Alien Gases: Investigating Photosynthesis and Respiration Through Inquiry
LABORATORY INVESTIGATION
Inquiry-based lab in which students explore the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration in order to decipher the type of gas exhaled by a newly-discovered “alien” species.
Biobeads: Modeling Cell Processes
LABORATORY INVESTIGATION
Alginate bead cell models are used to investigate cellular processes such as diffusion, osmosis and cellular respiration in yeast cells.
Finding Succession Activity
INVESTIGATION
An inquiry-based outdoor activity that allows students to model primary succession and explore environmental factors that drive changes.
Muscle Man Case Study Directions
MODELING ACTIVITY
This case study uses the basic principles of male reproductive organs and anabolic steroids to explain how the negative feedback system works to maintain homeostasis.
The Million Dollar Gumball
TEACHING TOOL
This quick analogy is used to explain the different ‘currencies’ used in cell energetics.
Turning a Positive Feedback System into a Negative Feedback System
MODELING ACTIVITY
Students develop a model of a positive and negative feedback system.