Profile: Judah Folkman Cancer Research

This PBS/NOVA lesson combines a discussion of the Nature of Science using a renowned Cancer researcher (and supported by the profiles of several other renowned scientists in the activities) to study concepts of creativity and tentativeness in the Nature of Science with a study of the biological characteristics of cells in disease (cancer).

Resource ID#: 4031 Type: Lesson Plan

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Direct Link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/viewing/0306_04_nsn.html

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Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones, Computer Media Player

Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)

Keywords: cells, research, researcher, researchers, cell, cancer, blood, vessel, vessels, judah folkman, nature of science, creativity

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Video/Audio/Animation

Resource Collection: General Collection

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