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These links relate to the Seventh Grade Integrated
Science curriculum. Sites contain resources, pictures, maps, videos,
current science data, and other helpful information. Links are
organized by standard and objective. Please see Links are regularly updated so please review the
sites then
STANDARD: 3200 - 01- Students will evaluate the particulate nature of matter. OBJECTIVES:
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TOPIC: Structure of Organisms |
STANDARD: 3200 - 03- Students will understand structure
and function of cells and organisms.
OBJECTIVES:
- 3200-0301 - Evaluate evidence to support cell theory.
- 3200-0302 - Investigate cellular structures and functions.
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Molecular Expressions claims to have the web's largest collection of color photomicrographs. They allow non-profit use of the images. They also have a good primer on how to use a microscope correctly.
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Visit the Museum of Science's Scanning Electron Microscope on the www. It includes an Image gallery, an explaination of how the SEM works, and a teacher resource guide.
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The Virtual Electron Microscope allows you to participate in an understanding of this complex machine on-line.
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The Virtual Cell allows you to manipulate a cell as if it was seen through the electron microscope.
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The Nanoworld Image Gallery provides wonderful electron Microscope images. Try to determine what the mystery images are! Nanoworld allows you to copy and use their images free of charge as long as you complete their Registration Form.
3200-0303 - Compare levels of organization' structures and functions within living things.
STANDARD: 3200 - 04 - Students will understand reproduction and heredity of organisms.
OBJECTIVES:
3200-0401 - Compare and contrast sexual and asexual reproduction.
- 3200-0402 -Recognize and explain how certain traits are passed from parents to offspring.
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The Biology Project - Mendelian Genetics page provides background information and practice in doing basic genetics.
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The Story of Gregor Mendel Links to his biography and experiments.
- The Interactive
Pea Experiment is fun to do and demonstrates what Mendel's
experiments proved.
- The Interactive
Pea Experiment is fun to do and demonstrates what Mendel's
experiments proved.
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The DNA Learning Center provides just about the entire world's information about this biological chemical.
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DNA extraction Lab is provided by the Genetics Science Learning Center at the University of Utah. This lab requires preparation.
- 3200-0403 - Analyze issues related to genetics.
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Cloning and the Law provides some of the most current information regarding cloning on the net.
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TOPIC: Structure and Classification |
STANDARD: 3200 - 05 - Students will create, use, and understand the applications of classification schemes.
OBJECTIVES:
- 3200-0501 - Classify matter based upon observable properties.
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Classification of Wetlands & Deep Water Habitats of the USASee how scientists use observable properties to classify wetlands.
- 3200-0502 - Distinguish between living, dead, and non-living matter.
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Space Life Sciences Data Archive Provides general information, pictures, and video about life science explorations that have occured in the space program.
- 3200-0503 - Compare and contrast a variety of classification schemes.
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Vertebrate Classification Links Links for researching amphibians, fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
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Invertebrate Classification Links A general listing of the invertebrate classification scheme along with links for researching several invertebrates.
- 3200-0504 - Classify organisms according to taxonomic levels.
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- ABC-news.com/Science Links to current science topics.
- Bill Nye The Science Guy provides current information related to integrated themes discussed in the PBS show. It is updated regularly.
- Biotech's Life Science Dictionary. Find out the meaning of almost any biology term.
- The Mad Scientist Network provides an ask the scientist option, with links to previous questions, as well as MAD Labs (great ideas for the classroom).
- The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry hosts Science Whatzit. It provides questions and answers (you may e-mail your own questions) about science.
- The Why files provide answers to various interesting questions.
- Yahoo provides a search engine that is specific to science.
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Updated April 16, 1998 by Glen Westbroek
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