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Termites, ink pens and pheromones: Students will investigate the behavior of termites to understand and use the scientific method.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By Jacki Clark.

What happens to plant cells in hypertonic and hypotonic solutions?: Students will be using actual laboratory examples and classroom examples to understand the movement of molecules across the cell membrane. Looking at weight change in potato cells, color change in diffusion, and the shrinking of living tissue will allow the student to experience diffusion and osmosis.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By Tricia Kershner.

Adolescent sleep: The purpose of this lesson is to discuss, summarize, and express alternative positions regarding a study on adolescent sleep. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

The Chernobyl disaster: In this lesson, from Science NetLinks, students discover how a nuclear accident can affect biological systems. By examining the case of the Chernobyl nuclear meltdown in 1986, students study the adverse effects of high doses of radiation on biological systems. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Cracking the genetic code: In this Science NetLinks lesson, students research and write a feature article on the Human Genome Project. They come to understand what the knowledge of DNA can tell us about ourselves and other organisms and species, as well as learn about the systematic study of the human genome. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

The demographics of mortality: The purpose of this lesson is to use the internet to explore population distribution and survivorship curves. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Evaluating mathematical models: The purpose of this Science NetLinks lesson is to use the Internet to evaluate a variety of mathematical models. Students first investigate a biological population model then, in groups, research and report on other mathematical models. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Computer Technology Skills and Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Fossilized dinosaur heart: Students will distinguish between ornithischian and saurischian dinosaurs and identify traditional distinctions between reptilians and mammals focusing on heart physiology and metabolism. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Science); Provider: Cable News Network

Lasers saving sight: The purpose of this Science NetLinks lesson is to understand that problems are solved, or new technology discovered, by scientists using information from disciplines other than their own. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Mammoth extinction: In this Science NetLinks lesson, students will explore a Web resource that presents various hypotheses about why the woolly mammoth became extinct, with a special focus on an infectious disease as the cause. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

The Mozart effect: The purpose of this lesson is to develop an understanding of why skepticism is important in science. Students will explore what happens when the media and/or the public discover a scientific study and extrapolates the message into “truth” without the benefit of further study. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–12 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Plasmolysis in Elodea plant cells: In this Science NetLinks lesson, students microscopically detect the presence of chloroplasts, cell walls and cell membranes of the common aquarium plant, Elodea. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

The pros and cons of artificial reefs: This lesson asks students to consider whether artificial reefs are good for marine ecosystems. Students will look at pictures of artificial reefs and read articles describing the pros and cons of these structures. They will conclude by writing paragraphs explaining whether they think a new artificial reef should be created in Florida waters. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Robotic arm: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, you'll hear about a real-life robotic arm that may help stroke victims regain control of their movement. (Learn more); Format: activity (grade 6–7 and 9–12 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Sharks: Setting the record straight: In this lesson, students investigate sharks' importance to the ecosystem, recent shark attacks, legislation regarding shark feeding, and the geographical distribution of shark attacks in the United States. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Spaceship Earth: In this lesson, students will develop an understanding of our planet as a system by designing a very-long-duration space mission in which the life-support system is patterned after that of Earth. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 and 9–12 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Toxicology and human health: This Science NetLinks lesson is part of a three-part series on toxicology, the scientific study of poisons and their affect on biological systems. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Word associations: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about research into how the brain learns and remembers. (Learn more); Format: activity (grade 7 and 9 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Word connections: In this Science NetLinks lesson, students will explore how ideas are formed, how associations are made, and how they contribute to learning and memory. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–12 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science