Thursday, September 20, 2007

Science News

Objective: 1. To present a scientific article to your peers.
2. To learn about at least three scientific research findings.

Did you know...
...that a gene can actually limit the effectiveness of medicines that help people quit smoking?

...that bacteria can successfully treat cancer?

...crops can be genetically engineered to grow in poisonous soil?

Working in small groups. students shared their articles and had a discussion. After the small group work, we talked as a class about what people learned.

Homework: Read AND take notes on sections 2.1 and 2.2.