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The Extract of Some Plants Can Kill Mosquito Larva
- Level: Grades 5-8
- Topic: Microbiology
Description:
The purpose of this activity is for students to design an experiment to investigate if “anamú” (Petiveria alliacea) plants (or any local plant) can kill mosquito larva.
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Research Host:
Gregory J Quirk Ph.D.
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- Francisco Zayas Santana School
Villalba,
- 1999 Frontiers in Physiology
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- Ponce School of Medicine
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- 1999 Frontiers in Physiology
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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 | N/A |
| An integrated Internet component | Yes |
| Assessments for content knowledge | Yes |
Assessments for process skills | N/A |
| Addressed the "ABC" rules for humans
and/or animal use | Yes |
| Use of multiple learning
styles and opportunities for all students | Yes |
| Proper safety precautions and
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