Sickle Cell: Natural Selection in Humans This film explores the evolutionary connection between an infectious disease, malaria, and a genetic condition, sickle cell disease. Genetics Evolution Short Films High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Some Animals Are More Equal than Others: Keystone Species and Trophic Cascades This film tells the story of the ecologists who first documented the role of keystone species in ecosystem regulation. Ecology Science Practices Short Films High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Animated Life: Mary Leakey This animated short video illustrates the life and work of paleoanthropologist Mary Leakey, including her discovery of the Laetoli footprints. Evolution Animated Shorts High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Your Inner Monkey This film explores what human hands, vision, and brains reveal about our evolution from ancient primate ancestors. Anatomy & Physiology Evolution Feature Films High School — General High School — AP/IB College
The Biology of Skin Color This film explores the hypothesis that different tones of skin color in humans arose as adaptations to the intensity of ultraviolet radiation in different parts of the world. Genetics Anatomy & Physiology Evolution Short Films High School — General High School — AP/IB College
The Tool-Making Animal This video describes how stone tools reveal a critical transition in the lives of our early human ancestors. Evolution Scientists at Work High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Great Transitions: The Origin of Humans This film explores the major fossil finds from Africa that provide insights about the evolution of humans from other primates. Anatomy & Physiology Evolution Short Films High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Mutations in Cancer This video provides an overview of the types of genes that, when mutated, can lead to the development of cancer. Genetics Cell Biology Clips High School — AP/IB College
Cancer and Cell Fate in the Intestinal Epithelium This animation shows how disrupting cellular processes in the intestines can lead to colon cancer. Cell Biology Anatomy & Physiology Animations High School — AP/IB College
Great Transitions: The Origin of Tetrapods This film describes the discovery of Tiktaalik, a key fossil that illuminates the evolutionary origins of four-legged animals. Anatomy & Physiology Evolution Short Films High School — General High School — AP/IB College
The Making of the Fittest: Got Lactase? The Co-evolution of Genes and Culture This film explores the genetics and evolution of lactase persistence in humans. Genetics Anatomy & Physiology Evolution Short Films High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Role of MECP2 in Gene Silencing This animation shows how the protein MECP2 helps switch off gene expression. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Genetics Animations High School — AP/IB College