RESEARCHING THE WORLD OF THE SMALL

The goal of this session is to research some developments in cellular biology, genetics and nanotechnology and to get an idea of some current research being done in fields that involve extremely small scales. In groups, use the links on the website to help you fill out your worksheet.

Part I: Use the links below to help you answer all the questions in step 1 of your worksheet.

How Big is Small?  Click and go to Step 1 of your worksheet.

The Cell

Ion Channels

Part II: Choose one area to research. Use the links to learn as much as you can about your area of study.

Nanotechnology

Understanding Nanotechnology

What Is Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology Learning Activities

DNA Fingerprinting

The Basics of DNA Fingerprinting

DNA Fingerprinting: Michigan State Government

DNA Evidence

Human Genome Project

DNA Basics

Human Genome Project Information from the U.S. Dept. of Energy Office of Science

The Human Genome Project: Australian Academy of Science

Viruses

How Viruses Work

CDC: Special Pathogens Branch

California West Nile Virus Homepage

Electrons and Electricity

How Electricity Works

Electricity Basics

What is an Electrical Circuit?

Other Resources

Dictionary.com

Google
 

 

 Nanoscale in Pictures

EVALUATIONS

Student Evalution

Teacher Evaluation

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