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Looking for creative ideas to teach life sciences? Download our innovative learning modules to support student learning.

Each Learning Module includes a hands-on/minds-on activity, discussion points, extensions and related links to other parts of the NRC web site and assessment strategies and tools. Topics include human health and the body's natural defences, the functions of plant and animal cells and Mendelian genetics.

Learning Modules

Science Activity: collecting algae

Some consider algae to be a "slimy nuisance", but look closer and you'll see that algae represent one of the most diverse forms of life on Earth, coming in a near infinite variety of shapes, sizes and geometric designs. What native species of algae grow in your backyard?   [More]

Module 5-6

What's Up Doc? Understanding Good Health   [More]

Module 7-9

Workers Unite! Amazing Cells at Work   [More]

Module 10-12

Brainy Bunnies: Mendelian Genetics   [More]

Assessment Tools