Grades 6-12 Life Science resources

Multimedia Lessons

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Cells
Chromosomes, Genes and DNA
Food Chains and Food Webs
Genetics: The Study of Heredity
Meiosis
Mitosis
Osmosis and Diffusion: Cell Transport
Photosynthesis and Respiration
Protists: Pond Microlife
Six Kingdoms of Life

Interactives/Simulations

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students in inquiry-based learning.

Virtual Labs

Virtual laboratory investigations allowing students to experiment,
perform simulations and draw conclusions.

Build the Phases of Meiosis
Building DNA and RNA
Classifying Organisms
Comparing Algae & Protozoa
Comparing Mitosis in Plant & Animal Cells
Comparing Plant and Animal Cells
Mendel's Pea Plant Experiments
Owl Pellet Dissection
The Effects of Carbon Dioxide and Light on Photosynthesis
Viewing Osmosis in Action

Presentations

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Amoeba
Animal-Like Protists
Animals
Archaebacteria and Eubacteria
Cell Energy
Cell Transport
Chromosomes
Chromosomes
Classification
Codominance
Comparing Mitosis and Meiosis
Comparing Plant and Animal Cell Mitosis
Connection between Photosynthesis and Respiration
Crossing-Over
Diffusion
Discovering Cells
DNA
DNA Transcription: DNA to RNA
Dominant and Recessive
Energy Flow
Energy Pyramid
Euglena
Fermentation
Food Chains
Food Web Balance
Food Webs
Fungi
Fungus-Like Protists
Genes
Gregor Mendel
How Traits Are Inherited
Leaf Structure and Photosynthesis
Making a Pedigree
Meiosis I
Meiosis II
Meiosis Overview
Mendel's Experiments
Mitosis
Mutations
Organization of Cells
Osmosis - The Diffusion of Water
Overview of Cellular Respiration
Overview of Photosynthesis
Overview: From DNA to Protein
Owl Food Web
Paramecium
Passive and Active Transport
Phases of Mitosis
Phenotypes and Genotypes
Plant-Like Protists
Plants
Process of Cellular Respiration
Process of Photosynthesis
Protists
Sexual Reproduction
Six Kingdoms Overview
Slime Mold
Specialized Cells
Spirogyra
The Cell Cycle
The Genetic Code
Translation: RNA to Protein
Using a Punnett Square
Volvox
What Is a Protist?

Vocabulary Lists

An Illustrated view of key Vocabulary Terms,
related to the topics listed below.

Life Science


Bacteria and Viruses S	Food Chains and Food Webs	Plant reproduction S
Birds and Mammals S	Genetics - Study of Heredity S	Protists and Fungi S
Bones, muscles, and skin S	Genetics: The Study of Heredity	Protists: Pond Microlife
Cell Processes S	Introduction to Animals S	Respiration and excretion S
Cell Reproduction S	Introduction to Plants S	Six Kingdoms of Life
Cells	Meiosis	Sponges, Cnidarians and Worms S
Cells: The Basic Units of Life S	Mitosis	The Digestive and nutrition S
Chromosomes, Genes and DNA	Modern Genetics S	The endocrine system and Reproduction S
Circulation and immunity S	Mollusks, Arthropods and Echinoderms S	The Evolution and interaction of Living Things S
Diversity of life S	Osmosis and Diffusion: Cell Transport	The nervous system S
Ecosystems, food chains and food webs S	Photosynthesis and Respiration	The World of Life Science S
Fishes, Amphibians, and Reptiles S	Plant Processes S

Biology


Cell structure and function S	Human biology I S	Nucleic acids and protein synthesis S
Cells	Human biology II S	Osmosis and Diffusion: Cell Transport
Chromosomes, Genes and DNA	Introduction to animals S	Photosynthesis and respiration S
DNA technology/genetic engineering S	Introduction to cells S	Photosynthesis and Respiration
Ecology I S	Invertebrates I S	Plant structure and function S
Ecology II S	Invertebrates II S	Protists: Pond Microlife
Food Chains and Food Webs	Meiosis	Six Kingdoms of Life
Genetics and heredity I S	Microorganisms I S	Vertebrates I S
Genetics and heredity II S	Microorganisms II S	Vertebrates II S
Genetics: The Study of Heredity	Mitosis

Quizzes, Flash Cards, Worksheets, Games & Study Guides

Comprehensive array of topics for test preparation and review.

