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Benefits of Biotechnology

For Teachers 9th
Various aspects about the impact of biotechnology in our everyday lives, and many examples of its application are given in these slides. Designed with multiple fonts, the style should be appealing to youth.
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DNA Extraction

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students extract and observe a visible amount of DNA from Escherichia. coli cells. They discuss the properties of DNA. Confirmation of the presence of DNA by a reaction with an indicator is confirmed within this lesson. Many hands-on...
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Studying Entomology

For Teachers 4th - 8th
You can use these ideas to discuss entomology in your classroom.
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Moore S Word Search Puzzle 1

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this literacy worksheet, learners find the words that are in the word search puzzle that focus upon the vocabulary that is from the theme of the sheet.
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The Carbon Cycle

For Students 5th - 12th
For this carbon cycle worksheet, students will read about the carbon cycle and study a diagram showing what creates carbon dioxide and what uses carbon dioxide. Students will then complete 4 short answer questions.
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Elements Found in Living Things

For Students 9th - 12th
In this elements worksheet, students review the most common elements found in living things. Students color in two pictures with the percentages of the elements found in that living thing.
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HOLES UNIT

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students participate in the unit based on the Newbery Medal-winning novel by Louis Sachar and the Walt Disney Movie "Holes". They use the layered curriculum model of assessment and activities.
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DNA Extraction

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students are able to extract and observe a visible amount of DNA from Escherichia coli cells. They discuss the properties of DNA. Students confirm the presence of DNA by a reaction with an indicator.
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The Water Cycle and Global Warming

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students study the flow of water in the environment.  In this water cycle lesson students evaluate the consequences of changes in the water cycle using data. 
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Kernel Power" Ethanol Fuel from Corn

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students study why corn is a biodegradable, renewable resource.  In this ethanol lesson students build models and observe a chemical reaction.
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Hernandez N Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this literacy worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. Spelling skills are worked on.
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Ions in the Environment

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explain the importance of the five main biogeochemical cycles. In this chemistry lesson, students discuss how ions are transported in the environment. They design an experiment to collect data on eutrophication.
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Loggerhead Nest Management Program

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students identify the sea turtle management documentary and complete an activity for each slide. They plot the location of nests laid on the island they patrol and discuss their rationale for management decisions. Finally, students...
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Termite Trails

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students observe the behavior of termites and draw conclusions about their behavior. They record data as to termite behavior and recognize elements in the experimental design which must include a hypothesis.
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Urban Impact on Chollas Creek (California): A Field Study

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students, in groups, take samples from a creek and keep a field journal on their samples. They also perform tests on their samples.
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Revised “Understanding Nutrition” Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students evaluate their current food choices. In this health science lesson, students test different drinks to rate the amount of Vitamin C content. They discuss results in class.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Organic Compounds

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The main chemical components of living organisms are known as organic compounds and are built around the element carbon. Living things are made up of very large...
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 2.2 Organic Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the organic compounds and macromolecules found in living organisms,
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Cellular Functions of Organic Compounds Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
Take an interactive quiz over organic compounds. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Organic Compounds Study Guide

For Students 4th - 9th
Explore and review the biological molecules necessary for life.
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Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Organic Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial which explains why carbon is essential to life on Earth.
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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: 12.25 Indoor Air Pollution

For Students 5th - 9th
Learn about some of the main sources of indoor air pollution.
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Drexel University: Archimedes

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive site dedicated to the life and legacy of the Greek mathematician Archimedes. Content includes a timeline of Archimedes' life, an overview of several of his inventions, and numerous anecdotes isolating various moments in his...