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Periodic Table
Elements Needed
for the Human
Body |
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Al-Asmar |
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The assignment |
The purpose of this project is to understand how
key elements maintain good health in humans. Use library resources to gather information on
an element assigned to you. The research resources listed below
and books on your class reserve cart will be useful as you gather this
information. |
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Information needed |
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1. Two or
more uses of the element in the human body. |
2. Health problems
caused by a deficiency (not enough) of the element in the
body.
Good search term
might be: |
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3. Two or more
examples of how we obtain this element from food sources -- be specific.
Good search term
might be: food source for ___ |
**deficiency of
______
(effects of ___ deficiency;
___ and nutrition;
mineral deficiency) |
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Research Resources
Print Resources
are on your class reserve cart. |
2. /
3.
Facts on File
Health Reference Center
see above for good
search terms
2./ 3.
EBSCO
Consumer Health
see above for good
search terms
2. / 3.
Gale
PowerSearch
see above for good
search terms
Facts on File Science Online
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1.
A Periodic Table
of the Elements in Life Processes
"Find on this page" option
is found under Edit! |
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Evaluating Information |
Be sure to utilize credible and reliable
sources -- Resources found above have authority and can be considered
credible and reliable. |
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Citing Sources |
Library
Worksheet for Citing Sources (Ask for the specific page for
your class)
Help for
books, Subscription Databases and Free Web sources |
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Teacher Evaluation and Due Dates |
Library Research:
Notes (33pts)
Illustration (33 pts)
Presentation (33 pts) |
