Lessons

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  The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

  9-12  
  In this lesson, students explore the issue of ethics in medical research and, in particular, the issue of informed consent, in the context of Henrietta Lacks and the HeLa cells.
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  Images of Science

  3-5  |  Hands-On
  This lesson helps students understand the diversity of science, both in terms of the work and the people engaged in the work.
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  African Americans in Science

  6-8  
  In this lesson, students explore the careers of prominent African Americans in science, mathematics, and technology.
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  The Illusion of Race

  6-8  |  Interactive
  The goal of this lesson is to have students investigate both genetic and societal consequences of these often-artificial and evolving classifications.
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  Variation in Human Skin Color

  9-12  
  In this lesson, students explore the factors that control variation in human skin color and the implications of this information for human society.

Tools

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  Delta SEE Radio

  6-12  |  Teaching Aid
  The Delta SEE Connection radio show features African-Americans in science, engineering, and mathematics and highlights scientific research that is being conducted at private institutions and college campuses, particularly Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), nationwide.
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  Science Update: Spotlight on African American Scientists

  6-12  |  Audio
  Science Update has compiled interviews that feature a select group of black scientists who are living and working in North America.

Collections

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  Martin Luther King Day Teaching Resources

  K-12  
  Science NetLinks and AAAS have developed a number of resources from the social and behavioral sciences that will help you celebrate the work and legacy of Dr. King in your classroom.