Okay, I guess I am not "exploring" enough. I stated in my last blog that there weren't many science lessons in google apps. No sooner did I move around the site to other areas, did I find another. The site is massive (i think!?!) and a bit overwhelming for me at this time. I am not navigating through it in a good way because I do not know how I found this lesson and why it isn't where the other one was (it is listed as an idea though). Idea; Plant genetics research and data collection.
What they suggest is to have students collect data about plants with gene mutations and then share the data with other students, schools or elsewhere. They can add pictures too. This is done with google docs! There is a partnership for teachers to sign up for called: Partnership for Research and Education in Plants (PREP). Collaboration can even be done for lab reports. Very helpful and educational. I like that the kids see that they are contributing to a larger and more important cause than just be tested on it for themselves. They see the relevance. Good stuff.
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