Carmen J. Nunez

Francisco Zayas Santana School 
Villalba, Puerto Rico 

1999

Frontiers in Physiology

Summer Research Teacher

 

Gregory J. Quirk, Ph.D.
Ponce School of Medicine



1999

Summer Research Host
The Extract of Some Plants 
Can Kill Mosquito Larva
Grade Level: Grades 5-8 
Subject: Microbiology 
The purpose of this activity is for students to design an experiment to investigate if “anamú” (Petiveria alliacea) plants (or any local plant) can kill mosquito larva.
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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