cells

Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning, and Equity (SCALE)
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Science
6
Middle (6-8)

This curriculum unit was developed from the Learning Through Performance in Middle School Math and Science Project. The goal of the project was to develop, pilot, and research the efficacy of a 6th grade math course and science course that are designed to align with 6th grade Common Core...

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Human Anatomy & Physiology
11, 12
High (9-12)

Assuming the role of a potential personal trainer, students write a research paper describing the various aspects of a typical skeletal muscle fiber (cell). In the paper, students include information on the basic anatomy of a muscle fiber, the sliding filament theory, and the roles of both ATP...

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Biology
11, 12
High (9-12)

This task demonstrates the importance of osmotic balance for cells to function properly, and what the consequences are when that balance is not met.

This task fits into the curriculum of basic cell biology. Students should engage in some initial discussion of diffusion and osmosis, and...