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Online Course
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Psbc: Introduction to Hematology

For Students 9th - 10th
This well-illustrated overview of blood biology examines the development and function of each of the different types of blood cells. Features include an assessment test.
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Handout
Other

Miami University: Cellular Nature of Life?

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic information about cells in an outline form. Gives good information in an abbreviated format.
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Article
Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Organization of the Human Body

For Students 9th - 10th
An illustrated article which helps students understand the levels of organization of the human body.
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PPT
Other

World of Teaching: White Blood Corpuscles (Power Point)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excellent PowerPoint presentation, with lots of graphics, on white blood cells. It clearly explains the different types of white blood cells and how they are formed.
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Website
Other

Emory University: Cancer Quest

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an in-depth look at the biology of cancer, including a detailed description of the disease process from the basics of cells to the diagnosis and treatment of various types of cancers. Includes videos, animations, and interactive...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Blood

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this interactive tutorial students will learn to explain how the heart pumps blood throughout the body. Students will explain the composition of blood and will...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Archaea

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For many years, archaea were classified as bacteria. Like the bacteria, archaea lacked a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles and, therefore, were prokaryotic...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Protist Characteristics

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Protists are eukaryotes, which means their cells have a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. Most protists are single-celled. Other than these features, they...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Diabetes

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Diabetes is a non-infectious disease in which the body is unable to control the amount of sugar in the blood. People with diabetes have high blood sugar, either...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Biochemical Reaction Chemistry

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of a biochemical reaction, the different types and the importance of enzymes in biochemical reactions.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Meiosis

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Sexual reproduction combines gametes from two parents. Gametes are produced by a special type of cell division known as meiosis. Meiosis contains two rounds of cell...
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Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Spirogyra Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about Spirogyra, a type of algae. Discusses characteristics, classification, cell structure, method of reproduction, and life cycle.
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Article
Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: The Nervous System

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn to identify the type of cells that make up nervous tissue.
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Handout
Palomar Community College District

Palomar College: Stem & Root Anatomy

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an advanced review from Palomar College of the types of cells that make up conducting tissue in stems and roots. The photos and diagrams are excellent!
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Activity
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Nucleic Acids

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Online activity covers the structure and function of nucleic acids. Students will learn about nucleotides, the different types of nitrogenous bases, and the...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Fungus Like Protists

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Fungus-like protists share many features with fungi. Like fungi, they are heterotrophs, meaning they must obtain food outside themselves. They also have cell walls...