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Monday, January 30, 2012

Try this quick quiz to see how well you know the function of cell organelles! Cell Structure & Function

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All Shows - Science360 Radio

Do you love science? Check out all these different radio shows that you can download podcasts of! There are over 100 different shows here that you can tune into and they are all free! All Shows - Science360 Radio:

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Restoring Cells' Potential is Method of the Year : Scientific American Podcast

Stem Cells- why are researchers interested in them? Restoring Cells' Potential is Method of the Year : Scientific American Podcast:

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Science360 - The Knowledge Network

Check out these video clips! The science of sports, secrets of plant genomes,jelly fish biology and more! Science360 - The Knowledge Network:

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Chalk Talk: Mitochondria - Science360 - The Knowledge Network

This short video clip takes a look inside the "power plant" of most complex cells. Check it out!
Chalk Talk: Mitochondria - Science360 - The Knowledge Network:

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Science360 iPad

New iPad app! Science360 iPad:

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Thursday, January 26, 2012

Nottingham School Science Fair

Just a reminder that the Science Fair will be held on Friday, March 9th. I would be happy to help you select a project and extra credit will be offered to all my students who compete! Nottingham School Science Fair:

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Siemens We Can Change The World Challenge

Form a team with your friends and design a science inquiry project to compete for more than $100,000 in savings bonds, prizes and a Discovery trip of a lifetime! Siemens We Can Change The World Challenge:

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The DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition

Entry date - January 31! Enter to win a trip to Disney and compete for a part of $100,000 in prizes!!The DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition:

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Careers in Human Genetics | ASHG

Careers in Human Genetics | ASHG:

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Lab Manual Exercise # 1a

Here are the diagrams with hyperlinked labels that you filled in during class. You can click on each organelle to learn more about it!
Lab Manual Exercise # 1a:

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Parts of the Cell | ASU - Ask A Biologist

Parts of the Cell | ASU - Ask A Biologist:

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Sorting Cells From Whole Blood | Chemical & Engineering News

What are researchers studying cells for? Researchers have been developing a way to find cells shed by tumors in the bloodstream. How do you find one cancer cell floating with a billion blood cells? Read this and find out! Sorting Cells From Whole Blood | Chemical & Engineering News:

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Dennis Kunkel Microscopy - Electron Microscopy Science Stock Photography

This is an absolutely amazing collection of microscope pictures and electron microscopy images. Dennis Kunkel Microscopy - Electron Microscopy Science Stock Photography:

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CELLS II: CELLULAR ORGANIZATION

All you ever wanted to know about cells, and then some! There are some wonderful pictures of a variety of cells as well as a comparison of cell size. Happy researching!CELLS II: CELLULAR ORGANIZATION:

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Anatomy and Physiology of Animals/The Cell - Wikibooks, open books for an open world

Anatomy and Physiology of Animals/The Cell - Wikibooks, open books for an open world:

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Nobelprize.org Monthly - January 2012

Nobelprize.org Monthly - January 2012:

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General

Most of these apps are free - get the free Discovery Channel app - which will send you videos, daily news stories, photos and more! You can download a science glossary and other helpful science apps for free as well! General:

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Cells

Apps to help you learn about cells - prices range from free to $2.99 - I like the free mitosis animation app!Cells:

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Tools

Check out these cool tools apps! Turn your iPod into a compass, convert pounds to ounces or Farenheit to Celcius, create graphs, connect to your dropbox account, listen to the radio and more - all free! Tools:

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http://www.cellcraftgame.com/downloads/CellCraft.swf

Animal Cell vs Plant Cell - Difference and Comparison | Diffen

compare anything on diffen.com! Animal Cell vs Plant Cell - Difference and Comparison | Diffen:

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Monday, January 23, 2012

4. The Cell: Down to Basics [Beyond Books - Life Science: Part 1]

One of my favorite websites for students to use to learn about cells! 4. The Cell: Down to Basics [Beyond Books - Life Science: Part 1]:

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Online Onion Root Tips

Online Onion Root Tips:

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The Molecular Expressions Photo Gallery

Check out these amazing photomicrographs! The Molecular Expressions Photo Gallery:

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DLC-ME | The Microbe Zoo

DLC-ME | The Microbe Zoo:

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Prokaryotes, Eukaryotes, & Viruses Tutorial

Take a look at the parts of different kinds of cells; how are they alike? How are they different?Prokaryotes, Eukaryotes, & Viruses Tutorial:

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Extras - Inside the Cell - National Institute of General Medical Sciences

movies and models- inside a cell!Extras - Inside the Cell - National Institute of General Medical Sciences:

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edible_cell

edible_cell:

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CELL AND ORGANELLE NOTES

CELL AND ORGANELLE NOTES:

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Lab Manual Exercise # 1a

Lab Manual Exercise # 1a:

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Inside a Cell

Interactive cell - switch between plant and animal cells to learn about both! Inside a Cell:

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Biology4Kids.com: Cell Structure

Biology4Kids.com: Cell Structure:

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Ask a Scientist!

