Defying Gravity

Bon-e Voyage in Space

If you don't use them, you lose them

	Lesson Addresses the concept of homeostasis and the skeleton as a dynamic tissue. Nearly 30 pages, this lesson can be extended over two hours of class time.

	Laboratory Uses a hands-on experiment conducted by students at home to compile data, create graphs and stimulate detailed classroom discussion. The heart of the lab lies in the amazing growth everyone experiences during a night of bed rest.

	Visuals This PowerPoint presentation contains vivid images, x-rays and diagrams to compliment the lesson.

	Excel File Template for Bone Lab Note: Macros must be enabled for auto-data action Based on Defying Gravity's visit to the NCTM National Convention, this Excel file is a model for creating graphs and charts based on laboratory results for the entire class. Substitute your own results for those currently listed.

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