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Curated OER

What Happens When A Cell Divides?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the cycle of mitosis. In this biology lesson plan, students discuss the different stages of mitosis through cell reproduction. They further their investigation through laboratory analysis.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Polymers and Crystals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students experiment with crystals and polymers and examine their roles in food science.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Elements Found in Living Things

For Students 9th - 12th
In this elements worksheet, students 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.
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Curated OER

Virus Tracker

For Teachers 6th
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...
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Curated OER

Cells and Cancer

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students idenitfy that cancer is a growth of mutated cells and that cancer cells are only one type of cell that causes disease in our body. They also identify that all eukaryotic cells contain a nucleus, cytoskeleton, and a cell...
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Curated OER

Technology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students recognize descriptions of different types of biotechnology currently being used. They form persuasive arguments for or against that particular type of biotechnology.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Viruses and Host Evolution

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students research viruses and their effects on the evolution of a rabbit population. They complete a teacher created worksheet of questions on their research. They present their research to classmates.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Moore S Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Moore S Word Search Puzzle 1

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this literacy worksheet, middle schoolers find the words that are in the word search puzzle that focus upon the vocabulary that is from the theme of the sheet.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Endocrine System

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
For this endocrine system worksheet, students compare and contrast the glands associated with this body system plus review the four major classes of hormones. This worksheet has 25 fill in the blank statements.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Dna Structure and Function: Decoding Watson

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover how the structure of DNA relates to its hereditary function in these videos from the American Masters film Decoding Watson. The first video, "DNA Structure and Function," [2:07] can be used with all middle and high school...
Handout
University of Southern California

University of Southern California: Dna Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
A really nice web page devoted to the structure of DNA. Simple information but nice use of graphics to show the molecule. Uses the CHIME plug-in to show the 3-D nature of the helix.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Dna Structure and Replication

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] DNA must replicate (copy) itself so that each resulting cell after mitosis and cell division has the same DNA as the parent cell. DNA replication occurs during the S...
Graphic
University of Missouri

University of Missouri: Biotech Adventure: Dna Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
DNA Helix, DNA structure, DNA bases, Nucleotides, strands of DNA, Bonding in DNA, and bonding between bases are the topics delved into in this thorough site.
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Other

Eureka Science: Dna Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
A good site for information on DNA structure that we can all grasp. Fun animations make the topic less threatening.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 13.5 Dna Structure and Replication

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about DNA structure and replication.
Unit Plan
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Dna From the Beginning: Dna Is Shaped Like a Twisted Ladder

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice tutorial on DNA structure. The menu at the bottom allows you to view some different information.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Dna Structure and Replication

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how DNA's structure and function was discovered.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Test Prep: Mcat: Biomolecules: Dna: Dna Structure and Function

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed explanation of DNA's structure and function. Includes illustrations.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Dna Structure and Replication

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how DNA's structure and function was discovered.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Imaging Dna Structure

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students are introduced to the latest imaging methods used to visualize molecular structures and the method of electrophoresis that is used to identify and compare genetic code (DNA). Students should already have basic knowledge of...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Dna Structure and Replication

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Module describes how DNA's structure and function was discovered while summarizing the process of DNA replication. This activity also explains Chargaff's rules and...
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Other

University of Cincinnati: Dna Structure and Function

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the history and the science of DNA. Content also examines and considers the possibilities of genetic engineering and mutation.
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Dna: Teacher Guide

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This curriculum guide assists in filtering through the vast available resources from BioInteractive and HHMI and organizes the material according to various topics related to DNA, including DNA structure, replication, and repair.

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