Trees on the Serengeti This activity explores images of tree growth in the Serengeti over time, which serve as a phenomenon for learning about and modeling species interactions in ecosystems. Ecology Environmental Science Science Practices Phenomenal Images High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Digestive System Card Sort In this card activity, students investigate the functions of major digestive organs. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Cell Biology Anatomy & Physiology Card Activities High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Modeling COVID-19 Control Measures on a Cruise Ship This case study follows a 2020 COVID-19 outbreak on a cruise ship to highlight how control measures like lockdown impact disease spread. Microbiology Science Practices Case Studies 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
Modeling Vaccination Impact on a Measles Epidemic This case study follows the 2019 measles epidemic in Samoa to highlight how vaccination impacts disease spread. Microbiology Science Practices Case Studies 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
Learning Scientific Language with a Graphic Organizer This activity guides students through learning and using key scientific terms, culminating in the creation of a customizable diagram. Science Practices Skill Builders High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Using Three-Dimensional Learning Cards in the Science Classroom This activity provides three sets of cards that can be used to reflect on the nature and dimensions of science. Science Practices Skill Builders High School — General High School — AP/IB
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
The Art of Hiding This activity explores an image of a moth with unusual markings on its wings, which serves as a phenomenon for learning about mimicry and adaptation. Anatomy & Physiology Evolution Phenomenal Images High School — General High School — AP/IB