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Howard Hughes Medical Institute

The Teosinte Hypothesis

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Don't want to sound corny, but your class will be a-maize-d by an engaging activity! Explore the history of the modern corn plant through a video and Punnett squares. Junior genetics experts get hands-on experience with actual research...
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Curated OER

Exploring Photosynthesis with NASA Remote Sensing Data

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars explore photosynthesis using NASA satellite data. In this inquiry based biology lesson plan, students will look at data from a chosen national park to determine when the maximum amount of photosynthesis is occurring. This...
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Cornell University

Extracting DNA

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Uncover the basics of DNA structure through exploration activities. Collaborative groups build DNA models and recreate the process of replication. Then, using plant cells such as peas or strawberries, they extract a DNA sample.
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PPT
Biology Junction

Viruses, Viroids, and Prions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Are viruses living or non-living? According to the presentation, they are both and neither. Clearly, this requires clarification and an in-depth look at viruses, viroids, and prions. Young scientists learn about the history, structure,...
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Biology Junction

Archaeopteryx - Ancestor to Birds

For Students 9th - 12th
In this biology instructional activity, students label and color the different parts of an archaeopteryx. They complete a table with information about this bird.
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Curated OER

Cell Reviews

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils draw cells, make a cell, and list organelles in plant and animal cells. In this cells lesson plan, students create edible cells.
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Worksheet
Biology Junction

Introduction to Plants

For Students 9th - 12th
In this biology lesson, students identify the different types and parts of the plant. They complete a crossword puzzle with 37 questions about plants.
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Curated OER

Cell Organelles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore biology by researching living cells. In this living organism lesson, students participate in a role-playing activity in which all the young scholars in class form one plant cell by portraying specific parts of a...
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Curated OER

Biotechnology

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore biotechnology through various activities. For this biology lesson, students analyze its pros and cons. They study and read informative articles about biotechnology.
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Worksheet
Biology Junction

Prokaryotes

For Students 9th - 12th
In this biology learning exercise, students answer questions.
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Curated OER

Integrated Pest Management

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate the different methods used in integrated pest management. In this biology lesson, students evaluate experiments and case studies on IPM. They discuss the pros and cons of using this method.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Review of Trees

For Students 11th - 12th
In this math learning exercise, students answer 50 multiple choice and true and false questions on trees, functions and algorithms. They interpret binary and mystery trees.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Color Your Cell Parts

For Students 6th - 12th
This plant and animal cell handout meets the ABCDs of scientific drawing: accurate, big, colorful (once it is finished), and detailed. There are no directions included, but it is fairly self-explanatory. It could be a great way to...
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Curated OER

Teaching Biology Through Problem-based Activities

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students plant seeds and observe the life cycle of the organism. They experimentally research the effects of radiation on seed growth. Students determine the effects of environmental pollutants on harvested seed.
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Curated OER

Protoplast Production (Plant Cells Without Walls)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the spherical protoplasts of plants. Students observe that plant cells have a plasma membrane in addition to the cell wall. Students plasma membranes, solutes and organelles.
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Curated OER

Plant Biotechnology: Controlling Tissue Differentation

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Young scholars demonstrate skills of biotechnology stringent aseptic technique and statistical analysis. They describe hormonal control of plant tissue differentiation and relate this to gene expression. Students observe the effects of...
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Curated OER

CULTURING PLANTS FROM EMBRYONIC PLANT TISSUE

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use this laboratory exercise as a growth medium that contains the macronutrient and micronutrient needs of plants. They observe the effects of different hormones on tissue cultures and must use variations of the basic growth...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Culturing Plants from Embryonic Plant Tissue

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Student groups use lima beans to represent dicots and corn to represent monocots, soak the seeds, and separate the embryos from the cotyledons. They then place the seeds in Petri dishes in agar and observe for at least one week recording...
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Curated OER

Feed Me, Seymour

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Learners work in small groups to create posters illustrating the major facts and functions of plant organs. Within their groups, they assume the role of specialists creating specialized posters pertaining to the different parts of plants.
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Curated OER

History's Thermometers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Ancient coral beds give scientists clues to past ocean temperatures in much the same way that tree rings indicate historical weather conditions. High school scientists examine coral oxygen isotope ratios and plot the data as a function...
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Curated OER

Variations in Living Things

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Biology beginners observe traits in a collection of plant parts to realize the tremendous amount of genetic variation within a species. They consider rules of nature and discuss what would happen if they changed. They also examine data...
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Activity
Worchester Polytechnic Institute

Interactive Laboratory Activities for Secondary Education

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Do you think the lab smells like rotten eggs? Sorry to hear about your sulfering. A set of five experiments covers many different topics including seasons, gravity, food, precipitation, and photosynthesis. Though not presented as a...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Simple Genetics Practice Problems

For Students 1st - 12th
Geneticists of the future identify heterozygous and homozygous genotypes, describe phenotypes, and use Punnett squares to solve problems and determine characteristics of offspring. A total of 15 questions make this a compact quiz or...
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Curated OER

Cloning a Living Organism

For Teachers 6th - 12th
It's the attack of the clones! Not to worry; these are just plant clones. Teen horticulturalists will enjoy growing their own clone into a plant in an activity designed to be revisited after a few weeks. It is one experiment that kids...

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