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Using Amino Acid Sequences to Show Evolutionary Relationships

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Compare protein fragments, count amino acids, and use the information to explore common ancestry. The resource mentions a student worksheet, however, a separate printable worksheet is not provided. The exercises are written into the...
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Curated OER

Mapping the Human Genome

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study DNA and how it was discovered.  In this biology lesson students see the effects of mapping the human genome would have. 
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Curated OER

The Three Types of RNA

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biology worksheet, students identify and describe the three types of RNA, messenger, transfer, and ribosomal RNA. Then they write the key features of molecules of RNA for each form.
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Curated OER

Homeostasis and the Plasma Membrane

For Students 9th - 10th
In this homeostasis and plasma membrane worksheet, students complete 4 different questions related to the diagram shown at the top of the sheet. They draw an arrow across the plasma membrane in the diagram to show which way water...
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Curated OER

The Chemistry of Life

For Students 9th - 12th
In this molecule worksheet, students will use a diagram of a water molecule to see how many electrons and protons the molecule has and use a glycerol molecule diagram to discover carbon atom bonds. 5 fill-in-the-blank questions.
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Serendip

Using Molecular and Evolutionary Biology to Understand HIV/AIDS and Treatment

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
HIV mutates rapidly, making treatments challenging to find. Scholars learn about why it mutates so quickly and how scientists race to find treatments. The resource approaches the issue from both a molecular and evolutionary perspective...
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Google

Biochemical Structures

For Students 11th - Higher Ed Standards
It's truly amazing how life is sustained through the complicated interactions of different organic compounds. As young biochemists complete this worksheet, they demonstrate their ability to identify these essential molecules as well as...
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What is Everything Made of?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Pupils observe a demonstration on how we see space between water molecules.  For this experimental lesson students discover what elements make up the things around them and discuss what they learned. 
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Osmosis

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
For this biology worksheet, students determine how many solvent and solute molecules there are in the red blood cell and the IV fluid. Then they determine whether the IV fluid is hypertonic, hypotonic, or isotonic to the red blood cell.
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Stereoisomers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate stereoisomers using models that can be rotated and manipulated. In this stereoisomers lesson plan, students try to make models of molecules look alike by rotating the bonds. Using a mirror, the teacher demonstrates...
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Lab Experiments in Nutrition

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Looking for authentic hands-on nutritional experiments? High schoolers will perform experiments to test for the presence of vitamin C in several solutions as well as the effect of caffeine on Daphnia. They will also consider the...
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Curated OER

AP: Chapter 16: The Molecular Basis of Inheritance

For Students 9th - 12th
Advanced biology masters take a close look at DNA and the scientists who contributed to our understanding of this complex and powerful molecule. They answer 21 questions about DNA structure, replication, and repair. This can be used as a...
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The Great Animal Systems Challenge!

For Students 11th - 12th
Advanced placement biology aces list systems that have evolved over time, adaptations, and structure-function relationships. The resource requires plenty of writing to answer these questions, so allow a few days for them to complete the...
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Organic Molecules

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore organic compounds. Using humor, factual and conceptual correctness, students create a skit explaining organic compounds. Students include topics such as sugar, polymerization, unraveling of proteins, and substrates. ...
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Non-covalent Interactions of Molecules

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students participate in a class discussion about non-covalent interactions of molecules forming and shaping the macromolecules essential in biology. Handout provided is used as an outline for discussion.
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Biology Demos

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in biology demos. In this biology lesson, students explain how energy is released in the ATP cycle. They demonstrate DNA replication process.
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Virginia Department of Education

Energy and ATP

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Take charge of your biology class by using this exciting analogy to relate the ATP process with batteries. Pupils use batteries and rubber bands to simulate the phosphate bonds between molecules in the body. They measure the distance in...
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Chlorophyll

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explain the importance of chlorophyll in plants. In this biology instructional activity, students extract chlorophyll from different plant sources using chromatography. They discover the different factors needed for...
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Plant Hormones

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify different plant hormones and explain their function in plant development. In this biology lesson, students investigate how IAA affect root growth. They study the history of auxin discovery.
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Gel Electrophoresis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct a variety of experiments to explore gel electrophoresis. In this biology lesson, explain how this process separate DNA and RNA. They discuss the practical applications of this method.
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Proteins

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students conduct a variety of experiments to explore protein. In this biology lesson plan, students solve a mystery by testing for the presence of glucose, protein starch and triglycerides. They explain how DNA transcription and...
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Biology Junction

Elements and Macromolecules in Living Things

For Students 9th - 12th
In this biology learning exercise, learners read about macromolecules and elements in living things to answer 56 questions that follow. They also draw the molecular structure of some organic and inorganic molecules.
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Glucose

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct various experiments on glucose. In this biology instructional activity, students differentiate the process of diffusion and osmosis. They test different foods for the presence of glucose and starch.
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Curated OER

Eukaryotic Cell Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biology worksheet, students complete 20 fill in the blank questions about eukaryotic cells. They identify the parts and functions of cell organelles.