A single slide that defines the term algorithm and then lists the steps to bake a cake as an example
How scientists think about the natural world.
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A very nicely designed website that introduces the scientific method and, upon clicking on each process, provides more detailed information.
In this learning activity, students use a web-based carbon calculator to determine their carbon footprint on the basis of their personal and household habits and choices. Students identify which personal activities and household choices produce the most CO2 emissions, compare their carbon footprint to the U.S. and global averages, and identify lifestyle changes they can make to reduce their footprint.
Comparing the differences in the Y chromosomes in chimps and humans has created quite a buzz. [1:48]
Take a peek into the Academy's Center for Comparative Genomics with the lab's director, Brian Simison. Learn how cutting-edge technology is changing the way our scientists work.
In this video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, a scientist, inspired by his daughter's science fair project, develops a synthetic tree to remove excess carbon dioxide from the air. [5:23]
Long after Gregor Mendel knew that something controlled heredity three other scientists finally put his research together with new evidence from microscopes to determine that genes do exist. This multimedia article includes animations, pictures, video, biographical information, and quiz questions that are accessed by clicking on buttons along the bottom of the page.
Homeobox genes are important because they determine the overall body plan for most animals. This article explains the experiments that helped scientists discover these master genes. Article includes animations, pictures, video, biographical information, and quiz questions that are accessed by clicking on buttons along the bottom of the page.
Professor Mill Ennium invites users into the Discovery Lab where they run across a box of cells and have to use the clues to figure out whether they are plant or animal cells.
Over 30 simple, interactive, experiments can be found on the Exploratorium site. This museum, based out of San Francisco, presents each experiment with a list of materials, a short procedure, and the scientific reasoning behind the experiment.
Learn more about what algorithms are and where we can find them in the world around us. [2:30]
Practice the steps of cloning in this interactive animation. Using what you know about somatic cell nuclear transfer, your mission is to create a genetically identical clone of Mimi, a brown female mouse. You'll answer a few questions at the end to show what you've learned.
Learn how to think like a scientist.
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Get an overview of applied science where people use and apply information obtained through basic science.
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Ecology is the study of how living organisms interact with each other and with their environment. Organisms interact with each other through various mechanisms, one of which is competition. Learn more about competition in this learning module produced by CK-12.
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The life sciences are the study of living organisms. They deal with every aspect of living organisms, from the biology of cells to the biology of individual organisms to how these organisms interact with other organisms and their environment. Learn more about fields in the life sciences in this learning module produced by CK-12.
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This resource provides information about the careers in microbiology.
Watch how NJ high school students apply basic principles of molecular biology to solve real research probloms and publish their own genome research at GenBank, the international genomic sequence database. [6:12]
Computer science is a subject that is becoming more important to teach our students to prepare them for their future. Coding and having a basic understanding of different coding languages will be key for our students to feel truly ready for college or their career. Introducing students to these concepts can be a daunting task. This content package is created to try and alleviate some of those concerns. Within this content package for students in grades 5-8, educators will find lesson plans and activities that will help teach introductory computer science concepts. Educators will also find eBooks and digital texts to share with students, as well as videos to help guide students’ understanding of computer science.