Biology

10 images showing some stages of plant growth from planting to sprouts growing to harvesting

15 images of some products created by humans and are made from plants such as shelter, food and clothing

8 images representing some of the needs of plants for healthy growth such as water, nutrients and light

12 images of some major parts of plants such as stems, roots, flowers and leaves

6 images of some seeds which are the fertilized part of a plant used for germinating new plants such as fennel, kiwis and pumpkins

The ocean is full of very small but very useful creatures called microbes. Without them, none of the sea plants or animals you’ve seen would exist!

Learn about the measles virus, its impact and vaccination for prevention of the disease.

Errors during meiosis can alter the number of chromosomes in cells and lead to genetic disorders.

Learn about the biochemistry of cooking meringue.

In a few decades, some of the electricity you use might be generated by bacteria.

In April 2016, Let’s Talk Science volunteer Daniel Tarade donated stem cells to help a person who needed a stem cell transplant to survive. Learn what stem cells are, how and why people donate, and what Daniel’s experience was like.

A study on bird feeders and beak sizes shows how an everyday human activity can affect the evolution of another species.

Did you know that too much carbon dioxide in the classroom can affect your body, and even your grades?

Learn how e-cigarettes and other vaping products work, and why scientists and health professionals have concerns about their safety.

Students develop and apply comparing & contrasting, observing and drawing conclusions skills as they investigate living and non-living things.