Practices Make Perfect

Source Material

Science news articles are a great way to learn about new ideas, discoveries, and research. But it’s important for students to be able to evaluate the credibility of sources of information. In this new activity, students read and analyze a news article to determine whether the article is trustworthy.

Scientists at Work

In our new “Scientist Role Models” activity, students select and research a scientist featured in our “Scientists at Work” videos. Two versions of the activity are available: one in which students outline a brief profile of the scientist and another in which they write a more extended essay.

Question Authority

What defines a scientific question? In this updated activity, students practice writing scientific questions, designing experiments to address these questions, and then determining the research questions being asked from reading journal article titles.

Play It Again

If you’re teaching online, we have playlists intended for undergraduate introductory biology labs that use case studies, multimedia, and interactive resources to engage students in data analysis and critical thinking. These playlists include resources for labs in ecology and evolution and cellular and molecular biology courses. The playlists group resources into “lab” experiences, each with a set of learning objectives for students.

Prompt Reflections

If you're interested in using your favorite BioInteractive resources in an online setting, this Educator Voices article details tips for adapting our resources, along with related reflection questions to help you implement these tips in your practice.

Primary Consumers

Reading the primary literature provides an opportunity for students to practice data analysis and higher-order thinking skills, while providing them insight into the dynamic nature of science. In this Educator Voices video, professor Kathy Jones describes how she introduces her community college students to the primary literature using Science in the Classroom.

If you use BioInteractive resources as part of your courses, we want to hear from you! Email us at outreach@hhmi.org with questions or tips about using our resources with your classes.