Author: Shannan Muskopf
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Analyze Data and Create a Climate Graph
Students practice analyzing climate graphs of four regions in the United States. Answer simple questions and create a graph from data collected in Germany.
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Biology (Bee Book) Units 1 & 2 Reading Guides
Unit 1 and 2 Reading Guides for Miller and Levine Biology (Bee Book). Google Doc versions that can be shared on learning platforms.
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Biology 1 Curriculum with Course Map and Materials
Our school adopted the Miller and Levine Bee book this year (2023) and much of my older resources needed updating. The sequence is slightly different than the old textbook. Students learn ecology in the first semester instead of the second. You can access the complete curriculum for the 1st semester at Biology 1 & 1A…
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What is Life? Explore the Sewer Lice Phenomenon
Spark discussions life characteristics with this simple demonstration. Place raisins in a beaker filled with carbonated water. Raisins will rise and sink.
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Resources for Chapter 1 Biology (Bee Book)
Resources for Chapter 1 (Bee Book), which focuses on the characteristics of life and the scientific method. Includes downloadable activities for your class.
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Investigating Sea Turtles and Sex Determination
Create a model of a turtle nest to record temperatures at different depths. The temperature of the nest will determine whether turtles are male or female.
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Variation and Sexual Dichromatism in Parrots
Explore sexual dimorphism be examining data on parrot coloration and environment details, like predators, competition, and mate choice.
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Exploring Range of Tolerance in Steelhead Trout
Students learn about the range of tolerance by graphing the number of trout found at different temperatures in a stream. Includes analysis questions.
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Explore Limiting Factors and Carrying Capacity
Explore how limiting factors affect population growth. Students learn the definition of a limiting factor and apply it to several scenarios.
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Analyzing Data – Snake Detection Hypothesis (CER)
Explore the snake detection hypothesis by reading about a study and identify claim and evidence.
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Analyzing Data – Explore Features of Biomes
Practice analyzing data from graphs in this exercise. There are several graphs that show precipitation and temperature of nine major biomes of the world.
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Investigating Algae Blooms and Dinoflagellates
Explore data on algae blooms by creating a heat map revealing changes in algae over time. Discuss the role that humans have on algae growth.
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Ecology Case Study – The Wolves of Isle Royale
Case study explores the interactions of wolves and moose on Isle Royale. Students examine data on population growth and spinal deformities caused by inbreeding.
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Investigation: DNA, Proteins, and Mutations
Explore DNA mutations by transcribing and translating DNA code. Changes in the code result in point mutations, frameshift, and nonsense mutations.
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Color Mutant Homeobox Genes in Drosophila
Students color an image of a fruit fly showing the locations of Hox gene expression. Worksheet includes descriptions of known mutations, like Ubx and Antp.