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Teacher Resource Pack

This resource pack contains vocabulary support, links to teaching materials, online activities and video clips, and inquiry ideas for the classroom, to support the following Science Alive events:

Contents

1. Mr Shark’s Coral Café (Drama Show - P1-S6) 2. It Takes Guts (Drama Show - P1-S6) 3. Life Through a Lens (Workshop - P4-6) 4. Blood, Bruise, Ooze and Slime Time (Workshop - S1-6) 5. Whose DNA? (Workshop - S4-6) 6. Genetic Identification of Richard III (Interactive Lecture - S4-6) 7. The Biology of Superheroes (Interactive Lecture - S4-6) 8. Biological Diversity under Global Environmental Change (Interactive Lecture - S4-6) 9. The Number Mysteries (Interactive Lecture - S4-6) This resource pack can be downloaded at www.britishcouncil.org.hk/sciencealive

1. Mr Shark’s Coral Café Drama Show Summary Generating awareness on shark finning issues and sustainable marine life. Curriculum Links P1-P6: People and the Environment (General Studies curriculum: Strand 2) S1-S3: Looking at Living Things (Science curriculum: Unit 2) S4-S6: Applied Ecology (Biology curriculum: Elective) S4-S6: Ecosystems (Biology curriculum) Key Topics and Vocab Food chain: predator, carnivore, top of the food chain Marine organisms: seal, sea lion, prawn, crab, bluefin tuna, clown fish, plankton, whale shark, humphead wrasse, coral reef, algae Environmental issues: ecosystem, coral bleaching, global warming, ocean pollution, food shortage, reproduction, endangered species, become extinct, dynamite, trawling Classroom Materials and Activities Form Activity Summary Resources

P1-P3 Create a fish magnet

http://c0026106.cdn1.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/408d4d6e58db429b8ece721234b043f1_design-a-fish.pdf

P1-P6 Marine life through pictures: drawing and colouring activities

http://www.sharktrust.org/en/educational_resources

P4-P6

Interactive tool to learn about the food chain

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/foodchains.html

P4-P6 Create and describe a marine habitat

http://c0026106.cdn1.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/f948b58e9b91422180d5d53f667ece39_habitat-sweet-habitat.pdf

P4-P6

Letter writing on shark finning

http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/Shark-Trust-Stop-Shark-Finning-6268954/

P4-S3 Shark finning game

http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/Shark-Finning-Game-6277297/

S4-S6 Design and describe an ecosystem

http://c0026106.cdn1.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/6442ea19ef2d4c25885d36d1f95a01bb_design-an-ecosystem.pdf

Inquiry Ideas: Shark Finning Inquiry questions Relevant articles and video clips

How do our habits and traditions affect the ecosystem and biodiversity?

Video and article: Shark fins and ivory in Hong Kong http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-20917387 Interactive resource: Seafood decision guide http://ocean.nationalgeographic.com/ocean/take-action/seafood-decision-guide/ - /seafood-decision-guide/

What solutions could you propose for the shark fin trade?

Video and article: Shark fin drying in Hong Kong http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/video/2013/jan/04/shark-fins-hong-kong-rooftop-video?INTCMP=SRCH

2. It Takes Guts Drama Show Summary Following the journey of food into your mouth, stomach, guts, and then…out the other end! Curriculum Links P1-P6: Health and Living (General Studies curriculum: Strand 1) S1-S3: A Healthy Body (Science curriculum: Unit 12) S4-S6: Cells and Molecules of Life (Biology curriculum) Key Topics and Vocab Nutrients: protein, carbohydrate, fibre, fat, vitamin, mineral Malnutrition: scurvy (vitamin C deficiency), night blindness (vitamin A deficiency), osteoporosis (calcium deficiency), anaemia (iron deficiency), overweight, anorexia In the mouth: bacteria, saliva, enzyme, amylase, incisors, canines, premolars, molars, grind food, tear food, chew food, tongue To the stomach: oesophagus, sphincter, acid, pepsin, churn food Through the intestines: chyme, pancreas, alkali, sodium bicarbonate, gall bladder, bile, duodenum, villi, colon, bacteria, rectum

