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Cell Cycle

For Students 7th
In this cell cycle worksheet, 7th graders study the various images of the cell cycle. Students then label each picture with the correct cycle. Students then answer several questions about the cell cycle.
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Cells, Building Blocks of Life

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, in groups, explore cells, the basic unit of all living things.
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Introduction To Cell Structure and Function: What's Inside a Cell?

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders are introduced to the cell and some of its parts. Through the use of video, 10th graders see animal and plants cells and their parts. They learn terms used to explain the cell.
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The Cell: Unit of Life

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students identify the parts of plant and animal cells, how samples can be obtained and what the differences are.
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Cell Cycle Portfolio

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students work together in groups to complete various stations on the cycles of cells. Individually, they keep their completed work in a folder after following specific instructions on how to complete each experiment. They use the...
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Plant and Animal Cells

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the difference between plant and animal cells. They observe a variety o plant and animals cells by looking at a piece of cork, an onion, elodea, prepared slides of paramecium, human bone, frog blood, and human...
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ISOLATION OF DNA FROM ONION

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students perform a laboratory exercise designed to show how DNA can easily be extracted from onion cells. They conduct an optional test for the presence of DNA using standard lab equipment.
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Microviewer

For Students 5th - 7th
In this microviewer instructional activity, learners observe several types of cells. Students draw each type of cell and label the important parts. Learners also answer questions relatable to the cell and the purpose for study.
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It's Just a Phase They're Going Through!

For Students 4th - 5th
In this science worksheet, students write about the stages of mitosis. Students prepare an onion slide and examine the cell.Students draw about the stages they see.
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Identify the Phases of the Cell

For Students 7th
In this cell phases activity, 7th graders study the phases of an onion cell. Students write the onion mitosis cell phases on the lines.
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The Ratio of Surface Area to Volume

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Demonstrate the ratio of surface area to volume in your high school class by using phenolphthalein, gelatin, and an onion. Intrigue the class by leading a discussion on osmosis and diffusion, then making "scientific jello." Participants...
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DNA Extraction From Onion

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners extract DNA from an onion using household equipment and supplies.
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Cells, The Structural and Functional Units of Life

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe the general structure and organelles of plant and animal cells. Students prepare microscope slides of elodea, onion, check, and cork and identify the cells by size and shape as unicellular, multicellular, plant or animal.
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Extraction of DNA from Onion

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students experiment with DNA by isolating it from plant tissue. They investigate whole onions to prepare DNA. They complete the experiment to examine the structural characteristics of DNA.
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Investigating DNA

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners engage in a variety of activities designed to facilitate the understanding of DNA. Activities include preparing human chromosome spreads, separating a mixture of dyes using gel electrophoresis and extracting DNA from onion cells,
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ISOLATION OF DNA FROM ONION

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students perform a lab in which they extract DNA from onion cells. Students break through the cell and nuclear membranes and then break down the protein that the DNA is wrapped around.
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What Does Life Look Like Under a Microscope?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discover cells make up all living things. In this life science lesson, students investigate living organisms and the cells that create them. Finally the students create a testable question, conduct an investigation, and draw...
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Use of Microscopes and Creation of Slides

For Teachers 3rd - 11th
Students explore the use of microscopes and the creation of slides. They practice using, adjusting and viewing with a microscope. they view slides of familiar substances such as blood and fibers. In addition, they create slides using...
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Cell-a-bration

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study the structures of a plant cell and animal cell. They create a graphic organizer and a food model. Finally, they write an essay comparing and contrasting plant and animal cells.
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DNA Isolation from Onion

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students apply measurement skills using the metric system. They explain the process of isolating DNA from other cell contents. They apply knowledge of cell structure to explain the process of isolating DNA.
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Mastering the Parts of a Cell

For Teachers 6th - 8th
There are great lessons and tricks you can use for teaching your students about cellular organelles.
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Using the Microscope

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils demonstrate their ability to properly make observations using a compound microscope. They prepare an onion skin slide and focus on it in both low and high power. Then they measure the diameter of one of the cells.
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Blueprint for Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
DNA is the code for all biological traits, both plant and animal. Using an exploratory lesson, learners begin to explore the concept of a biological code by decoding word puzzles. They then extract DNA from plant cells using detergent to...
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Extraction of DNA from White Onion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate techniques involved in extracting and isolating DNA. Students extract and observe onion DNA.

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