Classroom Activities
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Chemoween and Other Spooky Science
Treat your students to some spirited demos and hands-on activities, and celebrate Halloween as the finale to your October science explorations. View »
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Volcano in the Classroom
Here’s a safe, easy, and vivid interpretation of a classic activity that won’t break the budget. All you’ll need are a few common items—a beaker, sand, water, a candle, and a hot plate. View »
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Mitosis Match Up: Student Activity Sheet
With this activity, students identify and label pictures of plant cells in varying phases of the cell cycle. View »
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Strawberry DNA Extraction
Introduce students to DNA with this activity. A discussion of how this DNA extraction procedure works might also touch on the plant cell wall, the cell membrane, and DNA's lack of solubility in ethanol. Includes materials list and step-by-step instructions. 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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Ballistics: Student Investigation Sheet
How do holes left by projectiles help forensic investigators? This activity asks students to calculate the angle of incidence of several perforations. View »
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Bloodstain Analysis: Student Investigation Sheet
Like other physical evidence, blood often links a scene, perpetrator, and victim. This activity describes how to determine the angle of incidence of a blood drop. View »
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Five Photography Terms Every Arson and Crime Scene Photographer Should Know
Despite its advantages, photography remains the least understood and developed skill for arson and crime scene investigators. Learn about key terms and techniques and try a fingerprint distortion activity. View »
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Human Body: Respiratory System Review
Review respiratory system structure and function with this graphic organizer. View »
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Human Body: Urinary System Review
Review urinary system structure and function with this graphic organizer. View »
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Developing and Analyzing Urine Samples as a Model of Kidney Function
In this activity, students gain an understanding of urine composition by developing and testing models of urine samples. Includes teacher and student guides. View »
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