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Index of lessons from the
2002 Advanced Math/Science Consortium Institute. The lessons are in
Adobe Acrobat PDF format.
Measure-Up
with Hydrology - Grades 7 – 12
By Lenora Sue Yates
and Eric Lowry
Students will discover the differences in density between ocean
water and fresh water. Students will discover the affect that
water temperature has on ocean water density and fresh water density.
By Sue Yates &
Eric Lowry
Students will understand how to use a GPS to map a local watershed.
Elephant-Sized
Amoebas - Grades 6 - 9
By Kay Holmes and Cecilia
Miller
After completing this lesson student should understand that as the size
of a cube or three dimensional object increases, its surface area to
volume ratio decreases. Student should be able to explain the consequences
of increasing a cell’s size on its ability to exchange materials
with its environment.
Unit
on Cell Function - Grades 6 - 9
By Kay Holmes and Cecilia
Miller
These lessons would be taught as part of a month long unit on cells,
and would have been preceded by lessons about the cell theory and cell
structure.
Fibonacci
Number Sequence and Wild Flowers - Grades 4 - 6
By Yen-ti Verg-in
Students will be able to explain what Fibonacci numbers are, and determine
what percentage of wildflowers in their area have Fibonacci numbers.
What
Size is Your Family - Grades 4 - 6
By Yen-ti Verg-in
Given a set of numerical data, student should be able accurately analyze
the data for mean, median, mode, and range.
The
Bubble-Gum Challenge - Grades 8 - 9
By:
Jenny Heckathorn
Students will apply
metric measurement skills and knowledge of the scientific method to
test and analyze different brands of gum.
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