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Plant Biodiversity Field Activity
This field activity introduces students to biodiversity through the study of plants and animals in a designated area. But here’s the twist—instead of using a quadrat to designate the area of study, students use a Hula Hoop® instead. View »
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Constructing a Cladogram with Hydra, Planaria, and Daphnia
In this lab students compare the body structure and functions of three invertebrates to that of a vertebrate. They use their data to construct a cladogram. View »
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From Jellyfish to the Bench: How Green Fluorescent Protein Is Used in Research
Students may be familiar with green fluorescent protein (GFP) from classwork or seeing transgenic animals in their local pet store. However, they may not know that it’s also an important research tool. Use this overview to help them discover how scientists use GFP to study many of the major questions in biology. View »
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Photosynthesis Modeling with Pop Beads
While studying photosynthesis, students can have difficulty understanding how the carbon in CO2 becomes the carbon in glucose. Use this activity to clarify the process. View »
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Decomposition by Physarum polycephalum
Observe the phenomenon of the plasmodial form of Physarum polycephalum as it streams in search of a food source. Essential question:
What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem? View »
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Hydroponic Nutrient Solution
After a structured investigation of a hydroponic technology, students design an experiment to test different nutrient solutions. View »
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