Classroom Videos, Animations, Games and Worksheets Form Activity Summary Resources

P4-P6 Animation of digestive system

http://kitses.com/animation/swfs/digestion.swf

P4-P6 Worksheets and practical experiment on the mouth in the digestive system

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4xMsNe4G32CNmR4NElId3BiZ00/edit

S1-S3 Animation overview of digestive system

http://www.neok12.com/video/Digestive-System/zX500a066365600175060063.htm

S1-S3 Worksheets on digestive tract

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4xMsNe4G32CdXZ3cWZTNWFzcGM/edit

S1-S3 Word games on digestive system

http://bogglesworldesl.com/digestivesystem.htm

S4-S6 Animation of digestive system

http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/health-and-human-body/human-body/digestive-system-article/

Inquiry Ideas: Digestion Inquiry questions Relevant articles and videos

How could you eat without a digestive system?

Article on sea cucumbers: how to eat without a digestive system http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn23124-zoologger-how-to-eat-without-a-digestive-system.html

How useful is a camera that you can swallow?

Video on pill cameras: view of the inside of a digestive tract using a swallowed camera https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U5JyODRVng

3. Life Through a Lens Workshop Summary Exploring cell biology through microscope work and experiments to try to prove scientific theories. Curriculum Link P4-P6: People and the Environment (General Studies curriculum: Strand 2) Key Topics and Vocab Key terms: disease, plague, bacteria, comet, prove, observation, magnifying glass, microscope, cork, cell, protozoa, nucleus, cell division Scientists: Robert Hooke, Anthony van Leeuwenhoek, Robert Brown, Theodore Schwann Teaching Resources Form Activity Summary Resources

P4-P6 Read about Robert Hooke

http://www.factmonster.com/encyclopedia/people/hooke-robert.html

P4-P6 Read about Antony van Leeuwenhoek

http://www.factmonster.com/encyclopedia/people/leeuwenhoek-antony-van.html

P4-P6 Read about Robert Brown

http://www.factmonster.com/encyclopedia/people/brown-robert.html

P4-P6 Read about Theodore Schwann

http://www.factmonster.com/encyclopedia/people/schwann-theodor.html

P4-P6 Resource on history of cell biology

http://www.kidsbiology.com/biology_basics/cells_tissues_organs/cell_history_discovery4.php

Classroom Experiments: Microscopes Activity Resources

Make your own microscope

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/projects/microscope.html

Microscope activity looking at living creatures in water

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/experiments/microscopiccreatures.html

4. Blood, Bruise, Ooze and Slime Time Workshop Summary

1. Exploring blood, bruises and scabs: what blood is, what it does, and how it travels. 2. Investigating how slime forms, acts and transforms.

Curriculum Links S1-S3: A Healthy Body (Science curriculum: Unit 12) S4-S6: Cells and Molecules of Life (Biology curriculum) Key Topics and Vocab Blood around the body: vital organs, go pale, blush, scab, bruise, blood vessels In the blood: red blood cells, haemoglobin, white blood cells, platelets, plasma Functions of blood: transport oxygen, fight disease, clot, carry nutrients Experimenting with slime: flow, molecules, polymer, quicksand, rubber, glue Classroom Materials and Resources Form Activity Summary Resources

S1-S3 Practical experiment exploring

materials, solvents and slime

http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/educators/teaching_resources/activities/shape_shifting_slime.aspx

S1-S3 Practical experiment investigating physical changes in materials with soap

http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/educators/teaching_resources/activities/soap_challenge.aspx

S1-S3 Practical experiment to make quicksand with cornstarch

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/experiments/quicksand.html

S1-S3 Video of properties of polymers, oobleck and non-Newtonian fluids

http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/educators/teaching_resources/videos/newtons_nemesis.aspx

S1-S3 Video of silly putty and non-Newtonian fluids

http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/educators/teaching_resources/videos/nutty_putty.aspx

S4-S6 Video explanation of the composition of blood

http://www.neok12.com/video/Circulatory-System/zX716a5e6a5373426e405867.htm

S4-S6 Video explanation of how blood clots

http://www.neok12.com/video/Circulatory-System/zX020b007271626a7e001a45.htm

Inquiry Ideas: Blood and Slime Inquiry questions Relevant articles and video clips

What would happen if we stopped donating blood?

