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Learn Flower Anatomy with Dissection
Flowers are not just beautiful to look at; they are also fascinating biological structures with distinct parts that play vital roles in the life cycle of plants. Understanding the anatomy of a flower is a fundamental part of any biology curriculum, and what better way to teach it than with a hands-on activity? Students will…
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The Ant Odometer – Data Analysis
Have you ever thought about how ants navigate the world? Some ants use pheromones or other chemicals to follow trails. Other ants have a novel way of finding their way home; they count steps!How do these little biological Fitbits do this? How did scientists confirm that the ants counted steps? In this research study, scientists…
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Identifying Variables – Lab Station Activity
Students explore the scientific method by completing lab station activities where they identify the dependent and independent variables.
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The Crayfish Project – Ecology and Anatomy
Student project on crayfish which includes learning about crayfish ecology, invasive species, and food webs. Dissect a crayfish specimen to learn anatomy!
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Case Study – Effects of Coyote Removal in Texas
Examine data from an experiment where coyotes were removed from test sites. Evaluate the effects on rodents and mesopredators.
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Reinforcement: The Chemistry of Life
A reinforcement worksheet on the chemistry of life. Practice vocabulary on atoms, molecules, macromolecules, and properties of water.
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Explore the Evidence for Evolution
Discover the evidence of evolution with this worksheet. Explore fossil records, comparative anatomy, genetics to understand how species have evolved over time.
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Case Study – Carrying Capacity and Rabbits
Explore the factors driving the exponential growth of rabbit populations. Students learn about boom and bust cycles and carrying capacity in this case study.
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Reinforcement: RNA and Protein Synthesis
Master protein synthesis with our comprehensive practice worksheet! Practice your understanding of mRNA, rRNA, and ribosome function.
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Fruit Fly Genetics
Fruit Fly Genetics showing inheritance patterns for vestigial wings and eye color.
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Forensics Lab on Blood Spatter
Explore forensics with this lab on blood stain analysis. Use fake blood to determine how height affects the diameter of the stain
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Corn Snake Genetics – Explore the Morphs!
Practice dihybrid crosses with this activity on corn snakes. Corn snakes are red and black, with variations in shade and markings.
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The Genetics of Frizzle Frazzle Chicks
Frizzle feathers in chickens is the result of a dominant allele. Practice crosses between different types of chickens, by completing Punnett squares.
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Genetics Practice – Roan Cows with Horns
Practice genetics with cows! Cows can be horned (hh) or hornless. They can also be red, white, or roan colored.
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Peas, Please! – A Practice Set on Mendelian Genetics
Students practice assigning genotypes (PP, Pp, or pp) to different traits based on whether the trait is dominant or recessive. They set up Punnett squares, and determine the phenotypic ratios of the offspring.