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DNA Coloring - Transcription and Translation

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
In this DNA worksheet, students review the transcription and translation processes. Students label and color the different parts of a DNA strand. This worksheet has 7 fill in the blank questions.
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Fungi Coloring Worksheet

For Students 9th - 12th
In this biology instructional activity, students complete 28 short answer questions on fungi. They color and label the different parts of a hyphae.
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What Are Cells?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
What's in a cell, anyway? Kids read informational text on what makes up both animal and plant cells, including a page of vocabulary terms they will need to be familiar with (cytoplasm, ribosomes, vacuoles, etc.). Full-color images make...
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Plant Cell Coloring

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students study a plant cell and its parts.  In this cell organelle lesson students are to label parts of a plant cell and color them.                
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Slimy Cells

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students create three-dimensional cell models. They may choose to make either a plant or animal cell but must use a Ziploc bag as the cell membrane, slime for the cytoplasm, and strawberry baskets for the cell wall if making a plant...
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Amoeba

For Students 9th - 12th
For this amoeba worksheet, students read about the structures of the amoeba and their functions. They answer twelve questions about the amoeba and color given structures on a diagram of an amoeba.
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Yeast: A Dihybrid Cross

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students create a yeast dihybrid cross and follow two forms of each of two traits: red growth versus cream color, and tryptophan-dependent versus tryptophan-independent. They complete diagrams to represent the alleles, predict the...
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Lesson on Proteins

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners examine the importance of proteins including their function and structure.  In this protein lesson plan students play a game to help them better understand proteins.
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Organizer
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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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Mitosis Cookies Activity

For Students 7th - 12th
Reward biology learners for working hard in their mitosis lesson with a sweet snack at the end! They begin by twisting apart creme-filled cookies and using the icing as a cytoplasm. Colored candy sprinkles make up chromosome pairs, which...
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Yeast - A Dihybrid Cross

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students make a yeast dihybrid cross and follow two forms of each of two traits: red growth versus cream color, and tryptophan-dependent versus tryptophan-independent.
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Water, Solutions, pH, and Buffers

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
What common chemical includes safety warnings for being harmful if swallowed or inhaled, causes serious eye damage, and needs to be cleaned up immediately if spilled on the floor? Surprisingly, the dangerous chemical turns out to be...
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Eukaryotic Cell Structure

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this cell structure worksheet, students review the structure and function of eukaryotic cells. Students also compare and contrast an animal cell with a plant cell. This worksheet has 15 fill in the blank, 8 true or false, and 7...
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Slimy cells

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study the parts of a cell.  In this chemistry lesson students complete an activity in which they make as much slime as they want. 
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Using Microscopes

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students do an experiment using a microscope. In this lesson, about cells, students examine different slides using a microscope. Students look at an onion skin, cheek cells, and potato cells. In each of these, students find cell walls,...
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Cell-O

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students create model cells using gelatin, toothpicks, and various fruits to represent organelles. Then, students observe their models and complete a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting plant and animal cells.
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Diffusion Through a Membrane

For Students 9th - 12th
In this diffusion through a membrane activity, students fill in the blanks to complete 27 statements about cell membranes, the movement of molecules across the cell membrane, concentration gradients and diffusion.
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Cell Structure and Function

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discuss scientific advances brought about by the Mars Surveyor Space Program which impact on daily life, identify laboratory apparatus like microscopes, slides and coverslips, and use the microscopes to view cells and organisms.
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ACTIVE TRANSPORT ACROSS THE PLASMA MEMBRANE

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students comprehend that energy is required to move substances across the cell membrane against the concentration gradient.
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Apoptosis: Programmed Cell Death During Development

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students model the plasticity of neural pathways for memory in the brain. They simulate the cell activity according to dots on cards that they are given. They complete various simulations of different cell combinations.
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Cells Vocabulary Quiz

For Students 6th - 7th
In this cells vocabulary activity, students draw lines to match 12 words pertaining to cells to their meanings. Prior knowledge is assumed.
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Protein Synthesis

For Students 6th - 12th
In this biology activity, students complete a crossword puzzle with 35 questions on protein synthesis. They identify the different parts of the cell involved in the process.
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Spelling Dictation Sentences

For Students 5th
In this spelling sentences worksheet, 5th graders practice spelling these dictation sentences for 2 sentences every week. Students spell a total of 72 sentences.
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Cells Vocabulary List and Definitions

For Students 5th - 6th
In this cells worksheet, students learn the important vocabulary pertaining to cell biology. Students read 14 words with their definitions. There are no questions to answer.