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The EPA’s Indoor Air Quality Home Page
Many people know that outdoor air pollution can cause health problems, but fewer are aware that indoor air pollution can be harmful, too. Visit this EPA site to learn more about indoor
air quality and why this is of particular concern to schools.
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Membrane Transport
Mechanisms
Learn more about cellular transport at this site. Name two small molecules that can pass through the plasma membrane by passive diffusion.
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Fermentation – Science &
Technology
This site describes some of the useful products of microbial fermentation.
Fruits of R&D – Waste Treatment
In this article, find the name of an organism that is being used in the treatment of waste water.
Biotechnology
Learn about the development of one technique for using microorganisms in the production of a drug.
Introduction to Biotechnology
Visit this site to find out more about useful products made using microorganisms.
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Molecular
Modeling
This site shows various models of molecules, which can be manipulated the help of the Chemscape Chime Plug-in. Visit this site and explain the importance of having three-dimensional
models.
Chemical Models
This page has illustrations of some different common organic molecules. Visit this site and compare the different ways to model these molecules. Make your own molecules using ball and
stick models.
Plants National Database
The USDA sponsors this site, which provides a database of standardized information on plants. Click on Photo Gallery to view photographs of various categories of plants, including noxious
plants and crops. Use the information on this site to write an article about plants for a class newsletter.
Virtual Garden
Follow the link to this site featuring detailed information for gardeners. Use the information on this site to plant your own class garden.
Internet Directory
for Botany: Images
Access this site and follow the links to view photographs of plants. With a small group, make a computer presentation, identifying various types of plants.
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