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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Microbiology: Virus

For Students 9th - 10th
Article explaining what viruses are, their evolution, taxonomy, morphology, and replication. Also covers mechanisms by which viruses cause disease, how they can impact on plants, and the potential and real benefits we get from...
Unit Plan
NOAA

Noaa: Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
The collections under this theme are developed to improve climate literacy and to provide access to scientific information, which can inform personal decisions about actions that influence climate.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Connecting Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How do trees help you breathe? This activity covers the connection between cellular respiration and photosynthesis and identifies the products and reactants of each.
eBook
Estrella Mountain Community College

On Line Biology Book: Photosynthesis

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive delve into the many facets of photosynthesis. Text is supplemented with effective pictures and graphs. Review questions can be found at the end of the site.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Photosynthesis and the Web

For Students 9th - 10th
Page describes Photosynthesis in great detail. Provides an extensive amount of links on all different aspects of photosynthesis. Very thourough.
Article
Nature Research

Nature Education: Energy Economics in Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses how plants and microorganisms, until recently, have mostly controlled how much carbon dioxide is released into an ecosystem, and explains how this process works. Humans' burning of fossil fuels has upset the...
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King's Centre for Visualization in Science

Explaining Climate Change: Lesson 7: Climate Feedback Loops

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the seventh lesson in a series of learning modules on the topic of climate change. In this lesson, you will learn how several important feedback loops help drive and regulate earth's unique climate system and affect climate...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Flow of Matter in Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this module, students will learn about the cycles of nature (water, carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus) that support the flow of nutrient matter through an...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Recycling Matter Study Guide

For Students 4th - 9th
Review some of the cycles that recycle matter through Earth's biospheres.
Website
NASA

Nasa: What Is Ocean Color?

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site from NASA explains the meaning behind the different colors of the oceans. Gives information as to the role of phytoplankton in the color of the oceans and affects of the carbon cycle on the oceans.
Article
Other

Science X: Research Illuminates Inaccuracies in Radiocarbon Dating

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses research on the accuracy of radiocarbon dating. It was determined that the standards used for radiocarbon dating may be flawed due to variations to the radiocarbon cycle in different climatic regions of the world....
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Plant Kingdom: Photosynthesis: Lesson 2

For Students 7th - 8th
This lesson will explore the nitrogren cycle and photosynthsis of plants. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Plant Kingdom: Photosynthesis."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Plant Kingdom: Photosynthesis: Lesson 1

For Students 7th - 8th
This lesson will explore the nitrogren cycle and photosynthsis of plants. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Plant Kingdom: Photosynthesis."
Handout
Ohio State University

Ohio State University: Concepts of Plant Ecology

For Students 9th - 10th
An advanced discussion of plant interactions and relationships. Energy flow, nutrient cycling and succession are discussed. Try the quiz to check your understanding.
Interactive
BioMan Biology

Bio Man Biology: Photosynthesis Respiration Game!

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the chemistry of photosynthesis and respiration as you play this game.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Modeling Global Climate Change

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will gain an understanding of global climate change by exploring the role that energy plays in it. They will explore NetLogo models of climate and learn about cumulative effects.
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Other

Nearpod: Photosynthesis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this instructional activity on exploring photosynthesis, students will explore photosynthesis by examining the reactants and products of this process.
Lesson Plan
Other

Antarctic Geological Drilling: Environmental Literacy Framework Activities

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An impressive collection of lessons on climate science and climate change. The entire book can be downloaded. As well, each lesson has its own page with some combination of background information, PowerPoints, images, maps, glossaries,...
eBook
Biology Pages

Kimball's Biology Pages: Photosynthesis Carbon Fixation

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a review ofoverall reaction of photosynthesis and outlines chemical reactions leading to the synthesis of carbohydrates.
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Carbon: Permafrost

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what permafrost is, the different classes, features of deep permafrost, what happens when it melts, difficulties with constructing anything on top of it, characteristics of tundra, and patterns left in the tundra by the...
Article
Morning Earth

How Life Works: Biosphere Is Process: Animal & Plant Gas Exchange

For Students 9th - 10th
Scholars explore the biology concept of the oxygen cycle. The tutorial consists of definitions and pictures about animal and plant gas exchange.
Unit Plan
CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Photosynthesis

For Students 9th - 10th
Be able to explain how sugar is produced by capturing carbon in the atmosphere by completing this tutorial. Also learn the major molecules and their roles in photosynthesis.
Website
Royal Society of Chemistry

Royal Society of Chemistry: Gridlocks: Level 2

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of grid puzzles that cover a wide variety of topics in intermediate high school chemistry. These are excellent for topic review and reinforcement. The puzzles can be played online and also downloaded as worksheets. Answers...
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PBS

Pbs: Nova: Illuminating Photosynthesis

For Students 4th - 8th
To understand the process of photosynthesis, follow the hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen atoms as they travel between the air, the plant, and the soil.

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