Virtual classroom resources

We understand the need for science resources you can use in planning online instruction! We’ve curated a collection of lessons to help.

Biotechnology

Punnett squares

How do breeders predict which traits will be in offspring? How might biotechnology methods improve the process? (see lesson)


Advanced biotechnology

What’s lurking in the soil?

How do researchers determine the identity of organisms from pieces of DNA? (see lesson)


Growing America

Growing degree days

What role does air temperature play in crop production? What do students do? Students research how temperature plays a role in corn growth and calculate growing degree units for a region. (see lesson)


Populations

Population growth

How quickly has population increased over human history? What might help slow the rate of increase? (see lesson)

Population age structures

What is an age structure diagram? How does age structure affect population growth? Why is this important in food production? (see lesson)

Demographic transition

What demographics change as economies develop? How does demographic transition affect the kinds of foods and resources demanded? (see lesson)


Soil and sustainability

Phenomenon

The Dust Bowl was a tragedy of the 1930s and resulted in many federal government programs to address the issue of drought and soil erosion. (see lesson)