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Curated OER

Hereditary Defects: Down Syndrome and Sickle Cell Anemia

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students solve problems like the following examples: 1. If you have 10,000 women, age 30, who have babies and one in 900 of these births will result in a Down syndrome baby, how many will have this disease? 2. 5,000 babies are born;...
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Curated OER

Plant And Animal Cells

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars identify parts of plant and animal cells and describe the functions of each part. They distinguish between plant and animal cells. After a lecture/demo, students perform experiments which help them construct models of...
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Curated OER

Spotlight on Photovoltaics and Fuel Cells

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars utilize Internet resources to uncover the pros and cons of two topics in alternative energy technology: photovoltaics and fuel cells. Students analyze the structure and function of each system to make observations about...
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Curated OER

Cell Community

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders use technology to review cell structure and function. In this cells less, 7th graders review the parts and functions of a cell, and use photography/video and PowerPoint to enhance their explorations.
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Curated OER

Creating a Plant Cell Journal

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders gather information about plant cells. As they read in their science book about plant cells, they take notes on the important facts. Then, they look at their notes and organize them into an outline before they write their...
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Curated OER

Study of the Cell

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students draw a diagram to show the fluid mosaic model of a membrane. They explain how hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties help membranes hold their shape. They identify the functions of different cell membrane proteins as well.
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Curated OER

The Journey of a Red Blood Cell

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine how a red blood cell travels throughout the body. Using a model, they follow the flow of blood throughout the entire body. They identify the functions of the lungs and discuss the difference of the blood entering...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Cell Processes and Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biology worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms pertaining to cell processes and energy. There are 19 biology terms located in the word search.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Specialized Cells Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In this science worksheet, students look for the words that are part of the word search puzzle that is focused around the theme of the sheet.
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Lesson Plan
University of Minnesota

Connect the Neurons!

For Students 5th - 8th
Create a neuron frenzy as your pupils play the part of the neurons. An engaging lesson creates a human chain of neurons that pass cotton balls posing as neurotransmitters. Scholars learn about pre- and post-synapses as they complete the...
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Curated OER

Mitosis vs. Meiosis Worksheet

For Students 9th - 12th
This complete instructional activity includes short answer and multiple choice questions as well as a Venn diagram for comparing and contrasting mitosis with meiosis. Separate teachers' instructions are supplied. This could be used as...
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PPT
Curated OER

Human Genetic Diseases

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Although there are a few missing titles in this collection of slides, if your class has the support of a genetic disease lecture to accompany it, this resource will be very useful. The mechanism of genetic inheritance is covered. Flow...
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Lesson Plan
LABScI

The Digestive System: Where Does Food Go?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Would you believe that your digestive system stretches to five times your height?! Help your pupils to understand this relationship as they work through the laboratory exercise. The first instructional activity of a 12-part series is a...
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Lesson Plan
Serendip

Understanding the Biology of Cancer

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
After initial exposure to a carcinogen, a cancer diagnosis often takes more than a decade due to the slow buildup of mutated cells in the body. Scholars learn about the biology of cancer with a worksheet and discussion questions. They...
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PPT
Curated OER

Human Genetic Diseases

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Although there are a few missing titles in this collection of slides, if your class has prior knowledge of genetic diseases then this resource could be useful. The mechanism of genetic inheritance are covered and both flow charts and...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

DNA Cut and Paste Activity

For Students 9th - 11th
Here is a cut and paste activity worksheet designed for older students. They fill in the blank with information about the composition of DNA, then create a DNA strand with its complimentary nucleotide chain.
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Curated OER

DNA, the Awesome Thread of Life

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine how traits are passed to offspring.  In this genetic reproduction instructional activity students develop a model of dna and learn about its structure, replication and function.
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PPT
Curated OER

Mutations

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
The basics of mutation types and some potential effects of those are described and diagrammed here. Each detail is very clear and includes the labels and translation change exhibited. A great slideshow to expand on DNA replication issues.
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Handout
National Institute of Open Schooling

Solid State

For Students 7th - 12th Standards
Crystal comes from a Greek word meaning ice. Activity eight in a series of 36 has class members analyzing amorphous and crystalline solids and further classifying them based on their forces. They then explore solids, learning about unit...
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Teach Engineering

Concentrated Solar Power

For Teachers 9th - 12th
The seventh segment in an eight-part unit promotes the idea of concentrating the sun to increase the power of a photovoltaic panel. Pupils learn about devices used such as reflectors or lenses.
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Interactive
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

A Genome Is an Entire Set of Genes

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Today researchers identify a gene suspected of causing a genetic disease in a matter of days rather than years, thanks to the Human Genome Project. Young scientists learn about the Human Genome Project and the scientists who designed the...
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Teach Engineering

The Keepers of the Gate Challenge

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Help your class make a connection between salt water and nanoscience. In the introductory lesson of a seven-part unit, the class explores why salt water helps a sore throat feel better. Pupils conduct preliminary research about the...
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Teach Engineering

Android Acceleration

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Prepare to accelerate your Android. Pupils prep for the upcoming activity in this third installment of a four-part series. The lesson progresses nicely by first introducing different types of acceleration to the class. The teacher...
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Lesson Plan
K20 LEARN

It's Alive! Or, Is It?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Seems like a fairly simple question—until you begin asking your class! Get pupils acquainted with the characteristics of life through pairs classification, discussion, and scientific reading. The lesson plan, part of the K20 series, also...

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