Biology and life science resources for teachers of all grade levels. Contains videos, worksheets, websites, and activities for students.

The TED video is a feature of Sam who has Progeria, a genetic disorder that causes children to take on appearances of old age.  This would be a...

What can I say more than this is a great video about goats, their sounds, ability to see, and other animal adaptations that make them what they...

This SciShow video discusses what Demodex mites are, how we get them on our skin, and why they would choose our faces to live.  This video teaches...

This video answer the questions, "Why do joints pop and crack?."  In the video, they will discuss the anatomy of a joint, how it is used, and why...

In this biology video, students will grasp a better understanding of how cells divide through mitosis and meiosis, but the emphasis is on how...

This video answers the misconception that blood is blue when it is in your veins.  This video discusses the different hues of red in humans as...

An excellent video that talks about healthy dieting tips and excersize.

This is an excellent video that discusses the 10% usage of the brain myth.  The video will discuss how the brain functions and the energy required...

This video is great for a discussion on scientific experimentation and the power of the mind.  The video describes 3 different scientific...

This "Its OK to be Smart" video discusses why our bodies feel cold.  Students will learn that it is all about heat transfer.  The video will...

Learn about the incredible adaptations of butterflies in this fascinating video. Discover how these beautiful creatures have evolved to protect...

Here are five great facts about babies.  Note that a diagram of a breast is showed so this video would be for more of a mature...

Use this video to create a great classroom discussion on the importance of sleep.

This video will show your students how pearls are formed in Bivalve animals.

Many people really only know of one kind of sphincter, called the sphincter, but did you know that your body has many of them.  Muscles that...

Sugar is blamed way too much for a child's extra energy.  Watch this video to see why science says it is not to be blamed.

This animated "Clearly Stated" video does a great job describing and showing what DNA actually is. It goes furth discussing how the RNA leaves the...

Here is a quick tribute to Rosalind Franklin the lady scientist who helped discover the double-helix shape of DNA.

In this video, the definition of an ecosystem is visually demonstrated and discussed as well as the different biomes.  This is a good introduction...

Students can either label or put the skeleton together in this online activity.  The better they do the higher their score.  They can practice it...

Here is a website that has a sliding animation to demonstrate the size of...

If you are teaching a unit on the skin or the epidermis, your students might be interested in viewing how tattoos stay permanent in your skin.  ...

Here is a quick video animation that demonstrates how Phagocytosis gets rid of bacteria from in the body.  

When you are teaching a unit on Astronomy, inevitably you are going to get into a discussion with students on the possibility of life outside of...