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Royal Society of Chemistry

Aspirin—The Wonder of Medicine

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
What do aspirin and the willow tree have in common? Scholars of chemical synthesis engage in a fascinating reaction to make their own aspirin samples. The lab uses thin layer chromatography analysis, includes stoichiometric calculations,...
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PBS

Stories of Painkiller Addiction: Contemplating Nature vs. Nurture

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Does having an addict in your family make it more likely to become one yourself? Explore the genetic risk factors, as well as the prominent environmental influences, for substance addiction in a lesson that encourages awareness and open...
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Curated OER

From Mashed to Riches

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners discuss the uses of a potato. In this food group lesson, students identify the five food groups and which one the potato belongs to. They create potato printing, compare different kinds of potatoes, grow a potato plant, and more.
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Science Museum, London

Science Museum: Brought to Life: Hippocrates (C. 460 C. 370 Bce)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of Hippocrates and his ideas about effective medicine.
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Science Museum, London

Science Museum: Brought to Life: Hippocratic Medicine

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of Hippocratic medicine.