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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 1.2 Fields in the Life Sciences

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore some different areas of study in the life sciences.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science for Middle School

For Students 6th - 8th
This digital textbook covers core life science concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, and videos.
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Activity
University of California

Ucmp: Island Biogeography and Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a lesson designed by a biology teacher. In it, students use maps and evidence of island age, molecular genetics, morphology, and distance apart to determine how the islands came to be occupied by different species of lizards. It...
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Handout
University of Hamburg

University of Hamburg: Membranes: Diffusion, Permeability, Osmosis, Turgor, Active and Passive Transport and Transport

For Students 9th - 10th
This cellular biology page presents extensive detail on the chemical nature of the cell membrane. Using the Chime plug-in, students can manipulate and study models of the membrane.
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Unit Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Bioinformatics

For Students 9th - 10th
This project is a series of interrelated modules designed to introduce the student to modern biological techniques in the area of bioinformatics. Bioinformatics is the application of computer technology to the management of biological...
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Interactive
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Dolan Dna Learning Center: Transcription Translation: Transcription Advanced

For Students 9th - 10th
Visualize the main driving force behind molecular biology, where DNA makes RNA, and RNA makes protein. [1:53]
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Activity
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab: Did You Ever Wonder? Labor Saving Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Students investigate robotics in molecular biology and capillary electrophoresis. The article examines the accomplishments of Joe Jaklevic. The resource consists of pictures, quotes, and links to additional resources.
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Article
John Wiley & Sons

Wiley: Cutting Edge: Hot Careers in Biochemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed overview of the many careers which require a background in biochemistry and molecular biology.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Microbial Evolution: Part 4

For Teachers 9th - 10th
YouTube video continues the discussion of molecular phylogenetics and reconstruction of the tree of life.
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Graphic
University of Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts: Rasmol & Chime

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Massachusetts links to downloadable freeware (Rasmol and CHIME) which are required to view 3-D images common on organic chemistry tutorials.
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Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Molecular Mechanism of Receptor Mediated Endocytosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Endocytosis enables cells to absorb extracellular nutrients that are needed for their survival. In receptor-mediated endocytosis, a protein receptor on the cell membrane binds to a nutrient molecule and facilitates its absorption through...
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Interactive
Concord Consortium

The Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench: Dna Polymerase

For Students 9th - 10th
Observe the animated model to see DNA being replicated.
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Website
Other

Department of Biophysics & Biophysical Chemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine site detailing ongoing research in Biophysics & Biophysical Chemistry. The site has links to courses, seminars, faculty, graduate studies, and general information.
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Handout
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Polymerase Chain Reaction

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive, self-paced lesson on polymerase chain reaction. Students read information and watch descriptive animations to aid in understanding. A self-check quiz follows the activity.
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Website
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Human Genome Project Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the goals of the Human Genome Project. It also explains some of the ethical, legal and social challenges associated with this new technology.
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Website
National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: Profiles in Science: Francis Crick Papers

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information about Francis Crick as well as access to an archival collection of his papers, letters, photographs, and notes, including those related to the discovery of the double helix.
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Website
Other

Molecular and Cellular Biology Learning Ctr: Virtual Cell Animation Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive collection of detailed diagrams and animations showing the structure of cells and how they work.
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Website
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Biointeractive: Virtual Transgenic Fly Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
A fantastic interactive laboratory in which transgenic flies are created and used to study circadian rhythms. Excellent supporting information and resources for teachers and students.
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Website
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Biointeractive: Visualizing Gene Expression

For Students 9th - 10th
Through a series of videos and narrated animations, learn how evolution affects gene expression in species. Find out how visualizing gene expression can help explain what a specific gene does.
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eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Overview: Dna Cloning

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the definition, purpose, and basic steps of DNA cloning.
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Interactive
National Human Genome Research Institute

Nhgri: Talking Glossary of Dna Replication

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Human Genome Research Institute's Genetic and Molecular Biology Branch provides this great multimedia site for information on DNA replication. Click on the explanation and if you have Real PLayer you will listen to an...
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Cockrum's Gray Shrew

For Students 4th - 8th
With developments in molecular biology, biologists have powerful new tools to determine the relatedness of specimens found at different locations. Studies of chromosomes and gene sequences have helped identify Cockrum's Gray Shrew and...
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Lesson Plan
Bryn Mawr College

Serendip: From Gene to Protein Transcription and Translation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Brief text summary of what young scholars learn in the Dragon Genetics II lab along with links to download Student Handouts in PDF and Word formats, and Teacher Preparation Notes in PDF format. Students use paper models to learn...
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Handout
University of Maryland

Univ of Maryland Baltimore County/genetics History

For Students 9th - 10th
Good information about various milestones in genetics history. Check out the links on the bottom of the page for additional information.

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