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Can Fish Recognize Themselves in a Mirror (CER)
Examine data that supports the claim that fish exhibit self awareness. Fish scrape their bodies on substrate when they see a mark on themselves in the mirror.
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The Genetics of Tortoiseshell and Calico Cats
Explore the genetics of tortoiseshell and calico cats with students. Includes worksheets for students to practice sex-linked genetic crosses.
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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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Color the Muscles of the Head and Neck
Students practice naming the muscles of the head with this simple coloring worksheet. Image shows the major superficial muscles with numbers.
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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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How Did the Cardinal Get His Red Feathers (CER)
Based on a study from Nature that examines the role of enzymes in red coloration. Enzyme pathway converts yellow carotenoids into red ketocarotenoids.
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Investigation: Explore the Anatomy of a Crayfish
Students examine the external anatomy of a crayfish, focusing on the body plan, mouthparts, and the appendages. Includes instructions and labeling.
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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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Why Do Caterpillars Fling Their Frass? (CER)
Students examine data on caterpillars to determine an evolutionary reason for an observed behavior. Caterpillars will fling their feces far from the nest!
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Exploring Senescence and the Hayflick Limit (CER)
Students explore cell senescence and the Hayflick limit in this activity. Short reading sections with questions are included with a graph to analyze.
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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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Labeling Exercise on the Sliding Filament Model
Learn the steps of the sliding filament model of muscle contraction with this labeling exercise. Two versions and answers are included.