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Tic Tac Plant Parts

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
This plant biology PowerPoint introduces plant parts and their functions. This PowerPoint allows students to identify each plant part on a diagram, along with its' function. The slides contain a clear explanation of how each plant part...
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Inside the Egg, Hatching Chickens

For Teachers Pre-K - 5th
Students explore how an egg becomes fertilized. In this biology lesson, students "candle" a variety of eggs in order to determine which ones have been fertilized and which ones haven't. Student use paper plates to create a graphic on the...
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Making Connections: Exploring Our Brains through the Five Senses

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students record observations and create drawings and models of anatomy using their five senses. They describe the structures of a neuron and analyze each of their functions. They compare and contrast the typical structural features of a...
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Catering Middle-School Science: Monomers, Polymers, and Macromolecules

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars investigate foods. For this biology lesson plan, students will conduct testing on different types of foods as they learn about different molecules that make them up. Young scholars will also learn about the shapes of the...
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Sociobiology: Heredity Factors

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine DNA replication and how proteins are synthesized from DNA codes and continue to explore the effects of genetics in additional lessons. Among the topics covered are: protein synthesis, cell chemistry, environmental...
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DNA, RNA, Protein Synthesis, & Mutation

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this biology worksheet, students identify and label the diagram shown by stating what each part of the diagram represents on the line. Then they use the DNA strand as the original strand and complete the data table. Students also...
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Parts of the Seed

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this biology worksheet, students read about the parts of plant seeds and look at a seed diagram. They read about the roots, endosperm, embryo, and the process of germination. They answer 8 online multiple choice questions based on the...
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What is a Seed?

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify the parts of a seed. In this plant biology lesson, 1st graders are given a seed and identify each part of the seed by using a hand lens. Students plant a seed and graph the growth.
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Why Plants Are Green

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students discover the properties of chlorophyll in plants. For this plant biology lesson, students conduct an experiment to find where the chlorophyll in the plant is located. Students are split into small groups and study plant parts....
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The Plasma Membrane

For Students 7th - 12th
In this plasma membrane learning exercise, students will explore how cells are able to maintain homeostasis and the function of the plasma membrane. This learning exercise has 6 fill in the blank and 7 true or false questions.
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Commonly Asked Questions on Vision and Color Perception

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners commonly ask question about vision and color perception which may be difficult to answer without taking. They use this module that contains a list of questions which often arise when biology students are studying the nervous...
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The Circulatory System

For Students 5th - 12th
In this circulatory system learning exercise, students review the functions of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Students label the parts of a human heart on a diagram. This learning exercise has 4 short answer, 13...
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Sponges

For Students 9th - 12th
In this sponges worksheet, students will explore the characteristics of sponges including their different types of cells and body structures. Students will also determine how sponges reproduce. This worksheet has 3 short answer and 11...
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Cloning And b-Galactosidase

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate cloning using E coli cultures. Through laboratory exercise, they determine if E coli cells contain b - galactosidase.
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The Chemistry of Life

For Students 7th - 12th
In this chemistry of life activity, students will review key terms of plant cell structure and chemistry by reading 13 clues to complete the puzzle. Word bank is included.
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Change Through Time

For Students 9th - 12th
In this evolution worksheet, high schoolers will complete a table by writing in the era and biological event based on 4 different time periods of Earth's history. Students will answer 8 fill in the blank questions based on the different...
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DNA Extraction

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore biology by participating in a fun science experiment. In this DNA lesson, students discuss what DNA is and where it comes from. Students utilize two bananas, a blender and a microscope to view the DNA of a banana in class.
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DNA Transcribed

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this DNA worksheet, students describe how the cell stores all of the data needed to produce the required proteins for the body. Then they describe the ribosomes division and how is attaches itself to RNA and makes protein by forming...
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Human Heredity Traits

For Students 9th
Completing an idea map based on various inheritance factors and mistakes, 9th graders review their knowledge of genetic disorders. While the activity is based on chapter 15 of an unnamed textbook, the questions at the bottom of the page...
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Neuron

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Neurons send electrical signals throughout a body based on chemical communication. Individuals stimulate a neuron to see the effects. They notice the sodium-potassium channels along with ions, concentrations, and a membrane potential...
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Bacteria: Structure and Function

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
For as small as they are, there sure is a lot of information for young scientists to learn about bacteria. Help simplify the subject with this instructional presentation that explores the structure, nutrition, and reproduction of...
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Kenan Fellows

Unit 4: The Brain

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Drugs interact with the brain to alter moods, emotions, and behaviors by changing the brain's chemistry, perceptions, and interactions. The final lesson in the Pharmacology unit shows scholars experiments, has them complete four labs,...
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Genetics and the Master Race

For Teachers 7th Standards
How did the beginnings of genetic research influence the Nazi party? A thorough, engaging unit incorporates the work of Gregor Mendel, the study of inherited traits, and the use of racism and discrimination during the Holocaust.
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Viruses, Bacteria, Protists, and Fungi

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this viruses, bacteria, protists, and fungi worksheet, students will review the basic characteristics of each of these groups. Students will complete 7 fill in the blank questions about viruses, 6 true or false questions about...

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