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Cracking the Code - Cloning Paper Plasmid

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students explore the "genetic code." They observe how genes may be manipulated for genetic research, gene cloning, and genetic engineering. In a lab setting, students examine the mechanics involved in cutting and ligating DNAs into a...
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DNA, Genes, and Chromosomes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students review the structure and function of DNA, genes, and chromosomes and are engaged by a demonstration illustrating the relative size of DNA, genes and chromosomes. They also describe through analogy and model the structure and...
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What is DNA? DNA Extraction from Kiwifruit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners isolate DNA from kiwi cells, spool DNA from a kiwi, describe role of the DNA and genes, and explain how knowledge of DNA and genes can be used in genetically modifying foods.
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Molecular Modeling

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students recognize that the fundamental building block of all organic and inorganic matter is the atom. They construct models of a sugar, fatty acid, amino acid and nucleic acid and describe their roles.
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BREAD IN A BAG

For Teachers 4th - 5th
If possible, acquire a handful of wheat kernels from a local farmer or seed dealer. Hand them out so students can feel them and see what they look like. Share background information. 2. Draw a wheat kernel on the chalkboard, or use the...
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Health: Basic Minerals

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine minerals as food nutrients and discover their importance as food sources in the diet. Among the learning options are completing worksheets, creating recipes, making billboards, and actually preparing some recipes rich...
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Understanding Cells

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify and define several related vocabulary terms. Students complete a short lab and complete the questions. Students create a cell crossword puzzle and play cell computer games through the included links.
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DNA and Genes

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students analyze the structure of DNA. They describe how the structure of DNA enables it to reproduce itself accurately. Students discuss genes and the sequence of nucleotides occur in DNA.
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DNA and RNA Structure and Transcription

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast the structure of RNA and DNA.They summarize the process of transcription and translation. The lesson uses an inquiry model and the use of codes in DNA.
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Genetics DNA Replication

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils explore DNA replication. Beginning with a teacher led discussion, students examine inherited information, genes, and Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid (DNA). As the teacher models the structures of DNA, tells about the contributions of...
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It's Sugar Time!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders review the Food Pyramid. They examine several breakfast cereal labels and determine how much sugar is in each. They discuss these amounts and whether or not they are surprised by the results. They discuss the amount of...
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Origins Video Questions

For Students 7th - 10th
In this biology worksheet, learners complete 19 short answer questions about biodiversity and information obtained during a class video.
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Dietary Allowances Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
In this health worksheet, students read the dietary allowances and use them to create a healthier personal lifestyle. The chart includes boys and girls statistics.
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Using The Old Bean

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this agriculture worksheet, students take a multiple choice exam that focuses on the use of beans in different aspects of agriculture and society.
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Nutrition

For Students 9th - 12th
In this health instructional activity, high schoolers find the words that are related to the breakdown of molecules in food for energy. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Osmosis

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this biology worksheet, students determine how many solvent and solute molecules there are in the red blood cell and the IV fluid. Then they determine whether the IV fluid is hypertonic, hypotonic, or isotonic to the red blood cell.
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Anatomy and Physiology Study Questions on Immunology

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this anatomy and physiology study question worksheet, students define 20 terms related to the immune system. They answer 19 short answer questions that deal with immunology, autoimmune diseases, and the components and cells related to...
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Cell Structure And Function

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this biology worksheet, students respond to 13 multiple choice questions related to cell structure and function. They identify which are microfilamets and which have a cell wall. Students also describe what chloroplasts are and their...
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Inside the Cell

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science activity, learners study the structure and function of the cell by reading the information, studying the pictures and diagrams and finally completing a challenging crossword puzzle. There are 84 pages available.
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Caribbean Food

For Students 5th - 6th
In this social studies worksheet, students explore the history of foods and cooking in the Caribbean islands. Students read several informative paragraphs, answer 12 questions and make up a recipe from traditional Caribbean ingredients.
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Genes and Chromosomes

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this DNA instructional activity, students will review vocabulary about the structure and characteristics of DNA and the processes of replication and mutation. 3 true or false questions, 6 matching questions, 5 fill in the blank...
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Basic Units of Life

For Students 6th - 12th
In this cells worksheet, students will review vocabulary words and information relating to the structure and function of plant and animal cells. This worksheet has 10 crossword puzzle questions, 6 multiple choice, 4 short answer...
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A View of the Cell

For Students 7th - 12th
In this cell learning exercise, learners will match 13 vocabulary words relating to cells to the correct definition. The cell vocabulary words cover all the parts of the cell plus eukaryotes, and prokaryotes.
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Preventing and Treating Disease

For Students 7th - 12th
In this disease worksheet, students will review the organs associated with the immune system including their specific functions. This worksheet has 10 matching, 8 true or false, and 5 short answer questions.

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