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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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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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Multiple Allele Traits in Rabbit Coat Color
Students practice genetics of multiple allele traits as they study coat colors in rabbits: black, chinchilla, Himalayan, white.
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Updated Case – A Tiny Heart (Ross Procedure)
Case study exploring a heart defect in a newborn. Baby Lucas first undergoes balloon dilation to improve blood flow and later has his valve replaced.
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How do Mammals Maintain Their Temperature (CER)
Students examine graphs and images to develop an understanding of how mammals maintain their body temperatures compared to ectothermic animals.
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Practice Feedback Loops of the Endocrine System
This exercise shows three feedback loops of the endocrine system where students complete the diagram. Focus is on insulin, antidiuretic hormone, and calcitonin.
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Observe Photosynthesis with this Easy Experiment
Use phenol red to observe plant photosynthesis. As plants consume carbon, the indicator will change from yellow to red. Materials are easy!
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Light Independent Reaction and Calvin Cycle
Students label a graphic showing an overview of photosynthesis and the Calvin cycle, plus a detailed image of photosystem I and II.
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Case Study: Neurons and Cell Communication
A case study for anatomy students to learn about neurons and multiple sclerosis. Students read the case, label diagrams, and answer questions.
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How Do Bacteria and Viruses Make You Sick?
Complete unit for freshman biology focusing on viruses and bacteria. Includes slides, worksheets, and case study on MRSA.
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The Beak of the Finch (HHMI) Video Worksheet
Video worksheet for “The Beak of the Finch” at HHMI Biointeractive. Includes questions that follow video and a graph to analyze.