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Elements of Biology: Organization In Living Systems

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the recent research on dinosaurs.  In this dinosaur lesson plan students write a report on the new findings and how it has changed ideas on dinosaurs. 
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Biology Project: Gone Fishing

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students write a scientific article using data and prediction skills. In this scientific writing lesson, students access data about fishing off the coast of New Jersey. They look at satellite data, fluorometry and CTD data over a 3 -4...
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What's Wrong with the Plants?: Biology

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Students will initially describe differences between plants which seem healthy and those which appear unhealthy. They will examine the plants and use various techniques to attempt to identify what is causing the unhealthy symptoms. As a...
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Biology - Virus Modeling

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research one of the many types of viruses. They create a 3-D model of the virus they researched with graphics software.
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Biological Concepts

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students perform a transection of a redworm. They discuss spinal cord injuries in humans. Students compare the ability of the redworm to regenerate the ventral nerve cord with the inability of humans to repair damage to the dorsal nerve...
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Biology: Sun, Skin and Cancer

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify basic components of skin on a cross sectional diagram. They provide a basic description of cancer in terms of cell biology. Students explore the ABCD of skin cancer/mole evaluation and perform their own evaluation of...
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Elements of Biology: Genetics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers study genetic manipulations and identify the solutions that could help to solve a problem.  In this genetics lesson students divide into groups and research genetics for a debate. 
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The Great Archeological Dig

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore biology by identifying a diagram. In this cell anatomy lesson, students read a story about archeology and conduct a fictitious archeology dig in class in which they search for animal cells. Students define a list of...
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Fish Stix

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore population biology. They describe and demonstrate a visual census technique commonly used to survey reef fish populations. In addition, they analyze and interpret data from surveys of coral reef fish populations.
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Love in the Time of Cholera

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine causes and treatment options for cholera. In this biology lesson plan, students model the osmotic basis of cholera using  dialysis tubes. Students propose treatments for hypothetical patient.
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Examining Pond Life

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students collect and examine microscopic life from a local pond. For this biology lesson, students examine local pond water, searching for protozoa, with the use of a microscope. Students identify the various life forms in their slides...
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The Great Pollinators

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discover the reproductive parts of a plant.  In this biology lesson, students identify and categorize several different plants they dissect in class.  Students record their information using a data chart.
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The Froggy Page

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students investigate the cycle of life by observing tadpoles.  In this biology instructional activity, students utilize the Internet to read stories, observe pictures, and listen to sounds of frogs.  Students create a poster...
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Growing bacteria

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the growth of bacteria under the right condition. In this biology lesson plan, students observe the growth of bacteria and fungi given the perfect condition to grow. They graph the result and investigate where else...
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Dibble Pond Ecosystem

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students collect specimen and analyze it. In this biology instructional activity, students analyze and evaluate the diversity found in specific environment. They use the correct terminology as they do their write up for the experiment.
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For the Birds

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Second graders explore biology by creating birdhouses. In this bird identification lesson, 2nd graders discuss the different types of birds that live in their environment and what characteristics each type of bird has. Students create a...
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Raising Rhino Awareness

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a poster that promotes awareness about endangered animals. In this biology lesson, students explain the impact of rhinoceros poaching. They create a poem about them and present it in class.
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Dare to Care for a Grizzly Bear

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars examine the relationship between humans and grizzly bears. In this biology lesson, students research about the bear's habits and living environment. They write a letter to the US Fish and Wildlife Service petitioning them...
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U-G-L-Y? I've Got a Great Alibi

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a survey to explore people's perception of beauty. In this biology lesson, students explain how an animal's appearance helps it survive. They analyze survey results and present findings in class.
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Flightless Birds and Scientific Research

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the work done by various scientists on Antarctica. In this biology lesson plan, students play the role of researchers who must justify the importance of their study. They create a multimedia presentation about a specific...
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Cheetah Challenges

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research the problems that cheetahs are facing in the wild. In this biology lesson, students discuss how animal rehabilitation works. They write blogs about it and comment on everyone's post.
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Reptiles and Amphibians

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Fourth graders explore biology by viewing animal videos in class. In this amphibian and reptile instructional activity, 4th graders identify the key differences between reptiles, amphibians and other animal classifications. Students view...
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Awesome Adaptations!

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Second graders explore biology by researching animal characteristics. In this adaptation instructional activity, 2nd graders identify the history of several animals and research the changes that have occurred to their anatomy over...
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Your Body: Bacteria Incubator

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explain the benefits and harm caused by bacteria in the body. In this biology lesson, students observe bacterial growth in the lab. They explain why anti-bacterial soap may not be beneficial for the human body.

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