Tomatosphere™
Through Tomatosphere™, your students will investigate the effects of outer space on the germination of tomato seeds. This is a hands-on program that builds scientific inquiry and experimentation skills.
Resources on Stem Cells
Resource page including articles and career profiles related to stem cells.
Query a Career Profile
Students will explore career profiles and relate them to what they are learning in science class.
Seeds and Germination
Learn what’s inside a tomato seed, how it travels, and all the things it needs to germinate and grow.
The Life Cycle of a Tomato Plant
Learn about the pollination, fertilization, germination and growth of tomato plants.
Pollinators are Important!
Insects and other animals that are pollinators of plants play an important role in ecosystems.
Plant Reproduction
Learn about pollination and other forms of sexual reproduction in plants. And did you know that plants can also reproduce asexually?
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What is Mitosis?
Mitosis is an important part of cell division that helps organisms grow and repair themselves.
What if You Could Choose Your Baby?
Many people have had children using assisted reproductive technologies. But some of these medical biotech techniques can raise some ethical issues.
Should Scientists Clone Extinct Species?
Cloning makes it possible to bring extinct species back to life. But is that a good idea?
Plants: Seeds
6 images of some seeds which are the fertilized part of a plant used for germinating new plants such as fennel, kiwis and pumpkins
Plants: Germination
6 images of some seedlings sprouting as one of the stages towards full plant growth
Meiosis Mistakes
Errors during meiosis can alter the number of chromosomes in cells and lead to genetic disorders.
How are the World's Bee Populations Doing?
Bees are important for agriculture. But bee populations face threats. This resource looks at Colony Collapse Disorder, herbicides & pesticides, and more.