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The Arizona Hedgehog Cactus: Endangered Species or not?: Biology, Plants

For Teachers All
In this lesson plan students will study the: "Classification of Echinocereus triglochidiatus and Geographical Ranges of its Varieties." Students read background material and scientific literature to analyze the cactus populations and...
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The Role of Enzymes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the role of enzymes in chemical reactions. In this enzymes lesson plan, students use hydrogen peroxide and manganese dioxide to observe a chemical reaction. Students observe the rates of reactions of chalk, hamburger,...
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Chemistry is Crystal Clear

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students observe crystals and their shapes and formation. In this crystal formation lesson, the teacher prepares crystal gardens for the students to observe, then the class finds examples of crystals in nature and observe a teacher...
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Mixing Colors

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students understand why we see various colors. In this mixing colors instructional activity, students experiment with different food coloring to explore how colors are made. Students record on a data sheet the colors they see.
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Dietary Fiber

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the different types of fiber and their benefits.  In this investigative lesson plan students find good sources of fiber in different foods. 
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Lesson 5: Untangling DNA

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners extract DNA from split peas. In this biology lesson, students research how chromatin form into chromosomes. They draw the stages and present their work in class.
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Genetics 4 Mutations

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students identify and illustrate how changes in DNA cause mutations and evaluate the significance of these changes. They illustrate a chromosomal mutation such as duplication, deletion, inversion, and translocation.
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Diffusion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers develop the concept of diffusion. For this science lesson plan, students demonstrate diffusion of molecules of matter in various states.
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The Functions of the Heart

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore the function of the human heart. In this heart anatomy lesson, students participate in activities offered at an Internet website to discover the characteristics and jobs of the parts of the human heart.
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DNA replication

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students write an essay on the basic steps of the DNA replication process accurately enough to show a complete understanding of the subject. Finally, student correctly identify the polarity of the template strand and match the correct...
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Dissect with Respect

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students, through exercises and discussions, examine ethics involved in the process of choosing and using laboratory animals, respect for the animal they dissect and how to behave in an ethical manner as they dissect various lab specimens.
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Blood Vessels & Circulation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a layered curriculum designed instructional activity in order to study the cardiovascular system of the human body. The assessments and activities are student centered.
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Hazard Mitigation: Bioterrorism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discuss different ways to spread infectious diseases. In this bioterrorism instructional activity, students model the rate of smoke emission using CalRoad software. They analyze the effects of airborne release of...
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Genetic Disorders

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders discuss traits, traits that are inherited and how genes and chromosomes carry the code for traits. They research genetic disorders and their link to chromosome abnormalites and write a report on their findings. which...
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Movement, it's FUN-damental!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover how muscles work. In this biology instructional activity, students explain the causes of fatigue and muscle soreness. They create graphs and compare results with their classmate.
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DESIGNER GENES: ONE SIE FITS ALL?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore genetic engineering and issues related to risks and benefits of altering agricultural products.
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DNA Fingerprinting through a Chemistry Lens

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore DNA and restriction enzymes using fragments of DNA separated by electrophoresis on an agarose gel. They analyze the results to see "whodunit".
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Powering a Green Earth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students compare and contrast renewable and nonrenewable energy. In this environmental science lesson, students discuss the importance of going green. They identify the different components in a power grid system.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Basic Cell Structures Review

For Students 6th - 9th
Reiew important information and key points about cell structures.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Cellular and Molecular Biology : The Cell and Cell Structure Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over cells and cell structure, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
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The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Cell Division and Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete, student-led lesson on cell structure, cell division, and cancer growth. Students work their way through illustrations and animated tutorials, and answer review questions along the way. There is a self-checking quiz at the end...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Cell Structure/function

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This StudyCards stack enables students to review information about the organelles of eukaryotic plant cell. They are tested on their ability to describe the structure, location, and function of different cell organelles.
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Bio Anim

For Students 9th - 10th
BioAnin presents 3-D labeled images of all of the major systems of the human body, for example, the digestive system and the endocrine system. The images are embedded in slideshows. The site also has interactive 3-D models that can be...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Cell Vocabulary

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This StudyCards stack enables students to review the vocabulary associated with cell biology.