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   The Health Museum of Cleveland

Three Sections of Body Blueprints
Explores the basics of DNA

Grade 6

This videoconference program is in conjunction with the sixth grade science curriculum which includes an introduction to genetics and DNA.

Students will be building on a unit about cells, mitosis, and meiosis.  As a result of this videoconference program, the students will become more aware and appreciative of their own inheritance and traits.  The teachers would like the students to be be able to view a model of a double helix.

This conference is in line with the NYS Standards

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This integration plan was used by a Grade 6 Science Teacher at Maple Avenue Middle School in the Saratoga Spring City School District.

Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers and develop solutions.  Students will apply the knowledge and thinking skills of mathematics, science and technology to address real-life problems and make informed decisions.

Students will read, write, listen and speak for information and understanding.

Time Required:
Planning - 6 hours

Pre Lessons and Activities - Eight 40-Minute Class Periods

Implementation - 60 Minutes

Post Lessons and Activities - Three 40-Minutes Class Periods

Assessment - Two 40-Minute Periods

Logistical Planning:
1.  Students will discuss and prepare questions and comments about the topic.

2.  Students will do two mock video conferences where cameras will be used.

3.  Students will be set up and in position at least 15 minutes before the actual conference.

4.  Language impaired students will write and practice questions in advance of the conference.

5.  All students will participate

Techniques and Tools
Students will be evaluated, using a rating scale, on their attention and participation at the video conference as well as in follow up discussion.

Students will be asked to evaluate dominant and recessive traits given the genetics and using punnett squares.  This will be scored numerically.

Students will evaluate the video conference by using a journal format.  This will be teacher evaluated using a rubric.