Article on blood donors in Hong Kong http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1412534/red-cross-appeals-more-blood-donations-some-would-be-donors-found

What’s the best way to escape quicksand?

Video of a cornstarch experiment http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/videos/experiments/cornstarch.html

5. Whose DNA? Workshop Summary Using DNA fingerprinting to solve a crime and exploring applications of this technique. Curriculum Link S4-S6: Biotechnology (Biology curriculum: Elective) Key Topics and Vocab DNA analysis: electrophoresis, restriction enzyme, DNA fingerprinting, restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP), polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Inquiry Ideas: DNA testing Inquiry questions

Relevant articles and video clips

What benefits could DNA analysis bring in the future?

Article on 5 uses of DNA testing http://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/25/health/national-dna-day-tests/ Article summarizing 9 uses of DNA testing http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/9-uses-of-dna-testing-553937.html Article on surprising facts about forensic science http://www.themost10.com/surprising-facts-about-forensic-science/

How could you use forensic science to find out if someone has been reading your diary?

Various practical experiments with DNA http://www.terrificscience.org/freebies/lessonexchange/dna/ Resource for student research into the applications of DNA analysis http://www.dnai.org/d/ Experiment to extract DNA from a banana http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/lessonplans/biology/dna.html Various projects and activities for school-based forensics http://www.stem-works.com/subjects/3-forensics/activities

6. Genetic Identification of Richard III Lecture Summary Discussing the Grey Friars project: planning the dig, excavating the remains, and analysing the DNA to identify Richard III.

Curriculum Link S4-S6: Biotechnology (Biology curriculum: Elective)

Key Topics and Vocab DNA analysis: DNA sequence, extraction, mutation rate, share a common ancestor, genetic link, mitochondrial DNA (tracing female lines of descent, matrilineage), Y-chromosomal DNA (tracing male descendants) Forensic analysis: micro-CT, x-ray tomography, radiographs, 3D image, high resolution Radiocarbon analysis: carbon dating, carbon-13, decay rate, half-life, mass spectrometer

Inquiry Ideas Inquiry questions

Relevant articles and video clips

How can we determine if a body is a particular person?

Video (9min) overview of the dig, excavation and DNA analysis of Richard III http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfi6gOX0Nf4 Video and articles on the various strands of analysis carried out on the remains of Richard III http://www.le.ac.uk/richardiii/science.html

What benefits could DNA analysis bring in the future?

Article on 5 uses of DNA testing http://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/25/health/national-dna-day-tests/ Article summarizing 9 uses of DNA testing http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/9-uses-of-dna-testing-553937.html Article on surprising facts about forensic science http://www.themost10.com/surprising-facts-about-forensic-science/

How could you use forensic science to find out if someone has been reading your diary?

Various practical experiments with DNA http://www.terrificscience.org/freebies/lessonexchange/dna/ Resource for student research into the applications of DNA analysis http://www.dnai.org/d/ Experiment to extract DNA from a banana http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/lessonplans/biology/dna.html Various projects and activities for school-based forensics http://www.stem-works.com/subjects/3-forensics/activities

7. The Biology of Superheroes Lecture Summary Exploring the science behind superheroes’ superpowers. Curriculum Link S4-S6: Genetics and Evolution (Biology curriculum) S4-S6: Organisms and Environment (Biology curriculum) S4-S6: Human Physiology (Biology curriculum) S4-S6: Heath and Diseases (Biology curriculum) Key Topics and Vocab Mutations and mutant powers: biodiversity, evolution, genetic variation, recombinant DNA technology, gene therapy, causes and types of mutation, alpha, beta and gamma radiation Illusions and magic: rod cells, cone cells, retina, attention, response Superhuman strength: skeleton, muscles, joints tendons and ligaments, opposing muscle pairs, initiation of contraction, exoskeleton Superhuman healing: non-specific and specific defence mechanisms, blood clotting, phagocytes, platelets, cilia, skin Human Torch: Thermoregulation, hypothalamus, thyroxine, circulation, behavioural methods Superhuman intellect: variation, hereditary information, environmental factors Superheroes: Spiderman, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Loki, Superman, The Human Torch, Wolverine, Avengers, X-Men, Fantastic Four, Batman. Inquiry Ideas Inquiry questions

Relevant articles and video clips

How could your favourite superhero’s powers be explained?

