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Absorption
- Level: Middle School
- Topic: Gastrointestinal Physiology and Respiratory Physiology
Description:
This activity provides middle school-level students with opportunities to explore the concept of absorption through the use of a variety of materials. While working in cooperative groups, students will learn about absorption by using a variety of discovery methods and experimenting with materials of varying absorbency. Students will also be able to measure volume, learn about parts of the body that absorb, learn about hypoxia and how it affects pilots, and be able to discuss how Native Americans used absorption. They will gain the skills necessary to use the scientific method of research and record their findings in science journals.
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Author:
Katherine M. Knudson
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Research Host:
William Galey Ph.D.
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- Polson Middle School
Polson, MT
- 1998 Explorations in Biomedicine
- Summer Research Teacher
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- University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Albuquerque, NM
- 1998 Explorations in Biomedicine
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student-centered learning activities
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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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