Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Discovery of Cells: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson explains how cells were first discovered, and introduces scientists that were a vital part of this discovery. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Discovery of Cells."
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Discovery of Cells: Lesson 4

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson explains how cells were first discovered, and introduces scientists that were a vital part of this discovery. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Discovery of Cells."
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Discovery of Cells: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson explains how cells were first discovered, and introduces scientists that were a vital part of this discovery. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Discovery of Cells."
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Discovery of Cells: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson explains how cells were first discovered, and introduces scientists that were a vital part of this discovery. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Discovery of Cells."
Activity
University of Arizona

The Biology Project: Which Scientists?

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief tutorial on the contributions of a few of the DNA scientists. Part of a larger "Biology Project" learning series.
Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Pollination Parties

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This lesson helps students understand the concept of pollination. Objectives, materials, procedures, adaptations, discussion questions, evaluation, extensions, suggested readings, links, vocabulary, and academic standards are all included!
Website
University of Washington

Neuroscience for Kids: Biological Rhythms

For Students 9th - 10th
Site contains experiments students can do in the classroom to enhance their understanding of biological rhythms.
eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Discovery of the Structure of Dna

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the structure of DNA double helix and how it was discovered. Learn about the work of Chargaff, Watson and Crick, Wilkins, and Franklin.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Discovery of Leptin

For Students 9th - 10th
Questions related to the structure and function of the endocrine system.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Dna, the Genetic Material

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how DNA was discovered.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Common Parts of the Cell

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes four parts all cells have in common.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Dna Structure and Replication

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how DNA's structure and function was discovered.
Activity
University of California

Ucmp: Discovery of Sulawesi Coelacanths

For Students 9th - 10th
A new location for this 'living fossil' is documented at the University of California. Good general information on the biology and significance of coelacanths.
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Theories Behind the Extinction of Neanderthals

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the discovery of Homo neanderthalensis and describes the different theories that have been put forward to explain why Neanderthals became extinct.
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: History of Dna Fingerprinting

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the scientists who made discoveries about DNA and those who invented and worked on DNA fingerprinting, and some of the criminal cases that were resolved or thrown out through the use of DNA evidence. (Warning: Some of these...
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Famous Scientists in Genetic Research

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents biographical information about prominent geneticists and describes the discoveries they are famous for.
Website
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Science Homework Help

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The science section of this popular homework helper site features links to chemistry, life, earth, physical, and space science resources.
PPT
Sumanas

Sumanas Inc: Life: The Science of Biology: The Meselson Stahl Experiment

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow Meselson and Stahl through their experiments to determine how DNA replicates.
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Human Evolution: History, Timeline, Future Predictions

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of human evolution is described, from the first aquatic animals that developed the ability to walk on land and the pivotal organisms from then up to the present day. The author then goes on to make interesting predictions...
Article
Seeker

Seeker: Week of 3 10 14: Fingerprinting Clouds

For Students 9th - 10th
Scientist have recently discovered that clouds possess far more unique traits than just their shapes. Read about the scientific discovery that at least some clouds contain biological particles that can be analyzed to show where the cloud...
Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Cave Formation: Biogeochemical Cycles

For Students 9th - 10th
This video segment adapted from NOVA chronicles the discoveries that led to a radical new theory in which living organisms, not just geological processes, play an active role in cave formation. [5:42]
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PBS

Pbs: A Science Odyssey

For Students 9th - 10th
Website for the PBS series "A Science Odyssey." Numerous opportunities to explore the people and discoveries of science.
eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Classic Experiments: Dna as the Genetic Material

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the experiments by Frederick Griffith, Oswald Avery, Alfred Hershey, and Martha Chase that led to the discovery of DNA as the genetic material.
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University of Arizona

Biology Project: Which Scientists? (Tutorial Problem 1)

For Students 9th - 10th
A problem from a genetics problem set that address the discovery of DNA. Get the answer right and your're smart, get it wrong and you get tutored.