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A Mendel Seminar  

The Science NetLinks lesson, constructed around Gregor Mendel's 1865 paper, is an advanced lesson in history, scientific inquiry, methodology, classical genetics, and plant biology. In this lesson, students are guided through a thorough discussion of part of the paper Mendel wrote about his pea plant experiments.
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/Lessons.cfm?DocID=42

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CONPTT: Science vs Non-Science (Mini-Lesson)  

Explores six criteria of science (CONPTT), with definitions and self-check questions. Compares "Emerging Science", "Non-Science", and "Pseudoscience", with definitions and examples. Activity engages students in analyzing a collection of paragraphs to decide which category each fits into.
http://www.indiana.edu/~ensiweb/lessons/conptt.html

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Mystery Boxes: Uncertainty & Collaboration  

Students manipulate sealed "mystery" boxes and attempt to determine the inner structure of the boxes which contain a moving ball and a fixed barrier or two. The nature and sources of uncertainty inherent in the process of problem-solving are experienced. The uncertainty of the conclusions is reduced by student collaboration.
http://www.indiana.edu/~ensiweb/lessons/mys.box.html

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Palpating Pachyderms  

This lesson is built around the poem by John Godfrey Saxe (1816-1887): "The Blind Men and the Elephant". Through small group activity and class discussions, the limiting influence of incomplete data and bias, along with the value of collaboration, are experienced.
http://www.indiana.edu/~ensiweb/lessons/palppach.html

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Science Literacy: Building a Better World  

In these lessons, students focus on examining the importance of science literacy, in particular in developing nations. Activities include adopt-a-school projects and evaluating science web sites.
http://www.actionbioscience.org/newfrontiers/lessons/delarosalessons.pdf

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Teaching the Nature of Science: A Sample Unit Plan For High School Biology  

A high-impact introductory unit on the nature of modern science, especially in Biology, is at the heart of the ENSI program. One of the overriding goals of science teaching today should be to help our young people become scientifically literate.
http://www.indiana.edu/~ensiweb/lessons/unt.n.s.html

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