Biology Simulations Blog

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.

Teacher Guide (With Standards) to Biology Simulations

Jolene Pappas

Nov 3, 2019
7 min

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.

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Jolene Pappas

Jan 1
2 min

2021 Year Stats

Thank you to everyone who used Biology Simulations in 2021!

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Jolene Pappas

Oct 12, 2021
2 min

Diffusion and Osmosis Simulation

The Diffusion and Osmosis simulation aims to help students by providing a moving visualization of both solute and solvent.

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Jolene Pappas

Apr 5, 2021
3 min

What is genetic drift?

Genetic drift is non-selective, which sets it apart from natural selection and sexual selection.

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Jolene Pappas

Apr 2, 2021
2 min

Enzyme Simulation

Enzymes are biological catalysts; proteins that increase the rate of chemical reactions. Without enzymes, the chemical reactions...

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Jolene Pappas

Mar 31, 2021
1 min

Hematocrit

A hematocrit is a test that measures the percentage of red blood cells (by volume) in a blood sample.

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Jolene Pappas

Nov 21, 2020
1 min

Cell Structure

The cell structure game reviews organelle structures and functions. The game is divided into seven options.

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How to make basic graphs on Google Sheets

Jolene Pappas

Aug 14, 2020
2 min

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

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Jolene Pappas

Jun 5, 2020
2 min

One bad apple...and ethylene

One rotten apple can, in fact, cause the whole storage unit to go rotten.

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Diversity and species richness virtual labs

Jolene Pappas

May 13, 2020
2 min

Diversity and species richness virtual labs

Biology Simulations offers two simulations that can be used for virtual labs that practice calculating diversity or richness.

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Making Google docs for paperless submissions: How to add a text entry box

Jolene Pappas

May 6, 2020
2 min

Making Google docs for paperless submissions: How to add a text entry box

Here's a brief overview of how to use tables to create a text entry box in Google docs.

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How to use chi-squared to test for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium

Jolene Pappas

Mar 11, 2020
4 min

How to use chi-squared to test for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium

This post demonstrates the use of chi-squared to test for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.

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How to calculate Simpson's Diversity Index (AP Biology)

Jolene Pappas

Feb 28, 2020
3 min

How to calculate Simpson's Diversity Index (AP Biology)

Simpson's Diversity Index (SDI) is one approach to quantifying biodiversity.

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Jolene Pappas

Feb 27, 2020
1 min

Social Media

To help people stay informed about new simulations, resources, and various updates, Biology Simulations now has two social media accounts.

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Jolene Pappas

Feb 20, 2020
2 min

Evolution Simulation

In the Evolution: 10,000 students can track a population of fictional organisms over a 10,000 year time period.

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Jolene Pappas

Dec 27, 2019
2 min

Mutation

UV light is expected to induce mutations, most of which will kill the bacteria.

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Connecting simulations to real-world examples

Jolene Pappas

Nov 16, 2019
2 min

Connecting simulations to real-world examples

Real systems often have variables that, even if understood, cannot be fully controlled for.

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Using macroinvertebrates as bioindicators

Jolene Pappas

Oct 27, 2019
2 min

Using macroinvertebrates as bioindicators

Macroinvertebrates can simulate a river quality study using macroinvertebrates as bioindicators.

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Jolene Pappas

Jul 11, 2019
4 min

Summary of simulations (2019)

This post describes all of the simulations available going into the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year.

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Jolene Pappas

May 31, 2019
2 min

Cell Energy Simulation

The cell energy simulation can be used for photosynthesis, respiration, and primary productivity virtual labs.

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