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Biology Labs and activities

Human body systems as a network lab 

Studying the different systems and organs of the human body is a staple of biology classes, this lab encourages students to look at it as a bigger system of smaller organ systems and organs that work to gether to keep us alive and healthy.
human body network 5E plan
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School yard ecology lab

This lab is designed for students to practice quadrat sampling and field study of the organisms in a habitat on or near a school campus.
ecosystem network inquiry
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Quadrat sampling lab
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Controversial issues and Argument analysis Activities

These activities give a frame work for students to develop and evaluate arguements when advocating or arguing a point in a controversial issues activity.
toulmin model of argument analysis power point
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toulmin_model_of_argument_analysis_final.ppt
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DNA Extraction Lab    

While DNA is everywhere it is rarely something students get to visualize except in models.   This lab allows students to isolate DNA and look at a large amount of it and even talk about why the lab works to isolate it.
DNA from Cheek Cells Lab
dna_extraction_lab_2015.pdf

Elementary Version of the DNA extraction lab Strawberry DNA
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Electrophoresis lab

This lab was developed by the cohort to introduce a common biological technique and to apply the use of DNA technology to crime scene investigation.   This 5E lab connects the technique of electrophoresis to its use and involves a paper cutting activity to give students the hands on concrete example to connect the new technique to a real world example.
Genetics and electrophoresis 5 E Lab(s)
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Genetics and electrophoresis teachers guide
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Cell organelle lab

This lab is modeled after the systems approach to studying biological phenomemon.   The idea that cells are composed of organelles is a good way to introduce students to the structure and function of cells, but does not capture the true interplay and complexity of an actual cell.
cell network 5E Plan
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factory cell network inquiry Lab WS
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cell network teachers guide
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Of mice and men

This lab is a genetics lab that itilizes the pure genetic strains of mice from the McLaughlin Research Center.   The Power point (of mice and men families) is the engage step
Genetics of families power point
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of mice and men lab.pdf
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Protein Modeling lab

Teaching students about the structure of proteins and the dynamic nature of the transcription and translation process and its effect on the resulting protein is often a difficult task.  This lab allows the students to make a 3D model of a protein and explore its structure and the effects of a single point mutation it is conformation and subsequent structure using Sickle Cell Anemia as an example. Pipe Cleaners are ok, finding floral foam wire (used for balloon and flower arangements) works much better.
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Modeling a cell using Cookies

This lab uses edible items and a cookie to model an animal cell (square cookies could be used for plant cells), and guides the students through the process of making a tangible model of a cell (and then they can eat it once it has been evaluated).   The rubric is done by the students and checked by the teacher.
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Genetic disease report,  rubic, and list of genetic based diseases

This activity has the students research and present in front of the class their report on a genetic based disease.   It involves researcing and scientific literacy, as well as the communication and informational practice in a scientific arena.
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Phylo: The Trading Card Game –Materials for Hands-On Game about Energy Flow and Food Chains

http://phylogame.org   

Stem Cells Breakthrough – PBS site featuring videos, articles, and supporting materials concerning stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/education/body/stem-cells-breakthrough.html


West Nile Virus – Click and Learn activity from Howard Hughes Medical Institute

http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/birds-people-west-nile-virus-story


Bottle Biology – hands-on biology activities using recycled bottle

www.bottlebiology.org/intro


Population Genetics Software for Evolutionary Analysis

http://faculty.washington.edu/herronjc/Software/Folder/AllelA1.html
 


Virtual Cell – an educational simulation in which students explore plant cells via a mini submarine

https://wowiwe.net/virtual_cell.php


Fold-it – online protein folding manipulation
http://fold.it/portal/

Influenza Module by the Center for BioMolecular Modeling

http://cbm.msoe.edu/stupro/so/InfluenzaModule.html

Stem Cells – videos

http://cbm.msoe.edu/stupro/so/SOStemCellVideo2010.html

Kaibab Deer Study – Graphing and Comprehension

http://www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/kaibab.html#.UgsJ6ZJO8QM

Rainbow Measuring Lab

http://www.middleschoolscience.com/rainbowlab.html


Rainbow Density Lab

http://www.omsi.edu/sites/all/FTP/files/chemistry/NH-PDF/NH-A11-DensityRainbow.pdf

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a8FWqFnsi4

Cell Membrane Bubble Lab

http://teacherweb.com/OH/DaytonIslamicSchool/MrsAnnSmith/Membrane-Model-Bubble-Lab.pdf
 

Advance Placement Biology Resources

HHMI AP Biology Lecture Guide

http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/browse

AP Biology Resources with Joan Rasmussen - AP Biology Resources Organized According to Big Ideas

http://biojoan.com  

Gummy Bear Osmosis

http://serc.carleton.edu/sp/mnstep/activities/26990.html

Virtual Cell Animation Collections – Animations focused on cellular biology hosted by the Molecular and Cellular Biology Learning Center of North Dakota State University

http://vcell.ndsu.nodak.edu/animations/


The Biology Project – Interactive biology resources hosted by The University of Arizona

www.biology.arizona.edu

The Biology Place by Pearson

http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/

General resources for science and math activities including: videos, animations, interactive activities, simulations, articles, and supporting materials:

http://howtosmile.org 

www.pbs.learningmedia.org

Case Studies

SUNY Buffalo University – Science Case Studies

http://sciencecases.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/

Health Sciences

http://healthinfo.montana.edu/

Anatomy & Physiology

http://www.anatomylessons.com/

http://www.innerbody.com/

http://www.le.ac.uk/pathology/teach/va/titlpag1.html  - Online Autopsy- Case Histories Revealed

http://australianmuseum.net.au/interactive-tools/autopsy/  - Interactive Autopsy

http://sciencenetlinks.com/interactives/skindeep/yourskin/yourskin.html - Skin

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=anatomy-through-the-ages

Brain Based Learning

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=dendrite+gowing&view=detail&mid=D90B63AB5230E942E71BD90B63AB5230E942E71B&first=21&FORM=NVPFVR

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpPHoIU_0xI&list=PL8801348703C003EE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD06AfbmFlY&list=PL8801348703C003EE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8U4NMEMSZc&list=PL8801348703C003EE

Ecology/Natural Resources

http://nris.mt.gov/

http://svc.mt.gov/msl/mtcadastral/

http://www.nps.gov/glac/forteachers/7-12-activities.htm - Glacier National Park Activities

http://www.montanaeea.org/

http://www.boone-crockett.org/

Biology Labs modified to include some inquiry

protein_structure_lab.pdf
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chemistry_of_proteins.pdf
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water_quality_testing_lab.pdf
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animal_behavior_fruit_fly_lab.pdf
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lawn_quadrat_lab.pdf
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practicing_quadrat_sampling.pdf
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mark_recapture_lab.pdf
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Small Mammals Investigation

These labs are part of a small mammals investigation created for Great Falls Public Schools. These labs are for classroom use prior to the actual field investigation day.
A Mammal Is Notebook Worksheets - for use with Mammal Inquiry Cards below
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Mammal Inquiry Cards
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Food Web/Food Chain Lab
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Mark and Recapture Lab
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Mark and Recapture Lab Table for Notebooks
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Montana Counties Population
http://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/mt190090.txt

Mouse research and care at McLaughlin Research center     Click here for video
 
Elementary Science Activities and information

Dr. Seuss Plant Succession Game

http://tiee.ecoed.net/vol/v3/experiments/floristic/synopsis.html


The Lorax’s Save the Trees Game

http://www.seussville.com//games/lorax/game.html



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