A Typical Animal Cell (Video)
By Becky Polk-Pohlman
In this video, learners view the parts of an animal cell and its organelles.
Animal Use in Research
By BioLEAP
The Animal Welfare Act, or AWA, gives protection to animals used in research, education, and entertainment. Explore ethical use and some of the current alternatives in this module.
Biosecurity Strategies
By the end of this module, you'll be able to:
- Identify actions that can reduce biosecurity risk
- Develop a biosecurity action plan for a farm
- Select the most cost effective strategies
Cell-Based Models: Organoids and Organs-on-Chips
In this module, you will explore the many kinds of cell models and learn about the ways they differ from animal models.
Conjugation
By Kristine Snow
In this learning activity you'll analyze the basic steps in conjugation and applies the effect to microbial characteristics.
Construction of the Cell Membrane (Video)
In this video you'll study the structure of the cell membrane and construct it using the correct molecules.
Endospores (Screencast)
Learners read about endospores and view video clips demonstrating spore staining procedures. Correctly stained slides are shown.
Flowers
By Barbara Liang
In this well-illustrated object, learners examine basic floral anatomy. The flower is the reproductive organ of the angiosperm.
Fruit: Triumph of the Angiosperms
Learners read how fruits are classified according to their texture and according to how they developed from their floral anatomy.
Leaves
Learners read a general description of the function and structure of leaves and examine drawings and microscopic views. A matching exercise completes the learning object.
The 3 Rs: Replacement, Reduction and Refinement
Practice how to make research decisions using the 3 Rs.
The Animal Welfare Act
Imagine you're a college student volunteering in a lab that includes animal research and you're trying to decide if this would be a good experience. Play through this module to understand the regulations for animal well-being and how they impact animal welfare. Prove you're an Animal Welfare Whiz!
The Brain - Anatomy and Function
By Susan Heitman
Learners review and reinforce their knowledge of brain anatomy and function in this learning activity.