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Bristol University:molecule of the Month:atp(chemsymph.)

For Students 9th - 10th
Great page for the general background and biochemistry of the molecule. This version of the Bristol University site offers a Java Applet version of the molecule that offers 3-D manipulation of the molecule. The CHIME version is better,...
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: The Photosynthetic Process

For Students 9th - 10th
Site describes process of photosynthesis, including role of pigment molecules, electron transport, ATP synthesis, and carbohydrate synthesis. Includes links to illustrative graphics.
Article
Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Muscular System

For Students 9th - 10th
In this resource, students learn the major role of the muscular system, about muscle fibers, the role of ATP and calcium in muscle contraction, how muscles move bones, and how muscles respond to aerobic and anaerobic exercise.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Regulation of Cellular Respiration

For Students 9th - 10th
This article investigates how cellular respiration can be sped up or slowed down in response to ATP levels and other metabolic signals.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Light Dependent Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
Article explores the light-dependent reactions as they take place during photosynthesis in plants. Traces how light energy is used to make ATP and NADPH and explains photosystems and electron transport chains.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Calvin Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the three stages of the Calvin Cycle reactions: carbon fixation, reduction, and regeneration of the starting molecule. See how the products of the light reactions, ATP and NADPH, are used to fix carbon into sugars in this cycle.
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Code Combat

For Students 9th - 10th
This computer programming game allows students to learn how to write code. Learners write code in real programming languages.
Article
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The Stony Brook Algorithm Repository

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive collection of algorithm implementations for fundamental problems in combinatorial algorithms. Provides algorithms for common programming problems. It also provides pointers on how to implement those algorithms in various...
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University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury: Cs Unplugged: Sorting Algorithms

For Teachers K - 1st
Many clever algorithms have been devised for sorting values into order efficiently. In this activity students compare different algorithms to sort weights to simulate how computers devise sorted lists.
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Google

Cs Education at Google: Cs First: Game Design Theme

For Teachers 4th - 8th
A set of eight activities that teach learners basic computer science concepts using the programming language Scratch. Includes lots of additional supports for teachers. All materials are free and teachers sign in to create a class. This...
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Other

Robelle: How to Debug a Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Tips and suggestions for debugging software programs are offered for users of HP3000 and HP-UX.
Lesson Plan
University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury: Cs Unplugged: Searching Algorithms

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Explore the main algorithms that are used as the basis for keyword searching on computers, using different variations on the game of battleships.
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Other

Kathy Schrock: Assessment and Rubric Information

For Teachers K - 1st
Kathy Schrock has gathered over forty rubric possibilities for assessing student work in all subject areas and grade levels. Some pages allow a teacher to create a custom rubric, as well.
Activity
Rice University

Rice: Design Patterns for Parsing

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the design patterns that are common in software engineering.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Maze Challenge

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
As the first engineering design challenge of the unit, students are introduced to the logic for solving a maze. student groups apply that logic to program LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robots to navigate through a maze, first with no sensors, and...
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Ohio State University

Ohio State University: Respiration

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative text is clearly written and supported by good illustrations and charts as well. A quiz is also provided at the bottom of the site.
Graphic
Other

Fdlrs: Thinking Maps: Examples From Brevard Public Schools

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
See examples of the use of the eight graphic organizers from Thinking Maps. These maps help students organize their learning and identify ways to reflect different kinds of text. The several examples from each grade K-6 show how to use...
Lesson Plan
Google

Cs Education at Google: Cs First: Fashion & Design Theme

For Teachers 4th - 8th
A set of eight activities that teach students basic computer science concepts using the programming language Scratch. Includes lots of additional supports for teachers. All materials are free and teachers sign in to create a class. This...
Handout
Florida State University

Florida State University: Mitochondria

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive explanation of mitochondria includes structure and purpose. Helpful graphics are also provided.
Graphic
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Electron Transport Chain

For Students 9th - 10th
This illustration from Biology by Kenneth R. Miller and Joseph Levine describes the steps of the electron transport chain, the second stage in the process of cellular respiration.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Mitochondria

For Students 9th - 10th
Often referred to as the powerhouses of the cell, mitochondria provide the energy that powers nearly every cellular process. This essay by university lecturer John Ross describes in detail the structures and functions of these amazing...
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Software Engineering for Web Applications

For Students 9th - 10th
This course gives students some experience in dealing with the challenges that are unique to web applications, such as concurrency and security risks.
Activity
PBS

Pbs Kids: Design Squad: Build: Build an Instrument

For Students K - 1st
This challenge is to build a four-stringed musical instrument that can play a tune on different pitches.
Activity
PBS

Pbs Kids: Design Squad: Build: Marshmallow Blaster

For Students K - 1st
Shoot marshmallows across the room with your own Marshmallow Blaster.

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