As a medical toxicologist, students learn about cell respiration to save the life of a CIA agent that has been poisoned.
STEM Cases are interactive explorations in which students practice problem-solving and critical thinking as they solve a real world problem as a STEM professional. More About STEM Cases
Choose the level that is appropriate for your students.
Level | Description | Estimated Time |
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High School | This version is for general biology classes | 40-50 min |
AP | This version is for AP level classes | 60-80 min |
The Expanded Handbook has additional concepts not covered in the embedded STEM Case Handbook. More About Handbooks
Level | Description | Estimated Time |
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High School | The Expanded Handbook covers balancing the equation for inputs and outputs of cell respiration, and the connection between cell respiration and photosynthesis, in addition to the concepts covered in the handbook section of the High School Case | 20-30 min |
AP | This Handbook is identical to the handbook section in the AP Case | 20-30 min |
Brief check for understanding, HS Bio level.
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This modified worksheet includes additional questions that ask AP Biology students to answer questions sp... (more)ecific to Unit 3 Topics 3 and 6 Learning Objectives of the curriculum framework.
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STEM Case, AP Level
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STEM Case, AP Level
This is a CER template for a scientific explanation based on the case. The template can be used by the s... (more)tudents to prove their decision based on evidence collected during the case.
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STEM Case, High School Level
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Handbook, High School Level
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