Lab207

TED's Disease challenges students to investigate a specific genetic disorder then use their findings to contribute to the global knowledge base via the creation of a TED ED learning module. This project was initially created for an AP Biology class, but could easily be adjusted for any number of courses. A couple examples of my students' work: Huntington's Disease - http://ed.ted.com/on/cIDw2gon#watch Achromatopsia - http://ed.ted.com/on/uPXFSwfM#watch Download Includes: -Driving question -St

Biology students often have difficulties understanding how genetic technology is applied in the real world. They have heard of genetic engineering, but have little idea of how it actually works. This project uses an engaging problem to help students understand the following: -How scientists identify specific genes. -How scientists isolate and remove specific genes from a strand of DNA. -How genes from one organism are transfered to another organism. -Ramifications of transgenic organisms Objec

Ever looked for a way to make your course material relevant to your students? In this project from Lab207 students are asked to investigate the problem of water insecurity and organizations that are currently working to remedy the problem. Ultimately, students will choose a clean water organization and create a 3-minute "pitch" about their organization. Download includes editable project guidelines and grading rubic. Here is an example student product: http://thelabatcma.com/2012/02/blood-wat

Have you been looking for a way to help your students apply all of the information that they have learned about Ecology? If so, this project from Lab207 is just for you. Through the course of this inquiry based project, students will investigate a specific biome in an effort to figure out how it works. Some of the topics addressed include biotic and abiotic factors, food chains and webs, carbon cycling, and human impact. Students are given the option to demonstrate their learning through any met

Every biology teacher has the daunting task of teaching students about the major groups of animals in a very short time. Our students are asked to know all about body plans, behaviors, anatomy, reproduction, etc.. This project from Lab207 will help your students quickly identify evolutionary trends in development between all of the major groups of vertebrates and invertebrates. In addition they are asked to analyze and discuss various trends and connections. Animals compared include: Porifera,

The living world is composed of four, and only four, types of molecules. Without lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and proteins life as we know it would not exist. The presences of these molecules can be detected using very simple lab techniques. Through this lab student's will learn the procedures needed to detect the presence of these molecules and use their newfound skills to analyze a food of their choice. This investigation will ask students to use sudan red, benedict's solution, biure

This complete PowerPoint unit from Lab207 contains everything you will need to help your biology students gain a comfortable understanding of Plants. Corresponds to chapters 22-25 of Biology by Miller and Levine. Topics Covered in this presentation include: -Characteristics of plants -Essentials for plant survival -Categories of plants -Plant anatomy -Plant growth -Plant tissues -Transpiration and movement of water and sugar in plants -Pollination -Fertilization -Germination Features of this p

This complete PowerPoint unit from Lab207 contains everything you will need to help your biology students gain a comfortable understanding of classification, bacteria, and viruses (when used with the Xtranormal Creatures Project). Corresponds to chapters 18-19 of Biology by Miller and Levine. Topics Covered in this presentation include: -Linnaeus' system of classification -Binomial Nomenclature -Phylogeny -Phylogenetic trees -Molecular clocks -Kingdoms of life -Viruses and bacteria -Basic disea

Every Biology student should understand how to read, analyze, and construct a pedigree chart. What better way to help them grasp this task then to have them work on their own family. In addition to pedigrees, students should understand how genetic disorders are passed through families. This project from Lab207 addresses both of those needs. Through this engaging project students will learn about a disease and how to apply the principles of the pedigree chart. Objectives -Students will construc

This simple lab allows students to safely investigate the activity of the enzyme catalase on hydrogen peroxide. Through this experiment students will study the effects of temperature and pH on the activity of the enzyme. All needed supplies can be cheaply purchased at a local grocery store and the equipment needed in the lab is very minimal. Download includes fully editable student handout with all necessary directions.

*Note: Xtranormal.com has been shutdown. This project could easily be used with Goanimate.com, Pixton.com, or any number of other animation creation websites. This engaging project from Lab207 challenges students to investigate the key differences between bacteria and viruses. After gaining an understanding of the differences students will use xtranormal.com to create animated films that demonstrate their knowledge of viruses and bacteria. Furthermore, students will investigate the causes and t

Education is moving towards integration across disciplines. This project from Lab207 links Earth Science and World Literature. Through this project, students are asked to consider advancements in science that have moved us from a mythological understanding of the world to a observation based understanding. Download includes editable project guidelines and grading rubric.

The cell analogy project is a classic for most biology classes. It is one of the easiest ways to help students link the often intangible inner workings of the cell to a real object that they interact with on a daily basis. This technology-based project from Lab207 asks students to create a prezi that completes the analogy "The cell is like a ___." Included in the download of this project are the fully-editable project guidelines and grading rubric. Samples of student work from this project can

This complete PowerPoint unit from Lab207 contains everything you will need to help your biology students gain a comfortable understanding of tools and methods utilized in biology. Corresponds to chapter 1 of Biology by Miller and Levine. Topics Covered in this presentation include: -First day of class -Scientific method -Experimental design -Types of microscopes -Compound microscope use -Characteristics of life Features of this presentation include: -Daily Puzzler Activity -Objectives and es

This complete PowerPoint unit from Lab207 contains everything you will need to help your biology students gain a comfortable understanding of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Corresponds to chapters 8 and 9 of Biology by Miller and Levine. Topics Covered in this presentation include: -ATP -Photosynthesis (equation, light and dark reactions) -Cellular Respiration (equation, and process explanation) -Anaerobic respiration and fermentation Features of this presentation include: -Daily Puz