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Living in an Alkaline Environment - Microbial Life Educational Resources
Grades
8 to 12
tag(s): ecology (102)
In the Classroom
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ICBL: Investigative Case-Based Learning - BioQuest Curriculum Consortium
Grades
11 to 12tag(s): genetics (81), scientific method (48)
In the Classroom
Review the cases and select one that extends your curriculum, then share it on a projector so students are not overwhelmed by the level of sophistication at first. These would also be ideal for gifted high school students interested in the sciences.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Biological ESTEEM: Excel Simulations and Tools for Exploratoty, Experiential Mathematics - Bioquest and MAA Online
Grades
11 to 12tag(s): ecology (102), environment (246), modeling (8), species (16), statistics (120)
In the Classroom
Teachers eager to spread enthusiasm for true scientific inquiry and use of mathematical tools in the sciences may want to select one of these tools to extend their regular curriculum. Share it on a projector so students are not overwhelmed with the college-level material at first.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Bugs in the Classroom - University of Kentucky
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): insects (68)
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Inside the Brain: A Tour of How the Brain Works - Alzheimer's Association
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): brain (56)
In the Classroom
Create a basic Web hunt or graphic organizer to guide students through this site and encourage them to focus on the vocabulary and descriptions. The visual component of this resource helps students understand the logistical as well as functional aspects of each major region of the brain.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Science and Photography Through the Microscope - Dennis Kunkel
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): microscopes (10)
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Online Bird Guide - Cornell University
Grades
4 to 12In the Classroom
Useful for identifying various birds, finding ways for feeding and attracting birds to your home or school.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Cell Cycle and Mitosis - University of Arizona
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): cells (83), division (98), meiosis (8), mitosis (9), vision (45)
In the Classroom
Before using this site, you may want to assess what students know about cells, DNA, and mitosis. Put together an assessment asking about basic information using a tool like Survey Anyplace, reviewed here, where you can use a variety of formats including multiple choice, open-ended, images, and more. Then have students preview the first exercise for words they don't know and create flashcards using Flashcard Stash, reviewed here. After completion of the exercise, ask students to reflect on their learning using Gravity, reviewed here. Gravity allows students to share video responses through collaborative comments and discussions. Require students to comment on at least 3 other students learning reflections. Be sure you've coached students in proper discussion etiquette whether online or in class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Micropolitan Museum - Microscopy UK
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): microorganisms (10), organisms (15), photography (121), radio (20)
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Molecular Expressions - Florida State University
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8 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Plants in Motion - Indiana University, Department of Biology
Grades
2 to 12tag(s): plants (147)
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Tour of the Basics: Heredity - University of Utah
Grades
8 to 10In the Classroom
Before using this site, you may want to assess what students know about DNA, and genetics. Put together an assessment asking about basic information using a tool like SurveyPlanet, reviewed here, where you can use a variety of formats including multiple choice, open-ended, images, and more. Then have students preview the first exercise for words they don't know and create flashcards using Flashcard Stash, reviewed here. After completion of the exercise, ask students to reflect on their learning using Gravity, reviewed here. Gravity allows students to share video responses through collaborative comments and discussions. Require students to comment on at least 3 other students learning reflections. Be sure you've coached students in proper discussion etiquette whether online or in class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Why Does Evolution Matter Now? - PBS
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9 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Microangela - Tina Carvalho of the University of Hawaii
Grades
4 to 10tag(s): bacteria (22), insects (68), microorganisms (10), organisms (15)
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Virtual Cell
Grades
8 to 10tag(s): cells (83)
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Have students create flashcards for the words they don't know using Flashcard Stash, reviewed here. After completion of the tour, ask students to reflect on their learning by writing a blog entry using Telegra.ph, reviewed here. With Telegra.ph you just click on an icon to upload images from your computer, add a YouTube or Vimeo, or X (formerly Twitter) links. This blog creator requires no registration.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Science Buddies - ScienceBuddies.org
Grades
K to 12tag(s): calories (6), earthquakes (45), electricity (63), energy (131), gravity (43), internet safety (113), recycling (45), robotics (23), science fairs (20), sound (73), STEM (289)
In the Classroom
Be sure to bookmark this site as a useful resource for any science topic. Take advantage of the free lessons aligned to Next Generation Science Standards to add to your current content. Replace paper and enhance classroom technology use with an online bulletin board like Lino, reviewed here, throughout your science unit to record student questions, ideas, and ongoing discussions. If you use video content during your science lessons, consider incorporating a tool like MoocNote, reviewed here, or EdPuzzle, reviewed here, to integrate quizzes and polls directly into your video. Instead of a written or oral presentation of student research, transform classroom technology use and have students use Sway, reviewed here, to create a multimedia presentation incorporating video, images, and text.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Hyperheart - University of Utah
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): heart (27)
In the Classroom
Display this site on your interactive whiteboard or with a projector to introduce to students. Pair strong readers with weaker readers. Have all students use Wordnik, reviewed here, to hear the word pronounced and to read the different definitions. Enhance student learning by having them make a Padlet, reviewed here, to list the words and write the diffent definitions. Then, students can discuss which definition is correct for their use; older students can discuss how the two definitions are similar. For instance atrium can be architecture or part of anaomy, then discuss how those two concepts are related.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Putting DNA to Work - National Academy of Sciences
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9 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Stalking the Mysterious Microbe
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): microorganisms (10)
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Use the videos on this site as a supplement to a lecture on microbes. One video that would be great, "E. Coli Animation," shows the growth and reproduction of e.coli in a quick YouTube clip. Not all school internet systems allow for access to YouTube, so make sure to check your school's policies before use. If it does work, some of these videos do a great job of detailing specific microbes and their life-cycles. Definitely a lot more interesting and fun for students to watch than reading the same information out of a textbook!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Shedd Aquarium Educational Materials - Shedd Aquarium
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): marine biology (31), oceans (147)
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