This site shares videos, interactives and other student-friendly educational information about cell  anatomy, communication and more. Shared by the Genetic science learning center at the University of Utah.

Scope and Sequence connection: 6:3 Diversity of Life; 7:3 Dynamic Equilibrium: The Human Animal; 8:1 Reproduction, Heredity and Evolution.

This video (3 min.) includes some "fuzzy" examples that will make students question the meaning of life. Also included are discussion questions and a background essay.  

Scope and Sequence connection: 6:3 Diversity of Life.

This site shares student-friendly videos and interactives about digestion, nutrition and how our bodies metabolize different foods. Shared by the Genetic science learning center at the University of Utah.

Scope and Sequence connection: 5:3 Food and Nutrition; 6:3 Diversity of Life;  7:3 Dynamic Equilibrium: The Human Animal.

Students determine which biome would be best for planting specific plants through this online "mission." Students are able to search details about the plants on the same NASA site.  

Scope and Sequence connection: 6:3 Diversity of Life or  6:4 Interdependence.

The Platte Basin reveals a secret, hidden life of the diverse animals and plants that inhabit the wetlands, grasslands, and woodlands of the secluded Platte River Prairies in central Nebraska. This video (3min.) is shared by PBS Learning Media. 

Scope and Sequence connection: 6:3  Diversity of Life.

This video (4 min.) explores how scientists measure biodiversity and why rainforests are important examples of it.  Also included are discussion questions, a background essay, and the opportunity for students to actively participate in a problem-solving scenario based on an ongoing research project of an Academy scientist.  Shared by PBS Learning Media.

Scope and Sequence connection: 6:3 Diversity of Life. 

This video (4 min.) can be used to stimulate thinking about how evolution by natural selection shapes biodiversity. Wildlife photographer Joel Sartore looks at two endangered species in New Zealand, and examines why behavioral adaptations no longer protect them, in this video from RARE—Creatures of the Photo Ark. Included find discussion questions, and a student handout. Shared by PBS Learning Media. 

Scope and Sequence connection: 6:3  Diversity of Life. 

Students get clues about the foods different animals eat, then feed them in this online matching game.  Shared by Harcourt. 

Scope and Sequence connection: 6:3  Diversity of Life.

Please note Flash is required to play this game.