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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Scarification

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars examine the process of scarification. They use their prior knowledge to discuss how to change the appearance of the human body. They write a summary about what they have learned.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Got Seeds? Now Add Bleach, Acid, and Sandpaper

For Students 9th - 10th
Nicking, filing, and soaking the seed in hot water or acid are all forms of scarification, or ways to speed up germination by breaking down the shell. Mary Koga offers some tips to spur your sprouts. [3:35]