Big Idea: Life is a result of interactions at the molecular and cellular levels.

Viruses are not living things - so where did they come from? Scientists have proposed three different hypotheses.

Learn what’s inside a tomato seed, how it travels, and all the things it needs to germinate and grow.

Learn about the pollination, fertilization, germination and growth of tomato plants.

What is herd immunity and how does it protect some of the most vulnerable people in our communities?

Learn about the history of vaccines and how vaccines trigger an immune response that keep us from getting some dangerous diseases.

Insects and other animals that are pollinators of plants play an important role in ecosystems.

Learn how and where osmosis takes place in the digestive system and excretory system and the role of osmosis in kidney dialysis.

COVID-19 learning resources and suggestions for discussing with students.

Learn about the basics of viruses.

Learn about the important plant functions of photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration

Learn about pollination and other forms of sexual reproduction in plants. And did you know that plants can also reproduce asexually?

Plants need to exchange gases and water with their environment as part of photosynthesis. Some plant cells have evolved specifically for this purpose.

How do the green leaves of summer change to vibrant colours in fall? Explore plant pigments in this chromatography activity.

Viruses can make you feel awful! This article explains how feeling bad might be your immune system’s way of helping you heal.