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Genetically Modified Foods in Perspective

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students research the concept of genetically modified foods. The purpose of the research is to increase science content knowledge and comprehension of the controversy surrounding the subject.
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A Designed Organism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
How can you encourage pupils to demonstrate creativity while still meeting the objective of applying technical knowledge? This activity is your answer! Scientists will create an imaginary creature and prepare a graphic organizer with...
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Active Ingredient Screening Test for Plants

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students explore the growth of bacteria. They determine if various plant materials contain active ingredients that inhibit the growth of bacteria. In addition, they complete a student data sheet.
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Succession and Microclimate

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners compare the population of insects in different microclimates. In this biology lesson, students collect data using probes to tabulate temperature and soil data. They predict how certain parameters change as an area goes...
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Cell Structure and Function

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students compare the organelles present in plant and animal cells. In this biology lesson, students create an analogy to easily remember their assigned organelles. They also research their function and write a creative story.
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Comparative Stream Quality

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine water quality on a nearby stream. They collect water samples and test for various factors, including any contamination from the treatment plant, and present their information in a Powerpoint presentation.
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Cell Transformation in Tobacco Leaf Disks

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students review the basic principles of plant cell structure, tissue culture, sterile technique, and cell transformation. Next students complete a plant transformation experiment using whole plant material in order to view evidence of...
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Plants

For Teachers K - 1st
Students identify and label parts of a plant. They will construct a plant from art material and describe the purpose of each part for the plants survival. Students author a book with pictures and words or a story about a plant.
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Plants: Form and Function

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this plants learning exercise, students compare and contrast vascular and non-vascular plants. Students learn the structure and function of the 3 types of plant tissues: dermal, ground, and vascular tissue. This learning exercise has...
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Putting on Mass: Just how do Trees grow?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students articulate an explanation of photosynthesis. They identify problems they have with comprehension of how a plant gains mass. Students describe a historical experiment.
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Terrariums for Project Pals

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students identify the components needed by plants to survive in the terrarium. In this biology instructional activity, students build their own terrariums using materials available. They present their project in class.
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How Much Water Does A Tree Transpire In A Day

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a lesson of investigating the amount of water that is transpired in a one day cycle. They conduct research to find the purpose of transpiration and find information to explain the value to a plant and explain how...
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Kingdoms of All Living Things

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biology worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to the kingdoms of all living things found on earth. There are 24 biology terms located in the word search.
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Science Revision

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biology worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms pertaining to photosynthesis and kinetic energy. There are 54 biology terms located in the word search.
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Cell Processes and Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biology worksheet, learners 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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Pollen Collection And Identification

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils investigate plant reproduction, pollen collection and identification. They collect pollen samples over a twenty four hour period and examine them under a microscope.
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Where Do Green Plants Get Energy?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders realize that plants need light, water, and carbon dioxide to carry out photosynthesis. They participate in groups of 4 to plant (with materials provided) a test group of beans to compare to the control group, write a...
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Photosynthesis

For Students 9th - 10th
In this photosynthesis worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms pertaining to the process of photosynthesis. There are 18 biology terms located in the word search.
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Plants In Space

For Students 9th - 10th
For this biology worksheet, students grow corn plants in growth pouches as the control group in an experiment on plant growth in microgravity. Then they analyze any differences that occur between Earth-grown and space-grown corn plants.
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Bog Science

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study bogs. They tour, collect physical, chemical, and biological data and analyze a pristine bog community. Using the data, they draw a map and a cross section of the bog.
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DNA Extraction Lab

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students extract DNA and test for its presence from unroasted (raw) wheat germ using a prescribed procedure. They modify the procedure to provide a less expensive, easier method. They also extract DNA from different available plant,...
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Nitrogen Fixation, OR What a Gas!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students gain skill in the design, implementation, and reporting of a scientific research project using the scientific method. They set up an experiment to determine the effect of adding the Rhizobium bacteria to one group of legume...
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Parts of the Seed

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this biology learning exercise, students read about the parts of plant seeds and look at a seed diagram. They read about the roots, endosperm, embryo, and the process of germination. They answer 8 online multiple choice questions...
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And Just How DO You Kill A Weed?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explain chemical, cultural and biological weed control methods. They design and conduct an experiment to simulate a weed control method and explore various ways to prevent weed dispersal.

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