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Molecular Approaches to Evolution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the molecular studies of organisms that have led to a new era in their understanding of speciation and evolutionary relationships. Students study the allelic frequency of genes controlling specific molecules and...
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Genetic Research: Decisions to be Made

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the genetics involved in the human genome. They brainstorm the advantages and disadvantages to this discovery. They research different experts opinion and write a case study which addresses an ethical dilemma.
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Biomolecules

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners perform an experiment in which they test foods for the presence of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. They identify the molecular structure of each type of biomolecule and then discuss how biomolecules relate to nutrition and...
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Intro to Biology Chapters 1 & 2 Practice Test

For Students 9th - 12th
Don't be fooled by the title - this biology quiz could serve as an AP biology or college-level biology quiz. Some of the molecules represented may be difficult to identify without seeing the textbook from which this is based. It could...
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Integrating Biology: The Elements in Your Body

For Students 9th - 11th
In this body elements learning exercise, students read about the chemical make-up of the human body and answer questions about the elements.
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Investigating Factors That Affect Rate of Enzyme Action

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the properties of enzymes. In this chemical reaction lesson, students explore enzymes through a Web-quest and investigative study. Students will collect and summarize data and create a class presentation. This lesson is...
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The Chemistry Connection

For Students 8th - 10th
For this proteins worksheet, students read about the chemical compound, protein. Kids determine where proteins are found in the body and how enzymes help the body react. Then students complete 3 short answer questions.
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Transcription, Translation, and the Genetics of Microbes

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students construct various virus models using Fruit loops and Alphabits to represent nucleotides and molecules. They constructs capsomeres using shoes as the capsomeres and discuss various viruses.
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Viruses, Bacteria, Protists, and Fungi

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this viruses, bacteria, protists, and fungi learning exercise, students will review the basic characteristics of each of these groups. Students will complete 7 fill in the blank questions about viruses, 6 true or false questions about...
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Construction of a Hemoglobin Gene

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students see how eight pairs of triplets are equivalent to part of a gene and control a part of heredity. They comprehend how blood corpuscles manufacture normal hemoglobin. Students already comprehend that genes control the synthesis...
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The Chemistry of Life

For Students 7th - 12th
In this chemistry of life learning exercise, students will review key terms of plant cell structure and chemistry by reading 13 clues to complete the puzzle. Word bank is included.
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Biochemical Cycles: Recycling Carbon and Nitrogen

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students construct flow diagrams of the carbon and nitrogen cycle processes. They identify sequences in each cycle that are affected by human impact and present their research to the class.
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Energy Extravaganza

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders study how cells and organisms acquire and release energy through photosynthesis and cellular respiration. They explain that living organisms use matter and energy to synthesize a variety of organic molecules and they will...
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Cracking the Code - Cloning Paper Plasmid

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students explore the "genetic code." They observe how genes may be manipulated for genetic research, gene cloning, and genetic engineering. In a lab setting, students examine the mechanics involved in cutting and ligating DNAs into a...
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Exploring Human Traits

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars explore human behavior by participating in a class science game. In this human characteristics lesson, students identify different human traits that are passed down by each generation and the purpose each of them have....
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Who Took Jerell's iPod?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars investigate various substances to determine the perpetrator of a crime. In this biology lesson, students test for the presence of organic compounds in various samples. They identify an unknown substance based on its...
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Elements Found in Living Things

For Students 9th - 12th
In this elements worksheet, high schoolers review the most common elements found in living things. Students color in two pictures with the percentages of the elements found in that living thing.
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CONSTRUCTION OF A HEMOGLOBIN GENE

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars use research to see how eight pairs of triplets are equivalent to part of a gene and control a part of heredity. They also understand how red blood corpuscles manufacture normal hemoglobin.
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Nanaotechnology: Small Science, BIG DEAL!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read an article that introduces them to the science and applications of nanotechnology. They discuss the the everyday examples of how nanotechnology is and can be used. In small groups, they observe and make inferences about...
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Genetic Health Forum (G.H.F.)

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students achieve a week long activity in preparation for a group presentation on a human genetic condition
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SEPARATION OF A STARCH-GLUCOSE MIXTURE USING GEL FILTRATION

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners make a starch-glucose solution and pour it through gel in order to separate the starch from the glucose. They examine how starch is a larger molecule than glucose and test for the presence of these substances using other...
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Separating a Starch-Glucose Mixture Using Gel Filtration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students experiment using the basic principles of gel filtration. They use the gel filtration technique for testing for the presence of specific substances. Students discover that starch is a larger molecule than glucose.
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Life's Big Questions: Where Did Life Come From?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars explore the life forms that live in the hot springs of Yellowstone. They examine how microscopic creatures can survive in these extreme conditions. Students perform experiments to observe growth samples and demonstrate...
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Oxidation Numbers

For Students 10th - 12th
In this oxidation numbers worksheet, students compare metals and nonmetals, draw Lewis Dot Diagrams, and determine the oxidation number for the given elements. This worksheet has 1 multiple choice, 5 short answer, and 12 fill in the...

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