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West DePere High School Cell Biology Human Anatomy and Physiology Chemistry

=**Assignment #2 - Lessons using technology in the classroom.**=

Objective: SWBAT: locate various assigned muscle of the fetal pig. Locate the origins and insertions of the assigned muscles to designate the action. Name the muscles as complimentary pairs.
 * Lesson: Virtual Dissection - Fetal Pig**

Class: Human Anatomy and Physiology Grade Level: 11 and 12

This assignment would be prepare students for the actual dissection of the fetal pig that they will do class. As a sequence it would come after the unit on the muscular system. It would follow the day in class where we covered specific muscle names, locations, and actions. In the beginning of this class we would review the various muscles that they need to know, as well as the definitions of origins and insertions. Once in the computer lab there would be a worksheet guiding them through the dissection. They would have to locate the muscles and dissect them from origin to insertion separating them from the surrounding muscle tissues. While they are doing this on their worksheet they would have a table where they would have to fill in the origin and insertion for each muscle as well as describe the action. The following day in class they would have to perform the same procedure on the actual pig.

Objective: SWBAT: Place chemical reactions into four different classes. Write each of the four types of chemical reactions. Class: Chemistry Grade Level: 10 and 11
 * Lesson: Types of Chemical Reactions Power Point**

This lesson would use a PowerPoint presentation that desribes single replacement, double replacement, synthesis, and decomposition reactions. It uses visual simulations to describe each reaction type and give examples. There are also analogies included to help the students remember what is actually happening in the reaction. Are they breaking down a compound into two simpler things, or are they making a new compound from two separate substances. They give visually see how the molecules are being rearranged to create the new substances. This should help them to remember which reaction is which, and thus help them to categorize a reaction whenthey see an actual chemical equation.

Objective: SWBAT: Formulate an opinion on stem cell research. Support their opion with scientific facts and evidence.
 * Lesson: Use podcasts from expert debate on the use of stem cell research for "mighty mice"**

Class: Cell Biology Grade Level: 11 and 12

This lesson will use podcasts in which experts debate the use of stem cell technology. The particular pod casts chosen deal with "mighty mice" or mice that have been altered via stem cells in order to be able to run longer and faster. After listening to the podcasts students would have to reflect on many aspects of stem cell research. Is it ethical as an entire branch of science? How far is to far? Does it allow people with a higher socioeconomic status a better chance at survival/success in life? They could reflect on these questions during class time. Then if you wanted to take it a step further you could have a class blog where they could post an opinion, as well as have an open debate or discussion about the ethics of stem cell research.

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 * __MY THREE FAVORITE WEBSITES.__

2. [] This website is called the science spot. This has great links for teaching Human Anatomy and Cell Biology interactively. From this website I am able to get many great ideas for interactive lessons in those classes. I can see anything from great Lab ideas to links for interactive websites that students can use, and even some games, and worksheets. When I am really stuck on something or in a bind for a lab or activity I can count on finding something here!

3. www.accuweather.com Being a runner and person who loves to be outside I like to be able to know the weather forecast and what to expect for the activities I am going to be participating in! Forecasts for the week and by the hour!

Educational Tool:

[|http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/]

A genetics lab simulation where you get to create a transgenic fly!