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MicrobeWiki

Explore this student-authored and edited encyclopedia of microbiology on the Web.

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College

Microbiology,
Biology

Wiki

Serendip

Explore the interdisciplinary and continually expanding set of science resources on this website.

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College

Professional Development,
Neuroscience,
Life Science,
Biology

Website

Problem-Based Learning

Challenge students to solve real-world science problems with the cooperative approach described in this website.

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College

Physics,
Life Science,
Chemistry,
Biology

Website

CancerQuest

Find information on the biology, detection and treatment of cancer with this centralized Web resource.

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College
9-12

Professional Development,
Molecular biology,
Life Science,
Biology

Website

Learn.Genetics

Explore the extensive genetic science and technology resources on this website.

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College
9-12

Professional Development,
Genetics,
Biology

Website

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

Understanding Evolution for Teachers

Explore the wide variety of information on this comprehensive guide to learning and teaching evolution.

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K-12

Life Science,
Evolution,
Biology

Website

K8 Science

Enhance teaching skills and knowledge with this comprehensive online science resource for K-8 teachers.

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K-8

Professional Development,
Life Science,
General Science,
Biology

Website

Genome Consortium for Active Learning (GCAT)

Bring functional genomics to the undergraduate curriculum with the resources on this website.

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College

Microarrays ,
Genomics,
Biology,
Bioinformatics

Website

BioEd Online

Improve content knowledge and teaching strategies with this compendium of biology resources.

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9-12

Professional Development,
Life Science,
Biology

Website

SEP Lessons: An Online Lesson Plan Database

Choose classroom activities from this repository of hands-on lesson plans in science and health subjects.

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K-12

Life Science,
Earth Science,
Chemistry,
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

Integrative Genomic Sciences Teaching Modules

Enhance the teaching of genomics and bioinformatics with these online teaching modules and demonstrations.

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College

Life Science,
Genomics,
Biology,
Bioinformatics

Website

Harvard Life Sciences/HHMI Outreach Program

Enhance high school biology teaching with the varied life sciences resources on this website.

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9-12

Professional Development,
Molecular biology,
Life Science,
Immunology,
Biology

Website

Flash Tutorials for Biological Sciences

Enhance the teaching of biology and chemistry with the multimedia resources on this website.

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College

Molecular biology,
Life Science,
Biology,
Biochemistry

Website

Princeton Lab Protocols

Download or adapt high school laboratory protocols in molecular biology.

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9-12

Professional Development,
Molecular biology,
Life Science,
Biology

Website

HHMI/Harvard University Biological Sciences Multimedia Project

Investigate current science content and techniques using the multimedia resources on this website.

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College
9-12

Molecular biology,
Microarrays ,
Genetics,
Biology

Website

Interdisciplinary Applications for the General Chemistry Laboratory

Apply the principles of chemistry to other science disciplines with these Web-based tutorials.

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College

Life Science,
Engineering,
Chemistry,
Biology

Website

Research Techniques Workbook Modules

Use these modules to teach college and advanced high school students basic and more sophisticated laboratory techniques.

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College
9-12

Research methods,
Molecular biology,
Biology

Website

Lom Lab Protocols

Discover how this website containing annotated lab protocols can help undergraduate researchers improve their skills.

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College

Research methods,
Neuroscience,
Biology

Website

Discover the Microbes Within!: The Wolbachia Project

Use this project to encourage high school students to conduct real-world investigations of a widespread bacterium.

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9-12

Molecular biology,
Life Science,
Biotechnology,
Biology

Website

Biography of an Experiment

Invite your students to explore the living history of major science experiments.

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College

Research methods,
Molecular biology,
Biology,
Biochemistry

Website

OpenLabWare (OLW)

Communicate the joys and challenges of scientific research with this website.

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College
9-12

Research methods,
Professional Development,
Mathematics,
Life Science,
Biology

Website

NOVA scienceNOW Teacher’s Guides

Find ideas and classroom activities that increase students’ knowledge of topics presented on an innovative science television show.

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K-12
College

Professional Development,
Life Science,
Chemistry,
Biology

Website

Training Materials for TA Mentors

Train graduate teaching assistants to use active learning strategies in biology discussion sections.

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Graduate

Professional Development,
Biology

Website

Active Learning Resources for TAs

Offer graduate teaching assistants a range of active learning strategies and activities to improve biology discussion sections.

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Graduate

Professional Development,
Genetics,
Biology

Website

CyberBridge

Help advanced high school and college students review biology and chemistry concepts with this online tutorial.

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College
9-12

Chemistry,
Biology

Website

MathBench Biology Modules

Reinforce students’ understanding of biological concepts and increase their math literacy with these interactive modules.

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College

Mathematics,
Biology

Website

Freshman Research Initiative

Explore ways to broaden and strengthen undergraduate research experiences with this model program.

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College

Research methods,
Molecular biology,
Chemistry,
Biology

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

The Biology Project

Enhance your teaching of biology with the tutorials on this comprehensive website.

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College
9-12

Molecular biology,
Cell Biology,
Biology,
Biochemistry

Website

Science's Education Forum

Read a variety of concise articles on science teaching and policy.

