Billie J. Foote

Dull Knife Memorial College
Lame Deer, MT

 

1998

Explorations in Biomedicine

Summer Research Teacher

 

Virginia L. Brooks, Ph.D.
Oregon Health Sciences University
Portland, OR

1998

Summer Research Host
Culturally Sensitive Approach to
Science & Animal Research Skeleton
Model
Grade Level: High School - Junior College 
Subject: Exercise Physiology and Musculoskeletal System
The purpose of this activity is to incorporate inquiry, cooperative learning, teamwork, and hands-on experience into the cultural unit of which this activity is part. This will be accomplished by requiring students to first identify and compare/contrast bones of two culturally significant animals (deer, antelope, cattle, buffalo, dog, etc.) and then develop a plan amongst themselves to construct a life-size skeletal model of the animal(s) using a preserved skeleton provided to them.
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student-centered learning activities include:

In this
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An inquiry level of 4 or 5

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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