Category: Cell Biology
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Light Independent Reaction and Calvin Cycle
Students label a graphic showing an overview of photosynthesis and the Calvin cycle, plus a detailed image of photosystem I and II.
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How Do Bacteria and Viruses Make You Sick?
Complete unit for freshman biology focusing on viruses and bacteria. Includes slides, worksheets, and case study on MRSA.
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Brazilian Wasp Venom Kills Cancer Cells – CER
Students complete an CER on how Brazilian wasp venom can disrupt the cell membrane of cancer cells which can potentially be used to treat disease.
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Investigation: Bananas, Starch, and Plastids
Explore the differences between ripe and green bananas in the activity. Green banana cells will have large dark starch granules when stained with iodine.
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Methanol vs Ethanol – The Chemistry of a Poison
Students explore the chemical composition of methanol to understand how it killed many during the Prohibition era.
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Catalase Activity in Yeast Using Sodium Alginate
Create yeast spheres using sodium alginate to test the rate of enzyme reactions at different concentrations and temperatures.
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Karyotype Analysis and Chromosomes
Are students learning about chromosomes? Here’s a collection of activities that can help students learn how to analyze karyotypes and diagnose disorders.
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Practice Identifying the Phases of Meiosis
Practice and reinforcement of the phases of meiosis 1 and 2. Identify major events that happen in each phase and drag images into the correct position.
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Investigation: How Do Enzymes Affect Gelatin
This lab explores enzymes using fresh and canned pineapple to observe enzyme-substrate reactions.
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Cell Membrane Transport Graphic Organizer
Label a graphic that compares the types of transport in a cell, such as osmosis, diffusion, and active transport.
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How Do Legionella Bacteria Cause Disease?
Analyze a graphic that shows how legionella bacteria are taken up by cells through phagocytosis and reproduce in the phagosome.
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Investigation: Water Potential and Carrot Molarity
Determine the molarity of baby carrots by soaking them overnight in different solutions. The point at which the carrot does not change mass is the molarity.
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Investigation: Viewing Stomata in Zebrina Plants
View the stomata of plants with this simple activity that uses tape and fingernail polish. Great for beginning biology students!
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Gaucher Disease is a Lysosome Storage Disorder
This mini-case study explores Gaucher disease, a lysosome storage disorder where cells are unable to clear harmful waste products.
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Boxing Biomolecules – A Game for Organics
AP Biology students learn the four biological macromolecules by playing a game with boxes which have descriptions on each side.