Construction of the Cell Membrane (Video)
By Becky Polk-Pohlman
In this video you'll study the structure of the cell membrane and construct it using the correct molecules.
A Typical Animal Cell (Video)
In this video, learners view the parts of an animal cell and its organelles.
The Brain - Anatomy and Function
By Susan Heitman
Learners review and reinforce their knowledge of brain anatomy and function in this learning activity.
Flowers
By Barbara Liang
In this well-illustrated object, learners examine basic floral anatomy. The flower is the reproductive organ of the angiosperm.
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.
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.
Conjugation
By Kristine Snow
In this learning activity you'll analyze the basic steps in conjugation and applies the effect to microbial characteristics.
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
By BioLEAP
In this module, you will explore the many kinds of cell models and learn about the ways they differ from animal models.
Sample Size & Reduction
Discover the fascinating intersection of veterinary science and human medicine in this module. "Can Animal Studies Predict Human Results?" Dive into groundbreaking research and ethical debates as we explore how animal testing influences the future of medical breakthroughs by unraveling the complexities of animal and human testing.
Endospores (Screencast)
Learners read about endospores and view video clips demonstrating spore staining procedures. Correctly stained slides are shown.
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 3 Rs: Replacement, Reduction and Refinement
Practice how to make research decisions using the 3 Rs.
Draize Alternatives
Thousands of health and beauty products claim to be cruelty free - but do you know how to spot a fake? Test your knowledge and explore the exciting science that's delivering cutting-edge and better alternatives to animal testing in this interactive experience. Make decisions as both a beauty blogger and a research scientist as you navigate animal testing in the health and beauty industry.
Animal Use in Research
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.