Author: Shannan Muskopf
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Complete Cat Dissection Guide with Assessment
A complete guide to dissecting the cat which includes student tasks, student worksheet, and link to assessments and other resources.
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Modeling Survivorship Curves with Bubbles
A fun activity to model survivorship curves using bubbles. Students blow bubbles and time how long each survive under different conditions, then create a graph.
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Compare Body Plans of Protostomes to Deuterostomes
Compare protostomes to deuterostomes, including details on the development of the blastula. Questions rely on students carefully examining the graphic.
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Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes – Lac Operon
Students examine graphics showing the lac-operon and the trp operon. The graphics illustrate how the operons are turned on and off.
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Identifying Penguin Species with Restriction Enzymes
In this simple exercise, students simulate how restriction enzymes and gel electrophoresis can be used to identify different species of penguins.
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Label the Bones of a Bird and Human Skeleton
Labeling worksheet showing a bird skeleton compared to a human. Students fill in the labels using a word bank and discuss similarities to the human skeleton.
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Learn the Arteries and Veins of the Circulatory System
Learn the major vessels of the body by labeling diagrams and following a lab guide. This lesson is intended for anatomy and physiology students.
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Explore Bunny Selection and Mutations with PHET
Students explore bunny selection with this PHET interactive activity. Observe bunny populations change in response to environmental conditions and predators.
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Activity: Learn How to Measure Blood Pressure
Students learn how to measure their blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer. Manual and digital devices can be used to compare measurements.
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Reinforcement: Anatomy of the Human Heart
Practice worksheet on the anatomy of the heart that includes a word bank and fill-in section. Also includes a line drawing of the heart for labeling.
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Genome Wide Association Studies in Dog Coats
Data examines single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that indicate a strong or weak correlation to coat length and texture in different dogs.
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Reinforcement: DNA, RNA, and Sickle Cell
Students practice DNA and RNA by completing this simple fill-in-the-blank worksheet that focuses on vocabulary related to DNA structure and function.
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Practice Punnett Squares with Skinny Pigs
“Skinny Pig Genetics!” Hairlessness in guinea pigs is a recessive trait. Students practice Punnett squares with this simple worksheet.
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Practice Identifying the Phases of Meiosis
Practice and reinforcement of the phases of meiosis 1 and 2. Identify major events that happen in each phase and drag images into the correct position.
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Ear Anatomy – Drag and Drop Activity
Use Google slides to label structures of the ear in this drag and drop activity. Diagram includes the tympanum, ossicles, cochlea, and other organs.