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PHOTOSYNTHESIS



This multipart animation series explores the process of photosynthesis and the
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
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THE MAKING OF THE FITTEST: NATURAL SELECTION AND ADAPTATION



This film describes natural selection and adaptation in populations of rock
pocket mice living in the American Southwest.

Genetics
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EXPLORING TROPHIC CASCADES



This interactive module explores examples of how changes in one species can
affect species at other trophic levels and ultimately the entire ecosystem.

Anatomy & Physiology
Ecology
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High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


THE ORIGIN OF FLIGHT: WHAT USE IS HALF A WING?



In this video, biologist Ken Dial demonstrates that birds use their wings for
more than just flying, which may help us understand how dinosaurs used their
small wing-like limbs before the evolution of flight.

Anatomy & Physiology
Evolution
Science Practices
Scientists at Work
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


THERMOREGULATION IN DINOSAURS



This activity guides the analysis of a published scientific figure from a study
that explored how dinosaurs may have regulated their body temperatures.

Anatomy & Physiology
Evolution
Science Practices
Data Points
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


COMPARATIVE ANATOMY OF THE DOMESTIC CHICKEN



This interactive module traces the evolutionary history of birds by comparing
the bone structures of a chicken to those of other species.

Anatomy & Physiology
Evolution
Click & Learn
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


LIVING DINOSAURS: FACT OR FICTION?



In this activity, students evaluate and discuss statements about the
evolutionary relationship between birds and dinosaurs covered in the short film
Great Transitions: The Origin of Birds.

Evolution
Science Practices
Lessons
High School — General
High School — AP/IB


INTERACTIVE ASSESSMENT FOR THE ORIGIN OF BIRDS



Several questions are embedded within the short film Great Transitions: The
Origin of Birds, which describes some of the most important fossil evidence
showing that birds descended from dinosaurs.

Anatomy & Physiology
Evolution
Interactive Videos
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


HOW DID DINOSAURS REGULATE THEIR BODY TEMPERATURES?



This activity extends concepts covered in the film The Origin of Birds. Students
analyze and interpret data from a scientific paper to explore thermoregulation
in living and extinct animals, including dinosaurs.

Anatomy & Physiology
Evolution
Science Practices
Lessons
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


SICKLE CELL: NATURAL SELECTION IN HUMANS



This film explores the evolutionary connection between an infectious disease,
malaria, and a genetic condition, sickle cell disease.

Genetics
Evolution
Short Films
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


MODELING COVID-19 CONTROL MEASURES ON A CRUISE SHIP



This case study follows a 2020 COVID-19 outbreak on a cruise ship to highlight
how control measures like lockdown impact disease spread.

Microbiology
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Case Studies
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College


MAPPING MIGRATIONS: THE BIRD GENOSCAPE PROJECT



This video follows an international team of researchers as they collect data to
map migratory bird populations in the US and Mexico.

Genetics
Ecology
Environmental Science
Scientists at Work
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


WHY CAN SOME DIGEST DAIRY AND OTHERS CANNOT?



In this activity, students investigate the phenomenon of lactase persistence by
making sense of a series of data sets.

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Genetics
Evolution
Lessons
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


ANALYZING SCIENCE PRACTICES AND CONCEPTS IN WILD HOPE



In this activity, students identify the science practices and concepts in a Wild
Hope episode.

Ecology
Environmental Science
Film Activities
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


HOW DO SOME CELLS AFFECT MOUSE COLOR?



In this phenomenon-driven activity, students investigate how cells are signaled
to make melanin and explain how mutations in melanin pathway proteins affect the
coat color of various organisms.

Cell Biology
Genetics
Lessons
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


THE EUKARYOTIC CELL CYCLE AND CANCER



This interactive module explores the phases, checkpoints, and protein regulators
of the cell cycle. The module also shows how mutations in genes that encode cell
cycle regulators can lead to the development of cancer.

Genetics
Cell Biology
Click & Learn
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


BIOMEVIEWER



This interactive module explores biomes, climate, biodiversity, and human
impacts around the globe and at different times.

Ecology
Environmental Science
Click & Learn
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


EARTHVIEWER



This interactive module allows students to explore the science of Earth's deep
history, from its formation 4.5 billion years ago to modern times.

