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DNA Model

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are able to construct a candy model of DNA. They are able to list all of the parts of DNA that they investigated earlier. Students are able to describe what each part of DNA does. They create an edible model of DNA strands.
PPT
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Photosynthesis: Life from Light and Air

For Teachers 9th
All aspects of the photosynthesis process, and the way that plants have adapted with specializations are detailed here.  The diagrams and info-graphics will be useful to your AP biology class. It could also be used as a review...
Worksheet
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DNA - The Double Helix

For Students 9th - 12th
For this DNA worksheet, students read information about DNA and messenger RNA. Then students complete 16 short answer questions and color 2 images.
Lesson Plan
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Candy DNA Model Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Learners explore DNA structure using materials such as Twizzlers, small colored gumdrops and/or toothpicks.
Lesson Plan
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DNA: The Search for the Genetic Material

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study the history of DNA and how to extract it. In this genetic lesson students complete a DNA experiment using bacteria.
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Transcription, Translation, and the Genetics of Microbes

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students construct various virus models using Fruit loops and Alphabits to represent nucleotides and molecules. They constructs capsomeres using shoes as the capsomeres and discuss various viruses.
Lesson Plan
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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.
Lesson Plan
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DNA Models

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Pupils construct paper model of the DNA molecule.  In this genetics lesson, students assemble paper parts that represent nucleotides into a DNA molecule.  Extension ideas are also provided.
Lesson Plan
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Strawberry DNA Extraction

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners explore the DNA of strawberries. For this science lesson, students extract the DNA of strawberries. Learners complete a lab report.
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Genes, DNA, and Mutations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
With paper DNA patterns, budding biologists model translation and base-pair substitution within sequences. Through these activities, they examine how mutations can result in genetic disorders. The modeling that occurs is an enlightening...
Worksheet
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Integrating Biology: The Elements in Your Body

For Students 9th - 11th
In this body elements activity, students read about the chemical make-up of the human body and answer questions about the elements.
Worksheet
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Viruses, Bacteria, Protists, and Fungi

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this viruses, bacteria, protists, and fungi worksheet, students will review the basic characteristics of each of these groups. Students will complete 7 fill in the blank questions about viruses, 6 true or false questions about...
Lesson Plan
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Who Took Jerell's iPod?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate various substances to determine the perpetrator of a crime. In this biology lesson, students test for the presence of organic compounds in various samples. They identify an unknown substance based on its physical and...
Worksheet
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Elements Found in Living Things

For Students 9th - 12th
For 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.
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Cell Theory

For Students 9th - 12th
In this cells worksheet, students review how the cell theory was developed. Students review the structure and function of cell structures and active transport. This worksheet has 30 fill in the blank questions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Moore S Word Search Puzzle 1

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this literacy instructional activity, students find the words that are in the word search puzzle that focus upon the vocabulary that is from the theme of the sheet.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Oxidation Numbers

For Students 10th - 12th
In this oxidation numbers worksheet, students compare metals and nonmetals, draw Lewis Dot Diagrams, and determine the oxidation number for the given elements. This worksheet has 1 multiple choice, 5 short answer, and 12 fill in the...
Lesson Plan
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Polymers

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore online tutorial on polymers. In this chemistry lesson, they create two polymers in the lab and compare their properties. They write a sales letter about their new and improved polymer product.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Nucleic Acids

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the structure and function of nucleic acids.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Nucleic Acids

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the structure and role of nucleic acids.
Activity
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Nucleic Acids

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Online activity covers the structure and function of nucleic acids. Students will learn about nucleotides, the different types of nitrogenous bases, and the...
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: The Macromolecules of Life: Part 3. The Nucleic Acids

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial that looks at the structure and function of nucleic acids.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Biology: Macromolecules: Nucleic Acids

For Students 9th - 10th
An article investigating the structure of DNA and RNA.
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Science of Atoms and Molecules: Nucleic Acids and Proteins

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Through this activity, students work with macromolecules, proteins and nucleic acids. The focus is on the atomic structure of proteins, how linear polymers are made, and the surface charges of the resulting polymers. . Multiple-choice...