5.5+Life+Science

STANDARD 5.5 (CHARACTERISTICS OF LIFE) ALL STUDENTS WILL GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE STRUCTURE, CHARACTERISTICS, AND BASIC NEEDS OF ORGANISMS AND WILL INVESTIGATE THE DIVERSITY OF LIFE.
Grade Level: 6-8 Web Site Title: University of Utah's Learn Genetics: Click and Clone URL: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/cloning/clickandclone/ Description: Using this interactive website students can understand the steps scientists take when cloning a mouse. Contributor: Cathlin Rozman, Mt. Hebron Middle School, http://del.icio.us/crozman

Grade Level: 6-8 Web Site Title: Kids Genetics by Glaxo Smith Kline URL: http://www.genetics.gsk.com/kids/dna01.htm Description: Professor U. Gene will take students through the different levels of DNA! This interactive website will allow students to build DNA and proteins as well as engage in different DNA learning activities. Students can also learn about genes as they build a beetle, heredity, and explore the latest research performed by Glaxo Smith Kline. Contributor: Cathlin Rozman, Mt. Hebron Middle School, http://del.icio.us/crozman

Grade Level: 6-8 Web Site Title: BBC: Revision Bite: Diffusion, osmosis and active transport URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/biology/cellprocesses/2diffusionandosmosisrev1.shtml Description: View how substances move in and out of cells by means of passive or active transport. Students can manipulate animated examples of passive transport are diffusion and osmosis (the diffusion of water). Contributor: Cathlin Rozman, Mt. Hebron Middle School, http://del.icio.us/crozman

Grade Level: 6-8 Web Site Title: Control of the Cell Cycle Game URL: http://nobelprize.org/educational_games/medicine/2001/cellcycle.html Description: Play the Cell Cycle Game! Contributor: Cathlin Rozman, Mt. Hebron Middle School, http://del.icio.us/crozman

Grade Level: 6-8 Web Site Title: NOVA: How Cell's Divide? URL: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/baby/divi_flash.html Description: Learn about Mitosis and Meiosis on this interactive website. Contributor: Cathlin Rozman

Grade Level: 8 Web Site Title: Virtual Cell Tour URL: http://www.classzone.com/books/ml_science_comp/page_build.cfm?id=none&mod=1## Description: Click on "Virtual Cell Tour". Students will take a virtual tour of a plant cell or animal cell. Contributor: Tara Berger, Mt. Hebron