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Biotechnology Institute

Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Fighting Cancer With Biotechnology [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This Biotechnology Institute issue focuses on the role of genetics in cancer. Find out about several types of cancer, the risks, treatments available now, and the treatments of the future.
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Handout
University of California

Organic Structures:the Architecture of Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discusses how objects in nature are held together through balanced forces. Scroll midway down to find info on microtubules and microfilaments. Links to excellent electron micrographs.
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Interactive
Yale University

Yale University Center for Structural Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an excellent resource on the research and graduate studies programs in the field of biophysics.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Cell vs. Virus: A Battle for Health

For Students 9th - 10th
All living things are made of cells. In the human body, these highly efficient units are protected by layer upon layer of defense against icky invaders like the cold virus. This learning module takes a journey into the cell, introducing...
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About Kids Health

About Kids Health: How the Body Works: Genetics

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about genetics and how it works in this interactive teaching aid that highlights the study of genes using colorful animated illustrations.
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Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Gene Expression the Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
Generate and collect three types of proteins, then move on to explore the factors that affect protein synthesis in a cell.
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American Association for the Advancement of Science

Aaas: Project 2061: Topic: Cells

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Create a science test that checks for student understanding in science, for common misconceptions, as well as for correct ideas. This is a list of key ideas related to Cells. For each key idea, you will...
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Website
Other

Department of Biophysics & Biophysical Chemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine site detailing ongoing research in Biophysics & Biophysical Chemistry. The site has links to courses, seminars, faculty, graduate studies, and general information.
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Other

University of Cincinnati: Project Step: Cell Structure and Function

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Engaging, interactive lesson focusing on cells being the basic units of structure and function of all living things. Students will be able to explain the different roles of each structure and how they relate to each other.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Episd: Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examine prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells to be able to distinguish between the two as well as be able to give examples of both cell types.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Cell Mediated Immune Response

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Do cells really attack other cells? They sure do. When they can, the T cells search out and destroy "bad" cells. In the following tutorial students will identify the...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Characteristics of Life

For Students 5th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Videos, texts, activities, and assessments about the factors that characterize living things.
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Plasma Membrane and Cytoplasm

For Students 9th - 10th
Article takes an in-depth look at the structure and function of the plasma membrane and cytoplasm of cells, the phospholipid bilayer, and microvilli.
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ligands & Receptors

For Students 9th - 10th
Article looks at different types of receptors and ligands, seeing how they interact to turn information from outside the cell into a change inside the cell.
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Cell Cycle Checkpoints

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how cells use checkpoints to regulate the cell cycle. This article provides an overview of cell cycle control, outlining the factors that influence a cell's decision to pause or progress at each checkpoint.
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Sudsy Cells

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students culture cells in order to find out which type of surfactant (in this case, soap) is best at removing bacteria. Groups culture cells from unwashed hands and add regular bar soap, regular liquid soap, anti-bacterial soap,...
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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Cellular Respiration and Bioremediation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students learn about the basics of cellular respiration. They also learn about the application of cellular respiration to engineering and bioremediation. And, they are introduced to the process of bioremediation and examples of how...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: The Cloning of Cells

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners continue their education on cells in the human body. They discuss stem cells and how engineers are involved in the research of stem cell behavior. They learn about possible applications of stem cell research and associated...
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Handout
Other

Biology Mad: Structure and Function of the Cell [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This 11-page Biology course handout gives a detailed explanation of cell structure, supplemented by many illustrations.
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PPT
University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: What Is a Stem Cell?

For Students 9th - 10th
Animated tutorial with captions shows how stem cells play many important roles in our bodies from conception through adulthood.
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Handout
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Plant Cell: Animal Cell Anatomy

For Students 3rd - 9th
This is a thorough site which contains a glossary of plant/animal cell anatomy terms. Diagrams of both cells are included along with worksheets to label.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Gallery of Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
While all cells have a great deal in common, there is no end to the variation among them. These images provide a sense of the wondrous diversity found in the world of cells.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Journey Into Dna

For Students 9th - 10th
Travel deep into the human body to see exactly where your DNA resides. From the NOVA: Cracking the Code of Life Web site.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Cellulitis

For Students 3rd - 5th
Cellulitis is an infection of the skin. It occurs most in places where the skin has been broken by a scrape or a bug bite. Read more about cellulitis, how it is treated, and how to avoid getting cellulitis.