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Cornell University

Cornell University: Cell Division: Genetic Consequences

For Students 9th - 10th
Review, identify, and describe the important steps in the cell reproduction of whitefish, onion root, and lily anther, and quiz yourself on the similarities and differences between mitosis and meiosis. A "Cell Division Construction Kit"...
Handout
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Active Science: Genes and Inheritance

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive website that explores information about genes, mitosis, meiosis, cloning, and gene mutation. Concepts are discussed in detail with an interactive glossary and animations. At the end of each section quick questions are...
Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Dna

For Students 9th - 10th
Mitosis and meiosis are two ways that cells reproduce.
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BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Dna, Genes and Chromosomes

For Students 9th - 10th
Chromosomes are made from DNA. Genes are short sections of DNA. Genetically identical cells are produced by a type of cell division called mitosis. In sexual reproduction, a male gamete fuses with a female gamete to produce a new cell....
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Cell Division Stages

For Students 9th - 10th
Clearly presents the steps in meiosis and mitosis with each step accompanied by an illustrated fact card.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 2.19 Cell Division

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the purpose of cell reproduction through mitosis and meiosis.
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Other

Ohio Department of Education: Cell Division and Differentiation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students use hands-on activities and journaling to learn about the process of mitosis, meiosis and cell differentiation. Hands-on activities include modeling of the mitosis and meiosis processes with model building and...
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Types of Cell Division

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the three methods of cell division - mitosis, meiosis, and binary fission.
Article
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Cell Division and Cycle

For Students 1st - 9th
A site about cell division and the cell cycle in the science of biology including mitosis, meiosis, and binary fission.
Lesson Plan
University of Washington

Genome Sciences Education Outreach: Build an Animal [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Lesson plan focuses on basic genetic principles and indirectly models meiosis. Learners learn that each species is tremendously diverse and that genes play a major role in determining this diversity.
Interactive
Education Development Center

Education Development Center: Crossing Over

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive tutorial is about Morgan and his studies with fruit flies. Basic knowledge about genetics is important before trying this one.
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Biology: Cell Reproduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Through informational text, interactive activities, online labs, and video animations, students explore the major concepts of cell reproduction.
Lesson Plan
Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Heredity: Your Connection to the Past

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An indepth introduction to genetics as a whole with sample lessons, vocabulary, and bibliography. From the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Gametogenesis, Advance

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Did you know the ostrich egg is just one cell? Tutorial describes the process of gametogenesis. and also compares and contrasts spermatogenesis and oogenesis.
Interactive
University of Utah

University of Utah: Learning Center: Learn Genetics: Using Karyotypes to Predict

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow a series of chromosome problem scenarios to learn about several genetic disorders. Test your knowledge with a quiz at the end of the exercise.
Unit Plan
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Genes and Inheritance

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete, student-paced lesson on genetics and inheritance. Students work their way through illustrations and animated tutorials, and answer review questions along the way. There is a self-checking quiz at the end of the lesson.
Website
Nature Research

Scitable: Gene Inheritance and Transmission

For Students 9th - 10th
Get an in-depth look at gene inheritance and transmission with this webpage. This site explores genetics beyond Mendel and his peas. Investigate transmission genetics with the following topics gene linkage, variation in gene expression,...
Interactive
Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Geniventure

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Geniventure engages students in exploring heredity, genetics, and the protein-to-trait relationship by breeding and studying virtual dragons. Students play through six levels of challenges, conducting simulated experiments that generate...
Handout
Estrella Mountain Community College

Estrella Mountian College: Introduction to Genetics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains genetic beliefs before and after Mendel, and also includes a section on Mendel himself and his experiments, entitled, "The Monk and his Peas".
Unit Plan
University of Arizona

The Biology Project: The Cell Cycle & Mitosis Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th
The Cell Biology Project at the University of Arizona provides an explanation of mitosis, DNA basics, diagrams and a practice exercise.
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Genetic Diversity Explained With Examples

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what genetic diversity is, things that cause it, factors that affect it negatively, and why it is so important. Includes examples of the presence and absence of genetic diversity.
Whiteboard
SMART Technologies

Smart: Reproductive System Review

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a reproductive system review including matching female and male parts and vocabulary.
Website
Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Geniverse Software

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A collection of virtual labs focusing on genetic activities relating to a made up dragon genome. Students explore how inheritance works by studying different cases and running breeding experiments. By changing alleles, students perform...
Website
Estrella Mountain Community College

Estrella Mountain Community College: Flower Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
Site covers all aspects of plant reproduction such as life cycles, angiosperms and flowers. Provides links to other sites to aide in research.

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