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Invertebrate Diversity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars observe different animals with bilateral symmetry. In this biology instructional activity, students compare how these animals move. They discuss the evolutionary history of observed animals.
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Microbial Influence on Earth's Systems

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify the different biogeochemical cycles on Earth. In this biology lesson, students observe microbes under a microscope. They compare and contrast respiration and photosynthesis.
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Catering Middle-School Science: Monomers, Polymers, and Macromolecules

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate foods. In this biology lesson plan, students will conduct testing on different types of foods as they learn about different molecules that make them up. Students will also learn about the shapes of the molecules.
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Carbon Cycle

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Using a jigsaw approach, earth science experts teach each other about the physical, biological, and geologic components of the carbon cycle, with a specific focus on the ocean. 
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No Escape

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Via four student handouts, marine biology learners examine the topography and circulation cell of the Fieberilng guyot. Then they examine the number of individual hydroids counted at each depth. Pupils use the information to relate water...
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A Hands-On Paper Activity Examining The Relationship Between Hierarchical Levels Of Structure And Function

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate how complex functions arise in biological systems through the creation of several paper structures to accomplish various tasks such as remaining suspended in air for the longest time, making the loudest noise and...
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Commonly Asked Questions on Vision and Color Perception

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students commonly ask question about vision and color perception which may be difficult to answer without taking. They use this module that contains a list of questions which often arise when biology students are studying the nervous...
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Ecology and Ecosystem "Circus"

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars examine different ecosystems and how they are maintained.  In this biology lesson students work in groups are given a targeted area and identify the most important principles and concepts for that area. 
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What is pH?

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Pupils describe pH and the importance of it in the natural world.  For this Biology lesson students compare the pH of different mixtures.
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DNA Extraction

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore biology by participating in a fun science experiment. In this DNA lesson, students discuss what DNA is and where it comes from. Students utilize two bananas, a blender and a microscope to view the DNA of a banana in class.
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Honey Bee Biology

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students review the basic parts of an insect and explore the anatomical characteristics of a honey bee. The second part of the lesson focuses on ways to identify a honey bee from other stinging insects.
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Biology: Systems of the Human Body

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners examine the different systems of the human body and how they work independently and cooperatively. They complete sevral online interactive projects designed to reinforce how the systems work alone and together. Students make...
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Biology: Make a Model Cell

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare and contrast plant and animal cells and then create a model of the latter. They visit Websites to view the cells and answer questions about them. In pairs, students create cell models using plastic baggies, syrup,...
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Data Collection and Record Keeping. Measuring Larval Growth and Development

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students keep data records of the growth of Monarch larvae. The observations are made with the change of each stage of development. The observations are to stimulate the answering of questions about biological development.
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Inheritance Intrigue

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students slve a case of unclear heredity using three lines of evidence and knowledge gained from the lesson in this biology lesson about Mendelian inheritance. The lesson includes handouts and a question sheet for final, individual...
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Mendelian Genetics

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students work collaboratively in small learning groups to create some representation of an aspect of Mendelian genetics in this review instructional activity for the Biology classroom. The instructional activity includes task cards for...
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Dissecting Diets

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students practice making comparisons and evaluating claims regarding different suggested dietary plans using their knowledge of Biological, scientific facts. This lesson can be accomplished individually, in small groups, or in a think,...
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The Molecular Basis of Inheritance Study Guide

For Teachers 11th - 12th
In this biology worksheet, students use an interactive worksheet with 9 questions that ask them to review many parts of the concepts.
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Word Adaptation

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders differentiate evolution and adaptation. In this biology lesson, 7th graders make new words from a given word by adding or changing a letter. They set up a T-chart and enumerate how adaptation is like or unlike evolution.
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Nudibranchs-Splendid Sea Slugs

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students brainstorm a list of colorful animals and research why they are colorful. In this biology instructional activity, students sketch what a nudibranchs look like before watching a video. They compare their sketch to...
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Succession and Microclimate

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students compare the population of insects in different microclimates. In this biology lesson, students collect data using probes to tabulate temperature and soil data. They predict how certain parameters change as an area goes...
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Protecting the Herd

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students simulate the spread of a fictitious disease using an internet-based simulation. For this biology lesson, students predict the factors that could affect epidemic. They investigate these prediction using computer simulation.
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Investigate the Role of Cholesterol from Cholesterol-rich Foods in the Human Body

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders assess fat content of different food samples. In this biology lesson, 8th graders create a flowchart showing the transport of cholesterol in the bloodstream. They perform tests for the presence of lipids on food samples.
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DNA Blueprint for Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students isolate DNA from different food sources. In this biology instructional activity, students research DNA extraction. They analyze DNA stands collected from the lab, and compare the differences between each.

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