Overview Biology

Modules for grades 7-9

• Preventing Holes in Teeth – are Beliefs Justified?

A grade 8-9 science (biology) module on tooth decay and its prevention.

(Tartu/Estonia, 5 lessons)

• Can Lake Water Be Made Safe?

A grade 8-9 Science (Biology) module on Micro-organisms and Purification of Water.

(Tartu/Estonia, 4 lessons)   

• I love candy! And they keep telling me not to eat it!

Characteristics of different foodstuffs, human metabolism, diet and human health. Grade level: 7-8.

(Lund/Sweden, 6 lessons)

Modules for grades 9-12

• Lara (16) is pregnant!

Life sciences, sexual education, decision making and moral judgement in a semi-real dilemma situation. A grade 9-10 science (biology) module.

(Kiel/Germany, 6 lessons)    

• Waist Deep in Waste – Necessity or Irresponsibility?

Meaning of plastics, meaning of thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics, products from burning plastics. Grade level: 10-11.

(Lund/Sweden, 4 Lessons)    

• Shall we create new organisms?

A 9th to 12th grades student’s module for use in Biology; Integrated Sciences and Science for Public Understanding curricular areas.

(Lisbon/Portugal, 4 lessons)