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

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

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

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

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

Seastar Dissection Images

We print these diagrams, laminate them, and distribute to students during the dissections.

Jolene Pappas

Aug 7, 20241 min read

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

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

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

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

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

Dissection Resources

Dissections are often an important component of high school biology and anatomy courses.

Jolene Pappas

May 31, 20222 min read

Cat Dissection Images

Labeled cat dissection images.

Jolene Pappas

May 31, 20221 min read

Mammalian Organ Set Images

Labeled mammalian organ set images (brain, eye, heart, and kidney).

Jolene Pappas

May 31, 20221 min read

2021 Year Stats

Thank you to everyone who used Biology Simulations in 2021!

Jolene Pappas

Jan 1, 20222 min read

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

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

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

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

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

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