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DNA and Gene Expression

For Teachers 10th
The many slides and images in this PowerPoint are clear and relevant to the detailed content covering the details of DNA structure, replication, cell differentiation, and mutation on an advanced level. The slideshow summarizes all of the...
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Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
If the only support you are in search of is lists of vocabulary terms, this presentation may fit the bill. Slides simply list terminology. These categories are included: hierarchy of structural organization, cell functions, cell...
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Cells - Building Blocks of Life

For Students 7th - 12th
In this cells worksheet, students review cell organelles and their functions plus the different processes that take place within cells. This worksheet has 9 matching and 5 true or false questions.
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Onion Skins

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students explore the structure of a plant cell. They carefully peel a single layer of onion skin from a slice of onion and stain it with methylene blue to observe the structures inside. They use a Digiscope connected to a computer to...
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Plant And Animal Cells

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify parts of plant and animal cells and describe the functions of each part. They distinguish between plant and animal cells. After a lecture/demo, students perform experiments which help them construct models of plant and...
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Schools and Cells

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create analogies in poster format between a cell's organelles and their school. For example, 4th graders coul say a cell's mitochondria is like the cafeteria, both are a source of energy.
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How Cells Do Their Jobs

For Students 9th - 12th
In this cells worksheet, students will review cell characteristics and structure and different types of cells and what role they play in the body. Students will investigate experimental results of the influence of sucrose on the...
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Microviewer

For Students 5th - 7th
In this microviewer worksheet, students observe several types of cells. Students draw each type of cell and label the important parts. Students also answer questions relatable to the cell and the purpose for study.
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Mitosis and Meiosis Exercise

For Students 7th - 12th
In this cell division worksheet, students answer 13 multiple choice questions based on the process of mitosis and meiosis. Included are questions about the stages of cell division as well as the structures involved.
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Bacterium Cells

For Students 6th - 7th
In this bacteria worksheet, students read several elements of bacterium cells, their diet, types, locations, reproduction, resting stages, effects of, and classification. Students also study a cross-section of bacterium cells.
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Building a Model DNA

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explain the function of DNA in the body. In this biology lesson plan, students build a DNA model using simple materials. They demonstrate how bases pair up in the helix.
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Cell-ebrations in Science

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners recognize that all living things are made up of cell and that they cannot easily be seen by the naked eye. Students become familiar with the use of microscopes as a tool for investigation.
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Observing Cells

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students become familiarized with use of the microscope.
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Sponges - A Coloring Worksheet

For Students 5th - 7th
In this sponges worksheet, learners read the information about sponges. Students answer the provided questions about the reading passage. Learners color the illustration at the bottom of the page.
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Neuron Cookie

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Find out just how enticing learning about neurons can be by creating models with sugar cookies, icing, and candy. With great background information for you and an easy procedure for the kids, studying cells has never been more fun or...
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Taxonomy

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biology worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 39 questions on taxonomy. They identify the different classification systems used in biology.
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Light Microscopes

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders study the parts of a light microscope, and its proper use. They identify each part and explain why it is important to know how to use this tool. They practice observing newsprint on a wet mount slide.
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Health-Nervous System Review

For Students 7th - 9th
In this nervous system instructional activity, students are given seventeen clues about structures of the nervous system and they put their answers in a crossword puzzle.
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Lesson on Proteins

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the importance of proteins including their function and structure.  In this protein lesson plan students play a game to help them better understand proteins.
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DNA Activities

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students work together to identify the structure of DNA. They practice using new vocabulary as well. They create a 3-D model of DNA to complete the lesson.
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Kingdom Protista Crossword

For Students 7th
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, 7th graders read the definitions that relate to the protista kingdom and then complete the crossword puzzle.
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Biology Wise: The Structure and Functions of a Cell Nucleus

For Students 9th - 10th
The parts of a cell nucleus are described along with a list of the functions of a cell nucleus.
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Biology Wise: Plant Cell Structure and Parts

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes plant cells and the structure and function of their different parts.
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Biology Wise: Basic Unit of Life: Plant Cell Structure and Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the three types of plant cells and their differences, and the structures within a plant cell and their functions.