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.

Learners read how fruits are classified according to their texture and according to how they developed from their floral anatomy.

In this module, you will explore the many kinds of cell models and learn about the ways they differ from animal models.

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.

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!

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.

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.

In this well-illustrated object, learners examine basic floral anatomy. The flower is the reproductive organ of the angiosperm.

Practice how to make research decisions using the 3 Rs.

In this video you'll study the structure of the cell membrane and construct it using the correct molecules.

Learners examine the function of each part of a microscope and follow step-by-step instructions on how to focus on a specimen. They also review the proper use and care of a microscope and test their knowledge in two drag-and-drop exercises.

Learners review and reinforce their knowledge of brain anatomy and function in this learning activity.

Explore how a goldfinch interacts with its environment and how it's affected by environmental changes.

Music Credit:

Title: Good Starts

Artist: Jingle Punks

Genre: Cinematic

Mood: Happy

Download: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/...

In this animated activity, sexual reproduction in animals is contrasted with the alternation of generation lifecycle of plants.

Learners examine what defines a fungus and read how fungi differ from animals and plants.

In this interactive and animated object, learners examine the characteristics, ecological importance, and lifecycle of the ascomycetes of the fungi kingdom.

In this video, learners view the parts of an animal cell and its organelles.

In this animated activity, learners examine the two major phases of cell division: mitosis and cytokinesis.

In this screencast, learners examine the lifecycle of fungi including asexual and sexual reproduction. Learners test their knowledge by identifying a diagram. There is a companion crossword puzzle game here: https://www.wisc-online.com/arcade/games/natural-science/science-biology/3016/the-zygomycetes-crossword

In this learning activity you'll analyze the basic steps in conjugation and applies the effect to microbial characteristics.