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Leaky Gut
- Level: Middle - High School
- Topic: Gastrointestinal Physiology
Description:
The purpose of this lesson is for students to become aware of how the diffusion process can affect the normal physiologic workings of the body, as well as to demonstrate how a normal gut barrier differs from disrupted gut barrier using a laboratory demonstration. This activity can be adjusted for any middle or high school grade level.
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Research Host:
Radhakrishna Rao Ph.D.
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- Rivers Middle School
Charleston, SC
- 1999 Frontiers in Physiology
- Summer Research Teacher
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- Medical University of South Carolina
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- 1999 Frontiers in Physiology
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| Criteria useful for reviewing
student-centered learning activities
include:
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In this
activity..
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| An inquiry level of 4 or 5 | 4 |
| An integrated Internet component | N/A |
| Assessments for content knowledge | yes |
Assessments for process skills | yes |
| Addressed the "ABC" rules for humans
and/or animal use | N/A |
| Use of multiple learning
styles and opportunities for all students | yes |
| Proper safety precautions and
warnings | yes |
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