Description
What are SNAPs labs?
• Combine station-based learning with the key features of inquiry-based labs
• Engage students through different learning styles and skill sets
• Integrate science, math, literacy, problem-solving, and engineering skills
• Encourage students to investigate, analyze, and solve problems
• Develop CER (Claim-Evidence-Reasoning) writing skills
• Help students apply scientific ideas to real-world situations
• Build the skills students need to think and work like scientists
Each SNAPs Lab Station Activity includes five components:
• Science Skills Station to develop science skill proficiency
• Narrative Station to build science literacy
• Assessment Station to evaluate learning and understanding
• Problem-Solving Station to foster engineering design
• Synthesis Station and Project to inspire higher-order learning
Important Notes:
• Download the FREE Setup Guide for best practices and editable documents
• Download a FREE SNAPs Lab Stations Activity to learn more about my labs
The activities at each station in this lab are detailed below.
Reproductive Technologies Lab Stations Activity Learning Objectives
1. Define artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization and cloning.
2. Explain in vitro fertilization (IVF) and how it is used in human reproduction.
3. Compare in vitro fertilization (IVF) to in vivo fertilization.
4. Discuss the use of artificial insemination and selective breeding in animals.
5. Utilize a computer simulation to study the process of cloning.
6. Consider the benefits, costs and ethical concerns of reproductive technologies.
Science Skills Station
Students will study in vitro fertilization at this station. Students will observe scientists and doctors in a lab setting so to understand the procedure of IVF. Students will analyze and interpret data to better understand the impact IVF has had on human reproduction. Students will use the data to consider the benefits, costs and concerns of IVF.
Narrative Station
Students will watch videos about in vitro fertilization and cloning. They will also read about artificial insemination at this station.
Assessment Station
At this station, students will answer questions about key terms and ideas relating to reproductive technologies. Students must employ lower, mid and higher order thinking skills to answer these questions.
Problem-Solving Station
Students will use computer models to study cloning at this station. They will use a computer model to simulate the process in a fictional mouse and a model to simulate the process used to create Dolly, the genetically cloned sheep. Students will watch a PBS video about Dolly and the concerns surrounding her. Students will consider the benefits, costs and ethical concerns of cloning.
Synthesis Station
Students will compose a CER (claim-evidence-reasoning) report to summarize the lab. Students are provided the claim statement and must support the claim with observations, data and other information gathered in the lab. Students will explain how the evidence supports the claim using scientific reasoning.
Synthesis Project
Students will have a choice of 11 projects. Refer to the SNAPs Lab Stations Best Practices and Setup Guide for directions and suggestions on how to conduct the project.
Materials Required:
3 Computers or tablets
LINKS TO VIDEOS
This laboratory requires internet to access videos. Videos are hosted on SafeShare.TV so to safely watch and share educational YouTube videos without ads, comments and other distractions. SafeShare.TV link included. Full link to original YouTube video(s) included.
What is included with each lab activity?
• Printable Lab Activity – ready-to-use student lab materials
• Digital Lab Activity – compatible with Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Google Form Assessment – editable, self-grading Assessment Station
• Editable Word Document – customize lab activities to meet students’ needs
DIGITAL COMPONENTS
• Digital lab activities are compatible with Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Students can type responses and manipulate text boxes
• Students can create tables, graphs, and diagrams
• Students can also insert images and drawings directly into their work
• The Assessment Station is included as an editable, self-grading Google Form
• Digital activities support paperless, independent, and flexible learning
Important Note: Digital lab activity pages cannot be edited by the teacher; however, all student response features remain interactive.
EDITABLE COMPONENTS
An editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file is included with:
• Pre-Lab and Post-Lab Activities
• Lab Overview
• Lab Station Activities and Questions
• Directed Synthesis Project (when applicable)
• Essential diagrams, tables, graphs, and illustrations
Editable files allow teachers to:
• Modify activities to meet students’ needs
• Adjust materials based on available resources
• Create single-period mini-labs using individual stations
Important Note: Decorative clipart is not included in editable files.
TERMS OF USE
• All rights reserved by Stephanie Elkowitz.
• This product is to be used by the original purchaser only.
• Intended for classroom and personal use only.
• Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited.
• This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view.
• Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
