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Nuffield Foundation

Working with Immobilized Enzymes or Microscopic Organisms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Let the lab be a catalyst to learn about enzymes. Scholars create alginate beads filled with yeast. As part of an investigation into enzymes, they see how these beads provide a catalyst to the reaction of glucose into ethanol.
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National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network

How Dry am I? Exploring Biomimicry and Nanotechnology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Help your classes feel like they can walk on water! An engaging inquiry-based lesson has young scholars experiment with different surface coatings. They make observations about their properties and how they relate to the surface tension...
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Kenan Fellows

The Little Stuff Can Make a Big Difference

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Great things come in small packages! What better way to illustrate this point than a week-long look at nanotechnology? Earth science scholars explore water quality issues through lab activities, then research new innovations in nanotech...
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Curated OER

Elodea Lab

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students observe the changes between elodea leaves placed in darkness and light.  In this life science lesson, students experiment to find evidence of photosynthesis in elodea leaves. Students use indicators to detect the presences of...
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Curated OER

Alternative Energy

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students discover the different alternative fuel sources. In this biology instructional activity, students identify the different stages of the carbon cycle. They explain the pros and cons of using alternative energy.
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Curated OER

Watch the Screen!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore screening processes for biological activity.  In this deep sea activity students complete a lab activity. 
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Curated OER

Is There Life Before 121?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students observe microbial growth in the lab. In this biology instructional activity, students determine the conditions suitable for bacterial growth. They explain the methods of sterilization and bioburden testing.
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Curated OER

Blood Tonic

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate the process of osmosis using  fresh potato cuttings in saline solution. In this biology lesson plan, students explain the difference between hypertonic, hypotonic, and isotonic solutions. They collect data from the...
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Curated OER

Wildlife Sampling-Capture-Recapture

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders simulate the capture-recapture method of population sampling using beans. In this biology lesson, 7th graders calculate the total population of beans in the bowl. They assess whether this method is reliable or not.
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Curated OER

Fungi

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students examine the characteristics of fungi. In this biology lesson, students investigate the factors needed for fungi growth. They collect data and observations and write a report about them.
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Curated OER

Embryo Development

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners observe the development of a chicken embryo. In this biology lesson, students compare and contrast the development of human and chick embryo. They make a chart and explain their findings to the class.
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Biology Junction

Archaeopteryx - Ancestor to Birds

For Students 9th - 12th
In this biology instructional activity, students label and color the different parts of an archaeopteryx. They complete a table with information about this bird.
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Curated OER

"Using Cichlids To Demonstrate the Effects of Human Activity On Ecosystems"

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students explore the freshwater ecosystem of Africa's Lake Victoria by creating a freshwater aquarium. They investigate factors affecting the aquarium's ecosystem and conduct lab activities.
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Curated OER

Anatomy of the Heart

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine the different parts of the heart. In this biology lesson plan, 10th graders perform dissection of the fetal pig. They explain how the heart maintains homeostasis.
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Curated OER

Moldy Jell-O

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students design an experiment to determine the best conditions for molds growth. In this biology lesson, students collect data for a week and analyze their findings. They create a presentation and share them with the class.
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Curated OER

Biotechnology

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore biotechnology through various activities. In this biology lesson, students analyze its pros and cons. They study and read informative articles about biotechnology.
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Curated OER

Vertebrate Skeletons

For Students 6th - 8th
In this biology worksheet, students examine the human skeleton and then classify animal bones according to their similar function.
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Curated OER

Integrated Pest Management

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate the different methods used in integrated pest management. In this biology lesson, students evaluate experiments and case studies on IPM. They discuss the pros and cons of using this method.
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Curated OER

BLAST Algorithm

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore a series of activities on using BLAST. In this biology lesson plan, students explain the significance of BLAST in DNA query. They give real world applications of BLAST.
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Curated OER

To Smell or Not to Smell, That is the Ester

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain the basic concepts of polymerization. Students participate in a lab to create a crude preparation of carboxyl esterase and test its effectiveness in reducing the residual monomer in an emulsion such as paint.
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Curated OER

Polymerization Experiments

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explain the process of polymerization. In this chemistry lesson, students produce carboxylesterase in the lab. They test its effectiveness in removing the by-product odor.
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Curated OER

Diversity and Adaptation

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore structure, function and variation among species. Through field observations, lab activities and homework, 10th graders observe and record examples of adaptation and variation.
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Curated OER

Algae Experiments

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners 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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Curated OER

Mushroom

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Young scholars identify the different types of mushrooms. In this biology lesson, students explore different mushroom experiments they can do at home. They discuss ways to extend sliced mushrooms' shelf life.

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