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Graduate
College

Professional Development,
General Science,
Biology

Website

Washington University in St. Louis Science Curriculum Website

Supplement your K-12 curricula with the biology, chemistry, ecology, and health units on this website.

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K-12

Life Science,
Ecology,
Chemistry,
Biology

Website

Bioinformatics Lesson Plans and Activities Bank

Enhance high school biology and bioinformatics classes with these teacher-developed activities.

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9-12

Genetics,
Biology,
Bioinformatics

Website

Programmed Cell Death Video Lecture

Watch a Nobel laureate discuss his latest research on programmed cell death in development and disease.

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College

Molecular biology,
Life Science,
Genetics,
Biology

Video

All in the Family: Genetics and Family Health History Video

Enhance the study of genetics with this video on family health history.

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College
9-12

Life Science,
Genetics,
Biology

Video

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

Introductory Biology "Garage Demo Videos"

Extend students' learning by enlivening introductory biology lectures with science demonstrations.

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College

Professional Development,
Biology

Video

Video Lectures on Biodiversity

Use these video lectures to explain the causes and consequences of biodiversity loss.

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College

Ecology,
Biology,
Biodiversity

Video

iBioSeminars

Watch world-class scientists describe exciting advances in biology.

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Graduate
College

Medicine,
Evolution,
Chemistry,
Biology

Video

Beyond the Classroom: Connecting Students to Real-World Scientific Research Video

Help students understand the joys, challenges, and benefits of doing scientific research.

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9-12

Life Science,
Biology

Video

The Problem of Regeneration Video Lecture

Explore current developments in regeneration research with this video talk from an HHMI investigator.

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Graduate
College

Molecular biology,
Biology

Video

A New Frontier: Systems Biology Video

Use this video to teach and learn more about the concept of systems biology and its potential for science education.

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College
9-12

Systems Biology,
Biology

Video

Designing Scientific Posters

Learn to prepare and present a scientific poster using the detailed tips on this website.

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Graduate
College

Science Communication,
General Science,
Biology

Tutorial

Bates Bioinformatics Tutorial

Use this step-by-step tutorial to understand the basics of bioinformatics.

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College

Molecular biology,
Life Science,
Biology,
Bioinformatics

Tutorial

Microarrays MediaBook

Explore the basics of DNA microarray technology with this multimedia learning tool.

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College

Microarrays ,
Genomics,
Biology,
Bioinformatics

Tutorial

The Cardiovascular System Physiology Module

Use this interactive tutorial to teach the physiology of the heart.

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College

Life Science,
Biology

Tutorial

Virtual Instruments

Teach high school students how to operate a microscope and a spectrophotometer—virtually.

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9-12

Chemistry,
Biology

Software

Online Protocol Annotation: A Method to Enhance Undergraduate Laboratory Research Skills

Enhance the training of undergraduates new to the research lab environment through the use of a website containing annotated lab protocols.

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College

Research methods,
Neuroscience,
Biology

Publication

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 Primer on Probability and Mendelian Genetics

Explain the basic rules of probability and Mendelian Genetics with this publication.

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College
9-12

Life Science,
Genetics,
Biology

Publication

Laboratory Tales from Teaching Assistants

Use these case studies to help graduate teaching assistants improve their skills.

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Graduate

Professional Development,
Life Science,
Chemistry,
Biology

Publication

Pedagogies of Engagement in Science

Examine the features of three active-learning strategies used in science education.

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College

Professional Development,
Life Science,
General Science,
Biology

Publication

Standards for the Ph.D. Degree in the Molecular Biosciences

Review the standards for excellence that Ph.D. candidates should meet in today’s multidisciplinary science environment.

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Graduate

Professional Development,
Molecular biology,
Biology,
Biochemistry

Publication

Models of Interdisciplinary Research and Service Learning at Hope College

Learn lessons about implementing interdisciplinary programs from this article.

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College

Professional Development,
Life Science,
Biology,
Bioinformatics

Publication

More than a Picture: Helping Undergraduates Learn to Communicate through Scientific Images

Incorporate the use of images into your biology classes using the methodologies in this curriculum.

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College

Professional Development,
Life Science,
Biology

Publication

The SURF Talk Book

Improve undergraduates’ skills in communicating science information with this manual.

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College

Research methods,
General Science,
Biology

Publication

Inquiry on Board!

Use inquiry boards as a tool to highlight the important role of variables in a science experiment.

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K-8

Research methods,
Professional Development,
Life Science,
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

CBE—Life Sciences Education

Read this online journal for the latest thinking about life sciences education.

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K-12
Graduate
College

Professional Development,
Life Science,
Biology

Publication

Scientific Foundations for Future Physicians

Use this report to start a conversation about the best scientific preparation for medical and premedical students.

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Medical School
College

Medicine,
Biology

Publication

Using Peer-led Workshops to Enhance Introductory Biology

Learn how college students can benefit from the addition of peer-led workshops in introductory biology courses.

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College

Professional Development,
Biology

Publication

Minute Sketches, a Tool for Learning

Teach students a new approach to learning science.

