Find out about the genetic blood disorder, sickle cell anemia, in this short narration. [0:59]
Learn how bacteria can transfer genetic material to other bacteria through conjugation. [0:23]
See how dietary fat from food we eat travels through the digestive system, and gets packaged and stored in the human body. [2:07]
Find out how cytoplasmic factors in a developing embryo play a vital role in determining which genes to turn on and off for appropriate cell development. [0:56]
See how the three germ layers in early embryonic development eventually lead to the formation of major human organs. [1:29]
Penn State University anthropologist Dr. Nina Jablonski walks us through the evidence that the different shades of skin color among human populations arose as adaptations to the intensity of ultraviolet radiation in different parts of the world. [18:57]
A video discussing a variety of biotechnology applications that can be completed based on DNA's chemical properties. [2:44]
A college-level video lecture explaining and discussing the carbon cycle. Gives an interesting perspective on the chemistry of the carbon cycle and how essential it is to the survival of life on Earth. [6:20]
This video segment from Evolution: "Extinction!" shows the impact of invasive species on native ecosystems. [3:23]
Informational, illustrated site covers the basics of cell structures and various cell types.
Learn the Arrhenius'definitionon of acids and bases in this video. [7:49]
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Learn the basics of the Bronsted-Lowry definition of acids and bases in this video. [8:56]
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This choice board, created from Google Slides, includes 25 different eBooks, videos, and diagrams about cell structure and functions. These eBooks will help build background knowledge on Ohio's Learning Standards for Biology. Share this choice board directly with students and allow them to choose the eBooks they would like to read or watch to learn more about the topic.
Learn the basics of chemical reactions in this video. Understand that products and reactants can be reversible or irreversible depending on the reaction. [9:12]
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A video investigating the makeup of an atom. Learn that atoms are composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Understand that protons and neutrons determine the mass of an atom. Also, the atomic number gives you the number of protons in the nucleus. [21:05]
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Learn the basics of using electron configuration to put together Lewis structures in this video. Also, explore how valence electrons are involved in creating bonds. [10:56]
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This webpage is a template for detailed lab reports.
Learn the basics of the conservation of energy in this video. Learn about potential and kinetic energy. [10:57]
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This paper, the work of a Ph.D. researcher, presents an interesting discussion of the reasons that assexual reproduction is not used by most organisms. Toward the end is a specific discussion of reproduction in plants. Advantages and disadvantages of sexual reproduction are summarized at the end.
College-level course focusing on the principles of genetics. Course topics include structure and function of genes, chromosomes and genomes, biological variation, population genetics, use of genetic methods to analyze protein function, gene regulation, and inherited disease. Course features include lecture notes, assignments and solutions, and exams and solutions.