Earth Science
Click & Learn
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


PHOTOSYNTHESIS



This multipart animation series explores the process of photosynthesis and the
structures that carry it out.

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cell Biology
Anatomy & Physiology
Click & Learn
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


THE MAKING OF THE FITTEST: NATURAL SELECTION AND ADAPTATION



This film describes natural selection and adaptation in populations of rock
pocket mice living in the American Southwest.

Genetics
Evolution
Short Films
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


EXPLORING TROPHIC CASCADES



This interactive module explores examples of how changes in one species can
affect species at other trophic levels and ultimately the entire ecosystem.

Anatomy & Physiology
Ecology
Click & Learn
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


THE ORIGIN OF FLIGHT: WHAT USE IS HALF A WING?



In this video, biologist Ken Dial demonstrates that birds use their wings for
more than just flying, which may help us understand how dinosaurs used their
small wing-like limbs before the evolution of flight.

Anatomy & Physiology
Evolution
Science Practices
Scientists at Work
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


THERMOREGULATION IN DINOSAURS



This activity guides the analysis of a published scientific figure from a study
that explored how dinosaurs may have regulated their body temperatures.

Anatomy & Physiology
Evolution
Science Practices
Data Points
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


COMPARATIVE ANATOMY OF THE DOMESTIC CHICKEN



This interactive module traces the evolutionary history of birds by comparing
the bone structures of a chicken to those of other species.

Anatomy & Physiology
Evolution
Click & Learn
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


LIVING DINOSAURS: FACT OR FICTION?



In this activity, students evaluate and discuss statements about the
evolutionary relationship between birds and dinosaurs covered in the short film
Great Transitions: The Origin of Birds.

Evolution
Science Practices
Lessons
High School — General
High School — AP/IB


INTERACTIVE ASSESSMENT FOR THE ORIGIN OF BIRDS



Several questions are embedded within the short film Great Transitions: The
Origin of Birds, which describes some of the most important fossil evidence
showing that birds descended from dinosaurs.

Anatomy & Physiology
Evolution
Interactive Videos
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


HOW DID DINOSAURS REGULATE THEIR BODY TEMPERATURES?



This activity extends concepts covered in the film The Origin of Birds. Students
analyze and interpret data from a scientific paper to explore thermoregulation
in living and extinct animals, including dinosaurs.

Anatomy & Physiology
Evolution
Science Practices
Lessons
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


SICKLE CELL: NATURAL SELECTION IN HUMANS



This film explores the evolutionary connection between an infectious disease,
malaria, and a genetic condition, sickle cell disease.

Genetics
Evolution
Short Films
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


MODELING COVID-19 CONTROL MEASURES ON A CRUISE SHIP



This case study follows a 2020 COVID-19 outbreak on a cruise ship to highlight
how control measures like lockdown impact disease spread.

Microbiology
Science Practices
Case Studies
High School — AP/IB
College


MAPPING MIGRATIONS: THE BIRD GENOSCAPE PROJECT



This video follows an international team of researchers as they collect data to
map migratory bird populations in the US and Mexico.

Genetics
Ecology
Environmental Science
Scientists at Work
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


WHY CAN SOME DIGEST DAIRY AND OTHERS CANNOT?



In this activity, students investigate the phenomenon of lactase persistence by
making sense of a series of data sets.

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Genetics
Evolution
Lessons
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


ANALYZING SCIENCE PRACTICES AND CONCEPTS IN WILD HOPE



In this activity, students identify the science practices and concepts in a Wild
Hope episode.

Ecology
Environmental Science
Film Activities
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


HOW DO SOME CELLS AFFECT MOUSE COLOR?



In this phenomenon-driven activity, students investigate how cells are signaled
to make melanin and explain how mutations in melanin pathway proteins affect the
coat color of various organisms.

Cell Biology
Genetics
Lessons
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


THE EUKARYOTIC CELL CYCLE AND CANCER



This interactive module explores the phases, checkpoints, and protein regulators
of the cell cycle. The module also shows how mutations in genes that encode cell
cycle regulators can lead to the development of cancer.

Genetics
Cell Biology
Click & Learn
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


BIOMEVIEWER



This interactive module explores biomes, climate, biodiversity, and human
impacts around the globe and at different times.

