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    How the Turkey Got Its Name

    This article speculates on how the Turkey was named. This reference will spark a fun discussion around the Thanksgiving…

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    Bacteria That Cause Food-borne Illness

    Read this article to learn about food-borne illness and nine prominent bacteria that can cause them.

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    Eyewitness: Plant

    Stunning real-life photographs of flowers, fruits, seeds, leaves, and more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the…

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    Eyewitness: Mammal

    Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the natural world of mammals, offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the…

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    Animal Vocabulary

    These terms describe various animal attributes.

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    Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race

    Dog sled racing was first presented as an Olympic sport in 1932. Use this reference to learn about the Iditarod and its…

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    Anthrax FAQs

    Share an article that, from the Center for Disease Control, explains anthrax - how it is transmitted, the symptoms, and…

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    Dinosaur News

    Read about recent discoveries concerning dinosaurs.

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    Tyrannosaurus Sue

    Read all about Tyrannosaurus Sue, a 65 million-year-old dinosaur.

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    Did Birds Evolve from Dinosaurs?

    Read about theories on the evolution of birds.

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    75-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Voice Heard Again

    Read about the re-creation of the sound that a Parasaurolophus dinosaur made.

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    What is Cancer?

    Learn about the difference between benign and malignant tumors in this article about cancer.

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    Planimal House

    This six-week-long project enables biology students to learn the secrets of nature by doing in-depth research on living…

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  • Sporophyte vs. Gametophyte

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    Sporophyte vs. Gametophyte

    Students make a model of the gametophyte of a moss and the sporophyte of a fern using the available material. Tests…

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  • Modeling an Angiosperm

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    Modeling an Angiosperm

    Students create a model of either a monocot or a dicot. Tests understanding of concepts related to angiosperms, leaves,…

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  • Planarians and Light

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    Planarians and Light

    To answer the question, "Do planarians prefer darkness or light?" each student will formulate a hypothesis, design an…

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  • Imprint Inquiry

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    Imprint Inquiry

    Students apply what they know about mollusks, arthropods, and echinoderms to infer what kind of animal made each…

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  • Observing Pillbug Behavior

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    Observing Pillbug Behavior

    Students observe at least three behaviors of pillbugs. They then choose one of the observed behaviors, formulate a…

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  • Dominant or Recessive?

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    Dominant or Recessive?

    Students determine whether two mutations in fruit flies are caused by dominant alleles or recessive alleles. Assesses…

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  • Predicting Change

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    Predicting Change

    Students predict what happens to three groups of a species that become separated and face different conditions. Assesses…

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  • Modeling Blood

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    Modeling Blood

    Students make a model of a specific blood type using the materials provided. They then determine whether the blood types…

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  • Waste Doctor

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    Waste Doctor

    Students create a poster describing how the respiratory and excretory systems of the body eliminate wastes. Assesses…

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    Respiratory System
    Human Biology
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  • Keep Your Eye on the Ball

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    Keep Your Eye on the Ball

    Students create a model of the path of a nerve impulse that includes an eye, a sensory neuron, an interneuron, and a…

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    Healthy Vision
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    Animal Hall of Fame: Biggest

    Do you know what the biggest animals in the world are? Check out our Animal Hall of Fame to see who tops the list!

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