Level: High School Creator: CT-STEM Topic: Hardy-Weinberg Equation Link Biology students will use the Hardy Weinberg Classroom Model Net Logo program created by Kenneth Letendre. They will… Read more “Hardy-Weinberg Population Genetics”
Category: Life Science
Wolf vs. Sheep
Level: High School Creator: CT-STEM Topic: Predator/Prey Relationships Link They will look at single population of organisms and investigate how population growth is influenced by limiting factors… Read more “Wolf vs. Sheep”
Phospholipids Between Us: (Part 2) Transport Through Cell Membranes
Level: High School Creator: CT-STEM Topic: Membranes Transport Link The activity focuses on student understanding of the biology concept of passive diffusion. Each activity is divided into… Read more “Phospholipids Between Us: (Part 2) Transport Through Cell Membranes”
Phospholipids Between Us: (Part 1) Understanding Membranes
Level: High School Creator: CT-STEM Topic: Membranes formation Link This activity allows students to qualitatively understand the dynamics of membrane formation. Students will use computational tools to… Read more “Phospholipids Between Us: (Part 1) Understanding Membranes”
Computational Biology: DNA Sequencing And Inherited Traits
Level: High School Creator: CT-STEM Topic: DNA Sequencing Link The students learn about computational biology careers and use professional computational biology tools to carry out DNA sequencing… Read more “Computational Biology: DNA Sequencing And Inherited Traits”
Exploring DNA Replication
Level: High School Creator: CT-STEM Topic: DNA Replication Link The DNA Replication Fork model helps students to simulate the process of DNA replication that occurs in every… Read more “Exploring DNA Replication”
Intro To Learning With Computational Models
Level: Middle and High School Creator: CT-STEM Topic: Computational Modeling Link This is an introductory lesson for using certain types of computational models designed using a software… Read more “Intro To Learning With Computational Models”
Exploring Homeostasis And Feedback Loops With Diabetes
Level: High School Creator: CT-STEM Topic: Homeostasis Link This series of lessons is designed to help students understand how negative feedback loops help to maintain a dynamic… Read more “Exploring Homeostasis And Feedback Loops With Diabetes”
Understanding Genetics And Evolution With Computational Models
Level: High School Creator: CT-STEM Topic: Genetics and Evolution Link In this unit, students understand molecular mechanisms of genetic regulation and design engineer genetic circuits using a computer… Read more “Understanding Genetics And Evolution With Computational Models”
From Ecosystems to Speciation
Level: High School Creator: CT-STEM Topic: Speciation Link Students will develop an understanding of how populations interact with each other within a community, discussing ideas concerning carrying… Read more “From Ecosystems to Speciation”
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