Life of the Leafcutter
Angelina Alameda
Learn what makes leafcutter ants unique and understand how the different castes of ant work together to provide for the colony.
Let the Germs Begin
Satina Sund
Vanessa Vierkoetter
Esmeralda Manzano
Julie Dunlap
Germs are tiny organisms that can make you feel sick and cause disease. During this activity you will illustrate the steps germs take during transmission. You will learn about the different types of bacteria, how they are spread, and discuss ways to keep from getting sick.
When Water Gets Icy
Kyle Kinzler
In this experiment, we will look at one major difference between frozen freshwater and frozen saltwater.
Hummingbird Lunch
Amanda Sibley
These daredevil birds can be perfect subjects for a backyard experiment.
Catch and Sketch Plankton
Colleen Miks
Learn to focus on detail and make keen observations that could be overlooked in a picture in this lesson on scientific sketching.
It’s a Plankton Eat Plankton World
Colleen Miks
During this activity you will learn how to create your own food web. You will also analyze the feeding relationships between marine organisms and describe the importance of plankton to the ecosystem.
A Nervous Experiment
Brittany Sanner
Do you think you need the same number of nerves in every part of your body? Where in your body might you need more nerves? See for yourself!
Also in: Español
Manduca Caterpillar Growth Experiment
Dr. Biology
Dr. Biology has teamed up with with the scientists in the laboratory of Jon Harrison and started an experiment to see how different temperatures can change how an animal grows. The Virtual Manduca Growth Experiment lets you see and graph the results. It also has some cool animations.
Make Your Own Pocket Seed Viewer
Elena Ortiz
Make Your Own Pocket Seed Viewer. You can test the effects of light, temperature and gravity. Once you are finished you can use the Excel spread sheet to graph the results. You can also compare your experiment to Dr. Biology's seed experiment
Make Your Own Podcasts
CJ Kazilek
Join the revolution. You can now produce podcasts for classroom, school, and beyond. Very little equipment required and costs are low. The benefits can be high. Clearly there are many different learners and the types of media that are effective for reaching them continues to evolve. Audio media is one more tool that can reach students.