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Jeans for Genes Trivia Quiz

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this biology worksheet, students answer 30 multiple choice trivia questions on various genetics and types of chromosome abnormalities.
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Smears

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this biology worksheet, students are shown how to prepare a smear and then answer some review questions that address the proper preparation of a sample.
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Identification of Gram Negative Bacilli—Oxidase

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this biology worksheet, students identify the different types of reagents being used with the samples as part of an extensive lab experiment.
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Go Bug!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the lives of insects by participating in a card game. In this metamorphosis lesson, 2nd graders define several scientific vocabulary terms associated with insects and identify the different life cycles associated...
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AP: Chapter 1: Themes in the Study of Life

For Students 9th - 12th
Life science learners list and describe 10 major themes that biology courses are built around. They are introduced to the three domains and they consider the unity and diversity of living things. If your textbook does not have a chapter...
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The Heart of the Matter

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Upper elementary pupils learn about the blood transportation system and anatomy of the human heart. They fill in an outline of the human heart  (not included) focusing on the flow of blood to and from the heart. Using stethoscopes, they...
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Mitosis & Cell Processes

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students research the process of mitosis and how it progresses to the finished result of cell division. They reflect upon how this causes organisms to grow larger and helps tissues to be renewed.
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Cell Organelles and Their Functions

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students will be using Inspiration, which is a graphic organizer computer program, to create their own model community where they will label the community parts with the corresponding organelle. They will have prior knowledge of cell...
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Genetically Modified Foods in Perspective

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students research the concept of genetically modified foods. The purpose of the research is to increase science content knowledge and comprehension of the controversy surrounding the subject.
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Native Species Restoration: Is Saving One Species Hurting Another?

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners investigate the effect of human activities upon the environment. The studying experience encourages students to think about the issues involved in native species restoration.
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Biology Career Exploration

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students select a biology-related career for research. They use school and community resources to gather information for this career. Students complete a college application. They share their findings with classmates.
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Animals and Engineering

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study animal classification and their interactions.  In this animals and engineering lesson students study animal communities and how engineers use this knowledge to create new technologies. 
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An Introduction to Primate Biology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine why humans are classified as primates and what features they share with other members of the order.  In this investigative instructional activity students divide into groups and complete their lab station. 
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Science Crossword Puzzles: Life Science

For Students 4th - 7th
Review some simple life science terms using this short and simple crossword puzzle. Young scientists find 6 terms about photosynthesis and other life science topics using provided clues and then plug them into a crossword.
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Science Crossword Puzzles: The Ear

For Students 5th - 8th
Employ this crossword puzzle as a review activity for ear anatomy. Pupils use 8 clues about the anatomy of an ear to solve the puzzle. Answers are not included with this instructional activity; however, since there are only 8 words, it...
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Science Crossword Puzzles: The Eye

For Students 5th - 8th
The focus of this crossword puzzle is the anatomy of the eye. Using 9 clues, puzzlers fill in the spaces provided. If your class is working on the eye, this could be used as a quick in-class or homework review on anatomy. Answers are not...
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Egg Words Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 7th
This crossword puzzle is all about eggs! Learners use the given clues to fill in the squares in the puzzle. Since this is an online interactive resource, immediate feedback is available; although it only tells you whether you are wrong...
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Science Crossword Puzzle

For Students 6th - 8th
Class members read 25 clues about all areas of science, including biology, chemistry, weather, physical science, and insert their answers into a crossword puzzle. There is no word bank and the learners would need experience with tough...
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So, the Test Is Positive

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a probability-based exercise. They consider the implications of testing positive for a cancer when the test is less than 100% accurate and analyze their results.
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Bones: Reading and Quiz

For Students 6th - 10th
Make no bones about it- this anatomy worksheet is all about the human skeleton! Learners read a 2-page informational excerpt on bones and then use the information they learned to answer 9 recall questions, including 4 multiple-choice and...
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Cell Cycle and Mitosis

For Students 9th - 12th
Deepen understanding of cell division with this resource. Young scientists read short paragraphs about the different stages of the cell cycle and use this information to answer a series of basic short answer questions and label several...
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Homeostasis and Transport Concept Map

For Students 6th - 10th
In this biology worksheet, students complete a concept map on cellular transport. They fill in 11 blanks with the correct terminology from the given list.
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Sponges, Cnidarians and Worms Concept Map

For Students 6th - 9th
In this sponges, cnidarians and worms worksheet, students complete a concept map on simple invertebrates. They fill in 11 blanks with the correct answers from the list.
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Animal Life Stages

For Students 9th - 12th
Guide your young scientists in reviewing basic animal processes including digestion and reproduction. High schoolers review the stages of metamorphosis and the different types of body symmetry. This worksheet has 8 matching, 6 true or...