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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating the Water Quality of the Root River in Lanesboro, Mn

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This field investigation will be in collaboration with Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center in Lanesboro, MN link to Eagle Bluff. It will include chemical, biological, and physical tests. The chemical tests will include kits where...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Osmosis Using Water and Gummy Bears

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this biology classroom lab, students investigate the affect of soaking a Gummy Bear in water. They collect measurements of height, width, and mass before and after the soaking of the candy overnight. Students calculate % change for...
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Interactive
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Greenomes

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of experiments with an arabidopsis plant appropriate for AP or IB Biology. Experimentation includes PCR, identification of genetic modification, as well as complete write-ups and instructor information for pre-lab preparation.
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Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Engineering Nature: Dna Visualization and Manipulation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students are introduced to genetic techniques such as DNA electrophoresis and imaging technologies used for molecular and DNA structure visualization. In the field of molecular biology and genetics, biomedical engineering plays an...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Scientific Investigation

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson looks at how the scientific method is applied in a scientific investigation, and at the differences between theories and hypotheses in science.
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Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Snacks From a Z

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a monumental list of ideas for science fair projects and experiments, organized alphabetically. Every one of them is a link to a full page, with pictures, of information about the idea. This site is a goldmine.
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Dna and Verdicts

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a site on genetics, this page explores DNA as a forensic science. Explains how and why DNA can be used to convict or acquit a criminal from wrongdoing using forensic DNA analysis. Teacher resources too.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Rough Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Website companion to PBS show, "Rough Science," in which five scientists use their collective expertise to complete a series of tasks. Follow the scientists as they do things like generate electricity, make soap, make antibacterial...
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Interactive
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Cow Eye Dissection

For Students 9th - 10th
Get your lab coat ready! This particular lab experience is a must for any middle or high school biology/anatomy lab science classroom. This site provides a printable version of a cow's eye diagram, a step-by-step dissection guide, a...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Interdependence of Life: How an Ecosystem Responds to Change

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this biology field investigation, students will investigate the site of an environmental disturbance, identify plant and animal life within that specific area, and compare it to an adjoining forested area. Students will map both areas...
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Activity
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: A Comparative Approach to Animal Dissections (A Phylogenic Study)

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biology inquiry lab, students study evolutionary relationships by making observations of preserved animal specimens, developing a question, then investigating by dissecting the specimens provided. This comparative approach offers...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Simpson's Reciprocal Index: Identify and Compare Habitat Biodiversity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this biology field lab, students will collect insects from two different habitats and use them to quantify the biodiversity of each habitat.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Observing Living and Nonliving Components of an Ecosystem With a Partner

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this biology field lab, students will observe a square foot area of an ecosystem surrounding our elementary school. The students will keep a journal to record the physical elements of the ecosystem which they will visit monthtly. The...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Evolution and the Nature of Science Institutes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A collection of classroom lessons to help high school biology teachers teach evolution and the nature of science. This highly lab-oriented module is a very useful evolution and deep-time teaching site.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Taxonomy: The Importance of Classifying

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a technology-based, hands-on Biology lesson plan used to introduce the topic of Taxonomy and the importance of classifying. Students will listen to a podcast about classifying every living thing on Earth. Students will then give...
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Other

Vibrationdata.com: Animal Astronauts

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about some of the early animal astronauts who were launched into space to help determine the effects of space travel on human beings.
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Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania State University

Penn State University: Embryology in the Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Come and learn more about how to incorporate embryology into your classroom. This site features tons of information about the embryology of chickens.
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Other

Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History: Operation Ruby Throat

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Be amazed at how these beautiful birds can be used to help students learn about science, math, geography and culture. Site is the most comprehensive one available about hummingbird natural history.
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Habitat Feature: Logs

For Students 9th - 10th
Evaluate the importance of a fallen tree in a forest ecosystem.
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Forest

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how the variety of different forest ecosystems across the globe determine the bird diversity in each.
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Activity
National Health Museum

Access Excellence: Using Bubbles to Explore Cell Membranes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An inquiry type lab activity that simulates cell membrane structure and function. This activity can be used in any Life Science or Biology classroom.
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Activity
The Franklin Institute

Inquiry Almanack: Bio Point

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover from a student's point of view what a "DNA fingerprint," is and how it is extracted.
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Curated OER

Sea Urchin Embryology

For Students 9th - 10th
A fantastic set of lab exercises, background information, teaching materials and references. Great for high school biology.
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Curated OER

Cytokinesis

For Students 9th - 10th
A fantastic set of lab exercises, background information, teaching materials and references. Great for high school biology.

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