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Algae Experiments

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students describe the characteristics of algae. In this biology lesson, students perform a series of experiment to explore algae. They investigate the basic things algae need to survive.
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Chloroplasts

For Teachers K - 12th
Students study chloroplasts, their structure and evolution.  In this photosynthesis instructional activity students experiment with polarized light and the production of chlorophyll.
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DNA: The Search for the Genetic Material

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars study the history of DNA and how to extract it. For this genetic lesson students complete a DNA experiment using bacteria.
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How Genes Work Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers define the key terms that are the structure and function of DNA. In this genetics lesson students complete a lab activity in which they construct a model DNA structure.
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BIoluminescence

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the concept of bioluminescence. They use dinoflagellates in a lab situation to study photosynthesis. They conduct research into the concept using a variety of resources. Also the class is taken on a field trip to...
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Species Diversity and Phylogeny

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the classification system of organisms: taxonomy. They examine prepared slides of Protozoans and record information on a Taxonomy Recording Sheet. Two additional classifying activities are also included in this lesson.
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The Effects of Ultra-Violet Light on Yeast

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils work in small groups collecting and analyzing data as they learn how to best grow yeast. This lesson plan allows students to conduct several student-created experiments as they continually generate questions and hypotheses. ...
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Lights On - We Have A Quorum

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Young scholars explore basic bacteriological techniques. They investigate cell to cell communication and become aware of the environmental and evolutionary implications of this communication.
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Using Yeast as an Ultraviolet Light Measurement Tool

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers accurately measure the relationship between radiation dose and either survival or some genetic event such as mutation or recombination. They investigate the damage that was done to the DNA molecule as a result of exposure...
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Animal Kingdom: Phylum Chordata

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners use a dichotomous key to classify various vertebrate jar speciments into classes. They examine the speciments for general characteristics of each class and fill in a corresponding chart and then complete a few final assessment...
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Invertebrate Classification

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars discuss the recent disovery of the "furry lobster" to peak interest in the animal kingdom. They classify various speciments using invertebrate dichotomous keys, identifying major animal phyla and classes. Thy the complete...
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The Human Cheek Cell

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students list the parts of cell theory and describe and define vocabulary.  In this cell lesson students complete a handout that includes sketching a cell. 
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Cell Structure and Function

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners compare the organelles present in plant and animal cells. In this biology lesson, students create an analogy to easily remember their assigned organelles. They also research their function and write a creative story.
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Teach Engineering: Cell Celebration!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students look at the components of cells and their functions. The lesson focuses on the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Each part of the cell performs a specific function that is vital for the cell's survival....
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University of Cincinnati: Project Step: Antibiotics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
STEM biology instructional activity where by designing their own antibiotics, students will gain an understanding of how the differences between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells have played a role in their own health. They will...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Building a Cell: Edible Cell Project

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will create an Eukaryotic cell from materials that they can eat. Students will need to have a lesson on the types of Eukaryotic cells and its organelles before they complete this assignment. Students will construct these...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Inside the Cell

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students learn the different kinds of cells including plant and animal cells. They also learn how to identify and name the organelles of eukaryotic cells.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Cells

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers will research prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The students will then research plant and animal cells, comparing and contrasting the two. Middle schoolers will also research the major organelles and the function of...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: What's in a Cell?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on the function of organelles through technology integration. The students will identify the various organelles by using an electronic game. Then, they will construct a Prezi (online presentation) and present their...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Observe, Describe, Compare and Contrast Cells

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This investigation allows students to observe cells from multiple sources. Plant, animal and bacterial cells will be observed as well as cells from multicellular organisms and single-celled organisms. After providing written descriptions...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Cells! Cells! Cells!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars will learn about both POP Art and science in this pattern project. Working in conjunction with a science teacher in your school, students will view cells through a microscope and use visual diaries to create pattern...

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