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The tables in my classroom are equipped with a huge selection of wooden and plastic science puzzles. One puzzle—"DNA"—is comprised of cubes students must position so that each side shows 4 colors. A second choice is Carolina’s DNA Puzzle Kit. Carolina’s Chromosome Simulation Set, with beads that show chromosome simulation, is yet another option to place in the tables’ green trays. When you have a few extra minutes at the end of class, puzzles can keep the students engaged. Students who solve 4 of the 5 puzzles on their desks receive prizes (e.g., a hand boiler or a drinking bird)!
Submitted by:
Beth Isaacs
Ed W. Clark High School
Las Vegas, NV
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Interactive Whiteboard Activities & Videos
Our interactive activities and videos are designed to enhance the teaching of science concepts in the classroom. These can be used in a whole class setting with an interactive whiteboard, or on individual student computers.
CellCraft:
Exploring the Cell Through Gaming
CellCraft is a state of the art game that invites students to delve into the world of the cell, learning about how a cell functions while helping it survive in hostile environments.
Stoichiometry and Limiting Reactant
This activity helps students understand the concept of limiting reactants in a chemical reaction. Using calcium chloride with sodium oxalate and sodium phosphate, students determine the combining ratios of the chemicals and then write a balanced equation for each reaction.
DNA Barcoding I: Solving Old and New Problems in Biology
This article (from Dolan DNA Learning Center) discusses the "DNA barcode"—a unique DNA sequence that identifies each living thing, much like unique Universal Product Code bars identify each consumer product.
