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The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Hormones and Their Effects

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete, student-led lesson on the endocrine system. Students work their way through illustrated and animated tutorials, and answer review questions along the way. There is a self-checking quiz at the end of the lesson.
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PBS

Pbs Bloodlines: Technology Hits Home

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a must see for any lesson or unit on biotechnology! It is a companion to the PBS video "Bloodlines: Technology Hits Home," although it can certainly be used without the video. It's a fantastic site that will challenge...
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PBS

Pbs Bloodlines: Making Precedent

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent site where students are challenged to read several case studies and make choices about what they would do in the situation. After they choose they are presented with some of the consequences that their decision may produce in...
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San Diego State University

Sdsu: Lesson 2.5: How Do Organisms Reproduce? Meiosis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site will allow students to grasp the complex concept of meiosis by modeling the process with clay.
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US Department of Energy

Doe: Joint Genome Institute

For Students 9th - 10th
This Department of Energy site has up-to-date information and statistics on the progress of all JGI genome sequencing projects.
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Palomar Community College District

Human Chromosomal Abnormalities (Tutorial)

For Students 9th - 10th
A self paced tutorial covering chromosomal testing and the many types of conditions resulting from chromosome abnormalities.
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Palomar Community College District

Flashcards for Human Chromosomal Abnormalities

For Students 9th - 10th
Great for a quick check of facts related to detection and common abnormalities. Use these for a test review.
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Other

Pbs: Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide

For Students 9th - 10th
A program to put an end to the oppression of women and girls worldwide brings together an information site where visitors can find blogs, social media feeds, celebrity and crew diaries, videos, and up-to-date information about the...
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Other

Miami University: Living in a Social World

For Students 9th - 10th
"News from a Social Psychology Perspective." This site provides a variety of material for research and study in social psychology. Provides real world happenings and events that are examples of social psychology. Additional links are...
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Other

Early Documents: Now Statement of Purpose

For Students 9th - 10th
This primary source document is the statement of purpose for the National Organization for Women, established in 1966.
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Other

U.s. Livestock Species Genome Projects

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent site which explains all that is involved in and with animal genome projects in the United States.
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American Psychological Association

American Psychological Association: Transgender Individuals and Gender Identity

For Students 9th - 10th
Find answers to questions concerning transgender issues. This addresses the definition, categories of transgender people, possible causes, the types of mental health problems and discrimination they may face, and the kinds of support...
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: What Administration Is Saying About Trans Students

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the Obama administration's directive to public schools on how to be inclusive and non-discrimitative to transgender students.
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Other

U.s. Department of Health & Human Services: Sexually Transmitted Infections

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic facts and detailed information about common STIs, including their symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
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Other

Glaad: Media Reference: Transgender Glossary of Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
This reference guide provides information about using the proper terms when discussing and writing about transgender individuals.
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University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Genetic Drift Simulation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Arizona runs a two-step simulation of Genetic Drift. There are teacher's notes included. A great site to aid in understanding Genetic Drift.

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