a cooperative group, with one or more students.
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