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Drawing Upon Our Five Senses

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify the parts and functions of the body's five senses. In this biology lesson, 5th graders create a replica of the nervous system highlighting its parts. They create a scrapbook containing information on the senses...
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Pond Water Web

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners identify the different organisms in the food web. In this biology lesson, students create food chains using the information on cards. They explain what happens if an organism is removed or added in the web.
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The Role of Amyloid in Alzheimer's Disease

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore amyloid proteins through a series of experiments. In this biology lesson, students explain the causes of Alzheimer's disease. They identify common symptoms related to this condition.
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The Wonders of Bacteria

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the evolution and features of bacteria through a series of activities. In this biology lesson, students collect data and graph bacterial growth. They design a brochure about bacteria's role in society.
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The Action Potential

For Students 9th - 12th
In this biology worksheet, students examine the internal functions of the human body while considering the factors needed to explain the physiological reactions.
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Anatomy Review

For Students 9th - 12th
For this biology worksheet, students examine the internal functions of the human body while considering the factors needed to explain the physiological reactions.
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Gas Exchange

For Students 9th - 12th
In this biology worksheet, students examine the process of respiration and specifically look at the biochemistry of gas exchange at the alveoli.
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Early Filtrate Functioning

For Students 9th - 12th
In this biology learning exercise, students look at the function of filtering in the nephron of the kidneys and the biochemistry is emphasized.
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Observing Decomposition

For Students 9th - 12th
In this science instructional activity, students focus upon the concept of decomposition and collect data in order to make interpretations or observations.
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The Froggy Page

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students investigate the cycle of life by observing tadpoles.  For this biology lesson, students utilize the Internet to read stories, observe pictures, and listen to sounds of frogs.  Students create a poster board collage using frog...
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Seeds of Wetland Life

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students participate in several activities on seed exploration. In this biology lesson plan, students classify seeds according to their dispersal method. They explain the different adaptations plant have to disperse their seeds.
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Where Do Birds Live? Cavity Nesters of the Watsonville Wetlands

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students compare and contrast primary and secondary cavity nesters. In this life science lesson, students explore the different types of nests that birds make. They play a team game to apply what they learned.
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How Microbes Help Ecosystems

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders observe different microorganisms under the microscope. In this biology lesson, 6th graders draw and describe the samples they see. They study the root nodules of plants and explain how the plants benefit from those bacteria.
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Life Underground

For Teachers 1st
First graders build a terrarium in order to observe animal and plant life dynamics. In this biology lesson, 1st graders compare how organisms survive in different environments. They write their observations and analysis in their journal.
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Ecosystems Beneath the Surface

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders create a KWL chart about microorganisms. In this biology activity, 6th graders create and label a diagram on a microbial mat. They investigate the processes involved in the carbon, oxygen and sulfur cycles.
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Displaying Populations: Jellybeans, Paper and People

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners investigate the factors affecting population growth. In this biology lesson, students collect data from the lab and graph them. They estimate population size using a mathematical formula.
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Lesson 14: Genetic Disorders

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners create PowerPoint presentation on the topic they researched. In this biology lesson, students fill out a storyboard about their topic. They share their project in class.
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DNA Technology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars prepare PowerPoint presentation on DNA and cells. In this biology lesson, students create a storyboard of their presentation. They share the finished project in class. 
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DNA Technology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners summarize their classmates' presentation in class. In this biology lesson, students create a graphic organizer based on concepts presented. They discuss and share their organizer.
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Lesson 2: the Cell Cycle

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explain how cells reproduce. In this biology lesson, students explain the different stages of the cell cycle. They calculate the number of new cells produced.
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Vision Disorder

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners design a morning routine for a 60 year old female senior with vision disorder. In this biology lesson plan, students collaborate with their team to come up with possible solutions. They present at least two ideas of their design...
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Lesson 5: Untangling DNA

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students 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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RNA

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars explain how cells reproduce. In this biology lesson, students transcribe and translate a gene. They discuss and compare their answers in class.
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Lesson 9: Visual Meiosis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars create a fictional organism. In this biology lesson plan, students predict the traits of resulting offspring. They complete activity worksheet and discuss answers in class.

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