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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Where Do I Belong?

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders study the diversity of life in the world. They classify and sketch organisms into the 6 kingdoms.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Shells

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders label diagrams of the 6 different classes of mollusks and explain the meaning of the labeled terms. They identify 8 common New Haven shells. They organize their own shell collection during this series of lessons.
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Interactive
Curated OER

The Natural World

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this nature instructional activity, students complete the sentences about nature by choosing the correct words. Students complete 11 sentences total.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Identification of Animals by Serum Electrophoresis

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils compare their unknown serum against a set of known serum standards and determine the animal source of their serum. They write a lab report to communicate their results.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Endocrine Histology Lab

For Students 9th - 11th
In this endocrine histology lab, students examine prepared slides of various glands/ organs. Students identify each slide according to the key given and research materials. Students draw or sketch what is seen next to the appropriate...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Anatomy

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify and describe the functions of the major body systems. They discover how to maintain a healthy lifestyle with proper nutrition and exercise. They answer comprehension questions to end the lesson.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Anatomy

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders describe how health behaviors affect body systems, and describe the basic function of major body systems.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

CALORIE COUNTDOWN

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students will categorize foods according to their components and energy content.1. Design a large bulletin board with sections for carbohydrates, fats and proteins. 2. Ask students to bring labels and packages of different food products....
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Handout
Palomar Community College District

Palomar College: Blood Components (Tutorial)

For Students 9th - 10th
This review of what makes up human blood is easy to read and understand. There are guides to pronunciation and glossary links as well as a self quiz to check your understanding.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Causes Red Blood Cells to Sickle?

For Students 9th - 10th
The resource from Khan Academy and the Association of American Medical Colleges provides study content for the MCAT. This resource provides questions related to the structure and characteristics of hemoglobin proteins.
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Handout
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Red Blood Cells and Hemoglobin

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will examine the structure and function of red blood cells (i.e., erythrocytes), how new red blood cells are produced, and the role of hemoglobin in transporting oxygen.
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Unit Plan
Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Cell Biology: Absorption, Distribution, and Storage of Chemicals

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanation of the different ways the chemicals or medicines may enter the body through cell membranes.
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Interactive
Cells Alive

Cells Alive!: Puzzle Page

For Students 5th - 8th
Try your hand at these interactive jigsaw puzzles while studying cell biology. Put together images of animal and plant cells, red blood cells, streptococcus, and naphthalene.
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Website
Untamed Science

Untamed Science: Biology: Human Biology: Blood

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the structure and function of human blood as well as the composition of this complex substance in the human body through a series of video clips.
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Unit Plan
Other

California State University: Biology Labs Online: Hemoglobin Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
A set of virtual experiment assignments where students investigate the biochemistry of hemoglobin and the role it plays in the functioning of human red blood cells. Includes background information, glossary, online notebook, and...
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Graphic
Cells Alive

Cells Alive!: Cell Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
This gallery shows pictures of a variety of cell types with hyperlinks to additional information about cells. Very interesting pictures.
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Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Endothelial Cells and Epithelial Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the differences between endothelial and epithelial cells, including where they are found in the human body, their function, and their structure.
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Website
University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: The Basics and Beyond

For Students 9th - 10th
This website offers a clear definition of the science of Genetics, highlighting DNA and genes. There is a neat, easy-to-understand animated tour of the basics and an opportunity to go inside an animated cell. Student can build a DNA...
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Graphic
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Microscope Imaging Station: Cell Motility

For Students 9th - 10th
This interesting site explains how cells move and provides videos depicting the movement of various human and animal cells.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Are Those Floaty Things in Your Eye?

For Students 9th - 10th
Sometimes, against a uniform, bright background such as a clear sky or a blank computer screen, you might see things floating across your field of vision. What are these moving objects, and how are you seeing them? This video explains...