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Muscles Are Named Based on Shape and Movement
Students complete a chart that describes common words used in muscle naming, like maximus and brevis.
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Investigation: How Do Enzymes Affect Gelatin
This lab explores enzymes using fresh and canned pineapple to observe enzyme-substrate reactions.
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A Student’s Guide to Learning the Human Bones
Students use a lab guide to identify bones and major features. Activity is part of a unit on the skeletal system
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Cell Membrane Transport Graphic Organizer
Label a graphic that compares the types of transport in a cell, such as osmosis, diffusion, and active transport.
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How Do Legionella Bacteria Cause Disease?
Analyze a graphic that shows how legionella bacteria are taken up by cells through phagocytosis and reproduce in the phagosome.
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Flex Your Muscles! A Close Look at the Biceps
Students explore how muscles contract with a focus on the biceps and triceps. They learn how muscle work by labeling diagrams and answering questions.
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Investigation: Algae Beads and Photosynthesis
Students use algae beads to observe photosynthesis and respiration. Algae beads are placed in an indicator solutions to measure CO2.
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Investigation: Meiosis in Sordaria Fungus
Students determine cross-over frequency in sordaria by examining an image. showing how meiosis results in unique combinations.
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Can Sport Hunting Control Predator Populations?
Examine data that compares states that allow trophy hunting of pumas to California which does not allow hunting.
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Data Analysis – Invasion of the Jumping Worms
Lesson plan uses the 5E model to explore the invasive Asian Jumping Worm and its impact on soil and forests; includes data analysis.
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Case Study: Dogs, SNPs, and Patellar Luxation
Students learn how a genetic polymorphism (SNP) is associated with a common problem in chihuahua dogs where their patella slips out of position.
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How DNA Fingerprints Are Used to Solve Crimes
Students learn how DNA fingerprints are made using gel electrophoresis. They identify which suspects match the DNA evidence.
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Investigation: Determine Molarity of Unknown Solution
Students determine the mass of water beads after soaking them in solutions. They use the change in mass to determine the molarity.
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CER – How Effective Are Masks at Preventing Disease
Students examine data that show the effectiveness of mask wearing and the prevention of disease. The activity is a CER format (claim, evidence, reasoning.)
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Learn about the Blood Using Graphic Organizers
Students use graphic organizers to learn about the types of blood cells and their functions. Student either complete a concept map or design their own.