This cell activity introduces students to cell size, scale, and specialization through a hands-on microscope investigation. Students prepare and observe a slide of their own cheek cells with simple laboratory instructions. Basically, students use a toothpick to gently scrape the inside of their mouth. Then, they swirl the toothpick in a drop of methylene blue […] The post Investigation: Human Ch…
Learning anatomical terminology is one of the first challenges students encounter in an anatomy class. Before students can describe the location of a bone or organ, they need a common language for identifying areas of the body. This Body Regions Anatomy Activity gives students a visual and approachable way to learn these important terms. Rather […] The post Learn the Anatomical Regions of the Bod…
Engage students with a heart rate challenge lab exploring exercise, pulse rate, recovery time, experimental design, graphing, and homeostasis. The post Investigation: Heart Rate Challenge and Homeostasis first appeared on The Biology Corner .
When students think about fishing, they often imagine catching the biggest bass or the most colorful trout. But for wildlife biologists, identifying a fish correctly is an important part of conservation. This Fish Identification activity gives students the opportunity to practice classification skills while exploring how scientists and conservation agencies protect native species. I focused […] T…
Inspired by the ongoing 2026 Cyclospora outbreaks linked to contaminated fresh produce. Foodborne illnesses often make headlines, but students rarely get the opportunity to explore the biology behind these outbreaks. This Cyclospora Case Study uses a current food safety event to help students connect microbiology, anatomy, physiology, and public health through the story of a […] The post Case Stu…
