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Estrella Mountain Community College

Online Biology Book: The Nature of Science and Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
Use the scientific reasoning and critical thinking to take an in-depth look at the basics of biology.
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University of California

Ucmp: Web Lift to Taxa

For Students 9th - 10th
Alphabetical listing from the University of California of info on each of the animal phyla. Includes scientific and common names and photos. Characteristics of each group are explained in detail.
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University of California

Ucmp: Introduction to Slime Molds

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of California Berkeley site offers a definition of slime molds, structure, and life cycle.
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Next.cc

Next: Germs

For Students 3rd - 8th
Engage in the activities provided to learn what you can do to protect your body from harmful germs. Click on the links for further exploration.
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National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion: Clasificacion De Los Seres Vivos

For Students 9th - 10th
All known form of life gathers in large groups, which are called kingdoms. This site provides a thorough overview of the five kingdoms with many illustrations. The lessons contain 15 interactive activities.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Slime Mold

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides several paragraphs of information on slime molds, members of the Protista kingdom. Includes image.
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Earth Life

Earth Life Web: Growth and Development in Lichens

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by Earth-Life Web Productions. Capable of living in some of the most difficult environments, lichens are often the first organisms to be found in an area. This website explains lichen growth and development.
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Other

North American Mushroom Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
What is a mushroom? Do all mushrooms grow in the dark? How do you identify mushrooms? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this impressive site.
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Other

Microbe World: Experiments

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this hands on site, students will have the opportunity to be amateur microbiologists by performing a number of experiments. Supplies needed can found in the home or at a nearby store.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Protist

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides information on the biological kingdom protista, including a list of different divisions of the kingdom.
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Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Quiz: Lichens

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take this ten-question review quiz over the hybrid organism, lichen. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Barriers to Pathogens

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following tutorial you will learn about the barriers that keep most pathogens out of the human body.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Beatrix Potter

For Students 9th - 10th
Beatrix Potter may be a familiar name in children's literature, but what a lot do not know is that she is a notable woman of science as well. Find out in this short biography.
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Curated OER

Kidshealth: What Are Germs?

For Students 3rd - 8th
This web site that gives good explanations of what germs are and what they do. You can learn how to protect yourself from them here as well.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: What Are Germs? (Spanish)

For Students 3rd - 8th
A friendly web site that gives good explanations of what germs are and what they do. You can learn how to protect yourself from them here as well.
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WebMD

Web Md: Understanding Hay Fever

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD Health provides the viewer with a great description of what hay fever is, the symptoms it causes and its treatment. A very well prepared and in-depth site with links to additional information on the subject.
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Other

Armand Frappier Museum: Micro Discoveries Online: The Microscopic World

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive exhibit focuses on the wonders of microorganisms, what they are, how they can affect our daily lives, and how they can be manipulated. Videos, games, and animations are included. Teacher resource link explains each...
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McGill University

Mc Gill U.: Integrated Management of Apple Pests

For Students 9th - 10th
Site describes rusts(which are a type of fungus)on apple trees, discusses the disease and how to treat it.
Activity
Bryn Mawr College

Serendip: Moldy Jell O

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Brief text summary of what students learn in the Moldy Jell-O Lab along with links to download Student Handouts and Teacher Preparation Notes in PDF or Word formats. Students design the experiment and observe the growth of mold. Focus is...
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Bill Nye

Bill Nye: Mold Madness

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial from Bill Nye introduces the difference between mold and plants through a mold growing contest on pieces of bread.
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University of Missouri

Microbes in Action: Classroom Activities: A Swell Lab: Yeast Fermentation [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This two-day experiment uses different concentrations of sugar to study the rate of fermentation. Students observe the rate of carbon dioxide gas produced by yeast to infer the rate of fermentation. Lesson plan gives a lab procedure,...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology for High School

For Students 9th - 10th
This digital textbook covers core biology concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, videos, and study guides.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science for Middle School

For Students 6th - 8th
This digital textbook covers core life science concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, and videos.
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Other

Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis)

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource answers the following questions about athlete's foot: what is it, what causes it, what are the symptoms, who is at increased risk, what can be done at home, how is it diagnosed, how is athlete's foot treated, and which...

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