Quiwani Cox

Rivers Middle School, Charleston, SC


1999

Frontiers in Physiology

Summer Research Teacher

 

Radhakrishna Rao, Ph.D.
Medical University of South Carolina


1999

Summer Research Host
Leaky Gut
Grade Level: Middle - High School 
Subject: Gastrointestinal Physiology 
The purpose of this lesson is for students to become aware of how the diffusion process can affect the normal physiologic workings of the body, as well as to demonstrate how a normal gut barrier differs from disrupted gut barrier using a laboratory demonstration. This activity can be adjusted for any middle or high school grade level.
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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