ERIC Number: EJ758572
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Oct
Pages: 4
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8555
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How Small Is a Cell?
Rau, Gerald
Science Teacher, v71 n8 p38-41 Oct 2004
In this article, the author talks about an inquiry-based activity involving yeast, wherein students learned about cell size. The activity allows students to employ math connections and to learn experimental techniques while practicing microscope skills. The activity can be adapted for students at all levels of biology. The author presents details of the activity such as, the sampling method, calculations, assessment, and follow-up. (Contains 6 figures.)
Descriptors: Science Activities, Molecular Structure, Molecular Biology, Science Instruction, Inquiry, Science Experiments, Laboratory Equipment, Computation, Science Process Skills, Evaluation Methods, Sampling
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
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