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All That Glitters...
Students study that white light (visible light) is comprised of all colors of the spectrum. They study that the quantity of light decreases with increasing depth in the ocean. They study that the quality of light changes with increasing...
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Spawn!
Students explain that the ability of certain reef fishes to have a successful spawning is dependent on numerous environmental conditions. They list some of the factors needed by reef fishes in the South Atlantic Bight to have a
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Lights in the Deep
Students describe, compare, and contrast bioluminescence, fluorescence, phosphorescence, and chemiluminescence. They explain the role of three major components of bioluminescent systems. They ex
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Technology
Students recognize descriptions of different types of biotechnology currently being used. They form persuasive arguments for or against that particular type of biotechnology.
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My Favorite Meal
Pupils investigate ecological systems and the multiple uses of the environment by studying the osprey population.
Curated OER
Studying Living Organisms
Students discover and discuss the differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Using a microscope, they examine various prepared slides of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms.
Curated OER
If Your Mom Has Big Feet, Will You Have Them Too?
High schoolers describe and apply the Mendellian principles of genetics, focusing predominantly on dominant and recessive genes. They demonstrate how two parents contribute genes and how those genes appear in their offspring. They...
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Mendellian Genetics
Pupils describe the inheritance patterns other than simple dominance. They are taught how Mendel's principles apply to all organisms. Students review the use of Punnett Squares. They are taught the principles of probability and...
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Desert Xeriscaping
Seventh graders identify native species of desert vegetation, plan a xeriscape landscape, and recognize the importance of water conservation.
University of Arizona
The Biology Project: Meiosis Tutorial
This cell biology lesson explains and illustrated the different phases of meiosis. Includes vocabulary and assessment links as well as othe related resources.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Pollination Parties
This lesson helps learners understand the concept of pollination. Objectives, materials, procedures, adaptations, discussion questions, evaluation, extensions, suggested readings, links, vocabulary, and academic standards are all included!
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: The Hereditary Material
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Informational text about the hereditary material in bacteriophages. After reading the text, review the key vocabulary terms and answer some review questions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: The Polymerase Chain
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Informational text about the polymerase chain. After reading the text, review the key vocabulary terms, and answer some review questions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biotechnology in Agriculture Advanced
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students can watch a video, read some informational text and key vocabulary terms, and answer review questions about biotechnology in agriculture.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biotechnology and Medicine
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Informational text and video clips about biotechnology and medicine. After reading the text, review the key vocabulary terms and answer review questions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Dna Repair
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Informational text and video clips about DNA repair. After reading the text, review the key vocabulary terms and answer review questions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: The Dna Double Helix Advanced
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students can watch a video, read some informational text and key vocabulary terms, and answer review questions about the structure of DNA.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Gene Regulation and Cancer Advanced
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This article complete with labeled diagrams, key vocabulary terms, and review questions explains the connection between gene regulation and cancer.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Transcription Factors Advanced
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This article complete with labeled diagrams, key vocabulary terms, and review questions explains the different factors involved in transcription.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Dna Replication
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concise article complete with labeled diagrams, key vocabulary terms, and review questions illustrates DNA replication.