Curated OER
Studying Living Organisms
High schoolers are introduced to Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium without recourse to algebra. After participating in this activity, students gain a feeling for the significance of the Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium without using algebra.
Curated OER
Cell Processes and Energy
In this biology instructional activity, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms pertaining to cell processes and energy. There are 19 biology terms located in the word search.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Prokaryote Metabolism
Learn how prokaryotes get energy and nutrients, and find out the difference among chemotrophs, phototrophs, heterotrophs and autotrophs.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Autotrophs and Heterotrophs
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how autotrophs and heterotrophs obtain energy.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Autotrophs and Heterotrophs
[Free Registration/Login Required] An interactive exercise regarding autotrophs and heterotrophs. You will need a sign-in to access this media, but it is worth your while!
Biology Pages
Kimball's Biology Pages: The Carbon Cycle
Useful introduction to the carbon cycle with a diagram and a discussion of the effects of carbon dioxide on the greenhouse effect and global warming.