Ecology
Environmental Science
Click & Learn
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


EARTHVIEWER



This interactive module allows students to explore the science of Earth's deep
history, from its formation 4.5 billion years ago to modern times.

Earth Science
Click & Learn
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


PHOTOSYNTHESIS



This multipart animation series explores the process of photosynthesis and the
structures that carry it out.

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cell Biology
Anatomy & Physiology
Click & Learn
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


THE MAKING OF THE FITTEST: NATURAL SELECTION AND ADAPTATION



This film describes natural selection and adaptation in populations of rock
pocket mice living in the American Southwest.

Genetics
Evolution
Short Films
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College


EXPLORING TROPHIC CASCADES



This interactive module explores examples of how changes in one species can
affect species at other trophic levels and ultimately the entire ecosystem.

Anatomy & Physiology
Ecology
Click & Learn
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College
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EDUCATOR VOICES

Hear how experienced science educators are using BioInteractive resources with
their students. Discover implementation ideas, lesson sequences, resource
modifications, quick tips, and more in this collection of videos and in-depth
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TEACHING ABOUT THE CELL CYCLE, IMMUNE SYSTEM, AND CANCER USING BIOINTERACTIVE
RESOURCES

Getting students engaged in learning about the cell cycle can be difficult. In
this Educator Voices article, educator Kathy Van Hoeck describes how she uses
cancer as an anchoring phenomenon to spark student interest.




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CRASH COURSE BIOLOGY IN COLLABORATION WITH BIOINTERACTIVE

HHMI BioInteractive is a proud collaborator on a new project that reimagines the
original Crash Course Biology series. In this article, science communicator Hank
Green discusses how this collaboration will deliver value for both students and
teachers.




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GETTING STUDENTS ASKING SCIENTIFIC QUESTIONS USING BIOINTERACTIVE RESOURCES

Asking scientific questions is a foundational skill that takes instructional
support for students to develop. In this article, Bernice O'Brien outlines how
she uses BioInteractive resources to get her students to formulate and refine
scientific questions. 




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DEVELOPING THE MODEL BUILDER WEB TOOL

To develop our Model Builder web tool, BioInteractive worked with Jon Darkow, an
educator with extensive experience in using models with his students. In this
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EVIDENCE-INFORMED TIPS FOR USING THE INTERACTIVE VIDEO BUILDER TOOL

Our new Interactive Video Builder tool lets educators embed their own questions
into our videos. In this Educator Voices article, Annie Prud’homme-Généreux
details research-based strategies for designing effective interactive videos.




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A VIRTUAL ANIMAL BEHAVIOR RESEARCH PROJECT FOR AN INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY COURSE

Professor Melissa Haswell details a multiweek virtual model to develop basic
scientific knowledge and skills using BioInteractive resources that culminates
in an eight-week-long animal behavior research project.




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MODELING CELLULAR RESPIRATION FOR RELEVANCE AND REASONING USING BIOINTERACTIVE
RESOURCES

In this Educator Voices article, professor John Moore describes a "backwards"
approach to teaching energy use in cells that traces the process from ATP in use
back through glycolysis. 




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Educator Voices


TEACHING ABOUT THE CELL CYCLE, IMMUNE SYSTEM, AND CANCER USING BIOINTERACTIVE
RESOURCES

Getting students engaged in learning about the cell cycle can be difficult. In
this Educator Voices article, educator Kathy Van Hoeck describes how she uses
cancer as an anchoring phenomenon to spark student interest.




View Article
Previous Slide Next Slide
Previous Slide Next Slide
/
Educator Voices


CRASH COURSE BIOLOGY IN COLLABORATION WITH BIOINTERACTIVE

HHMI BioInteractive is a proud collaborator on a new project that reimagines the
original Crash Course Biology series. In this article, science communicator Hank
Green discusses how this collaboration will deliver value for both students and
teachers.




View Article
Previous Slide Next Slide
Previous Slide Next Slide
/
Educator Voices


GETTING STUDENTS ASKING SCIENTIFIC QUESTIONS USING BIOINTERACTIVE RESOURCES

Asking scientific questions is a foundational skill that takes instructional
support for students to develop. In this article, Bernice O'Brien outlines how
she uses BioInteractive resources to get her students to formulate and refine
scientific questions. 




