A Simple, Inexpensive, Dynamic, & Hands-On Exercise for Prompting Discussion of the Characteristics of Living Things

James E. Mickle; Patricia M. Aune

doi:10.1525/abt.2011.73.3.8

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James E. Mickle,^* Patricia M. Aune^*

^*James E. Mickle (james_mickle@ncsu.edu) is on the Plant Biology faculty at North Carolina State University, 2115 Gardner Hall, CB no. 7612, Raleigh, NC 27695-7612, where Patricia M. Aune (patty_aune@ncsu.edu) is a laboratory supervisor in the Biology Department.

Abstract

Paper punch-out dots soaked in isopropyl alcohol will move about randomly when placed flat on the surface of water, superficially resembling swimming movements of single-celled protists. This exercise is a hands-on and dynamic activity to generate discussion on the generally accepted characteristics of living things.

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James E. Mickle and Patricia M. Aune "A Simple, Inexpensive, Dynamic, & Hands-On Exercise for Prompting Discussion of the Characteristics of Living Things," The American Biology Teacher 73(3), 164-166, (1 March 2011). https://doi.org/10.1525/abt.2011.73.3.8

Published: 1 March 2011