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Biology Links for OLPC (One Laptop Per Child)

Description:An open source collection of self-education biology links (consisting of lessons, tutorials, experiments, labs, activities, and other resources) for OLPC children across the globe. The biology topics covered include life, the cell, genetics, evolution, biological diversity, plants, animals, ecology, and astrobiology.

Last Updated:Mar-01-2009

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Science > Biology

Educational Level(s):

Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
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Curriculum: Full Course

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Introduction to Science and Biology

Description:This folder contains resources that provide an introduction to Biology Links for One Laptop Per Child.

This introduction is part of the Biology Links for One Laptop Per Child course.

Last Updated:Nov-18-2009

Subject(s):

Science
Science > Biology

Educational Level(s):

Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
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Unit 1: Exploring Life

Description:This unit covers exploring life.

Chapters include:

Chapter 1: The Chemistry of Life

Chapter 2: The Chemical Context of Life

Chapter 3: Water and the Fitness of the Environment

Chapter 4: Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life

Chapter 5: The Structure and Function of Macromolecules

This unit is part of the Biology Links for One Laptop Per Child course.

Last Updated:Nov-18-2009

Subject(s):

Science
Science > Biology

Educational Level(s):

Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
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elementary
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Unit 2: The Cell

Description:This unit covers the cell.

Chapters include:

Chapter 6: A Tour of the Cell

Chapter 7: Membrane Structure and Function

Chapter 8: An Introduction to Metabolism

Chapter 9: Cellular Respiration Harvesting Chemical Energy

Chapter 10: Photosynthesis

Chapter 11: Cell Communication

Chapter 12: The Cell Cycle

You will also find external links to:

Cell Biology Tutorial I
Cell Biology Tutorial II
Cell Structure Virtual Lab
Cell Puzzles

This unit is part of the Biology Links for One Laptop Per Child course.

Last Updated:Mar-01-2009

Subject(s):

Science
Science > Biology

Educational Level(s):

Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
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primary
elementary
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Unit 3: Genetics

Description:This unit covers genetics.

Chapters include:

Chapter 13: Meiosis and Sexual Life Cycles

Chapter 14: Mendel and the Gene Idea

Chapter 15: The Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance

Chapter 16: The Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Chapter 17: From Gene to Protein

Chapter 18: The Genetics of Viruses and Bacteria

Chapter 19: Eukaryotic Genomes Organization, Regulation, and Evolution

Chapter 20: DNA Technology and Genomics

Chapter 21: The Genetic Basis of Development

You will also find external links to:

Dragon Genetics Virtual Lab
"The Gene Scene" Activities
Genetics and Evolution Tutorial and Problem Set

This unit is part of the Biology Links for One Laptop Per Child course.

Last Updated:Mar-02-2009

Subject(s):

Science
Science > Biology

Educational Level(s):

Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
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primary
elementary
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Unit 4: Mechanisms of Evolution

Description:This unit covers the mechanisms of evolution.

Chapters include:

Chapter 22: Descent with Modification

Chapter 23: The Evolution of Populations

Chapter 24: The Origin of Species

Chapter 25: Phylogeny and Systematics

You will also find external links to:

Teachings about Evolution and the Nature of Science
Evolution 101

This unit is part of the Biology Links for One Laptop Per Child course.

Last Updated:Mar-03-2009

Subject(s):

Science
Science > Biology

Educational Level(s):

Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
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primary
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Unit 5: The Evolutionary History of Biological Diversity

Description:This unit covers the evolutionary history of biological diversity.

Chapters include:

Chapter 26: The Tree of Life: An Introduction to Biological Diversity

Chapter 27: Prokaryotes

Chapter 28: Protists

Chapter 29: Plant Diversity I

Chapter 30: Plant Diversity II The Evolution of Seed Plants

Chapter 31: Fungi

Chapter 32: An Introduction to Animal Diversity

Chapter 33: Invertebrates

Chapter 34: Vertebrates

Chapter 35: Paleobiology: Fossils and Time

Chapter 36: Relevance of Evolution

This unit is part of the Biology Links for One Laptop Per Child course.

Last Updated:Mar-17-2009

Subject(s):

Science
Science > Biology

Educational Level(s):

Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
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primary
elementary
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Unit 6: Plant Form and Function

Description:This unit covers plant form and function.

Chapters include:

Chapter 37: Plant Structure, Growth, and Development Chapter 38: Transport in Vascular Plants Chapter 39: Plant Nutrition Chapter 40: Angiosperm Reproduction and Biotechnology Chapter 41: Plant Responses to Internal and External Signals

This unit is part of the Biology Links for One Laptop Per Child course.

Last Updated:Mar-22-2009

Subject(s):

Science
Science > Biology

Educational Level(s):

Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
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primary
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Unit 7: Animal Form and Function

Description:This unit covers animal form and function.

Chapters include:

Chapter 42: Basic Principles of Animal Form and Function

Chapter 43: Animal Nutrition

Chapter 44: Circulation and Gas Exchange

Chapter 45: The Immune System

Chapter 46: Osmoregulation and Excretion

Chapter 47: Hormones and the Endocrine System

Chapter 48: Animal Reproduction

Chapter 49: Animal Development

Chapter 50: Nervous Systems

Chapter 51: Sensory and Motor Mechanisms

This unit is part of the Biology Links for One Laptop Per Child course.

Last Updated:Mar-22-2009

Subject(s):

Science
Science > Biology

Educational Level(s):

Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
...

primary
elementary
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Unit 8: Ecology

Description:This unit covers ecology.

Chapters include:

Chapter 52: An Introduction to Ecology and the Biosphere Chapter 53: Behavioral Ecology Chapter 54: Population Ecology Chapter 55: Community Ecology Chapter 56: Ecosystems Chapter 57: Conservation Biology and Restoration Ecology

This unit is part of the Biology Links for One Laptop Per Child course.

Last Updated:Mar-22-2009

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