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Bees at SchoolBradley James, co-owner of Beepods, explains the benefits of keeping bees at school. Learn about the buzz, and why bees are the perfect organism to engage students and promote hands-on learning. View »
Pill Bug BehaviorThis activity is an introduction to animal behavior. Students conduct an experiment to test the response of pill bugs (Armadillidium vulgare) to conditions of low and high humidity. View »
Make a Hay InfusionHay infusions are widely used as a source of microorganisms for studying decomposition, fermentation, and disease. And preparing one is easy--simply soak fresh or dried plant material in water. View »
Introduction to Feeding Preferences in Caenorhabditis elegansThe nonparasitic soil nematode Caenorhabditis elegans has served as a model organism for research scientists since the 1960s. This lab introduces students to the organism and provides them with the tools necessary to perform simple experiments. View »
Maggot Michelangelos: Using Artwork to Gain Behavioral InsightIn this activity, students use house fly larvae to answer morphological and behavioral questions—all while creating unique artwork! Students create and test hypotheses, and learn about the complete metamorphosis life cycle. View »
Living Organism Care Guide: Brine ShrimpGet care instructions for brine shrimp (Artemia salina), including details on housing and feeding, information about the organism, related resources, and FAQs. View »
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Bees at School
Bradley James, co-owner of Beepods, explains the benefits of keeping bees at school. Learn about the buzz, and why bees are the perfect organism to engage students and promote hands-on learning. View »
Living Organism Care Guide: Caenorhabditis elegans
Get care instructions for Caenorhabditis elegans, including details on housing and feeding, information about the organism, related resources, and FAQs. View »
Pill Bug Behavior
This activity is an introduction to animal behavior. Students conduct an experiment to test the response of pill bugs (Armadillidium vulgare) to conditions of low and high humidity. View »
Make a Hay Infusion
Hay infusions are widely used as a source of microorganisms for studying decomposition, fermentation, and disease. And preparing one is easy--simply soak fresh or dried plant material in water. View »
Introduction to Feeding Preferences in Caenorhabditis elegans
The nonparasitic soil nematode Caenorhabditis elegans has served as a model organism for research scientists since the 1960s. This lab introduces students to the organism and provides them with the tools necessary to perform simple experiments. View »
Maggot Michelangelos: Using Artwork to Gain Behavioral Insight
In this activity, students use house fly larvae to answer morphological and behavioral questions—all while creating unique artwork! Students create and test hypotheses, and learn about the complete metamorphosis life cycle. View »
Amazing Bugs® Beetle Races: Observation Sheet
Students can record their observations of the darkling beetle on this sheet. View »
Living Organism Care Guide: Brine Shrimp
Get care instructions for brine shrimp (Artemia salina), including details on housing and feeding, information about the organism, related resources, and FAQs. View »
Vinegar Eels
In this lab, students observe vinegar eels. View »
How Do They Hiss? and Other Madagascar Hissing Cockroach Questions Answered
The Madagascar hissing cockroach is one of the most widely recognized exotic insects because of its large size and dynamic behavior. Read on to learn more about it . . . View »
Living Organism Care Guide: Sea Urchins for Embryological Studies
Get care instructions for sea urchins, including details on preparation and maintenance, information about the organism, related resources, and FAQs. View »
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