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College
9-12

General Science,
Biology

Publication

Folded-List Study Tool

Help students master essential science concepts with this method.

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College
9-12

General Science,
Biology

Publication

Professional Communication Projects: Training Science Students to Communicate

Teach college students how to communicate science information with the strategies outlined in this document.

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College

Science Communication,
Life Science,
Biology

Publication

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

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

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

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

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

Applications in Spectrophotometry

Explore a variety of high school lab experiments using spectrophotometry.

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9-12

Life Science,
Biotechnology,
Biology

Lab

Human Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Determination Lab

Use PCR techniques to demonstrate the importance of SNPs in this two-part college lab.

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College

Life Science,
Genomics,
Biology

Lab

Tasting Phenylthiocarbamide (PTC): A New Integrative Genetics Lab with an Old Flavor

Use this integrative genetics lab investigation to determine PTC taste sensitivities and genotypes in students in advanced biology and genetics.

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9-12

Life Science,
Genetics,
Biology

Lab

Zebrafish Development and Genetics Laboratory Module

Engage students with hands-on zebrafish labs used to teach genetics in introductory biology courses.

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College

Genetics,
Biology

Lab

Phylogenetic Analysis Lab

Teach college students how to create cladograms to discover the evolutionary relationships of life.

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College

Evolution,
Biology

Lab

Biochemistry Q Course Modules

Integrate mathematics into college biochemistry courses with these labs.

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College

Mathematics,
Biology,
Biochemistry

Lab

Introductory Modeling for Quantitative Biology

Use these lab exercises to help students apply quantitative concepts to college biology.

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College

Mathematics,
Biology,
Bioinformatics

Lab

In a Box Curriculum Series

Learn more about self-contained, topic-specific curriculum boxes for teaching health and science for grades 4-8.

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4-8

Life Science,
Biology

Kit

Skin Cancer Curriculum

Educate students about skin cancer and the risks of overexposure to sunlight with this curriculum.

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9-12

Life Science,
Biology

Curriculum

The Science of Global Warming: Curriculum Units for K-12

Address global warming topics with this compendium of teacher-developed curriculum units for K-12 students.

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K-12

Physics,
Life Science,
General Science,
Biology,
Biochemistry

Curriculum

Using Genetics Podcasts to Make Time for Active Learning

Change the teaching paradigm by replacing class lectures with podcasts on genetics that students watch before coming to class.

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College

Life Science,
Genetics,
Biology

Curriculum

Antibiotic-resistant Neisseria: Exciting College Freshmen About Genetics

Use this active learning curriculum unit to teach the genetics of antibiotic resistance.

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College

Life Science,
Genetics,
Biology

Curriculum

Health and the Human Machine Curriculum Units

Use or adapt these K-12 teacher-developed curriculum units on health and the human body.

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K-12

Biology

Curriculum

Outdoor Science Adventures for Elementary Students Part 1

Teach ecology with this outdoor science education curriculum.

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K-5

Life Science,
Ecology,
Biology

Curriculum

Outdoor Science Adventures for Elementary Students Part 2

Teach the relationship between living and nonliving aspects of three ecological communities.

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K-5

Life Science,
Ecology,
Biology

Curriculum

Experimental Microbial Genetics

Expand students' laboratory research and writing skills through this online college course in microbiology.

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College

Research methods,
Microbiology,
Genetics,
Biology

College Course

Experimental Molecular Biology: Biotechnology II

Learn about experimental design and scientific communications with this online molecular biology college course.

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College

Molecular biology,
Life Science,
Biotechnology,
Biology

College Course

Mathematical and Computational Models for the Life Sciences

Apply mathematical processes to a key problem in microbial genetics in this college course.

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College

Mathematics,
Life Science,
Genetics,
Biology

College Course

Bioscience in the 21st Century

Explore key topics in science and society with this multidisciplinary survey course.

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College

Neuroscience,
Life Science,
Genomics,
Biology

College Course

The Chemistry and Biology of Everyday Life

Nurture and expand students’ science interests and recruit and retain students with this integrated college course.

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College

Chemistry,
Biology

College Course

A Case Study on Genome Privacy

Examine genome privacy issues with this multidisciplinary activity.

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College

Life Science,
Genetics,
Biology,
Bioethics

Classroom Activity

How Many CATS? A DNA Profiling Simulation

Use this simulation to help students understand DNA profiling.

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9-12

Life Science,
Genetics,
Biology

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

CASES Online

Engage students with this collection of investigative lessons for K-16 science education.

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K-16

Mathematics,
Life Science,
Chemistry,
Biology

Classroom Activity

The Plant Game

Demonstrate the strategies plants use to grow flowers with this classroom activity.

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9-12

Plants,
Life Science,
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

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

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

Biology for Engineers CD

Supplement biology or engineering classes with this CD aimed at engineering students.

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College

Molecular biology,
Cell Biology,
Biology,
Bioengineering

CD

Modern Genetics for All Students

Expand the teaching of high school genetics with content and activities from this online textbook.

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9-12

Life Science,
Genetics,
Biotechnology,
Biology

Book/Manual

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