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Virtual Field Trips

Take a virtual field trip through two of South Carolina’s varied ecosystems.

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6-8

Plants,
Life Science,
Ecology,
Biology

Website

CIBT Classroom Resources and Activities

Enhance learning with educator-developed labs and activities for high school and middle school.

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9-12
6-8

Life Science,
Biology,
Biochemistry

Website

DNA Interactive

Use this comprehensive DNA website to broaden and deepen students’ understanding of the science of DNA.

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College
9-12
6-8

Genetics,
Biology

Website

Why Do Butterflies Have Eyes on Their Wings? Video

Foster middle and high school students’ understanding of evolutionary biology with this video lecture on butterfly eyespots.

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9-12
6-8

Life Science,
Evolution,
Biology

Video

Classroom Video on Researching Microorganisms That Live on Greenhouse Gases

Show your students the work of a leading biochemist who investigates how microorganisms use greenhouse gases for fuel.

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9-12
6-8

Ecology,
Chemistry,
Biotechnology,
Biochemistry

Video

Teaching Health in the Science Classroom

Bring the methods of science to middle school health education classes with this curriculum supplement.

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6-8

Life Science,
Genetics,
Biology

Publication

A Glue from Slug Slime?

Use this investigation of slug slime to capture students’ imaginations and teach the scientific process.

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9-12
6-8

Professional Development,
Life Science,
Biology

Publication

A Living Fossil - the American Horseshoe Crab

Investigate the anatomy and natural history of the horseshoe crab.

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6-8

Life Science,
Evolution,
Biology

Lesson Plan

Aquatic Insects in Mountain Streams

Discover how aquatic insects survive in different habitats with this classroom lesson and field trip.

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6-8

Life Science,
Evolution,
Biology

Lesson Plan

Hummingbirds and Flowers: A Study of Co-Adaptive Relationships

Learn how hummingbirds and flowering plants have adapted to each other over time.

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6-8

Life Science,
Evolution,
Biology

Lesson Plan

Adult Insects and Their Adaptations

Show how insects have adapted to survive over time with this hands-on lesson for middle school.

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6-8

Life Science,
Evolution,
Biology

Lesson Plan

Monitoring Water Quality: A Field Experiment

Test water quality with this classroom lesson and field experiment.

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6-8

Life Science,
Ecology,
Biology

Lesson Plan

Bacterial Transformation Lab

Demonstrate a form of genetic engineering with this online activity for middle school and high school students.

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9-12
6-8

Biology,
Genetics,
Life Science,
Biotechnology

Classroom Activity

The World of Crickets

Teach students the scientific process with these classroom activities involving crickets.

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K-5
6-8

Research methods,
Life Science,
Biology

Classroom Activity

Exploring Mutant Organisms Lab

Explore mutations in model organisms and their role in human disease with this online activity for middle and high school students.

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9-12
6-8

Life Science,
Genetics,
Biotechnology,
Biology

Classroom Activity

Mendelian Inheritance Lab

Explore how traits are inherited and why genetic variation is important in this online activity for middle and high school students.

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9-12
6-8

Life Science,
Genetics,
Biology

Classroom Activity

DNA Fingerprint: Alu Lab

Address population genetics and human evolution with this online activity for middle and high school students.

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9-12
6-8

Genetics,
Evolution

Classroom Activity

Restriction Analysis Lab

Teach students to use an important tool of recombinant-DNA technology.

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9-12
6-8

Genetics,
Biotechnology

Classroom Activity

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