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Cell Structure and Function

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students compare the organelles present in plant and animal cells. For this biology lesson, students create an analogy to easily remember their assigned organelles. They also research their function and write a creative story.
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Variation in Human Skin Color

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students classify themselves according to the six skin types. In this biology lesson, students explore the causes of human skin variation. They present their findings in class.
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Evolution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a timeline on the history of evolution. In this biology instructional activity, students research their assigned scientist's contribution to evolution theory. They write a three-paragraph analysis about the timeline.
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Tread Lightly: Low Carbon Lunch

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a flowchart of the carbon footprint of food from production to disposal. In this biology lesson, students brainstorm ways to reduce greenhouse gases by smart food choices. They create a blog promoting ways to eat low...
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What's on Your Plate?

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars demonstrate the path of food in the body. In this biology lesson, students conduct an experiment to determine how large the the digestive system is. They name the different organs involved in the digestive process.
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Introduction to Simulation Project

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students create a simulated self-sustaining ecosystem. For this biology lesson, students examine the different food chain and ecosystems in their model. They recommend some improvements and changes to an existing ecosystem.
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Life at the Pond

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students identify the bugs collected from the pond. In this biology instructional activity, students observe the living and nonliving organisms in the pond environment. They write a reflection about why nature is important and must be...
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Soil Sample Lab 2

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners examine each soil sample and record observations. For this biology lesson, students design an experiment to test soil flow rate. They write a lab report about the experiment.
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The Science of HIV

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research about the characteristics of HIV. In this biology lesson, students cite ways to prevent AIDS especially among uninformed teens. They plan a community awareness campaign targeting teens.
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Whales

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers compare and contrast the two types of whales. In this biology activity, students research the characteristics of their assigned whale. They compile their findings in a folder.
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Building a Model DNA

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils explain the function of DNA in the body. In this biology lesson, students build a DNA model using simple materials. They demonstrate how bases pair up in the helix.
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Evolution Explorations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers compare characteristics of animals and human beings. In this biology lesson, students observe an animal and record their observations. They infer whether the evolution theory is true or not.
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Brain Watching

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils identify the different parts of the nervous system. In this biology lesson, students research methods to diagnose and cure neurological disorders. They present their report to class.
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Inside Story: Your Body, Your Health

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners research about different genetic disorders. In this biology lesson, students create a poster highlighting facts about the disorder. They present their findings in class.
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Mountain Pine Beetle

For Teachers 1st - 7th
Students identify the different parts of a tree. For this biology lesson, students investigate how mountain pine beetles kill trees. They examine the beetles' anatomy using a microscope.
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Learning about Biotechnology and GMO’s

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders describe the different methods of biotechnology. In this biology lesson, 10th graders assess the pros and cons of using GMO's. They create posters that either supports or discourages its use.
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The Skeletal System - Bones

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify the common bones in the human body. In this biology activity, 7th graders research two bones assigned to them. They explain why bones are important to us.
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Endocrine Man

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students identify the parts and function of the endocrine system. For this biology lesson, students draw a man and label the glands of the endocrine system. They present their poster in class.
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Evolution: Is It Fact and/or Theory?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the concepts of evolution. In this biology lesson, students read articles from the internet. They discuss the article within the group and answer their handouts.
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Cell Works

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students identify the different parts of the cells and their functions. In this biology activity, students create an analogy of a cell and its organelles. They make a poster and present it to class.
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How Cells Reproduce

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

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders describe the stages of mitosis. In this biology activity, 7th graders explain the importance of cell division. They complete an activity packet at the end of the activity.
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Photosynthesis and Plant Reproduction

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explain the process of photosynthesis. In this biology lesson, students label the different reproductive parts of the flowers. They watch a short video then identify the leaf parts on the board.
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Evolution of the Peppered Moth

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders complete a timeline about the evolution of the peppered moth. In this biology lesson, 7th graders write an essay about how human can affect evolution. They share their essay with the class.

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