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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Does It All Add Up?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this chemistry classroom lab activity, students use critical thinking to investigate the molecular properties of different liquids: rubbing alcohol and water.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Paper Chromatography: Advanced Version 1

For Students 6th - 8th
This project will teach you the basics of analytical chemistry, which is a must for students who want to go into chemistry or materials science. The molecules in objects we see all around us are constantly attracting each other....
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Other

Bristol University:molecule of the Month:atp(chemsymph.)

For Students 9th - 10th
Great page for the general background and biochemistry of the molecule. This version of the Bristol University site offers a Java Applet version of the molecule that offers 3-D manipulation of the molecule. The CHIME version is better,...
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National Health Museum

Nhm: Amino Acid Sequences Show Evolution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan focuses on differences in the amino acid sequence of hemoglobin and myoglobin proteins. They use the number of differences to create a phylogenetic tree.
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University of Sydney (Australia)

University of Sydney: Structure and Properties of Materials/thermal Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhaustive set of "lecture notes" on various topics in thermal physics (including thermal expansion). Explanations are well done and more interesting than most. Includes both a mathematical and conceptual treatment of topics. Humor,...
Interactive
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Molecular Structures: Ethers

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate ethers through this interactive 3-D molecule of diethyl ether. Also find links to animations, tutorials, and power points about other chemistry topics.
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Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Bonding in Metals and Semiconductors

For Students 9th - 10th
Acting as an overview from the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site explores chemical bonding in relation to metals and semiconductors. Topics covered include molecular orbitals in metals, band structure in metals, and more.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Introduction to Bioengineering

For Teachers 9th - 10th
College-level biotechnology course highlighting a science basis for bioengineering focusing on molecular cell biology and systems biology. Course contents include video lectures and interviews of bioengineering faculty, lecture notes,...
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Optical Tweezers and Applications

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you ever imagine that you can use light to move a microscopic plastic bead? Explore the forces on the bead or slow time to see the interaction with the laser's electric field. Use the optical tweezers to manipulate a single strand of...
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Nova: Rna Virtual Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
Play the role of a molecular engineer by solving RNA folding puzzles. Then take these new skills to Eterna, and design RNAs that could be at the heart of future life-saving therapies.
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Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council: Discovering Dna

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This 51-page booklet is an excellent collection of activities for 11- to 14-year-olds to teach them about DNA. It was designed by Dr Sue Assinder, a molecular geneticist.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Cellular and Molecular Biology : Cell Processes Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over the biochemical processes of life, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Biology: Introductory Biology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
College-level introductory biology course focusing on the application of the fundamental principles of human biology. Course topics include genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, disease (infectious agents, inherited diseases and...
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Frostburg State University

General Chemistry Online: Molecules and Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete lesson on compounds, from introductory material in the beginning to a practice exam at the end. This lesson covers bonding, ionic compounds, molecular compounds, naming compounds, structural formulas, polyatomic ions, and much...
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University of Hamburg

University of Hamburg: Transcription

For Students 9th - 10th
Decent text based description of transcription. Good background.
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PBS

Pbs: Nova Labs: Protein Synthesis in the Cellular Factory

For Students 9th - 10th
Watch short animations, read informational text, and make hypotheses about different aspects of protein synthesis.
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Cosmo Learning

Cosmo Learning: Introductory Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of video lectures from an introduction to biology course taught at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The course covers fundamental topics like biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and cell biology with thirty-four...
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Cosmo Learning

Cosmo Learning: Introduction to Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of video lectures from an introduction to biology course taught at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The course teaches "biological function at the molecular level" with thirty-five lectures. Lectures vary in length...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Bioinformatics

For Students 9th - 10th
This project is a series of interrelated modules designed to introduce the student to modern biological techniques in the area of bioinformatics. Bioinformatics is the application of computer technology to the management of biological...
Interactive
Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: The Tree of Life's Molecules

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive activity where you can zoom in to explore the macromolecules present in organisms. Learn about proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acid as you investigate the molecular structure of these types of macromolecules....
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Twenty Amino Acids

For Students 5th - 8th
Humans need amino acids to exist. Click on each of the necessary twenty listed to see their molecular structures and learn what type they are.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Build a Steroid

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive activity from NOVA, learn about the molecular structure of steroids. See the intermediate molecules that are part of the pathway for synthesizing cortisone from diosgenin.
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Imperial College: Cf Cs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Imperial College of Science provides a chemistry based discussion of CFCs with formulas and Molecular structures.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Francis Crick Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the co-recipient of the 1962 Nobel Prize in Medicine. This biography includes a picture of Crick as well as information on his personal life. Most focus, however, is on his scientific contributions and discoveries "concerning...

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