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Rare Diseases, Hopeful Research

Level
9-12
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TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire Version
5.4

Rare Diseases, Hopeful Research

Activity Overview

This problem-based activity gives middle grades and high school science students a glimpse into the research laboratory.




Explore the STEM behind little-known, often fatal conditions

Encourage students to explore, observe and reason with science and mathematics with this innovative activity. Developed by Sanford Health medical professionals and Texas Instruments, the activity gives middle grades and high school science students a glimpse into the research laboratory.

The activity engages students in:

  • Understanding the nature and definitions of rare diseases
  • Calculating the probabilities of a rare disease occurring in a family and a population
  • Interacting with simulations of cellular activities that are correlated to a childhood genetic disorder
The activity provides students with immediate feedback, enabling them to self-assess their work and correct misconceptions, as well as objective and subjective questions teachers can use to gauge student understanding.

Level
9-12
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire Version
5.4
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