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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science for Middle School

For Students 6th - 8th
This digital textbook covers core life science concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, and videos.
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BSCS Science Learning

Bscs: Bscs Middle School Science

For Teachers 6th - 8th
BSCS Middle School Science is a standards and inquiry-based program comprised of four units: Earth/Space Science, Life Science, Physical Science, and Science and Society. The curriculum is available free online for teachers.
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Ocean Animals Have Mushroomed in Size

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article reports on the increasing size of ocean animals over the millenia. Includes a list of key vocabulary.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 2.1 Elements and Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how basic elements form molecules to support life.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Plant Reproduction and Life Cycle

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The life cycle of a plant is very different from the life cycle of an animal. Humans are made entirely of diploid cells (cells with two sets of chromosomes). Our...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Importance of Biodiversity

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Biodiversity is a measurement of the amount of variation of the species in a given area. More specifically, biodiversity can be defined as the variety of life and...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Do you ever wonder why some birds are big like ostriches and some birds are small like robins? Or why a lion has a mane while a leopard has spots? In the 19th...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Fossils

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Fossils are the preserved remains of animals, plants, and other organisms from the distant past. By studying fossils, evidence for evolution is revealed....
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Animal Breeder

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you think a career in animal breeding might be interesting? This article in Science Buddies gives a clear assessment of what you might expect in that career. Find out what education you need, what the work environment is like, and...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Agricultural Inspector

For Students 9th - 10th
We all expect that the food we eat is safe. Agricultural inspectors are the ones who check food processors, farms, and businesses to assure that they are following the governmental regulations that protect our food safety. This Science...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Minding Your Mummies: The Science of Mummification

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Mummies have always played a part in nightmares for Western cultures, but in ancient Egypt, mummification was a serious religious ritual. They believed that preserving human remains was necessary so that the previous owner could enjoy...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Swimming in Acid: Understanding Ocean Acidification

For Students 9th - 10th
The oceans are a precious natural resource, part of Earth's carbon cycle. But what happens if the oceans absorb too much carbon dioxide? Many scientists are concerned that the increased absorption of carbon dioxide is causing them to...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Something's Fishy About That Fertilizer

For Students 3rd - 5th
Did you know that when you use fertilizer in your garden, it can eventually reach a lake, stream, or pond? There are many different chemicals present in fertilizers. Learn how they affect the aquatic organisms in the ecosystem within...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Get Down and Dirty: How Does Soil Change With Depth?

For Students 6th - 8th
What covers less than 10% of the Earth's surface, yet is a vital natural resource for terrestrial life? What filters ground water and supports most of our food production, not to mention the production of building materials and paper?...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: I'm Trying to Breathe Here! Dissolved Oxygen vs. Temperature

For Students 9th - 10th
To survive, we need oxygen in the air we breathe. Oxygen is also essential for most aquatic organisms, but there is much less oxygen available in water than in air. Learn how to measure dissolved oxygen and then see how oxygen...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Home Sweet Biome: How Do Plants Grow in Different Environments?

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this science fair project you will learn about biomes and how different climatic conditions affect plant growth. This can explain why some plants and animals are similar in different areas of the country, and in other parts they are not.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 1.7 Safety in the Life Sciences

For Students 9th - 10th
Review the safety precautions while performing scientific investigations.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Photosynthesis

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Plants are producers, which means they are able to make their own food, as well as "food" for other organisms. Plants are also autotrophs - they collect energy from...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 12.22 Carbon Cycle

For Students 5th - 9th
Understand the role that the carbon cycle plays in the ecosystem.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 12.26 Health Hazards of Air Pollution

For Students 5th - 9th
See how air pollution affects human health.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 11.62 Humoral Response

For Students 5th - 9th
Learn about the human body's immune response to pathogens.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 11.70 Menstrual Cycle

For Students 5th - 9th
Understand the female menstrual cycle.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 12.6 Human Population

For Students 5th - 9th
Understand stages of human population growth.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 12.5 Population Growth Limits

For Students 5th - 9th
Discover how ecosystems respond to population growth limits.

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