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The Effects of Temperature Variations on the Heartbeat Rate of Daphnia

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Young scholars use DigiScope technology to investigate Daphinia, popularly known as water fleas. They design, conduct, and report on an experiment to determine the effects of varying water temperatures on the heartbeat rate of Daphnia.
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Parts of the Seed

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this biology worksheet, students read about the parts of plant seeds and look at a seed diagram. They read about the roots, endosperm, embryo, and the process of germination. They answer 8 online multiple choice questions based on the...
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Panther Exam: Writing a Play

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students demonstrate their knowledge of panthers by writing a play on the subject.  In this animal life instructional activity, students view a slide-show on school computers of a veterinary exam of a panther.  Students utilize this...
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In Vitro Fertilization

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A possible option for infertile couples is in-vitro fertilization and implantation. Through this two-part lesson, the class learns about this process by teacher lecture and internet research. A case study is given to read as a take-home...
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Sponges and Cnidarian Crossword Puzzle

For Students 6th - 12th
In this marine science worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 32 questions on sponges and cnidarian. They identify the different characteristics of sponges and cnidarian.
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Paramecium

For Students 6th - 8th
In this paramecium worksheet, students sharpen their science skills as they color the parts of a paramecium according to the instructions and then respond to 15 analysis questions.
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Fungi Crossword

For Students 6th - 10th
In this biology worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 28 questions about fungi. They identify the different parts of a fungus.
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Pollen & Pollination

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students identify the different ways things are pollinated and how to manage pollen.  In this pollination lesson plan students complete an experiment on how moths pollinate flowers.
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Protist Crossword

For Students 6th - 12th
In this protist worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 34 questions about the behaviour and different types of protists.
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Viruses

For Students 6th - 10th
In this biology lesson, students complete a crossword puzzle with 35 questions about viruses. They identify the different types of viruses and the diseases they bring.
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Immunity From Diseases

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this immunity worksheet, students review vocabulary associated with how the body defends itself from diseases. This worksheet has 12 matching questions.
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Mendel and Meiosis

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this meiosis learning exercise, students review vocabulary words associated with genetics, fertilization, heredity, phenotype and genotype. This learning exercise has 6 matching and 9 fill in the blank questions.
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Geometry: Practical Applications of the Distance Formula

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students, working independently and in groups, apply the distance formula to practical situations. After solving various problems, students in pairs design coordinate planes from the school blue print to measure the distance from the...
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Non-Seed Vascular Plants

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this non-seed vascular plant activity, students review the characteristics of sporophytes, lycophytes, sphenophytes, and pterophytes. This activity has 19 fill in the blank, 4 true or false, and 2 short answer questions.
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Transcription, Translation, and the Genetics of Microbes

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students 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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Ferns and Gymnosperms

For Students 9th - 12th
In this fern and gymnosperm worksheet, students will read about two types of vascular tissue: xylem and phloem. Then students will read about the difference between sporophytes and gametophytes. Using this information students will...
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Genetics: Knowledge Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
In this genetics quiz worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions covering various concepts of genetics. A reference web site is given for additional resources.
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What Is an Egg?

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students identify the parts of the egg and observe the composition of the egg parts.
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Museum Text Messaging

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Young scholars pretend they are in a museum and are to explain a painting to a friend using text messaging. They identify the correct painting based on the message. They answer questions to complete the instructional activity.
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Biology - Life Cycles Game

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers develop a working vocabulary of terms related to the life cycle. In small groups, students play the life cycle's game which consists of matching and defining vocabulary. Directions for creating the game board are...
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Shells

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders label diagrams of the 6 different classes of mollusks and explain the meaning of the labeled terms. They identify 8 common New Haven shells. They organize their own shell collection during this series of lessons.
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Determining the Effectiveness of Handwashing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in an experiment in which they grow bacterial colonies. They examine the effects of antibiotics killing the germs. They discuss their findings to end the lesson.
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Dysfunctional Adolescent Behavior

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students list the means of transition, some signs and symptoms, the treatment and prevention of 4 types of sexually transmitted diseases. They act out skits on various aspects of STDs (the skits will be recorded and played back for...
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Improving Literacy in the Biology Classroom via Genetic Disorders

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read, write and reflect on Science articles, this approach will promote both literacy and critical thinking skills. Critical thinking skills learned in the science classroom from these activities will impact students in many...

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