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How do things flow in and out of a cell?
Students use a word processing program successfully. They are able to complete a final draft of a Lab Report and turn in all drafts for a formal letter grade. Students finish type their Lab Reports, they are reminded to use the spell...
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Biology Chapters 8 & 9
In this biology worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to systems of the body and cell types. There are 36 biology terms located in the word search.
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PROTOPLAST PRODUCTION
Students are allowed to strip away the cell walls of plants cells (using enzymes) and then observe the resulting spherical protoplasts (plant cells minus the cell wall). They see that plants cells indeed have a plasma membrane in...
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Chancing it
Seventh graders examine different transplant types and estimate the possible outcomes. For this biology lesson students discuss donors and transplants then divide into groups and complete a worksheet.
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Who Are We? An Introduction to the Life Within Our Bodies
Students examine cell structure, cell division, and the basic structure of DNA. They read and discuss a case study of DNA research, answer discussion questions, role-play the process of mitosis, and complete a DNA Fact or Fiction worksheet.
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Use of Microscopes and Creation of Slides
Students explore the use of microscopes and the creation of slides. They practice using, adjusting and viewing with a microscope. they view slides of familiar substances such as blood and fibers. In addition, they create slides using...
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Improving Literacy in the Biology Classroom via Genetic Disorders
Learners read, write and reflect on Science articles, this approach will promote both literacy and critical thinking skills. Critical thinking skills learned in the science classroom from these activities will impact students in many...
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Mutation and Genetic Change
In this genetic change worksheet, students read about how mutations can occur in germ cells and somatic cells. Students complete 1 multiple choice and 4 short answer questions.
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Tropism
Students conduct various experiments on tropism. In this biology lesson, students explain how gravity affects the growth of plant roots. They identify the different types of tropisms.
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Raven Chapter 35 Guided Notes: Plant Form
The ups and downs of plant vascular tissue are described by your beginning botanists as they complete this worksheet. Xylem and phloem are defined and identified on actual color photographs. Functions of the different types of meristem...
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Cell Growth and Division
In this biology worksheet, 9th graders label the diagrams with the appropriate phase of mitosis illustrated. Then they explain why skin cell undergo mitosis continuously. Students also explain why mitosis is a form of asexual reproduction.
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Cell Transport
In this biology worksheet, 9th graders describe what osmosis is and how it explains the fact tat a watery syrup forms when you put sugar on strawberries. Then they describe how proteins made by ribosomes leave the cell. Students also...
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Cell physiology and chemistry
Young scholars design an experiment to discriminate between chemical diffusion, osmosis, facilitated diffusion and active transport through a membrane. Be specific about predictions and interpretations!
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Blood and Transplant: Blood
Why is blood donation so important, anyway? Science and health classes across multiple grades benefit from an in-depth look into the need for and process of blood donation. With an emphasis on presenting the topic in a non-threatening...
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Photosynthesis
Students conduct experiments with plants. In this photosynthesis lesson, students examine plants under different types of lights. They calculate the amount of dissolved ocygen concentration and compare it to the formula for...
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Population Genetics
Genetic variation shows the health of a population, yet cheetahs show very little variation over that last 10,000 years. Scholars learn the importance of genetic variation in populations after viewing an informative presentation. It...
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Support and Transport in Plants
All types of transport systems in a dicotyledon plant are detailed here, with clear labelled diagrams and notes for the specific structures and functions. The way that these systems have adapted, and how support is assisted by the...
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Cancer Causes
Students explore why people get cancer. They explore human cells by taking a close examine their own. take a small sample of the epithelial cells that line the inside of their mouth. They glimpse how scientists investigate inside cells.
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Chloroplasts and Mitochondria
For this biology learning exercise, students read about the mechanism of photosynthesis to answer 43 short answer questions. They explain the role of chloroplasts in the process.
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Fungi Coloring Worksheet
In this biology instructional activity, learners complete 28 short answer questions on fungi. They color and label the different parts of a hyphae.
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Antibodies
Students conduct a series of exploration activity on how vaccines and antibodies work. In this biology instructional activity, students test how antigens and antibodies work in the body. They discuss the benefits of vaccines in promoting...
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Nucleic Acids
A lively presentation presents general facts and history of nucleic acids in a note-taking format. Every slide contains colorful photos or graphics to illuminate and engage. Biology aces learn about the function and structure of these...
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A Whole New World of DNA and Proteins
Lead your young scientists into an exciting world as they participate in a role play and experiment focused on proteins and DNA. After researching the Central Dogma of Biology, individuals or groups participate in a classroom slide...
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Circulatory Systems
Excellent diagrams, labels and summaries make this resource be valuable to your students throughout the topic of circulation. All types of circulation vessels are explained, their structure and function is detailed, and the overall...