Life Science


Bacteria and Viruses S	Food Chains and Food Webs	Plant reproduction S
Birds and Mammals S	Genetics - Study of Heredity S	Protists and Fungi S
Bones, muscles, and skin S	Genetics: The Study of Heredity	Protists: Pond Microlife
Cell Processes S	Introduction to Animals S	Respiration and excretion S
Cell Reproduction S	Introduction to Plants S	Six Kingdoms of Life
Cells	Meiosis	Sponges, Cnidarians and Worms S
Cells: The Basic Units of Life S	Mitosis	The Digestive and nutrition S
Chromosomes, Genes and DNA	Modern Genetics S	The endocrine system and Reproduction S
Circulation and immunity S	Mollusks, Arthropods and Echinoderms S	The Evolution and interaction of Living Things S
Diversity of life S	Osmosis and Diffusion: Cell Transport	The nervous system S
Ecosystems, food chains and food webs S	Photosynthesis and Respiration	The World of Life Science S
Fishes, Amphibians, and Reptiles S	Plant Processes S

Biology


Cell processes S	Genetics: The Study of Heredity	Mitosis
Cell Reproduction S	Human biology I S	Nucleic acids and protein synthesis S
Cell structure and function S	Human biology II S	Osmosis and Diffusion: Cell Transport
Cells	Introduction to animals S	Photosynthesis and respiration S
Chromosomes, Genes and DNA	Introduction to cells S	Photosynthesis and Respiration
DNA technology/genetic engineering S	Introduction to plants S	Plant structure and function S
Ecology I S	Invertebrates I S	Protists: Pond Microlife
Ecology II S	Invertebrates II S	Six Kingdoms of Life
Evolution and classification S	Lab investigations/scientific method S	The science of biology S
Food Chains and Food Webs	Meiosis	Vertebrates I S
Genetics and heredity I S	Microorganisms I S	Vertebrates II S
Genetics and heredity II S	Microorganisms II S

Flip Charts

Comprehensive array of flip charts for an illustrated view
of grade-appropriate curriculum concepts.

