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Escape! Survival of the Fittest Grasshopper

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, in groups, design a paperclip grasshopper. They determine its ability to survive a prey by jumping high, far, or with a distracting behavior.
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What is the Relationship Between DNA and Cancer?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the structure and functions of DNA. They discover the effects radon has on one's DNA and how it leads to cancer. They discuss why DNA is so important to us.
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Superbugs: An Evolving Concern

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate the growth of bacteria in the presence of antibiotics. They write a hypothesis, conduct an experiment to test their hypothesis, analyze the results of their bacterial growth experiment, and describe the results on a...
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Creating the "Perfect" Horse

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine horse biology and breeds while investigate the relationship between horses and riders. They research and analyze information found online in order to determine how to produce an all-purpose horse. They write position...
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How is the Media Dealing With Cancer in Our Society Today?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify people in the news media who have admitted they suffer from cancer. They explain the types of treatments for each cancer mentioned. They work together to discuss their findings.
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Is Cancer on the Rise or Decline in America Today?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read an article about cancer in the United States. They research a cancer of their choice along with possible treatments. They identify types of cancer that are on the rise and decline for both men and women. They examine the...
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Creative Ways To Teach Evolutionary Concepts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore evolutionary concepts in cartoons and lab activities. They describe and explain evolutionary concepts featured in a cartoon and participate in laboratory activities.
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Zebra, Zebra Where Are Your Stripes?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners observe the embryological development in the zebrafish. Developmental hierarchy from three germ layers is studied in depth. Research is validated on the body plan of the embryo.
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Superbugs and Antibiotic Resistance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students complete experiments on antibiotics and antimicrobials. In groups, they explain how antibiotics affect the evolution of microorganisms. They test various types of bacteria to discover how much resistance they have to antibiotics.
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The Birds and the Bees, and the Flowers and the Trees

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the roles in which animals play in the pollination of plants. They recognize that flowers have male and female sexes. Students describe cross pollination and propose reasons for cross pollination through narration...
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Bird Flu:Bioethical Debate

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students define the role of vaccines and antiviral drug. They identify the bioethical issues involved in the distribution of medicine during a possible bird flu epidemic.
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DNA!

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biology worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms pertaining to DNA. There are 29 biology terms located in the word search.
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Cell Processes and Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biology worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms pertaining to cell processes and energy. There are 19 biology terms located in the word search.
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Genes

For Students 9th
In this biology instructional activity, 9th graders identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to the study of genes. There are 18 biology terms located in the word search.
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The Beaks of Finches

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine how species evolve over time and how this can change a population.  In this environment instructional activity students complete a worksheet on finches.
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The Beaks of Finches

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars study finches and how they have evolved over time.  In this finch review lesson plan students fill out a key points worksheet then divide into teams and complete an activity. 
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Punnett Squares/Genetics

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders complete a monohybrid cross and a dihybrid cross. In this biology lesson, 9th graders predict the traits of offspring using the Punnett square. They differentiate recessive and dominant genes.

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