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The Biology Simulations blog introduces the simulations used on the site, discusses new simulations that are in the works, and shares information about simulation and inquiry based learning.
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Teacher Guide (with standards) to Biology Simulations
This will describe the primary target audiences for each simulation, discuss possible uses, and link the simulations to standards.
Jolene Pappas
Nov 3, 20198 min read
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Crossing Over in Sordaria
The map units are determined by dividing the % of asci showing crossing over by 2.
Jolene Pappas
Oct 14, 20242 min read
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Rat Dissection Images
Rat dissection diagrams; For our classes, we print these diagrams, laminate them, and distribute to students during the dissections.
Jolene Pappas
Aug 7, 20241 min read
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Frog Dissection Images
Frog dissection diagrams; for our classes, we print these diagrams, laminate them, and distribute to students during the dissections.
Jolene Pappas
Aug 7, 20241 min read
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Seastar Dissection Images
We print these diagrams, laminate them, and distribute to students during the dissections.
Jolene Pappas
Aug 7, 20241 min read
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Cell Cycle and Mitosis Virtual Lab
The cell cycle simulation is a virtual option for a classic biology lab.
Jolene Pappas
Jan 15, 20242 min read
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Carbon 'n Stuff: a chemistry of life identification game
There are four sections to the Carbon 'n Stuff game; inorganic compounds, functional groups, monomers, and macromolecules.
Jolene Pappas
Aug 13, 20232 min read
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Teacher Guide to Biology Simulations by course
This teacher guide will break down which simulations and games are aimed at various courses.
Jolene Pappas
Aug 12, 20235 min read
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Identification game for environmental science and ecology
The environmental science and ecology game offers students a chance to practice identifying key parts of nutrient cycles, the levels of...
Jolene Pappas
Jul 25, 20231 min read
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How to use the soil texture triangle
Learn how to use the soil textural triangle to identify soil texture type.
Jolene Pappas
Oct 23, 20223 min read
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Dissection Resources
Dissections are often an important component of high school biology and anatomy courses.
Jolene Pappas
May 31, 20222 min read
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Cat Dissection Images
Labeled cat dissection images.
Jolene Pappas
May 31, 20221 min read
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Mammalian Organ Set Images
Labeled mammalian organ set images (brain, eye, heart, and kidney).
Jolene Pappas
May 31, 20221 min read
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2021 Year Stats
Thank you to everyone who used Biology Simulations in 2021!
Jolene Pappas
Jan 1, 20222 min read
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Diffusion and Osmosis Simulation
The Diffusion and Osmosis simulation aims to help students by providing a moving visualization of both solute and solvent.
Jolene Pappas
Oct 11, 20212 min read
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What is genetic drift?
Genetic drift is non-selective, which sets it apart from natural selection and sexual selection.
Jolene Pappas
Apr 5, 20213 min read
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Enzyme Simulation
Enzymes are biological catalysts; proteins that increase the rate of chemical reactions. Without enzymes, the chemical reactions...
Jolene Pappas
Apr 2, 20212 min read
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Hematocrit
A hematocrit is a test that measures the percentage of red blood cells (by volume) in a blood sample.
Jolene Pappas
Mar 31, 20211 min read
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Cell Structure
The cell structure game reviews organelle structures and functions. The game is divided into seven options.
Jolene Pappas
Nov 20, 20201 min read
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How to make basic graphs on Google Sheets
Graphs are important parts of labs. In most of the labs I run in my classes, whether hands-on or simulated, students will at some point make
Jolene Pappas
Aug 14, 20202 min read
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