Free Biology Multimedias
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California’s Energy Initiative Free Video
Multimedia
California looks into developing clean energy to supply its needs. Economics, environmental science, politics, and electricity generation topics are covered.NGSS Standard
HS-LS2-7
HS-LS4-6
Published by WGBH Educational Foundation
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The Science of Ape Intelligence Free Lesson Plan
Free Video
Multimedia
Student will watch the video about the science of ape intelligence and, after watching, discuss answers to questions related to similarities and differences between intelligence in apes and in humans. Students are first organized into teams to track experiments and field observations. Students then watch the video (online or by DVD) and take notes on their topic. Student next will meet in their groups and fill in the two worksheets. Lastly, student will have a class discussion about the topics discussed.NGSS Standard
HS-LS2-8
MS-LS1-8 (Brain)
Published by Margy Kuntz, NGHT, Inc. and WGBH Educational Foundation
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Intro to Cancer Webquest Free Lesson Plan (PDF)
Lesson Plan (DOCX) & Answer Key with Membership
Multimedia
Students will use an animation to be introduced to cell division checkpoints and cancer.NGSS Standard
HS-LS1-4
Published by NGSS Life Science
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Cracking the Code of Life Free Video
Multimedia
This NOVA video covers topics including the human genome, mutations, genetic variations, the supreme court decision to patent genes, finding cures to diseases, and genetic modification.NGSS Standard
HS-LS3-1
Published by WGBH Educational Foundation and Clear Blue Sky Productions
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Carbon Pools Free Student Handout
Free Multimedia
Free Student Handout
Free Lesson Plan
Multimedia
In this carbon pools lesson, students will identify what are carbon pools and where they are located in an ecosystem.NGSS Standard
HS-LS2-4
HS-LS2-5
Published by CarbonTIME
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Understanding Cancer Free Multimedia
Free Teacher Notes
Multimedia
This is a great information webpage about what is cancer, the kinds of cancer, screening methods, causes, oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, and so much more. The teacher notes is about myths and misconceptions around commonly asked questions about cancer.NGSS Standard
HS-LS1-4
HS-LS3-2
HS-LS3-3
Published by National Cancer Institute
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Survival of the Sneakiest - Comic Strip Free Lesson Plan
Multimedia
This comic follows the efforts of a male cricket as he tries to attract a mate, and in the process, debunks common myths about what it means to be evolutionarily "fit."NGSS Standard
HS-LS4-2
HS-LS4-4
MS-LS4-4 (Benefits of Variation)
Published by Josh Frankel