View Article
Previous Slide Next Slide
Previous Slide Next Slide
/
Educator Voices


DEVELOPING THE MODEL BUILDER WEB TOOL

To develop our Model Builder web tool, BioInteractive worked with Jon Darkow, an
educator with extensive experience in using models with his students. In this
video and Q&A, Jon discusses the Model Builder features he’s most excited to
share with other educators.




View Article
Previous Slide Next Slide
Previous Slide Next Slide
/
Educator Voices


EVIDENCE-INFORMED TIPS FOR USING THE INTERACTIVE VIDEO BUILDER TOOL

Our new Interactive Video Builder tool lets educators embed their own questions
into our videos. In this Educator Voices article, Annie Prud’homme-Généreux
details research-based strategies for designing effective interactive videos.




View Article
Previous Slide Next Slide
Previous Slide Next Slide
/
Educator Voices


A VIRTUAL ANIMAL BEHAVIOR RESEARCH PROJECT FOR AN INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY COURSE

Professor Melissa Haswell details a multiweek virtual model to develop basic
scientific knowledge and skills using BioInteractive resources that culminates
in an eight-week-long animal behavior research project.




View Article
Previous Slide Next Slide
Previous Slide Next Slide
/
Educator Voices


MODELING CELLULAR RESPIRATION FOR RELEVANCE AND REASONING USING BIOINTERACTIVE
RESOURCES

In this Educator Voices article, professor John Moore describes a "backwards"
approach to teaching energy use in cells that traces the process from ATP in use
back through glycolysis. 




View Article
Previous Slide Next Slide
Previous Slide Next Slide
/
Educator Voices


TEACHING ABOUT THE CELL CYCLE, IMMUNE SYSTEM, AND CANCER USING BIOINTERACTIVE
RESOURCES

Getting students engaged in learning about the cell cycle can be difficult. In
this Educator Voices article, educator Kathy Van Hoeck describes how she uses
cancer as an anchoring phenomenon to spark student interest.




View Article
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INTRODUCING A NEW BIOINTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE

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their favorite BioInteractive resources and discover recommendations tailored to
their interests.



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NEW ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

BioInteractive is offering free workshops for high school and undergraduate life
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RACIAL INEQUITIES AND OUR WORK

BioInteractive is committed to providing equitable learning opportunities to
educators and students. We know we have a lot of work to do to address racial
inequities in science teaching. The following statement reflects our current and
specific actions.




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NEW BIOINTERACTIVE AMBASSADOR ACADEMY

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BioInteractive Ambassador community and building professional learning
leadership capacity in science education.




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INTRODUCING A NEW BIOINTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE

The same high-quality resources are now available with new features, including a
logged-in experience. After creating an account, educators can save and organize
their favorite BioInteractive resources and discover recommendations tailored to
their interests.



Create your free account
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Announcements


HHMI EXPANDS COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

HHMI is investing in increasing racial, ethnic, and gender diversity in academic
science to create environments in which everyone can thrive.




Learn more
Previous Slide Next Slide
Previous Slide Next Slide
/
Announcements


NEW ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

BioInteractive is offering free workshops for high school and undergraduate life
and environmental science educators. All workshops are online, facilitated by
Ambassadors, and include opportunities to interact with our resources and learn
from other educators.




Register for one today!
Previous Slide Next Slide
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Message from BioInteractive


RACIAL INEQUITIES AND OUR WORK

BioInteractive is committed to providing equitable learning opportunities to
educators and students. We know we have a lot of work to do to address racial
inequities in science teaching. The following statement reflects our current and
specific actions.




View Article
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Announcements


NEW BIOINTERACTIVE AMBASSADOR ACADEMY

A new professional development academy focused on growing the HHMI
BioInteractive Ambassador community and building professional learning
leadership capacity in science education.




Learn More
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Announcements


INTRODUCING A NEW BIOINTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE

The same high-quality resources are now available with new features, including a
logged-in experience. After creating an account, educators can save and organize
their favorite BioInteractive resources and discover recommendations tailored to
their interests.



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