Advanced Placement Biology

Spermatogenesis versus oogenesis

This lesson is designed to provide information and structure so that students can compare and contrast the processes of spermatogenesis and oogenesis. This lesson uses the KWL+ strategy to promote reading. The + used here is the Venn diagram.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)

By Norma Pattillo.

Termites, ink pens and pheromones

Students will investigate the behavior of termites to understand and use the scientific method.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)

By Jacki Clark.

Lesson plans on the web

Adolescent sleep

The purpose of this lesson is to discuss, summarize, and express alternative positions regarding a study on adolescent sleep. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Genographic's legacy: Preservation and projections

In this Xpeditions lesson, one of a multi-part unit on the Genographic Project, students consider ways in which the project is impacted by scientific and technological advances, including those in life sciences, communications, and transportation. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science and Social Studies)

Provider: National Geographic

A Mendel seminar

The Science NetLinks lesson, constructed around Gregor Mendel's 1865 paper, is an advanced lesson in history, scientific inquiry, methodology, classical genetics, and plant biology. In this lesson, students are guided through a thorough discussion of part of the paper Mendel wrote about his pea plant experiments. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Robotic arm

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, you'll hear about a real-life robotic arm that may help stroke victims regain control of their movement. (Learn more)

Format: activity (grade 6–7 and 9–12 Science)

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science