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The Inner Life of the Cell

Take a three-dimensional journey through the microscopic world of the cell.

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College

Molecular biology,
Life Science,
Biology

Animation

Documentary of Cancer Biology

Watch an animation that depicts the complex biological processes involved with cancer.

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College
9-12

Molecular biology,
Life Science,
Biology

Animation

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

Significant Sequences: Genomics Activities for Advanced Biology Students

Explore the uses and importance of genomic data with this publication for high school biology.

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9-12

Life Science,
Genomics,
Biology

Book/Manual

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hands-on Learning Science Units for Elementary School

Adapt these science units for your elementary school classroom and enlist volunteers to help teach them.

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K-5

Life Science,
General Science,
Ecology

Website

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