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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Biomolecules on the Menu In this Click & Learn, students explore the process of digestion and how it connects to metabolism and cellular respiration. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Cell Biology Anatomy & Physiology Click & Learn High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Modeling Disease Spread This interactive module can be used to model infectious disease spread in a population. It includes background on the SIR model and two simulators for modeling disease spread on different scales. Microbiology Science Practices Click & Learn 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
Interactive Case Study for Virus Hunter: Monitoring Nipah Virus in Bat Populations This interactive video explores how scientists identify which bat populations are infected with Nipah virus and could transmit the virus to humans. Microbiology Science Practices Interactive Videos High School — General High School — AP/IB College