Biology
Ideas and inspiration for your biology and life science lessons.
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1:08Watch VideoInside the Ward's Lab: Tarantula Molting
Join the small handful of teachers who have a tarantula as a classroom pet and experience this yourself. Or just take a look at this cool video of tarantula molting.
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Read Article6 live specimens that make great classroom pets
If you’re thinking of adopting an unusual pet for your classroom, your students will be intrigued (to say the least) by any of these six live specimens.
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Read ArticleWhen fleas take energy drinks: a biology activity
In this extension of Ward’s Effects of Drugs on Daphnia Kit, your students will be discovering the effects of an energy drink on a living water flea Daphnia.
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Read ArticleA quick checklist for back-to-school lab safety
Safety concerns in the science lab can turn awesome teachers into nervous wrecks. Here’s a quick checklist to ensure your lab is safe (and get back your peace of mind).
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Read ArticlePredicting pigments: a biology activity for fall
Now’s the time to collect different-colored leaves … or get your students to collect them for you (we’ll say it’s part of the activity). They’ll be trying their hand at hypothesis formation.
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Read Article5 Fun Science Ideas for the First Day of Fall
If you’re looking for some quick ideas for the first day of fall, then try these simple, low-cost ideas for your class or lab. If nothing else, try our flying pig (you’ll thank us later).
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Read ArticleKeeping it clean: a lesson plan on aseptic technique
Give your students hands-on experience with a vital skill in this microbiology / general biology activity. They can use simulated media instead of actual bacteria. Will they “keep it clean”?
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Read ArticleBurning genes to a CRISPR: a genetics activity
If you want a genetics activity that will engage your students, then try this extension of our Dragon Genetics Kit. They’ll learn about gene editing, molecular techniques, DNA, and … dragon embryos.
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0:16Watch VideoHey bacteria, why so negative? An intro to gram staining.
To identify bacteria as gram-negative or gram-positive based on cell walls, you have to do some gram staining. Find out how with our step-by-step biology activity for high school and college students.
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Read ArticleHow to make your own algae beads and have a ball studying photosynthesis
This activity for grades 6 through 12 will show you everything you need to make your own algae beads so your students can learn about the most vital biochemical processes on the planet.
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Read ArticleFree stuff for your class. (It's easier than you think)
Learn how DonorsChoose.org can help you fund the science materials you need, so you can make your science classroom dreams a reality.
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5:28Watch VideoBullfrog dissection: Everything you ever wanted to know in under six minutes.
It’s dissection like you’ve never seen it before. This engaging video helps science teachers and students discover anatomy in a surprising new way.
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5:25Watch VideoHow to cultivate and care for your butterfly larvae (plus a free activity!)
These painted ladies are more than just a pretty face - they're a robust teaching tool for your life science classroom.
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5:32Watch VideoCritters in the Classroom: Insect Edition - Madagascar hissing cockroach
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6:47Watch VideoHow to prepare a bacteria sub-culture
Learn how to properly prepare an aseptic bacteria subculture in order to multiply your bacteria and prepare it for use by more students at once, or with repeated experiments.
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3:17Watch VideoHow to culture and care for daphnia
When it comes to teaching physiology and the effects of temperature on metabolism, these tiny crustaceans offer huge payoff in the classroom.
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6:44Watch VideoCritters in the classroom, insect edition: Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula
Hailing from southern Peru and Northern Chile from the Atacama Desert, these friendly creatures are docile and calm when handled, making them a fascinating classroom pet.
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Read ArticleThe thorny problem – a Japanese beetle lesson plan.
Download this easy biology lesson plan and use live beetles to help middle school science students gather, analyze, interpret, and report scientific data.
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Read ArticleA spectacular ocean view – marine mural lesson plan.
Download this artful biology lesson plan for a creative way to teach high school science students about undersea food webs and ocean ecosystems.
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10:59Watch VideoMicroscope cleaning, care and maintenance - tips to keep your scopes in tip-top shape.
In this pre-recorded webinar segment, we'll show you how to solve common troubleshooting challenges, and take proper care of your microscopes so they'll take care of you for years to come.
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