Article explaining the powers of 8 superheroes http://www.popsci.com/entertainment-gaming/gallery/2008-01/superhero-physics/?image=0 Videos explaining 6 superpowers http://ed.ted.com/series/superhero-science Video explaining Spiderman’s superpowers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o40wD7Nf9oY Resource analysing 5 superpowers http://thecomixverse.com/2013/01/27/leaving-proof-170-the-science-of-superpowers/

What if we all had superpowers?

Video lecture speculating on what if we had superpowers http://www.thewhatifconference.com/wi/we_all_had_superpowers

Which species have the greatest relative powers?

Article on biotechnological advances that can enhance our abilities http://www.wired.com/design/2013/09/this-mad-scientist-wants-to-give-you-superpowers/

8. Biodiversity under Global and Environmental Change

Lecture Summary Exploring observed and predicted impacts of global environmental change on biodiversity and ecosystems, and highlighting the key role of science in informing future environmental management strategies. Curriculum Link S4-S6: Organism and Environment (Biology curriculum) Key Topics and Vocab Global environmental change: projection, anthropogenic, loss of sea ice, ocean acidification, extreme weather events, patterns of rainfall and drought, changes in ocean circulation, ocean stratification Biological diversity: biome, impact on ecosystems, irreversible ecological transformation, oceanic dead zones, mass extinction

Inquiry Ideas Inquiry questions

Relevant articles and video clips

What will the biodiversity of the world look like in 30 years time?

Video (11 min) on effects of climate change on biodiversity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xra87liAopM Video interview (10 min) on effects of climate change on biodiversity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU7N2Fu4sCY Resource on biodiversity as an indicator of global climate change http://ete.cet.edu/gcc/?/biodiversity_teacher_pages/ Resources and videos on the effects of climate change on biodiversity http://www.globalissues.org/article/172/climate-change-affects-biodiversity Article about interesting plant facts http://ecowatch.com/2013/12/31/10-incredible-plant-facts/

How can we slow down the extinction rate without affecting economic growth?

Resource on sustainable development http://www.globalissues.org/issue/367/sustainable-development Resource on conservation issues http://redpath-museum.mcgill.ca/Qbp/3.Conservation/impacts.htm

Which species can we live without?

Resource on the importance of biodiversity http://www.globalissues.org/article/170/why-is-biodiversity-important-who-cares

9. The Number Mysteries Lecture Summary Exploring how mathematics can help to predict the future, and model population growth. Key Topics and Vocab Patterns: prime numbers, Fibonacci numbers, triangular numbers, fractal, bifurcation Population dynamics: stabilize, randomness, starting conditions, carrying capacity, fluctuation, projection, mortality, birth rate, trigger Inquiry Ideas Inquiry questions

Relevant articles, resources and video clips

How can chaos models be applied to the human body?

Resource on chaos of the brain functioning http://www.cerebromente.org.br/n14/mente/chaos.html Article on chaos of heart attacks http://www.science20.com/news_articles/chaos_theory_heart_attacks Resource on chaos in human biology http://www.govhs.org/vhsweb/Gallery.nsf/Files/Fractals+&+Chaos+In+Biology+/$file/fractals_and_chaos_in_biology.pdf

How can chaos models be applied to population dynamics?

Interactive activity with population dynamics http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/RabbitsAndWolves/

What if there was no chaos?

Video of discovery of applications of chaos theory http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnlkKdDXk-I&feature=youtu.be Video lecture of applications of chaos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB3LW0I1j30&list=PLm1X3gNOVk2bgyLnS-zB28BHNnv_mpD1G