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Protein Synthesis and Words

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain the roles of mRNA, tRNA and ribosomes. They explain how mutations can occur in an individual. Students simulate parts of a cell to access about the process of protein synthesis.
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More on Meiosis

For Students 7th - 9th
In this meiosis worksheet, students fill in the blank that describes the process of meiosis. Students also draw the process of meiosis.
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DNA Transcribed

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this DNA learning exercise, students describe how the cell stores all of the data needed to produce the required proteins for the body. Then they describe the ribosomes division and how is attaches itself to RNA and makes protein by...
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Pond 2: Life in a Drop of Pond Water

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students observe organisms found in pond water with a microscope. In groups, they discuss how single-celled organisms satisfy their needs for food, water and air. They compare and contrast the needs of macroscopic and microscopic...
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Create a microbe

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Young scholars explore viruses and bacteria. They construct three dimensional models of microorganisms recognizing size relationships by comparing the size of viruses with the sizes of bacterial cells.
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Modern Classification

For Students 9th
In this modern classification worksheet, 9th graders describe ways scientists determine an organism's phylogeny. Then they explain what the animal and fungi kingdoms have in common and how they differ. Students also classify some cells...
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Brain Teaser - Paint

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this logic worksheet, learners solve a word problem using logic about painting lines to divide a road. Students complete 1 problem.
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Interactive Meiosis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students study meiosis and the stages of mitosis.  In this meiosis lesson students divide into groups and complete an activity. 
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Creepy Critters

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils develop a classification scheme based on the structural features of organisms.  In this organism instructional activity students divide into teams and complete a fun activity. 
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Investigating Mitosis in Allium Root Tip Squash

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Preparing the root tip samples is the most challenging part of the mitosis-viewing lab found here, but the directions help ensure you have everything you need. There is no worksheet included; however, there is a sample data table....
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Your Immune System

For Students 7th - 9th
In this immune system activity, students identify and name treatments that are currently available for the AIDS virus. Then they discuss some potential vaccines. Students also describe how new AIDS drugs are tested.
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Does Size Matter?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the surface area to volume ratio in cellular respiration. While participating in an interactive lab experiment, they examine proportional surface area and discuss nanotechnology. Students observe the effectiveness of...
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A Model of Morphogenesis in Drosophila Melanogaster

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the following scientific terms and ideas: rates of diffusion, the role of morphogens in the development of larva, the chemical dynamics of a cell, and the significance of embryo polarity during development.
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How Can We Target Tumor Angiogenesis?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students define and use new vocabulary. They review the process of angiogenesis and describe the characteristics of a tumor. They discover how chemotherapy targets these types of cells.
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DNA Extraction Laboratory Experiment

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students will visualize how DNA is extracted from cells by performing a simple laboratory experiment. They will then use this knowledge to further understand how scientists are using DNA extraction to try to clone human cells, and to...
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Controlling the Code: Molecules at Work

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this DNA activity, students access a website to learn about how single-celled organisms function successfully. Then students pretend they are a bacterium and determine how to transport lactose across their cell membrane for food. This...
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Blood Web Hunt

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the components of blood. Using internet websites and a handout, 5th graders search for answers to questions about blood. They explore components such as red blood cells, white blood cells, platelet and plasma.
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H2O in Us

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars discover through this activity that all organisms are composed of water. They find that 70 percent of their bodies are made up of water that is in thier cells and blood, and not free-flowing throughout their body.
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The IMF In Action: Why Do We Need the IMF?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students role play as a cell phone salesman who must solve trade issues. They examine how the International Monetary Fund gives assistance to countries with currency difficulties as they make decisions to solve their scenarios.
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Generators: Three Mile Island vs. Hoover Dam

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students are given a history of electricity and its development into the modern age lifeline upon which we so depend. The methods of power generation are introduced, and further discussion of each technology's pros and cons follows. ...
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Conductors and Insulators

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore electrical terms and circuits.  In this conductor activity students divide into groups and complete a lab on electricity.
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Who Stole My Salad?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explain how protein is made in the cell. In this biology lesson, 8th graders translate RNA and DNA using an internet database. They determine the thief based on evidence collected.
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Hand Writing: Three Letter Words

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this printing practice activity, students trace, form, and print three letter words. Students practice printing ten separate words.
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Mobile Phone Packages

For Students 5th - 6th
For this consumer math worksheet, students examine 3 mobile phone package deals with calls and text message charges. Students match the best plan to one of 3 people whose profiles are shown, detailing their typical use. All prices are in...

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