Beta testing: Cell Quest
Virginia SOL LS.2a,b,c & BIO.3b
NGSS MS-LS1-2
BETA Testing: This interactive adventure explores how a cell is like a castle, comparing animal and plant cells while uncovering the roles of each organelle. This version aligns with Virginia Life Science SOLs, with an expanded version that includes more organelles coming soon!
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Plant Cells
Virginia SOL LS.2a,b,c & BIO.3b
NGSS MS-LS1-2
Discover the parts of a plant cell step-by-step, beginning with the cell wall. Add each organelle as you go, uncovering its unique role in the cell’s function.
Animal Cells
Virginia SOL LS.2a,b,c & BIO.3b
NGSS MS-LS1-2
BETA Testing: Build a model of an animal cell, step-by-step, beginning with the cell membrane. Add each organelle as you go, uncovering its unique role in the cell’s function.
This version aligns with Virginia Life Science SOLs, with an expanded version that includes more organelles coming soon!
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Photosynthesis
Virginia SOL LS.4 & BIO.2e
NGSS MS-LS1-6
Learn what is used and produced as plants and other photosynthetic organisms make their own food during photosynthesis.
Cellular Respiration
Virginia SOL LS.4 & BIO.2e
NGSS MS-LS1-7
Learn about the process by which food is transformed into the energy that cells need to live in this cellular respiration interactive.
The Carbon Cycle
Virginia SOL LS.4 & LS.5
NGSS MS-LS1-6,7 &; MS-LS2-3
Go along on Cool Guy Carbon’s epic adventure as he participates in the carbon cycle as part of several different molecules.
How Plants Reproduce
Virginia SOL LS.10
NGSS MS-LS1-4,5
Beta Testing: This interactive explores the fascinating ways plants reproduce, highlighting their unique adaptations to ensure survival and reproduction.
Water's Journey Through Plants
Virginia SOL 4.4, LS.4,6
NGSS MS-LS1-2,4
Beta Testing:This interactive explores how water moves from the roots to the leaves through specialized structures like xylem, supporting processes like photosynthesis and transpiration.
Plant Parts and Adaptations
Virginia SOL LS.4 & BIO.2e
NGSS MS-LS1-6
Beta Testing: The Plant Parts and Adaptations interactive explores how specialized structures and behaviors enable plants to survive, grow, and reproduce in diverse environments.
Punnett Squares
Virginia SOL LS.10c & BIO.5c
MS-LS3-2 & HS-LS3-1
Updated! Use this Punnett Squares simulation to review the basics of genetics and determine whether peas will be yellow or green and round or wrinkly.
Genetics
Virginia SOL LS.10b & BIO.5
NGSS MS-LS3-2 & HS-LS3-1
Explore why some bunnies have floppy ears and some bunnies have straight ears.
(Note: This resource is longer than most.)
Virtual Coral Reef Challenge
Virginia SOL LS.5&6
NGSS MS-LS2-1&2
Discover how 10 organisms interact in the coral reef ecosystem through relationships like commensalism, predation, and symbiosis. Answer questions to reveal code words and complete the crossword!
Frog Internal Anatomy Diagram
Virginia SOL LS.3
Review the internal organs of a frog and then test your memory.
