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Hide and Survive: A Natural Selection Activity

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students explore the theory of natural selection given certain scenarios. For this biology lesson, students graph data taken from the experiment. They explain the factors that contribute to the survival of the fittest.
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The Dynamics of Populations

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders analyze the growth rate of different population. In this biology experiment, 10th graders identify the biotic and abiotic factors that limit population size. They create a poster to show their findings in class.
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Human Population Growth Simulation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students simulate the growth of human population. In this biology lesson, students explore different perspectives on this issue. They write a reflection at the end of the activity.
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Overpopulation vs. Overuse of Resources

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders identify the consequences of human population growth. In this biology lesson, 10th graders debate on whether overpopulation or overuse of resources is more harmful to humans. They write a reflection at the end of the...
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Plant and Animal Cell Structure

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify the different parts and functions of the cell. In this biology lesson, 7th graders make a labelled diagram of either a plant or animal cell. They write a story about it.
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The Male Reproductive System

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students name the different parts of the male reproductive system. In this health science lesson plan, students research health issues affecting the male reproductive system. They create a presentation and share it to class.
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Keep that Zip! Nutrients: Zinc, Iron, Protein

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explain the importance of zinc, iron and protein. In this biology lesson, students create a brochure containing information about the three nutrients. They share their brochure in class.
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The Skeletal System

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify the different parts of the skeletal system. In this biology lesson, students put together a skeleton using an interactive website. They evaluate the accuracy of their own answers.
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Classification of Living Things

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students classify organisms according to the rules of taxonomy. In this biology lesson, students name organisms using binomial nomenclature. They create a new organism and explain which specific group it belongs to and why.
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Asexual Reproduction

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the different types of asexual reproduction. In this biology lesson plan, students name organisms that reproduce asexually. They answer an interactive quiz and check their answers afterward.
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Probability and Genetics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students determine the offspring from a genetic cross. In this biology instructional activity, students use Punnett squares to find probability. They explain how genes are passed from parents to offspring.
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Internal vs. External Fertilization

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students distinguish between internal and external fertilization. In this biology lesson, students classify organisms according to their reproductive method. They simulate the role of parents who reproduce either internally or...
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Pheed the World: Edible Phyla

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the contributions of different organisms to our world. In this biology instructional activity, students research countries with limited food supply. They create an improvement plan for a fictitious country assigned to them.
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Endocrine Man

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars identify the parts and function of the endocrine system. In this biology lesson plan, students draw a man and label the glands of the endocrine system. They present their poster in class.
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Puberty

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders describe the changes their body undergoes during puberty. In this health science lesson, 8th graders explain how the hypothalamus and pituitary gland play a major role in the process. They identify the different parts of...
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Animal Behavior - Why Do Dogs Drool?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders give examples of learned behaviors. In this life science lesson, 7th graders simulate a behavior conditioning experiment. They complete an assessment at the end of the lesson.
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How Does Meiosis Lead To a Fetus?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students discuss the stages of meiosis. For this life science lesson, students create an illustration of each stages. They write a short story about a character that went through meiosis.
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Laws of the Jungle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners build a video game on predator-prey relationship. For this biology lesson, students identify the variables that affect this relationship. They write a short description and play each other's game. 
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Who Stole My Salad?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explain how protein is made in the cell. In this biology lesson, 8th graders translate RNA and DNA using an internet database. They determine the thief based on evidence collected.
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The Skeletal System - Bones

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify the common bones in the human body. In this biology lesson, 7th graders research two bones assigned to them. They explain why bones are important to us.
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Evolution: Is It Fact and/or Theory?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners explore the concepts of evolution. For this biology lesson, students read articles from the internet. They discuss the article within the group and answer their handouts.
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Cow's Eye Dissection

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students identify the parts and function of the different parts of the eye. In this anatomy lesson, students simulate dissection using Exploratorium website. They watch a video and write the procedure of cow's eye dissection.
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Classification: Dichotomous Key

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explain the classification process of organisms. In this biology lesson, students practice writing the names of organisms scientifically. They answer the dichotomous key and discuss answers as a class.
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How Cells Reproduce

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners construct a mitosis flip book. In this biology lesson, students describe the different stages of mitosis. They discuss the importance of cell reproduction.