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Science Lesson Plans

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students conduct a variety of exploration activities on various science topics. For this science lesson outline, students design a cell encapsulation to hold a specific type of medicine. They give examples of physical and chemical...
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Analysis of Lobster Claw Function. An Exercise in Biomechanics

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students observe two chelae. They write three differences they observe in their notebooks. Students suggest a hypothesis which would explain these differences. They dissect the chela. Students analyze the lobster claw as a mechanical lever.
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Teaching Biotechnology With Models

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners will construct models to obtain understanding about the scientific concept. The kinesthetic learners will benefit from the project. There is ample opportunity for all types of learners to be engaged in this lesson.
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Nature of Science and Ecology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars identify the different biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem. In this ecology lesson, students perform a case study on current environmental problems. They write a position statement about their chosen topic and...
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Transcription, Translation, and the Genetics of Microbes

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars construct various virus models using Fruit loops and Alphabits to represent nucleotides and molecules. They constructs capsomeres using shoes as the capsomeres and discuss various viruses.
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DNA Fingerprinting: You Be the Judge!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use their knowledge of DNA fingerprinting to evaluate the use fingerprints in courts, and will address the ethics of establishing a national database of fingerprints.
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What is Cultural Evolution?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students comprehend what is meant by Cultural Evolution and that it primarily applies at Human Evolution, but that there are examples in higher mammals such as a killer whales, dolphins and great apes of particular groups by exploring...
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The Environment and Interactions of Living Organisms

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study the environment and interactions of living organisms. They identify abiotic and biotic factors and create a foldable and vocabulary cards. They create a poster illustrating soil and watch a video to study symbiosis.
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Constructing a Phylogenetic Tree

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars are given the opportunity to analyze DNA sequence differences between organisms in order to establish a reasonable picture of the evolutionary relationships between them (Phylogenetic Tree). In the simulation form they...
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Understanding Interactions Among Local Species and the Local Environment

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine the differences between biotic and abiotic factors, explain the difference between habitat and niche and compare how organisms get their nutritional needs.  In this local environment lesson students trace the path of...
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Norman Suburban Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the factors affecting organisms in the pond ecosystem. In this environmental science lesson, students perform an experiment to determine pH, nutrients and temperature of different pond sites. They present their result to...
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The Cell

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore the parts of a cell. In pairs, classmates construct a model of a eukaryotic cell, detailing its morphology and function. With the use of computer technology, 10th graders create cell book for middle schoolers. ...
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Asexual Reproduction

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate how asexual reproduction produces single-parent offspring. They use plants and yeast to demonstrate vegetative propagation and budding in a laboratory. Students draw five different types of asexual reproduction.
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Frogguts

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars comprehend the basic anatomy of the frog and prepare themselves for dissection. They work through the virtual dissection. Students complete the worksheet and begin to assemble the frog skeleton. They are assigned frog...
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Students Solutions - Saving Our Surroundings

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the environmental impact of humans on the plants and animals in their state. In this environmental impact lesson, students use digital cameras to photograph plants and animals in their state. Students investigate the...
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Protist Crossword

For Students 6th - 12th
In this protist learning exercise, students complete a crossword puzzle with 34 questions about the behaviour and different types of protists.
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UV Radiation and the Developmental Stages of Red Flour Beetles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars perform an experiment to compare the sensitivity of the various developmental stages of Red Flour Beetles to ultraviolet radiation. Larvae, pupae and adult beetles are exposed to a source of UV-B radiation. In groups,...
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Proteins Expressed At Different Stages

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students investigate protein electrophoresis in a lab setting. Full laboratory equipment is needed and safety should be taught. The level of prior knowledge needed to perform lab is high and is ideal for an honors class.
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Urinalysis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a lab experiment that explains why doctors take urine samples. They participate in a discussion about the urinary system and have already studied the functions of the organs involved in the urinary system along...
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Transformation of E. coli with Antibiotic Resistance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in an experiment in which they transform an E. coli cell. They discover how the genetic make-up of the cell can be changed by added foreign DNA. They answer questions to complete the lab.
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DNA Isolation

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Pupils use scientific methods to investigate the concept of DNA. They observe the DNA of human cheek cells. This is done with the use of a lab experience. Students record their observations and reflect upon on how each organism is unique...
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Physical and Chemical Properties of Water

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
How can you effectively provide detailed concepts of water properties to your high school class in a way they find exciting and challenging at the same time? By letting them play, of course! Through a variety of experiments, pupils...
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Investigating Factors That Affect Cell Membrane Permeability

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Cell membranes and the factors that affect its integrity are studied, with Beet tissue used as the model. A poster to display findings of the permeability of the membranes would clarify understanding and also allow a layer of language...
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Molecular Evolution in Plants

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are using a paper chromatography study that is suitable for introductory biology. The absorption spectra studies and gel electrophoresis studies are appropriate for students who have complete both introductory biology and...

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