Neuron - an inquiry lesson idea

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Submission Information
Authors	Trish Loeblein
Contact Email	patricia.loeblein@colorado.edu
School / Organization	PhET
Submitted	12/08/11
Updated	12/08/11
Contribution Description
Title	Neuron - an inquiry lesson idea
Simulations	Neuron
Keywords	phet, inquiry, electro-chemical relations, stimuli, ion exchange
Description	This provides a structure for an inquiry activity that leverages the learning goals provided for the sims and the interactive engagement of the sims. This is a lesson that invites students to investigate the sim and the models shown to make sense, explain their ideas about the model, and describe their reasoning.
Level	Undergraduate - Intro, High School
Type	Lab, Concept Questions, Homework
Subject	Biology
Answers Included	No
Language	English

	Content Level
Content Standard	K-4	5-8	9-12
Science as Inquiry - A
Physical Science - B
Life Science - C
Earth & Space Science - D
Science & Technology - E
Science in Personal and Social Perspective - F
History and Nature of Science - G

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Reason for nomination

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