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American Museum of Natural History

What's This? Leeches

For Students 6th - 12th
Who actually likes leeches? Meet a scientist that makes his living letting leeches feed on him. Pupils learn about the characteristics of leeches and different variations of the species. The lesson works as a remote learning resource or...
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Biointeractive: Virtual Transgenic Fly Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
A fantastic interactive laboratory in which transgenic flies are created and used to study circadian rhythms. Excellent supporting information and resources for teachers and students.
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My Science Site

Life Systems: Cells, Tissues, Organs

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive site for teachers provides some helpful resources that pertain to plant and animal cells. Includes a microscope diagram as well as plant, animal and pond labs. Also contains links to structures and mechanisms, matter and...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: A Colorful Hypothesis

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Use "Dinosaur Train" to illustrate and excite your students about creating a hypothesis. Website includes a video of "Dinosaur Train", a lesson plan, and student's handout. Lesson plan includes a lab where students can practice making...
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Other

The Lab Rat

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore cell and molecular biology online. Investigate career issues, message boards, and articles.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab: Micro Worlds Project: Advanced Light Source

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the Advanced Light Source (ALS) facility and its use in material analysis and medicine.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab: Science Beat: Glenn Seaborg

For Students 9th - 10th
A very interesting site about Seaborg. It contains quotes from him and about him, photographs, and a timeline.
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SUNY Empire State College

Key Terms in Academic Writing: Key Terms in Academic Writing

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site offers a clear definition of what is expected in a definition essay. It also provides a link to a sample paper, with instructor's comments, as well as a link to the Purdue University On-Line Writing Lab.