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CELLS
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STANDARD: 3520
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Summarize the function of atoms and molecules in the
chemistry of cells.
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3520-0101: |
Students will investigate and describe
the chemistry of cells.
CELL
CHEMISTRY A comprehensive reference site of links
to various aspects of cell chemistry.
CHEMISTRY
REVIEW Hypertextbook chapter about basic chemistry.
LARGE
MOLECULES Hypertextbook chapter about macromolecules
involved in cell chemistry.
BASIC
CHEMISTRY CONCEPTS Diagrams, color photos, detailed
explanations of the basics.
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3520-0102:
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Investigate and explain the relation of water to
organisms.
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STANDARD: 3520
- 02
Students will understand the classification and function
of cells.
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3520-0201:
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Investigate structure and function of
cells.
THE
VIRTUAL CELL WEB PAGE Great graphics and summaries
VIRTUAL
CELL Dissect a cell; view the inside of cells and
organelles.
A
BIT ABOUT CELLS Nice diagrams and microscopic views
of cells; info too
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3520-0202: |
Explain how a cell functions as a system.
CELLS
ALIVE Full of current science news on topics ranging
from HIV to cytoskeletons to size comparisons to dividing
bacteria.
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3520-0203: |
Distinguish between evidence (fact) and
inference; hypothesis, theory, and law; and science
and superstition as related to cells.
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HEREDITY
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STANDARD: 3520
- 03
Students will analyze how genetic information is passed
from one cell to another.
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3520-0301: |
Compare and contrast types of cellular
reproduction.
MITOSIS
IN ONION ROOT TIPS Great microscopic views!
INTERACTIVE
MITOSIS TUTORIAL
MEIOSIS
AND GENETIC RECOMBINATION
MEIOSIS
TUTORIAL
MEIOSIS
ANIMATION
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3520-0302: |
Explain the significance of DNA replication
relative to heredity.
THE GRAPHICS GALLERY Graphics and explanations on
mitosis, meiosis, DNA's structure, DNA replication, protien
synthesis, Mendel's work, Hersey-Chase experiments, crossing
over, and much more.
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STANDARD: 3520
- 04
Students will evaluate the significance and impact of
genetic alteration on living organisms.
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3520-0401: |
Analyze sources of cellular mutation.
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3520-0402: |
Describe how mutations affect genes and
genetic expression.
A
GENE MAP OF THE HUMAN GENOME Click on a chromosome
# to see genetic diseases associated with the chromosome.
Click on a genetic disease to get more info. Hotlinks
on the disease page will take students to descriptions
of mutations and further research.
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3520-0403: |
Research and analyze perspectives on
issues related to genetic technologies.
 
ABOUT BIOTECH Features information dealing with
biotechnology including: history, issues and ethics,
real world applications, careers, and graphic models
of complex processes. FANTASTIC!!
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| DIVERSITY
AND EVOLUTION |
STANDARD: 3520
- 05
Students will understand concepts of biological diversity.
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3520-0501: |
Classify organisms using a key.
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3520-0502: |
Relate the functions and structures of organisms to
biological diversity.
TREE OF LIFE The Tree of Life is a project designed
to contain information about the phylogenetic relationships
and characteristics of organisms, to illustrate the diversity
and unity of living organisms, and to link biological
information available on the Internet in the form of a
phylogenetic navigator.
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3520-0503: |
Relate biodiversity to extinction.
ECOLOGY
AND BIODIVERSITY Part of the Center for Conservation
Biology Network. Check out the endangered species index.
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STANDARD: 3520
- 06
Students will understand the processes of evolution.
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3520-0601: |
Investigate evidence for evolution in the fossil record,
geological timeline, and living organisms.
INSTITUTE
OF HUMAN ORIGIN Features current research on human
evolution including the latest findings and photographs.
DARWIN'S
FINCHES includes pictures
EVIDENCE
AGAINST EVOLUTION Try looking at this side of things
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DARWIN
AND NATURAL SELECTION Darwin's history and summary
of basic concepts
TEACHING
EVOLUTION & THE NATURE OF SCIENCE GREAT resource
for teachers.
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3520-0603: |
Describe the roles of mutation and chance
in evolution.
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY Explores mechanisms of evolution,
including mutation, genetic drift, etc. Contains extensive
links to related evolutionary subjects as well as creationism.
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| ECOLOGY
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STANDARD: 3520
- 07
Students will analyze characteristics of ecosystems.
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3520-0701: |
Investigate an ecosystem using the tools of an ecologist.
EPA HOME
PAGE See current issues; browse topics
EPA
STUDENT CENTER Projects, activities, resources
ECOLOGY
AND BIODIVERSITY Part of the Center for Conservation
Biology Network. Check out the endangered species index.
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3520-0702: |
Analyze ecosystems in relation to matter cycles and
energy flows.
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STANDARD: 3520
- 08
Students will investigate the interdependence of organisms
with each other and with their environment.
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3520-0801: |
Predict how changes in one
part of an ecosystem affect the system.
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3520-0802: |
Analyze the effects of human
activities on matter cycles and energy flow.
PEOPLE
AND THE PLANET Explores human interaction with the
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3520-0803: |
Analyze the influence of humans
in an ecosystem.
PEOPLE AND THE PLANET Explores human interaction with
the natural world.
UTAH DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Information on
Utah's wildlife, water, oil, mining, etc...Includes links
to Take Pride in Utah, Project Wild (under Division of
Wildlife) and other educational resources.
U.S.
FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES, REGION 6 Information
specific to Utah, including Utah's endangered species.
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