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DNA: The Genetic Material
The various experiments and processes that were completed in the 20th century to further our understanding of DNA are summarized here. There are wonderful slides to popularize the scientists who dedicated their professional life to...
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Shakespeare and The Globe
A PowerPoint fill-in-the-blanks exam that tests learners knowledge of the life and times of William Shakespeare? Why not? The presentation could be used as a general review or as an introductory activity to assess prior knowledge.
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The good microbes
The question posed for the class to consider; What would decay and what would not? They read the short passage on decomposition and microbes, then mark the items that would decay after a two-week period. A scientific investigation idea...
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The Human Impact on the Environment
Despite the typos and formatting issues, the Word document found here has some great potential. There are two questions that ask learners to put several events in a logical order; these could easily be made into a card sort activity....
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Breaking News English
In this ESL worksheet, students read a news article about bird flu spreading to Europe. Students complete all or chose from 100 activities and exercises pertaining to the text. Included are vocabulary, grammar, comprehension and...
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A Miniscule Adversary: Combating Epidemics and Infectious Diseases in America
Tenth graders discover the spread of different diseases in US. In this health science lesson plan, 10th graders research the role of CDC and PHS in protecting the citizens. They explore documented cases of pandemics and their impact on...
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Breaking News English: Bird Flu
In this bird flu activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and more...
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Micro-Organisms
In this identifying the definitions of micro-organisms activity, students match the correct key words with the correct definitions. Students match 8 answers.
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Subsidized H.I.V. Treatments: Diamonds in the Rough?
Students examine and compare the AIDS management policies of several countries, using the Botswana case as a starting point
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WCCS News 78 Investigative Report
Students role play the role of investigative reporters. In groups, they determine what type of bird is leaving its droppings on the overhead highway beams. They answer a given set of questions and present their conclusions to the class....
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Integrating Biology-Serendipity and Science
In this science and serendipity worksheet, students read about how Fleming discovered Penicillin by accident when observing bacteria that didn't grow where mold existed. Students answer questions about scientific discoveries.
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Anthrax Attacks
Middle schoolers develop an understanding about the disease Anthrax, how it is transmitted, and its effects on the body. They use this online lesson to research the disease and its impact on human health. Students gain knowledge that...
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Immunity From Diseases
In this immunity activity, students review vocabulary associated with how the body defends itself from diseases. This activity has 12 matching questions.
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Examining the Spanish Flu of 1918
Eighth graders take a closer look at the Spanish influenza breakout of 1918. In this research skills instructional activity, 8th graders examine primary sources gathered by their instructor and identify how communities prepared (or did...
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Nucleic Acid
In this chromosome worksheet students complete a crossword puzzle by answering questions on DNA, nucleic acids, nucleotides and RNA.
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Anthrax Attacks
Students develop an understanding about the disease Anthrax, how it is transmitted, and its effects on the body. By the end of the lesson plan, students have gained the knowledge that bacterial diseases may invade and damage different...
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Weapons of Mass Desctruction in Iraq
High schoolers analyze the chemical and biological weapons of mass destruction that Iraq is accused of having. Students investigate the history and resolutions that have been made regarding bioterrorism.
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Matching Worksheet: Life Science
In this matching learning exercise, students match fifteen words to their definition. They identify words dealing life science such as cell, cell membrane, producer, and antibodies.
US National Archives
Nara: Deadly Virus: 1918 Flu Epidemic
Online exhibit that shows through text, photos, and historically significant documents the toll of the flu epidemic of 1918 in America.
The Economist
The Economist: Dengue Fever: A Deadly Scourge
This article describes the growing epidemic of dengue fever, or DHF, in Mexico and other tropical areas. The virus is caused by mosquitos. Registration is required.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Are Viruses Dead or Alive?
Are viruses alive or dead? How do we determine whether something is alive? Let's compare viruses to the 7 criteria researchers have set to determine if something is alive.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Can You Solve the Virus Riddle?
Your research team has found a prehistoric virus preserved in the permafrost and isolated it for study. After a late night working, you're just closing up the lab when a sudden earthquake hits and breaks all the sample vials. Will you be...
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Kids Health: West Nile Virus
What is the West Nile virus? How is it transmitted? Find the answers to these questions at this website. Also, learn how the virus affects the body and what you can do to prevent getting the virus.