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One Bad Apple Spoils the Bunch

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students complete a science experiment on apples to learn about bacteria and the spread of viruses. In this germ experiment lesson, students follow a 10 step procedure to complete a study on viruses in apples.
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How Clean Is Our Water?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine samples of water to determine its cleanliness. They visit a waste treatment plant and/or reservoir. Students explore what protects the water supply from contamination by chemical or organize pollution. They trace the...
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Microworlds in Waterways Around You Home

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners explore the concept that different waterways support different organisms. After completing experiments, students predict what life-forms exist in each waterway in their area. They research how humans impact the habitat of other...
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PPT
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Animal Diseases

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Many of the toxins and parasites that cause illness are specified and discussed in this slideshow.  Poisoning and other mechanisms by which an animal can fall ill are detailed and the information about frequency, prevention and treatment...
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Throat Culture

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
In this biology worksheet, students review the procedures used to complete the lab activity and then examine the purpose and add the information while answering the questions.
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Prefixes and Suffixes in Biology Terms

For Students 9th - 12th
Here is a challenging and cross-curricular learning exercise, great for learners in biology or English class. They underline the prefix and/or suffix in each of 15 words and define them. Then, they use their prefix and suffix list to...
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Science Friday

Microorganisms on the Move

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
You can't b. cereus until you see this lesson! Young microbiologists learn to prepare deep well slides, observe two types of microorganisms, and compare and contrast their physical characteristics in this interactive and lively activity.
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Street Law

Mock Trial - Ricki Jones v. Metro City

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Was Metro City negligent? The parents of a young AIDS patient sue the city when their son dies after drinking water from contaminated pipes.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Understanding the Epidemiologic Triangle through Infectious Disease

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Introduce infectious diseases and the epidemiologic triangle. A helpful resource describes the agent, host, and environment from the three vertices as well as the time factor, which is in the middle. Scholars complete a simple...
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Pond Life Identification Kit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore ecology and biodiversty. They use the wet-mount procedure to make several slides to view using the microscope and draw what they see.
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De"compost"ition

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students develop an understanding of the decomposition process and the parameters which influence the rate at which it occurs.
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Backyard Bugs

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Explore the concept of scientific classification and the similarities and differences between plant and animal species. Your class will participate in hands-on activities by investigating dichotomous keys and classifying their shoes. To...
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Worksheet
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Vocab-u-lous! Build a Fabulous Vocab

For Students 8th - 11th
In this vocabulary building worksheet, students enhance their personal vocabulary by learning words that begin with FL-blends. Students are allowed the use of dictionaries.
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Animated Video Productions - Life Cycles

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders compare/contrast the life cycles of free-living organisms to that of parasites. They conduct Internet research, illustrate the stages of a specific organisms's life cycle, and direct and produce a mini-video production.
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Microbes and Health

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students participate in activities that show them how tiny germs are spread. In this germs lesson plan, students engage in hands on lessons to show them how microorganisms can easily spread disease through the mouth and hands.
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Soil, Designer Soil: From Rainforests to the Prairie

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore the role and importance of soil in the ecosystem.  In this Science and Social Studies instructional activity, students complete an experiment using various kinds of soil and clay and then examine how soil has a direct...
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Worksheet
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BIO205-CH1- Intro Word Search

For Students 9th - 10th
In this word search worksheet, students locate words related to biology. The word list includes protists, viruses, plants, spiral, and biotechnology.
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Species Diversity and Phylogeny

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the classification system of organisms: taxonomy. They examine prepared slides of Protozoans and record information on a Taxonomy Recording Sheet. Two additional classifying activities are also included in this lesson...
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Germs and How to Fight Them

For Teachers K - 5th
Students learn how important it is to stay healthy. In this germ lesson plan, student learn what germs are and the effect they have on healthy bodies and explore how important it is to keep their bodies healthy through a classroom...
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Microbes on My Mind

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students observe and read about microorganisms so that they can create an information book on microorganisms.
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Create a Soil Aggregate

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Learners simulate the conditions which occur in a soil aggregate. They explain how IPM affects the environment. They identify the cast of characteristics to develop their aggregate.
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Down the Drain

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore what problems might occur if oxygen decreases in a body of water. They model what happens in a situation where decomposition is occurring. Students obtain, organize, graph, and interpret information. They i...
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Studying Living Organisms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners are introduced to Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium without recourse to algebra. After participating in this activity, students gain a feeling for the significance of the Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium without using algebra.
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Worksheet
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Woodland Math Facts

For Students 5th - 7th
In this Woodland math facts worksheet, students study and examine woodland weights of trees and shrubs, explore invertebrates and draw a bar chart to chart their findings.

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