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Teachers/Educators: Middle School (6-8)
Guide picks
Biology resources for middle school biology teachers and educators (6-8).

Biology How Tos
Learn how to make a DNA model using candy and more.

Homework Help
Information and resources to help students find answers to biology homework questions.

Journey into the Cell
Explore the structure and function of the parts of a cell.

Make a Mini-Microscope
Learn how to make a microscope that you can carry around in your pocket.

Mitosis
The first in a multi-part series about the process of cell division.

Science Fair Projects
Find out how to make your science project a winner!

Biology Lessons For Prospective and Practicing Teachers
Wonderful biology lessons developed by instructors from San Diego State University.

The BioSphere from Top Down
Study the biosphere using a variety of methods such as imaging, sensing, and topography.

BioRap: Biological Research for Animals and People
An online newsletter about health sciences for middle school students. Each issue includes information and activities for students and teachers.

Discovery Channel School
Get online resources including lesson plans, videos, and a free educators guide. You can search the site for resources by grade level or subject area.

The Greenhouse Effect in a Jar
Provides students with an introduction to the greenhouse effect.

Educator's Reference Desk: Science
Contains a large collection of science lesson plans for grades K-12.

Microorganisms
Contains suggested activities for students studying microorganisms.

Middle School Science Curriculum Guide
A curriculum guide for the middle school level.

Ocean Olympians
Produced by Sea World, Ocean Olympians is designed to "help you teach your students - in an active, hands-on way - about the Olympic Games and the adaptations that make animals everyday Olympians."

Photosynthesis and Transpiration
Students can learn first-hand about photosynthesis and how plants exchange gases with the atmosphere.

Protist Activities
Contains activities and labs for studying protists.

Science Connection: Biology Lesson Plans
An excellent collection of activities for studying neuroscience, anatomy and physiology, environmental science, and animal biology.

Science's NextWave
Excellent discussion forum for teachers interested in providing students with information on various science careers. Must register for entrance, but registration is free.

SharkFriends
Resources for teaching about sharks including shark diagrams.

Stalking the Mysterious Microbe
Learning about microbes and microbiology has never been so much fun for kids. You can try your hand at solving microbe mysteries or read about microbes in the news.

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