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Gene Switches- A Model

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore genetic variation within a population. In this genetic adaptation lesson, students investigate the reasons contributing to genetic adaptation. Students collaborate and analyze DNA models. Multiple resources are provided.
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Introduction to Ocean Grazers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore biology by creating a poster with classmates. In this oceanography lesson plan, students identify the importance of coral reefs to the ocean's ecology and examine a food web of ocean animals. Young scholars define...
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Hawaii's Freshwater Animals - Species Report

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore biology by creating a report for the class. In this oceanography lesson, students research and identify the survival characteristics of a list of freshwater animals by utilizing the Internet and library. Students...
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For the Birds

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore biology by creating birdhouses. In this bird identification activity, 2nd graders discuss the different types of birds that live in their environment and what characteristics each type of bird has. Students create...
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Dibble Pond Ecosystem

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students collect specimen and analyze it. In this biology lesson, students analyze and evaluate the diversity found in specific environment. They use the correct terminology as they do their write up for the experiment.
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Growing bacteria

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners investigate the growth of bacteria under the right condition. In this biology lesson, students observe the growth of bacteria and fungi given the perfect condition to grow. They graph the result and investigate where else...
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GPS Ecosystem (Ecotone) Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe the characteristics of an ecotone. In this ecotone lesson, students pick out their area and describe the visual appearance, conditions, ecosystem, biodiversity, predators, prey, and trees in their ecotone. They create a...
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Love in the Time of Cholera

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine causes and treatment options for cholera. In this biology lesson, students model the osmotic basis of cholera using  dialysis tubes. Students propose treatments for hypothetical patient.
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Wiggley Worms

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students investigate how worms affect plant growth.  In this biology activity, students construct a worm ecosystem in a plastic 2 liter bottle and plant a seed in the soil.  They later compare the ecosystems with worms to ones...
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Comparison of Normal vs Mutant Zebra Fish Embryos

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students observe and study mutations. In this mutations lesson, students work in groups to complete observation tables of various mutations of the zebra fish embryos. Groups give presentations about their observations.
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Mammal Idioms Exercise

For Students 5th - 6th
In this grammar and biology worksheet, students explore mammals using idiomatic expressions. Students match five expressions to their correct meaning and then complete eight multiple choice questions using the idiomatic expressions.
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All About Animals

For Students 4th - 5th
In this interactive biology instructional activity, students explore facts about animals. Students answer twelve multiple choice questions about animals and their characteristics.
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Draw an Alien in Natural Habitat

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students apply prior knowledge of living things, structures of living things and how living things sense and respond to their environment. In this habitat lesson, students review the basic needs of organisms to survive. Students create...
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Ecology

For Students 4th - 6th
In this ecology worksheet, learners read information about ecology and the nine ecology subdivisions and answer comprehension questions. Students answer ten questions in this matching and fill in the blank worksheet.
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Migrate, Adapt, or Hibernate

For Students 4th - 8th
In this migration and hibernation learning exercise, students read a 2 page informational excerpt about animals who adapt to changing seasons by migrating or hibernating. They then use the information they learned to answer the 15...
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Beef Nutrients

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this health instructional activity, students examine the role of nutrients in the human body with a specific look at the role of beef in the building of proteins.
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Identifying Vertebrates

For Students 6th - 12th
In this biology worksheet, students look for the answers to how to classify animals. They specifically focus upon the vertebrates while differentiating the characteristics from other organisms.
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Observing Decomposition

For Students 9th - 12th
In this science learning exercise, students focus upon the concept of decomposition and collect data in order to make interpretations or observations.
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The Action Potential

For Students 9th - 12th
In this biology activity, students examine the internal functions of the human body while considering the factors needed to explain the physiological reactions.
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Anatomy Review

For Students 9th - 12th
In this biology instructional activity, students examine the internal functions of the human body while considering the factors needed to explain the physiological reactions.
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Gas Exchange

For Students 9th - 12th
In this biology activity, learners examine the process of respiration and specifically look at the biochemistry of gas exchange at the alveoli.
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Early Filtrate Functioning

For Students 9th - 12th
In this biology learning exercise, high schoolers look at the function of filtering in the nephron of the kidneys and the biochemistry is emphasized.
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Introduction To Plants

For Students 6th - 8th
For this science worksheet, middle schoolers complete a series of puzzles related to the subject of plants. They complete a reading and apply the information to measure reading comprehension.
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Protect the Skin You're in

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students explore the importance of sun safety in relationship to skin cancer prevention. They test the effectiveness of various sunscreens and administer and analyze a simple survey to their peers. In addition, they implement a public...