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University of Arizona

The Biology Project: Human Biology: Blackett Family Dna Activity

For Students 9th - 10th
Family studies are a good way to learn about DNA profiling and RFLP analysis because students can follow the inheritance of DNA markers from one generation to the next. Students have the opportunity to do this in this activity.
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University of Arizona

The Biology Project: Human Biology: Blackett Family Dna Activity 2

For Students 9th - 10th
In this activity, students learn the concepts and techniques behind DNA profiling of the national DNA databank. Students will then have the opportunity to collect and interpret actual STR data, and to answer one or more questions.
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Other

Biologie Online: Biologie Von a Bis Z (German)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biology is a natural science that deals with living things. Like other areas of science, biology is divided into several subcategories. See them here from A to Z.
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University of Arizona

The Biology Project: Human Biology: Color Blindness Problem Set

For Students 9th - 10th
This problem set is based on a question received from a woman with red-green color blind as well as other members of her family. She wanted to know if we could help her understand how she inherited her color blindness.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Course Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to Environmental Science, an interdisciplinary field of study that integrates the biological and physical sciences in an effort to understand environmental systems, and the solutions to both man-made and natural...
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eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Body Structure and Homeostasis Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Review information and key points about human body struture and homeostasis.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Blood Vessels

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The blood vessels are an important part of the cardiovascular system. They connect the heart to every cell in the body. Arteries carry blood away from the heart,...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Barriers to Pathogens

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following tutorial you will learn about the barriers that keep most pathogens out of the human body.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Domains of Life

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Humans are in the same domain as trees and algae. What could they possibly have in common? It is the location of their DNA inside their cells. Their cells all have a...
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That Quiz

That Quiz: Practice Test: Anatomy

For Students 9th - 10th
Take this practice quiz to test your knowledge of human anatomy. See how fast you can name the different parts of the skeleton from different views: the back, front, skull, or even the arms. By changing the level, it is appropriate for...
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Body Regions and Parts

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flip chart is great for biology or anatomy classes learning body regions. Use a drag a drop method.
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Biology Corner

Biology Corner: Anatomy: Skeletal System: Flash Cards

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Printable collection of drawings of bones in the human body, suitable for testing knowledge of particular structures.
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Handout
Other

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Winners 2008 1901

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of the Nobel Prize winners in Physiology or Medicine (updated yearly). Click on the names for more information.
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Handout
Northwestern University

Di Humani Corporis Fabrica

For Students 9th - 10th
A historically significant translation of the groundbreaking text on human anatomy that changed the study of anatomy forever.
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Website
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Ask a Scientist

For Students 9th - 10th
Ask questions about any topic in biology and receive an e-mail response within two weeks. There is an archive of "Top 10 Questions" and responses for each of the following topics: animals, human biology, general biology, evolution,...
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Website
Other

Canal Kids: Ciencias (Science for Portuguese Speakers)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Colorful, engagingly written information about astronomy and biology for Portuguese-speaking English language learners. Both subjects are broken down into a broad array of related subtopics. The biology section is particularly helpful...
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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Issues in Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from American Institute of Biological Sciences provides a collection of articles on current issues in environmental science and human impacts on the environment. Several articles available in Spanish.
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Text Sets: Science of the Body

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduce students to how the body looks and works with these texts on biology and genetics. This collection includes 20 Grade-Leveled texts (5-10) on the topic of Science of the Body. [Free account registration required for specific...
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Unit Plan
National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: What's Happening to Your Body?

For Students 6th - 8th
This lesson plan site focuses on the changes that adolescents go through and delves into their nutritional, physical, and mental health needs.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science for Middle School

For Students 6th - 8th
This digital textbook covers core life science concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, and videos.
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Website
University of Utah

University of Utah: Ehsl: Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Search this sizable library database for a variety of health sciences resources.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: A Family History of Marfan Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
Questions related to heredity.
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Website
US Geological Survey

Usgs: Earth Surface Dynamics (Research Activities)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from USGS provides several activities to help understand the interrelationships among earth surface processes, ecological systems, and human activities. Also included are links to new findings and programs concerning Earth...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Q&a: Neuron Depolarization, Hyperpolarization, & Action Potentials

For Students 9th - 10th
Khan Academy answers a question about hyperpolarization and depolarization with a written explanation and links to helpful videos.