Curated OER
Photosynthesis:The Calvin Cycle
From the light reaction to the Calvin cycle, this presentation contains information about the various stages of photosynthesis. Â This is a great supplement to some of the biochemistry-heavy presentations about the specific mechanisms....
Atkins
Attack of the Viruses!
Not all viruses are bad, but are all retroviruses groovy? The instructional activity starts with a detailed presentation before scholars create their own model of a virus. The resource incorporates many worksheets and practice questions...
Curated OER
The Dichotomy of Viruses
Students benefit from an education about these nonliving pathogens.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Winogradsky Columns: Microbial Ecology in the Classroom
Winogradsky columns are ideal for observing the role of bacteria and other microorganisms in an ecosystem. This student activity guide is complete with data tables for observations and analysis questions for processing what was observed....
Curated OER
Biology - Virus Modeling
High schoolers research one of the many types of viruses. They create a 3-D model of the virus they researched with graphics software.
Curated OER
Biology Paired PowerPoint Presentations
Students incorporate technology by creating a Microsoft PowerPoint. Students experiment with various animation techniques and slide formats, so that they become familiar with the program. They gather research information on topics using...
Curated OER
Plastics by the Numbers
Students investigate plastic resins and their uses. In this plastics lesson plan, students describe major plastic resins and what they are used for, they compare and contrast the properties of plastic resins and they list products that...
Curated OER
Mutations and Gene Regulation
Teenaged scientists can use this quiz or study guide to show off their understanding of genetic mutations and their causes; includes short answer, multiple choice, matching, and more.
Curated OER
Classification Number Two
A three-page quiz assessing budding biologists' understanding of classification. Middle-level learners may need a little additional time on this, but should be able to handle the concepts with ease.
Curated OER
Secret Codes
Students examine Morse code and how it is used. In this secret codes instructional activity students decode messages, make their own codes and have other students crack the code.
Â
Â
Curated OER
Chemistry
In this chemistry worksheet, students describe an atom, its parts, the charges of these parts, and atoms life functions. Then they explain what the octet rule states for the placements of electrons around the nucleus of an atom. Students...
Curated OER
Intro to Biology Chapters 1 & 2 Practice Test
Don't be fooled by the title - this biology quiz could serve as an AP biology or college-level biology quiz. Some of the molecules represented may be difficult to identify without seeing the textbook from which this is based. It could...
Curated OER
Bacterium Cell Label Me!
For this labeling a cross-section of a Bacterium cell worksheet, students use the glossary of Bacterium cell terms to help identify and label each cell part. Students label nine parts of the Bacterium cell.
Curated OER
Eukaryotic Cell Structure
In this biology activity, learners complete 20 fill in the blank questions about eukaryotic cells. They identify the parts and functions of cell organelles.
Curated OER
Viruses
In this virus learning exercise, students answer questions about viruses, the parts of a virus and how viruses reproduce through the lytic and lysogenic cycle.
Curated OER
Elements Found in Living Things
In this elements worksheet, high schoolers review the most common elements found in living things. Students color in two pictures with the percentages of the elements found in that living thing.
Curated OER
Moore S Word Search Puzzle 1
In this literacy worksheet, students find the words that are in the word search puzzle that focus upon the vocabulary that is from the theme of the sheet.
Curated OER
Virus Tracker
Sixth graders will simulate the spread of a virus such as HIV through a population by "sharing" (but not drinking) the water in a plastic cup with several classmates. Although invisible, the water in a few of the cups will already be...
Curated OER
The Chemistry Connection
For this proteins worksheet, students read about the chemical compound, protein. Kids determine where proteins are found in the body and how enzymes help the body react. Then students complete 3 short answer questions.
Curated OER
How Is the Genetic Code Ultimately Translated Into a Protein?
Students examine the functions of mRNA, rRNA and tRNA. They explain the steps in the protein synthesis process. They practice using new vocabulary as well.
Curated OER
Viruses
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.
Curated OER
Cells Study Questions and Definition
In this cells worksheet, students define 14 words associated with cells. They answer 12 short answer questions about the structure and function of the cellular system.
Curated OER
Viruses and Bacteria
Reviewing the key terms and ideas from a chapter about viruses and bacteria, this activity helps students to reinforce their knowledge about the makeup and life cycle of a virus. Students answer true/false questions, blanks from a word...
Curated OER
Human Genetics and Heredity
Pupils choose topics for research based on human genetics and heredity. They conduct research via the Internet and write a brief explanation of the milestone in genetics and heredity and attach it to a class timeline. They share their...