Ask a Scientist!:

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CELLS alive! Puzzles

CELLS alive! Puzzles:

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Cell Models: An Interactive Animation

Cell Models: An Interactive Animation:

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Sunday, January 22, 2012

Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS

Levitating flies? A fish that mimics an octopus that mimics a fish? Check out this week's podcasts! Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS:

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Genome.gov | For You: Students

Genome.gov | For You: Students:

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Genetic Discoveries Timeline

Zoom through time from 1859 to the present to learn a little bit about the people whose discoveries brought us all that we know today about genetics!

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NSTA Recommends :: The Least of These, The: Wild Baby Bird Rescue Stories

Looking for a good book to read? Check this book out - it is a collection of nonfiction accounts of rescuing orphaned baby birds. Not just a collection of heartwarming stories, this book also gives great information about bird information and the work entailed in being an animal rehabilitator. NSTA Recommends :: The Least of These, The: Wild Baby Bird Rescue Stories:

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Homeless science scholar gets a house | tweentribune.com

Homeless science scholar gets a house | tweentribune.com:

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In the News: Science Stories

In the News: Science Stories:

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Crittercam: Leopard Seal - National Geographic Education National Geographic Education

Wow! Look at those teeth!! Get an up close look at enormous and amazing leopard seals!
Crittercam: Leopard Seal - National Geographic Education National Geographic Education:

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Thursday, January 12, 2012

Free Online Science Games

But wait, there's more! Games for science and math!!Free Online Science Games:

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Cell Games

Here are three more cell games! cell menu:

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CellCraft - the game!

Try CellCraft today!


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Welcome – Google Science Fair

Welcome – Google Science Fair:

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Museum of Science, Boston | Coming Soon | Geckos: Tails to Toepads

Geckos will be coming to the Boston Museum of Science Jan. 22nd! Museum of Science, Boston | Coming Soon | Geckos: Tails to Toepads:

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Sanibel Shells | EOL: Learning and Education Group

Sanibel Shells | EOL: Learning and Education Group:

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STEM In Action - Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Education - PRISM Digital Science Comic Contest

Create a digital comic about the adventures of the Antarctic scientists aboard the RV Nathaniel B. Palmer - enter your comic to win $400 and a cool trophy for our classroom! Check out this link for more details.STEM In Action - Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Education - PRISM Digital Science Comic Contest:

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STEM In Action - Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Education - PRISM Antarctica Blog

Here is another scientific expedition in Antarctica -check out this blog to see photos and learn about the research taking place right now!
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The Faraday Motor... you can build the demo that links Electricity & Magnetism

Check out Arbor Scientific's newsletter for science fair project ideas and to purchase supplies!
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial Intro

Mount Rushmore National Memorial Intro:

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Park Lines | National Parks News and Alerts from NPCA | National Parks Conservation Association

Park Lines | National Parks News and Alerts from NPCA | National Parks Conservation Association:

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Monday, January 9, 2012

Neuroscience For Kids

Neuroscience For Kids:

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NOVA | How Cells Divide

NOVA | How Cells Divide:

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Online Games - Mighty Mutations Maker - The GEEE! in GENOME

Online Games - Mighty Mutations Maker - The GEEE! in GENOME:

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DragonflyTV . Dog Breeding | PBS KIDS GO!

DragonflyTV . Dog Breeding | PBS KIDS GO!:

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Antony van Leeuwenhoek

Antony van Leeuwenhoek:

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Robot Hands, Robonauts and Robotic Rovers

Robot Hands, Robonauts and Robotic Rovers:

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The Futures Channel Educational Videos and Activities Deliver Hands-On, Real World Math and Science Resources for the Classroom.

The Futures Channel Educational Videos and Activities Deliver Hands-On, Real World Math and Science Resources for the Classroom.:

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