Boston University GK12 Program  

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Teacher: Mrs. Michele Goe Fellow: Ms. Xiaojuan Khoo Here we are spelling out B-I-O....BIO!!! About the partnership: Xiaojuan and Michele are working together to develop a more effective Biology curriculum for the 10th and 11th graders at Fenway High School that will hopefully encourage student learning and interest in the life sciences. In the classroom, Xiaojuan works with individual students and small groups to better their understanding of new and advanced concepts. She also works closely with Michele to prepare stimulating demos and lab activities that seek to reinforce the material found in the textbook. Several of these collaborations can be found on this webpage. We hope that these lesson outlines will come in useful for your own planning. In the first part of 2009, the students at Fenway HS work on independent research projects, ranging from botany to microorganisms, for the annual Science Fair. This will be a valuable opportunity for students to learn about the scientific process and practice their experimental skills under the guidance of Michele and Xiaojuan.

LESSONS AND ACTIVITIES   Lesson 1: Molecules of Life   What are the basic building blocks of life?   Which molecules are found in everyday foods?   Lesson 2: Diffusion and Osmosis   How are biological molecules transported in the body?   What is the difference between active and passive transport?   Lesson 3: Bacteria, They're Everywhere!   What are the differences between bacteria and viruses? What is the effect of common disfectants on bacteria?   Lesson 4: Cells - The Basic Unit of Life What are the basic components of a cell? How do cells reproduce?   Lesson 5: Heredity and Traits What determines our physical characteristics? How is genetic information passed from parent to offspring?   Lesson 6: DNA Structure and Function  What is the structure of DNA? How is DNA evidence used in the real world?

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