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Using the Concepts Associated with Providing Clean Drinking Water to Teach Science: An Interdisciplinary Approach
Introducing students to the issues associated with safe drinking water is a great real-world, interdisciplinary way to teach science. View »
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Bees, Butterflies, and Flowers
Introduce your students to the symbiotic relationships between these organisms and to their impact on our food supply and environment. Carolina product developer Brent Atkinson offers background information, a brief discussion of each relationship, and tips for using your schoolyard to attract and sustain pollinating insects. View »
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Examples to Use When Teaching About Selection and Evolution: Fox Domestication and Poison Resistance in Rodents
To make abstract science concepts more concrete, teachers often use real-life examples. But even classic examples can lose their appeal. Refresh your lessons on evolution and selection with 2 less well known examples. View »
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Snakeheads Invade the United States
Teach your students about the challenges nonnative species pose by focusing on a current example, the northern snakehead fish. Native to China, Russia, and Korea, this fish has established breeding populations in several states. Find out how this might have happened and what scientists are doing about it. View »
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Biology in the Movies
See how you can use movies to facilitate engaging learning experiences for your students. Each suggestion includes a brief synopsis and talking points. Here’s to making your biology lessons even better than before. View »
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The Science Behind Lactose Intolerance
Rumbly tummy after that milkshake? It could be lactose intolerance. In this brief overview, we’ll examine its causes, symptoms, and genetic underpinnings—plus point you toward some resources for further investigation. View »
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Population Genetics and Evolution: Asking the Right Questions
AP® Biology: It’s a question of shifting population genetics! Apply the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium model with Wisconsin Fast Plants® and independent student research. See a sample student question sheet from our featured kit’s activities. View »
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How to Make a Good Scientific Model
Are your students able to generate observations and construct a scientific model? Use our free scientific model checklist to help guide them. View »
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Having Friends Over for Lunch: The Mutualism of Paramecium bursaria and Endosymbiotic Algae
When you teach symbiosis and endosymbiotic theory, consider using Paramecium bursaria, a protist that forms a mutualistic relationship with algae. View »
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Bioluminescence Explained
Learn how bioluminescent organisms produce light, and explore the evolution behind this fascinating concept of biology. It’s more brilliant than you think . . . View »
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Teaching About the Human Body Systems
Are you ready to enhance your body systems curricula? Check out our free resources for teaching body systems. Pair them with models, dissection specimens and supplies, safety equipment, and more. View »
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