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Introduction and Activities Listing

Biological Molecules

• Understanding the Functions of Proteins and DNA
• Macromolecules Jeopardy

Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis

• Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis - Key Concepts and Activities
• How Do Biological Organisms Use Energy?
• Cellular Respiration and Breathing
• Food, Energy and Body Weight
• Barley & Oat’s Brewing Backfire!
• Where Does a Plant’s Mass Come From?
• Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
• Plant Growth Puzzle

Cell Structure and Function

• Cell Structure and Function -- Major Concepts and Learning Activities
• Cells as Molecular Factories
• Diffusion and Cell Size and Shape
• Diversity of Cell Structure and Function
• Cell Vocabulary Review Game

Cell Division

• Mitosis, Meiosis and Fertilization - Key Concepts and Activities
• Mistakes in Cell Division – Down Syndrome and Miscarriages
• Mitosis and Meiosis Card Sort Activity
• Mitosis, Meiosis and Fertilization Vocabulary Review Game

 Genetics

• Genetics Concepts and Activities
• Soap Opera Genetics
• This Genetic Condition Was Not Inherited
• Should States Repeal Their Laws Banning First Cousin Marriage?
• Genetics Web Search Activity
• Genetics Vocabulary Review Game
• Genetics Jeopardy

Molecular Biology

• Molecular Biology: Major Concepts and Learning Activities
• DNA
• From Gene to Polypeptide -- The Roles of the Base-Pairing Rules and the Genetic Code
• The Molecular Biology of Mutations and Muscular Dystrophy
• Molecular Biology Vocabulary Review Game

Human Health, Biological Concepts, and Scientific Method

• Molecular and Evolutionary Biology of HIV/AIDS and Treatment
• Understanding the Biology of Cancer
• Carbohydrate Consumption, Athletics, Health – Using Science Process Skills
• Vitamins and Health – Why Experts Disagree
• Should Athletes Drink Sports Drinks?  When?  Why?
• Sexual Health and Reproduction
• Get the Lead Out

Hands-on Activities: Introduction and Listing