LinkAge 2000 can prove a valuable learning experience for both learning content and learning to think scientifically. The CyberTour provides an extensive section on the biology of aging and the effects of certain diseases. Additionally, the online Survey can be used as the basis for a laboratory experiment.

• How do our bodies change as we age? How is this different for men and women?
• What normally happens during the aging process? How does do certain disease processes impair normal development?
• Which diseases have been discovered to have strong genetic components? Are some diseases more prevalent among certain ethnic groups?
• What opportunities are available for careers in the aging field?
• Using the online survey, discuss the importance of having a large sample for scientific research.

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• Laboratory: The Scientific Method