NGSS DCI: HS-LS1

From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
Lettuce Get to the Root of the Matter
Lettuce Get to the Root of the Matter

Observe and compare monocot vs. dicot root growth with this hands-on germination activity for grades 3-12.

Hormones on the Case! — Animal Behavior Investigations
Hormones on the Case! — Animal Behavior Investigations

Engage students in modeling hormonal pathways and redesigning zoo habitats to explore how stress impacts animal behavior and reproduction.

How to Kill a Superbug
How to Kill a Superbug

Model evolutionary tradeoffs and play an interactive game to bring natural selection and antibiotic resistance to life.

Modeling DNA Replication
Modeling DNA Replication

Engage students with how "the most beautiful experiment" in biology revealed the semiconservative nature of DNA replication with a free video and modeling activity.