Organisms & Biodiversity Resources
Free educator-created and vetted lesson plans and videos on plant and animal biology
Life After Wildfires: Observing and Predicting Forest Recovery
1-period video activity exploring forest succession, observation practices, and science identity with elementary and middle school worksheets.
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.
Genetic Engineering and Conservation
Should We Use Biotechnology to Save Endangered and Extinct Species?
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.
The Hidden World of Plant Roots
Uncovering the hidden, dynamic world of plant roots with Stanford biologist José R. Dinneny
A Walk in the Woods
What does a redwood forest look like, and sound like, in the wake of a devastating fire?
Fire Among Giants
What happened after the redwoods burned?
Fire Among Giants: Extended Voices
In-depth interviews with forest experts about the Big Basin State Park after the 2020 wildfire.
The Future of Forests
Will they survive the threats of climate change?
Saving The American Chestnut
A case study in genetic engineering
The First Entanglement
Did we domesticate plants or did they domesticate us?
