This unit investigates agonistic and reproductive behavior in the Betta splendens fish, also known as Siamese fighting fish. The activities emphasize careful animal behavior observation techniques and how to design an experiment to determine the sign stimulus for a particular animal behavior. As a result, students will be able to explain the adaptive advantage of an animal behavior. | |
This unit covers aspects of neurophysiology and neural responses that are important to the functioning of many body systems. It is designed to provide students with a scientific basis for understanding "reflexes," especially why reflexes are special types of responses and how they can/cannot be modified. |
This high school unit covers aspects of cardiovascular and respiratory physiology important in exercise and fitness. It is designed to provide students with a scientific basis for understanding “fitness” - especially why it varies among individuals and how to improve their own fitness |
This middle school unit covers aspects of cardiovascular and respiratory physiology important in exercise and fitness. It is designed to provide students with a scientific basis for understanding “fitness” - especially why it varies among individuals and how to improve their own fitness |
In this unit, students explore both the history of dyes and how they can dye objects themselves. Using online and classroom resources students learn about natural dyes, the science of dyeing, and the use of natural dyes in Native American art. |
In this unit, students evaluate two sides of a scientific controversy. Students look critically at information found on the web as well as design and conduct their own experiments to answer the question of whether there is a difference in the amount of E.coli in organically grown produce compared to conventionally grown produce. |
A guided inquiry unit that enables students to explore their sense of touch. The students learn about adaptation rates of skin tactile receptors, the sensitivity of these receptors using a two-point discrimination test, and diseases that can affect the sensory system. |
In this unit, students explore the sense of taste from the perspective of both anatomy and physiology. The unit utilizes online content resources, hands-on laboratory activities and interactive online student activities. |
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Following are the APS content units and handouts that we discussed at the Summit. Feel free to download the documents and adapt for your workshops. Learning Cycle Units Betta Splendens Lab
Neural Networks
Physiology of Fitness
Physiology of Exercise
Project WISE Units (http://wise.berkeley.edu) Color Your World
Organic Foods Controversy
Sense of Touch
It’s a Matter of Taste
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