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Antigens
Students examine antigens including ones found in humans. In this immune lesson students complete several experiments in relation to antigens and antibodies.
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Chromosomes
Students explore genetics, chromosomes and DNA. In this genetics lesson students design a chromosome and identify a family tree through genetics.
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DNA
Students explore the basics of DNA and its history. In this DNA instructional activity students extract DNA from fruits and understand how it is used in forensics.
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Genes
Students explore the history, inheritance and mutations of genetics. In this genetic lesson students complete experiments on DNA sequences.
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Temperature and the Tomato
You will need a photovoltaic system and monitor at your school in order to obtain all of the data required to thoroughly implement this lesson plan. Your class monitors daily temperature and insolation amounts over a two week span of...
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Marine Habitats of Galveston Island
Four lessons introduce elementary ecologists to salt marsh and sandy beach habitats. In the first lesson, they place shells and other materials in vinegar to determine if they contain calcium carbonate. In the second lesson, they read a...
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Auxin: Indole-3-Acetic Acid
Students identify auxins from their structural formulas. They understand the process of refluxing in chemical synthesis. Students perform thin layer chromatography using silica gel plates to differentiate chemical substances.
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Introduction to Chemistry
In this introduction to chemistry instructional activity, students answer 9 questions regarding the study of chemistry. The first part is matching, then they "think like a scientist" and then they problem solve.
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Chromatography
Learners conduct various experiments on chromatography. In this chemistry instructional activity, students distinguish among the different types of chromatography methods. They explain how the stationary and mobile phase interact with...
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Amylase Enzyme In Saliva
Students test for amaylase enzyme in a variety of substances. Student pairs perform a series of tests to determine how long it takes the starch sample to change to sugar molecules and the blue color to disappear when various saliva...
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SIM Ecosystem
Students identify and interpret the concept of an ecosystem and the potential impact humans have on ecosystems. They also proficient in organized and methodical Internet searches. Finally, students become proficient with public...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: How Scientists Separate Proteins
In this biotechnology science fair project, determine the relative size of green fluorescent protein, using size-exclusion chromatography. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective,...
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Science Buddies: Forensic Science: Building Your Own Tool for Identifying Dna
When biologists want to separate different pieces of DNA, RNA, or proteins they use a technique called gel electrophoresis. In this science project you'll build a gel electrophoresis chamber and use it to discover how many components are...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: No Whey! Milk Protein Content Changes
In this biochemistry science fair project, investigate how protein concentrations change in milk during different stages of cow lactation. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective,...
University of Arizona
The Biology Project: Acids and Bases Problem Set
How well do you know acids and bases? This interactive resource provides the user with questions and tutorials to provide feedback for those topics you don't understand. Can be used for test review.
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The Biology Project: Photosynthesis Problem Set Light Reaction
Problem set tests understanding of Photosynthesis by providing multiple choice questions accompanied by related tutorials. Problem set 1 focuses on light and role of pigments.
University of Arizona
The Biology Project: Photosynthesis Problem Set Dark Reaction
Problem set tests understanding of Photosynthesis by providing multiple choice questions accompanied by related tutorials. Set 2 Focuses on carbohydrate synthesis.
University of Arizona
The Biology Project: The Chemistry of Amino Acids
A great site for understanding Amino Acids, the building blocks for protein. Besides a very complete summary, the site includes a complete list of amino acids, a link to basic amino acid structure, a list if atoms in amino acids, and...
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Science Buddies: Liver Stinks!
Sometimes science can be really messy or use pretty disgusting ingredients. That is what it takes to understand how the world works, even if the experiment isn't pretty. If you like chemical reactions that stink and ooze foamy bubbles...
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The Biology Project: Biochemistry: Acids and Bases Problem Set
How well do you know your acids and bases? This resource will access your understanding and provide tutorials to help you with areas of weakness.
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The Biology Project: Energy, Enzymes, and Catalysis Problem Set
How well do you know the relationship between enzymes and activation energy? This resource provides you with short quizzes and tutorials to provide feedback for those topics you don't understand.
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society: Hompage
ChemCenter, available from the American Chemical Society, provides chemistry news, reference sources and other public services.
University of Arizona
The Biology Project: Biochemistry: Metabolism Problem Set
Do you understand the fundamental concepts of metabolism? You can find out by going through the quizzes and accompanying tutorials of this resource.
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University of Arizona: Fate of Excited Pigment Molecules
Biology Project tutorial from the University of Alabama explains the molecular events that occur as a pigment molecule absorbs a photon of light during photosynthesis.