Tag: design

  • Student Designed Case Studies for Anatomy

    Student Designed Case Studies for Anatomy

    Anatomy project where students create their own case study focusing on a disease of their choice. Template included with list of possible topics.

  • Virtual FlyLab (New!)

    Virtual FlyLab (New!)

    Virtual fruit fly genetics lab where students can explore phenotypes and genotypes of flies, design experiments, and perform chi square analysis

  • Experimental Design

    Experimental Design

    Students in most science classes start with an overview of scientific processes. For advanced students, I use this cheat sheet to remind them of the major features of the scientific method, such as a control group, dependent and independent variables. AP Bio students are also introduced to the concept of the null and alternative hypotheses…

  • Investigation:  Plop Plop Fizz Fizz

    Investigation: Plop Plop Fizz Fizz

    This investigation asks beginning students to develop a hypothesis about how quickly an effervescent tablet will dissolve and then design an experiment.

  • Scientific Method Scenarios

    Scientific Method Scenarios

    students work in groups to develop an experiment that answers a question. Students design the experiment, and must also identify the a control group and the independent and dependent variables in their experiment.

  • 5 Creative Ways to Teach the Cell

    5 Creative Ways to Teach the Cell

    Teaching the cell can be fun and engaging for students. Here are five creative ways to help students learn the parts of a cell.

  • Finding Images for Your Projects and Classroom

    Finding Images for Your Projects and Classroom

    One of the most common searches I do on Google is for images. I may need images for a cell unit. I might want a simple diagram of the heart. Google makes it very easy to add images to your slides and documents. There is a built-in image tool! If you are just searching on…