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My Science Site

Life Systems: Cells, Tissues, Organs

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive site for teachers provides some helpful resources that pertain to plant and animal cells. Includes a microscope diagram as well as plant, animal and pond labs. Also contains links to structures and mechanisms, matter and...
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigation of Semiconductors

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using a web quest, simulations, and hands on activity, young scholars will gain a basic understanding of semiconductors, diodes, and photovoltaic cells. In these activities students will learn how electrons migrate in semiconductors and...
Lesson Plan
My Science Site

My Science Site: Cell Center Activities [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Site provides six possible center activities for teachers to use to engage students in the study of cells.
Activity
National Health Museum

Access Excellence: Description of "Cell Membrane Surface Area Demos"

For Students 9th - 10th
In this hands on site, you will find several simple, fun, cheap, and educational surface area demonstrations to use when studying cell membranes.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: What Factors Influence How Efficiently the Work of a Cell Is Carried Out?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this biology simulation, students discover what factors influence the action of enzymes on cellular work. Students will first explore the action of enzymes through a simulation in which their hands are the enzyme "toothpickase" and...
Lesson Plan
University of Missouri

Microbes in Action: Classroom Activities: Transfer of Diseases

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A science experiment to observe how microbes are transferred by hand contact. This lab creates a model to show students how microbes transfer disease. One student will rub their hand with candy soaked in a yeast solution, then students...