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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: How Scientists Separate Proteins

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this biotechnology science fair project, determine the relative size of green fluorescent protein, using size-exclusion chromatography. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective,...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Forensic Science: Building Your Own Tool for Identifying Dna

For Students 9th - 10th
When biologists want to separate different pieces of DNA, RNA, or proteins they use a technique called gel electrophoresis. In this science project you'll build a gel electrophoresis chamber and use it to discover how many components are...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: No Whey! Milk Protein Content Changes

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biochemistry science fair project, investigate how protein concentrations change in milk during different stages of cow lactation. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective,...
Interactive
University of Arizona

The Biology Project: Acids and Bases Problem Set

For Students 9th - 10th
How well do you know acids and bases? This interactive resource provides the user with questions and tutorials to provide feedback for those topics you don't understand. Can be used for test review.
Unit Plan
University of Arizona

The Biology Project: Photosynthesis Problem Set Light Reaction

For Students 9th - 10th
Problem set tests understanding of Photosynthesis by providing multiple choice questions accompanied by related tutorials. Problem set 1 focuses on light and role of pigments.
Unit Plan
University of Arizona

The Biology Project: Photosynthesis Problem Set Dark Reaction

For Students 9th - 10th
Problem set tests understanding of Photosynthesis by providing multiple choice questions accompanied by related tutorials. Set 2 Focuses on carbohydrate synthesis.
Handout
University of Arizona

The Biology Project: The Chemistry of Amino Acids

For Students 9th - 10th
A great site for understanding Amino Acids, the building blocks for protein. Besides a very complete summary, the site includes a complete list of amino acids, a link to basic amino acid structure, a list if atoms in amino acids, and...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Liver Stinks!

For Students 3rd - 5th
Sometimes science can be really messy or use pretty disgusting ingredients. That is what it takes to understand how the world works, even if the experiment isn't pretty. If you like chemical reactions that stink and ooze foamy bubbles...
Unit Plan
University of Arizona

The Biology Project: Biochemistry: Acids and Bases Problem Set

For Students 9th - 10th
How well do you know your acids and bases? This resource will access your understanding and provide tutorials to help you with areas of weakness.
Activity
University of Arizona

The Biology Project: Energy, Enzymes, and Catalysis Problem Set

For Students 9th - 10th
How well do you know the relationship between enzymes and activation energy? This resource provides you with short quizzes and tutorials to provide feedback for those topics you don't understand.
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American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society: Hompage

For Students 9th - 10th
ChemCenter, available from the American Chemical Society, provides chemistry news, reference sources and other public services.
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University of Arizona

The Biology Project: Biochemistry: Metabolism Problem Set

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you understand the fundamental concepts of metabolism? You can find out by going through the quizzes and accompanying tutorials of this resource.
Handout
University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Fate of Excited Pigment Molecules

For Students 9th - 10th
Biology Project tutorial from the University of Alabama explains the molecular events that occur as a pigment molecule absorbs a photon of light during photosynthesis.
Lesson Plan
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...
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Curated OER

University of Arizona: Fate of Excited Pigment Molecules

For Students 9th - 10th
Biology Project tutorial from the University of Alabama explains the molecular events that occur as a pigment molecule absorbs a photon of light during photosynthesis.
Graphic
Curated OER

University of Arizona: Fate of Excited Pigment Molecules

For Students 9th - 10th
Biology Project tutorial from the University of Alabama explains the molecular events that occur as a pigment molecule absorbs a photon of light during photosynthesis.
Graphic
Curated OER

University of Arizona: Fate of Excited Pigment Molecules

For Students 9th - 10th
Biology Project tutorial from the University of Alabama explains the molecular events that occur as a pigment molecule absorbs a photon of light during photosynthesis.
Graphic
Curated OER

Smithsonian Institution Archives: Jose' Leal Prado and Eline S. Prado

For Students 9th - 10th
left to right: Brazilian scientists Jos L?eal Prado and Eline S. Prado were on a Fulbright scholarship, working at the National Heart Institute on a wasp-milking project, when this photograph was distributed. They are currently in the...