Biology Terms

Many define biology as the study of life but can't agree on a definition of life. Trying to explain all of the domains and subdomains of biology seems a bit easier than defining life. See a full map of the topics covered by the general...

How diverse are living things? Individuals explore topics such as cells as the foundation for life, cell division and genetics, molecular biology, and animal reproduction using an open resource Biology textbook. They learn key terms...

Here is a challenging and cross-curricular learning exercise, great for learners in biology or English class. They underline the prefix and/or suffix in each of 15 words and define them. Then, they use their prefix and suffix list to...

Scholars compare and contrast the molecular changes for short-term and long term-memory with the help of animated videos. Viewers see the chemical process that changes the brain and stores memories thanks to dopamine.

In this biology worksheet, 9th graders identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to an introduction to the study of biology. There are 19 biology terms located in the word search.

In this advanced biology terminology worksheet, students research, define and discuss forty one extensive terms dealing with cells and then locate and circle each term in a word search puzzle.

Students study tissue engineering and its risks and benefits.  In this biology lesson students take a stand on a side then research and support their position. 

How does information move into long-term memory? Scholars view the process at the molecular level with an animation. They learn about synaptic growth and how specific genes become active.

Scientists have yet to find the limit on the human brain's capacity for memory storage, so the potential is limitless!  An animated video demonstrates how the brain places information in short-term memory. Viewers observe the importance...

Students are introduced to 6 different lesson that deal with biology they include: The Good and Bad of Bacteria, An Introduction to Microbes, Microbes That Are Your Buddies, Bacteria and Water Purification, Microbes are Everywhere, and...