Michelle Comen

C.E. Williams Middle School 
Charleston, SC



2002

Frontiers in Physiology

Summer Research Teacher

 

George E. Tempel, Ph.D.
Medical University of South Carolina



2002

Summer Research Host
Let's Work Together
Grade Level: Middle School 
Subject: Musculoskeletal System
This activity engages students in a learning cycle to learn how the muscular and skeletal system work together.  The lesson begins with a KWL on the muscular system followed by a structured lab exploring muscles and bones by close examination of a chicken wing. Class discussion and an Internet treasure hunt deepen students' understanding. The students then apply their knowledge in a guided inquiry model-building lesson in which they design and construct a working model of an arm.
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An inquiry level of 4 or 5

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An integrated Internet component Yes  
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