Life of the Leafcutter
Angelina Alameda
Learn what makes leafcutter ants unique and understand how the different castes of ant work together to provide for the colony.
Let the Germs Begin
Satina Sund
Vanessa Vierkoetter
Esmeralda Manzano
Julie Dunlap
Germs are tiny organisms that can make you feel sick and cause disease. During this activity you will illustrate the steps germs take during transmission. You will learn about the different types of bacteria, how they are spread, and discuss ways to keep from getting sick.
When Water Gets Icy
Kyle Kinzler
In this experiment, we will look at one major difference between frozen freshwater and frozen saltwater.
Hummingbird Lunch
Amanda Sibley
These daredevil birds can be perfect subjects for a backyard experiment.
Catch and Sketch Plankton
Colleen Miks
Learn to focus on detail and make keen observations that could be overlooked in a picture in this lesson on scientific sketching.
It’s a Plankton Eat Plankton World
Colleen Miks
During this activity you will learn how to create your own food web. You will also analyze the feeding relationships between marine organisms and describe the importance of plankton to the ecosystem.
A Nervous Experiment
Brittany Sanner
Do you think you need the same number of nerves in every part of your body? Where in your body might you need more nerves? See for yourself!
Also in: Español
Manduca Caterpillar Growth Experiment
Dr. Biology
Dr. Biology has teamed up with with the scientists in the laboratory of Jon Harrison and started an experiment to see how different temperatures can change how an animal grows. The Virtual Manduca Growth Experiment lets you see and graph the results. It also has some cool animations.
Birds and Their Songs
Pierre Deviche
David Pearson
CJ Kazilek
We see them practically everywhere. They are found flying in the high mountains and soaring along the thermal winds in the low deserts. There are those that are reclusive and others you can watch from your own back yard.
Also in: Español
Your Dog's Personality
Scientific Explorer
How well do you know your dog? You'll find out lots more about your pet's personality by answering the questions in this chart.