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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 plan, students test for the presence of organic compounds in various samples. They identify an unknown substance based on its...
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From Gene to Protein - Transcription and Translation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners identify the different steps involved in DNA transcription. In this genetics lesson, pupils complete a worksheet and model the translation process with a paper chain activity. They watch a video on sickle cell anemia and explain...
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Diffusion Across a Selectively Permeable Membrane

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate how water passes through cell membranes. In this biology instructional activity, students differentiate osmosis and diffusion. They illustrate the movement of water in both processes.
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Dragon Genetics-Independent Assortment and Genetic Linkage

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners build chromosome models using popsicle sticks. In this biology lesson, students simulate the Law of Independent Assortment. They use Punnett squares to predict the resulting genotype and phenotype.
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Teacher Preparation Notes on Genetics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore genetics through various hands-on activities. For this biology lesson, students predict the probability of offspring genotypes and phenotypes using the Punnett Square. They explain the causes of genetic abnormalities.
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Extracting DNA from Your Cells - Teacher Preparation Notes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars extract their own DNA from cheek cells. In this biology instructional activity, students explain the replication process. They identify the structure and composition of DNA.
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Which Parts of a Plant Do We Eat?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify the different parts of a plant. In this biology instructional activity, students examine its internal parts by dissecting it. They report their findings in class.
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The Scientific Method Beyond High School

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the different steps in the scientific method. In this biology activity, students design an experiment given certain materials. They formulate conclusion and write a detailed lab report.
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Transpiration

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners investigate and study the different systems of a plant. In this biology lesson, students define, transpiration, roots, xylem and other important parts of a plant cell. They discuss the process a plant goes through taking up...
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Worksheet
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Ecosystems - Lessons 1 and 3

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biology worksheet, students answer 22 multiple choice questions on ecosystem. They identify which ecosystem component is described in each of the question.
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Wildlife Sampling-Capture-Recapture

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders simulate the capture-recapture method of population sampling using beans. In this biology lesson, 7th graders calculate the total population of beans in the bowl. They assess whether this method is reliable or not.
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Life or Death Food Chain Decision

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discuss how energy is transferred to different trophic levels. In this biology lesson, students solve a theoretical problem and debate on a solution. They explain how energy is lost during cellular respiration.
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Winogradsky in a Bottle: Beginning a Winogradsky Column

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students study changes in the environment using a microscale experiment. In this environmental science lesson, students construct a modified "Winogradsky Column" to observe bacteria activities. They record observations and formulate a...
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Little Red Hen

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore biology by identifying plant anatomy in class. In this botany lesson, 1st graders read the book The Little Red Hen and identify the methods used in order to grow successful plants. Students discuss other ways people...
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Introduction to Biology

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine a microscope and learn its functions.  In this microscope lesson students prepare a wet mount slide and complete calculations. 
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Introduction to Biology

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students study cell theory and the link between it and technology.  In this cell theory lesson students examine the importance of cell theory. 
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Introduction to Biology

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Young scholars examine the study biology and explore the relationship between biology and daily life.  In this nature of biology lesson students study articles and answer the given questions. 
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Podcasting Crusader's Style

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students work as a group of scientists studying a specific biome of their choice. In this biome instructional activity, students research a biome and develop a podcast where factual information is read about a...
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Biology Crossword Puzzle 4

For Students 7th - 10th
In this online interactive biology crossword puzzle worksheet, students use 7 clues to find the appropriate answers to complete the word puzzle.
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Biology Crossword Puzzle 7

For Students 8th - 11th
In this online interactive biology crossword puzzle activity, students use the 5 clues to find the appropriate answers to complete the word puzzle.
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Biology Crossword Puzzle 6

For Students 7th - 11th
In this online interactive biology crossword puzzle instructional activity, students use the 8 clues to find the appropriate answers to complete the word puzzle.
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Biology Crossword Puzzle 10

For Students 7th - 10th
In this online interactive biology crossword puzzle activity, students use the 7 clues to find the appropriate answers to complete the word puzzle.
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Biology Crossword Puzzle 3

For Students 7th - 9th
In this online interactive biology crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 9 clues to find the appropriate answers to complete the word puzzle.
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Biology Crossword Puzzle 4

For Students 7th - 9th
In this online interactive biology crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 5 clues to find the appropriate answers to complete the word puzzle.