HS-LS1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
- Humans
How sensitive?
Students will design and execute an experiment to determine the relative sensitivity of touch receptors in different areas of human skin using a two-point threshold test.
- Life
Getting to know your cells
These discussion prompts cover stem cells, gene therapy and the proteins of the extracellular matrix.
- Genetics
Gene therapy through time
Students will search the Science News archive for previous articles about stem cells and gene therapy, and compare potential applications.
- Life
Replacing a boy’s skin
Students will report on the who, what, why and how of a treatment for a rare skin disease.
- Chemistry
Making carbon connections
These discussion prompts cover the basics of radioactive decay and carbon-14 dating, as well as concepts related to climate change.
- Chemistry
Going beyond the robot
These discussion prompts cover topics related to materials science, magnetism, and biological adaptation and self-assembly.
- Tech
That’s a wrap
Students will answer questions about how a cubic metallic robot wraps itself in different exoskeletons to perform different functions.
- Plants
Behold the power of light
These discussion prompts cover chloropasts, chlorophyll, photosynthesis and related reactions, and solar cells.
- Plants
Peering back at plants
Students will search the Science News archive for stories about photosynthesis and plant roots.
- Plants
The molecular lives of plants
These questions focus on articles about two of the 2017 SN 10: Scientists to Watch. The scientists are studying how plant roots seek water and developing artificial photosynthesis.
- Health & Medicine
Catching the flu
Students will explore public data and information to learn more about how a flu vaccine is made and how the body responds to it.
- Health & Medicine
Your body as watchdog
These discussion prompts focus on gene activity and analysis, the immune system and how vaccines work.
