Planning Tools

Explore a variety of tools for implementing BioInteractive resources in the classroom.

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Storyline Viewer

Plan, implement, and visualize coherent lesson sequences, or storylines, driven by students' questions about phenomena.

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Resource Playlists

Browse ordered sequences of BioInteractive resources designed to cover a course, unit, or lesson. Each sequence includes notes describing how to implement it in the classroom.

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Teaching Natural Selection and the Genetic Code Using the Rock Pocket Mouse

This playlist can be used to teach several core concepts in evolution and molecular biology by connecting students to actual research on the rock pocket mouse. It can be used in a general high school biology course.

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Teaching Genetics and Molecular Biology Using Lactose Intolerance

This playlist can be used to teach several core concepts in genetics and molecular biology by having students collect and interpret evidence to explain the biology of lactose intolerance. It can be used in a general high school biology course.

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Teaching Ecology Using Gorongosa National Park

This playlist can be used to teach several core topics in ecology by connecting students to actual research being conducted in Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique. It can be used in general high school biology and environmental science courses.

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Science News

Browse science news articles connected to BioInteractive classroom resources, which can be used to infuse current events into teaching.

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Films to Inspire

We offer a small but growing collection of films that offer glimpses into the hearts and lives of scientists and aspiring scientists.

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Math & Statistics Guide

Find background information and examples for teaching math and statistics in the biology classroom, including how to incorporate data sets.

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