Life Science


All About Cells Flip Chart Set S All About Cells Vocabulary Review S Animal Cell Organelles S Cell Energy S Comparing Plant and Animal Cells S Discovering Cells S Organization of Cells S Photosynthesis S Plant Cell Organelles S Single-cell Organisms S Specialized Cells S Exploring Nature: All About Plants Adaptations - Insectivorous Plants Adaptations for Pollination S Adaptations for Spreading Seeds S Angiosperms & Gymnosperms S Flowering Plants Plant Cells & Photosynthesis S Plant Reproduction S Structure & Function of Plants S The Plant Kingdom S Trees of North America Exploring Nature: Earth's Ocean Coral Reefs Mangrove Swamp Marine Mammals Ocean Birds Ocean Ecology Ocean Invertebrates Ocean Life Zones S Sharks! The Everglades The Intertidal Zone Genetics: The Study of Heredity Flip Chart Set S Chromosomes and Karyotypes S Codominance S Dominant and Recessive Traits S Genetics Vocabulary Review S Gregor Mendel S How Trait are Inherited S Making a Pedigree S Mendel’s Experiments S Phenotypes and Genotypes S Punnett Squares S Human Body 3: Maintaining Life Flip Chart Set S Disease and the Body’s Defenses S Fertilization and Fetal Development S Human Body III Vocabulary Review S Illness, Immunity and Allergies S Inflammation S Skin - Physical Protection S Systems Working Together S The Female Reproductive System S The Immune Response S The Male Reproductive System S Osmosis and Diffusion Flip Chart Set S Active Transport S Cell Membrane and Cell Transport S Comparing Plant and Animal Cells S Diffusion S Diffusion in the Lungs S Osmosis in Animal Cells S Osmosis in Plant Cells S Osmosis Vocabulary Review S Osmosis: The Diffusion of Water S Passive Transport S Science: Genetics & Heredity S Chromosomes, Genes & DNA S Gene Technology S Genes and Heredity S Genetics - The Study of Heredity S How Genes Work S Human Genetic Disorders S Meiosis S Mitosis - Cellular Reproduction S Plant & Animal Cells S Stem Cells S Science: Owls and Owl Pellets S All About Owl Pellets S Bird Skeleton Identification S Dissecting an Owl Pellet S Mole Skeleton Identification S Owl Food Web S Owls - Birds of Prey S Rodent Skeleton Identification S Shrew Skeleton Identification S The Barn Owl S Vole Skeleton Identification S	Chromosomes, Genes and DNA Flip Chart Set S Chromosomes S Chromosomes, Genes and DNA Vocabulary Review S DNA S DNA Transcription: DNA to RNA S DNA/RNA Structure S From DNA to Protein S Genes S Mutations S The Genetic Code S Translation: RNA to Protein S Exploring Nature: Biomes Amazon Rainforest Deciduous Forest Ecosystems & Biomes S Grasslands - African Savanna Grasslands - Prairie North American Desert Polar Regions - Antarctica Polar Regions - Arctic Tundra Wetlands - Lakes & Ponds Wetlands - Marshes, Swamps & Bogs Exploring Nature: Food Chains & Food Webs African Savannah Food Web Amazon Rainforest Food Web Coral Reef Food Web Deciduous Forest Food Web Food Webs & Trophic Levels S Lake and Pond Food Web North American Desert Food Web Northern Boreal Forest Food Web Polar Region Food Web Saltwater Marsh Food Web Human Body 1: Moving and Controlling the Body Flip Chart Set S Body Organization S Homeostasis S Human Body I Vocabulary Review S Joints S The Central Nervous System S The Endocrine System S The Muscular System S The Peripheral Nervous System S The Senses S The Skeletal System S Meiosis: Creating Sex Cells Flip Chart Set S Comparing Mitosis and Meiosis S Crossing-over S DNA Replication S Human Chromosomal Disorders S Identifying Stages of Meiosis S Meiosis I S Meiosis II S Meiosis Overview S Meiosis Vocabulary Review S Sexual Reproduction S Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Flip Chart Set S Cell Energy S Connection between Photosynthesis and Respiration S Effects of Light and CO2 on Photosynthesis S Fermentation S Leaf Structure and Photosynthesis S Overview of Cellular Respiration S Photosynthesis and Respiration Vocabulary Review S Photosynthesis Overview S Process of Cellular Respiration S Process of Photosynthesis S Science: Human Body S Bones, Muscles & Skin S Nutrition S The Circulatory System S The Digestive System S The Endocrine System S The Excretory System S The Immune System S The Nervous System S The Reproductive System S The Respiratory System S Science: The Six Kingdoms of Life S Birds & Mammals S Fishes, Amphibians & Reptiles S Flowers & Seeds S Introduction to Animals S Introduction to Plants S Microlife - Bacteria, Fungi & Protists S Mollusks, Arthropods & Echinoderms S Roots, Stems & Leaves S Sponges, Cnidarians & Worms S The Six Kingdoms of Life S	Exploring Nature: All About Animals S Animal Geographic Ranges Animal Homes S Animal Life Cycles S Animal Locomotion Animal Tracks and Signs Behavioral Adaptations of Animals S Invertebrates S Physical Adaptations of Animals S The Animal Kingdom S Vertebrates S Exploring Nature: Classification of Living Things S Amphibians: Class Amphibia S Arachnids: Class Arachnida S Birds: Class Aves S Bony Ray-Finned Fish S Classification of Living Things S Insects: Class Insecta S Mammals: Class Mammalia S Reptiles: Class Reptilia S Sharks and Rays: Class Chondrichthyes S The Animal Kingdom S Food Chains and Food Webs Flip Chart Set S Energy Flow S Energy Pyramid S Food Chains S Food Chains and Food Webs Vocabulary Review S Food Web Balance S Food Webs S Owl Food Web S Owl Pellets S Producers and Photosynthesis S Types of Consumers S Human Body 2: Providing Fuel and Transportation Flip Chart Set S Blood and Lymph S Cardiovascular System S Food and Nutrients S Human Body II Vocabulary Review S Lung Disease S Process of Digestion S The Digestive System S The Excretory System S The Respiratory System S Types of Nutrients S Mitosis: Cell Growth and Division Flip Chart Set S Cell Cycle S Chromosomes S Comparing Mitosis and Cytokinesis S Comparing Plant and Animal Cells S DNA Replication S Mitosis and Mutations S Mitosis in Animal Cells S Mitosis in Plant Cells S Mitosis Overview S Mitosis Vocabulary Review S Protists: Pond Microlife Flip Chart Set S Amoeba S Animal- like Protists S Euglena S Fungus- like Protists S Paramecium S Plant-like Protists S Protists Vocabulary Review S Spirogyra S Volvox S What is a Protist?S Science: Life Science S Birds & Mammals S Fishes, Amphibians & Reptiles S Microlife - Bacteria, Fungi & Protists S Mitosis & Meiosis S Modern Genetics S Mollusks, Arthropods & Echinoderms S Osmosis & Diffusion S Photosynthesis & Respiration S Sponges, Cnidarians & Worms S The Compound Microscope S The Six Kingdoms of Life Flip Chart Set S Animal Kingdom S Archaebacteria and Eubacteria S Classification S Fungi S Plant Kingdom S Plants with Seeds S Protista S The Six Kingdoms S The Six Kingdoms of Life Vocabulary Review S Vertebrates and Invertebrates S