Science
Grade 9-12

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Land Biomes PowerPoint Project Information This project is designed as an introduction tool to the land biomes.  The project can be teacher directed, where it is presented during the topic of ecology.  The presentation can also be interactive, driven by the student.  The purpose of this project is to educate students about the climate, location, and the plants and animals that occupy each of the land biomes.
Survival PowerPoint Project Information This is an Internet activity about the exploration of Antarctica.  It includes amazing survival stories and an expedition re-enactment.  Links to understanding weather and climate are including.
Genetic Engineering Internet Activity Project Information This project is about the genetic modification of food.  Genetic engineering is a difficult topic for students to understand; therefore this project is designed for the students to do their own research on genetic engineering.  Since genetic engineering is also a controversial topic, this project allows the student to use the Internet to find out the pros and cons of genetic engineering and formulate their own opinions based on this information.
Evolution Internet Activity Project Information This lesson is an introduction to the topic of evolution.   Using the Internet students will complete the web enhanced lesson and its enclosed student worksheet.
How Do Scientists Think and Work? PowerPoint Project Information An introduction focusing on Galileo and Aristotle and their method of thinking.

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