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Activity 8A (Reading)
The Many Faces of Steroids

Lesson Overview	This reading is an introduction to the great variety of steroids and their many different uses.
Learning Objectives	To show how organic compounds are constructed and explain why they can be useful.
Lesson Concepts	atoms and molecules elements and compounds molecular structure properties steroids
Materials Required	No special materials are required.
Skills Required	No special skills are required.
Time Required	10–15 minutes.
Student Ability Level and Grouping	This lesson is suitable for students of all levels.
Assessment	There does not need to be a formal assessment of this lab activity. You might tell students that their paper samples will be posted on a bulletin board or other display area. You might also ask students to compare the effect of adding sizing at the end of the activity.
Standards	This activity meets the following National Science Education Standards (Grades 5-8) and Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. National Science Education Standards (Grades 5-8) Physical Science Properties and changes of properties in matter Science and Technology Understandings about science and technology History and Nature of Science Science as a human endeavor Historical perspectives Curriculum Standards for Social Studies None.