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AP Biology Demonstrations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore difficult-to-understand topics in biology. In this biology instructional activity, students participate in a series of demonstration on genetics, evolution and many others to gain insight on these topics. They write a...
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Why is it important to study Biology?

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Learners study the importance of biology.  In this biology lesson plan students write an essay on biology and its importance.
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Biology Word Scramble

For Students 4th - 6th
In this biology words worksheet, students unscramble 20 words that pertain to biology. Students write the words correctly. There is no word bank.
Worksheet
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7.012 Fall 2004 Section Self-quiz

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
This quiz just looks neat! It has two cell diagrams for biology class members to label. They also describe the function of each organelle. A prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell are displayed for them to compare, and then they fill in the...
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Introduction to Ocean Grazers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore biology by creating a poster with classmates. In this oceanography activity, students identify the importance of coral reefs to the ocean's ecology and examine a food web of ocean animals. Students define a list of...
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The Wonders of Bacteria

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the evolution and features of bacteria through a series of activities. In this biology lesson, students collect data and graph bacterial growth. They design a brochure about bacteria's role in society.
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Lesson 1: History of Endangered Species

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explain why some species are considered endangered. In this biology lesson, students read several articles and explain how the history of endangered species are presented today. They discuss the consequences of losing an entire...
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Elements of Biology: Organization In Living Systems

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the recent research on dinosaurs.  In this dinosaur lesson students write a report on the new findings and how it has changed ideas on dinosaurs. 
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Elements of Biology: Genetics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study genetic manipulations and identify the solutions that could help to solve a problem.  In this genetics instructional activity students divide into groups and research genetics for a debate. 
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Towson University

Berries...With a Side of DNA? (High School)

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Is DNA still present after picking fruit or cooking vegetables? Biology scholars extract and collect DNA strands in an impactful lab. Working groups prepare their samples and compare their results to negative and positive standard...
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Viruses and Bacteria

For Students 10th - 11th
A series of questions about archaebacteria and eubacteria reinforce a chapter on viruses and bacteria. This activity is from chapter 18 of an unspecified textbook, but could work with your biology lecture as well. High schoolers identify...
PPT
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Asexual Reproduction

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Presented clearly and accurately, this PowerPoint introduces biology learners to asexual reproduction in plants. It begins by comparing asexual to sexual reproduction by definition and by the pros and cons of each. The remaining slides...
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Comparing Plants

For Students 6th - 8th
In this biology worksheet, middle schoolers compare different types of plants and write down the similarities and differences on the graphic organizer.
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Colombia University NSEC

Lesson #3 ~ Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Here is a six-page script for your biology, chemistry, or physics class to read out loud as a way of investigating nanoscience. This particular lesson is actually a continuation of "Lesson #2 - Nanoscience and Nanotechnology," written in...
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Speciation and Genetic Drift Worksheet

For Students 9th - 12th
Fifteen terms pertaining to speciation, extinction, and gene flow are to be matched to their definitions. This simple, easy-to-read worksheet can be used as a pop quiz for your biology learners when studying natural selection principles...
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Liquid Rainbow

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students develop their own techniques for drawing a small sample of solutions into a straw. They hypothesize ways to increase the density of water, and discuss how salt-free rainwater tends to float on top of salty seawater.
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Catalysts and Enzymes

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Biochemists experiment with the oxothermic decomposition of hydrogen dioxide by adding manganese dioxide. They observe how pepsin enhances the action of acid on the digestion of egg white proteins. They use yeast to make bread rise. All...
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Who Lives Here?

For Teachers K - 12th
Students identify various aquatic wildlife species. In this biology lesson students collect clues about animals that live in wetland habitats. Students rotate through several stations displaying particular animal species to collect their...
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Sounding Smart!

For Students 9th - 12th
A list of vocabulary terms relating to the cell membrane tops this page. Biology learners show what they know by using the words to write a paragraph about cell membrane structure and function. Consider using this as a quiz or part of a...
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Baylor College

Microbes Are Everywhere

For Teachers 5th - 8th
In a nutshell, your class will culture bacteria from their choice of surfaces. You will need to prepare or purchase agar plates. If you are new to this classic biology activity, this resource carefully walks you through the process of...
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Get the Lead Out!

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Around 500,000 children under the age of six suffer from elevated levels of lead in their blood in the United States. Scholars apply their knowledge about lead to a fun game. As they correctly answer questions, they move their pieces...
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Keep It Clean…Or Pass It Around

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars identify the harmful and beneficial effects of bacteria. In this biology lesson, students test the effectiveness of antibacterial cleaners. They create a presentation based on researched information and experimental results.
Worksheet
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Teaching Animal Rights

For Students Higher Ed
In this biology learning exercise, students engage in the reading of the rights of educators to teach concerning the issue of using animals for educational purposes.
Worksheet
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Practice Worksheets: Parts of the Eye

For Students 6th - 10th
In this biology instructional activity, students label the different parts of the eye in the diagram. They answer 3 questions by matching the eye parts and their functions.

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