The Genetics of Tusklessness in Elephants This video follows scientists working in Gorongosa National Park as they try to determine the genes responsible for tusk development in elephants. Genetics Evolution Scientists at Work High School — AP/IB College
Mapping Migrations: The Bird Genoscape Project This video follows an international team of researchers as they collect data to map migratory bird populations in the US and Mexico. Genetics Ecology Environmental Science Scientists at Work High School — General High School — AP/IB College
How Can We Measure Elephant Populations? In this activity, students use an interactive tool to simulate how scientists collected and used sample data to estimate elephant population sizes. Ecology Environmental Science Science Practices Click & Learn High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Setting Up Your Data for Success This highly customizable activity guides students through organizing and documenting spreadsheet data during a class investigation. Science Practices Skill Builders High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Preserving Maize Genetic Diversity This video follows germplasm bank coordinator Cristian Zavala Espinosa and geneticist Sarah Hearne, who are part of the global effort to preserve the genetic diversity of maize (corn). Genetics Evolution Environmental Science Scientists at Work High School — General High School — AP/IB College
From Dog DNA to Human Diseases This video follows biologist Elinor Karlsson, who studies dogs to find genes associated with traits, including certain diseases. Genetics Evolution Scientists at Work High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Interactive Case Study for Natural Selection in an Outbreak This interactive video explores how two scientists tracked the 2013 Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Genetics Microbiology Evolution Interactive Videos High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Investigating Science Practices in Serengeti: Nature’s Living Laboratory In this activity, students engage in key science practices that scientists used to figure out ecosystem dynamics in the Serengeti. Science Practices Lessons High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Data Explorer This web tool provides a quick and easy way of visualizing and analyzing data without advanced technological requirements. Science Practices Tools High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Using Data to Investigate Elephant Evolution In this activity, students work with authentic research data to explore the impact of poaching on African elephants. Evolution Science Practices Lessons High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Population Regulation in the Serengeti In this activity, students learn about the factors that regulate the population sizes of wildebeest and buffalo in Serengeti National Park. Ecology Science Practices Case Studies High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Using CRISPR to Identify the Functions of Butterfly Genes In this activity, students explore using CRISPR-Cas9 to knock out butterfly genes in order to determine their function. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Science Practices Lessons High School — AP/IB College