This series of case studies is fictional but will provide teachers and students with real world
applications of the concepts prepared along with guiding questions for how to work through the situation. This document will also provide 10 quick guidelines to remember when dealing with these type of situations.
Case studies include:
1. Smudging
2. Can trauma be passed on in your genes?
3. Frog Dissection
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Student Activity: Evolution of Paper Birds
Categories: Lab/Student Activity
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Teacher Demo/Student Activity: Conductor vs. Insulator
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Categories: Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan
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