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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Chemosynthesis

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An introduction to chemosynthesis.
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Handout
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: List of Drinking Water Contaminants

For Students 9th - 10th
Table outlines the EPA's standards for safe drinking water, defining levels of contaminants and listing possible sources of these contaminants.
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Website
Other

Worm Woman's Web Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic introduction to former biology teacher Mary Appelhof's books on vermicomposting at home/school/small businesses. Moderate autobiographical information on Applehof and her goals and purpose for vermicomposting. Brief description of...
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Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Microorganisms

For Students 5th - 9th
Biology site provides insight into what microorganisms are and what they are composed up of.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Microorganisms

For Teachers 4th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this unit children learn that there are many very small organisms called microorganisms which feed, grow and reproduce and which may be harmful or beneficial.
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BBC

Bbc Schools: Livings Things: Microorganism Quiz

For Students 3rd - 7th
Take this quiz to assess your knowledge of microorganisms. Use the links to enlarge the quiz to full screen, take the quiz in a different format, read about microorganisms prior to taking the quiz, and try the fun, interactive learning...
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Science Struck

Science Struck: The Numerous Uses and Methods of Using a Petri Dish

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the important role the petri dish plays in enabling the study of microorganisms, some of its uses, and how petri dishes are used.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Characteristics of Monera

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the characteristics of the unicellular prokaryotes in the kingdom Monera and the different phyla within this kingdom. Includes a list of examples.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Paramecium Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the characteristics of Paramecia, their locomotion, and method of reproduction.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Vorticella Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Find lots of information about vorticella, a protozoan, here. Discusses anatomy and physical characteristics, size, habitat, and method of reproduction.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Euglena Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about euglena, a eukaryotic organism.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Biogenesis Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
The biogenesis theory is explained and how it differs from the theory of spontaneous generation. The work of early scientists to prove or disprove these theories is described, including discoveries in microbiology. Louis Pasteur is...
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Diatoms Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about diatoms, including their physical characteristics, where they can be found, their classification, how they reproduce, how they form diatomaceous earth when they become fossilized, and their importance to...
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Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Virus

For Students K - 1st
Learn fun facts and details about viruses and viral infections.
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Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Bacteria

For Students 1st - 6th
What are bacteria? Learn about the parts of a bacteria cell, bacteria and human health, and other fun facts.
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Activity
Songs for Teaching

Decomposers

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Musically Aligned sings a short song on decomposers. They touch on what organisms are included in that group and their roll in the circle of life.
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Fungi

For Students 1st - 6th
What are fungi? Find out about the types and characteristics of fungi, the difference between fungi and plants, and the importance of fungi.