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The Biology Simulations blog introduces the simulations used on the site, discusses new simulations that are in the works, and shares information about simulation and inquiry based learning.
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Identification game for environmental science and ecology
The environmental science and ecology game offers students a chance to practice identifying key parts of nutrient cycles, the levels of...
Jolene Pappas
Jul 25, 20231 min read
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How to use the soil texture triangle
Learn how to use the soil textural triangle to identify soil texture type.
Jolene Pappas
Oct 23, 20223 min read
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Diversity and species richness virtual labs
Biology Simulations offers two simulations that can be used for virtual labs that practice calculating diversity or richness.
Jolene Pappas
May 13, 20202 min read
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How to calculate Simpson's Diversity Index (AP Biology)
Simpson's Diversity Index (SDI) is one approach to quantifying biodiversity.
Jolene Pappas
Feb 28, 20203 min read
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Using macroinvertebrates as bioindicators
Macroinvertebrates can simulate a river quality study using macroinvertebrates as bioindicators.
Jolene Pappas
Oct 27, 20192 min read
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Summary of simulations (2019)
This post describes all of the simulations available going into the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year.
Jolene Pappas
Jul 11, 20194 min read
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Cell Energy Simulation
The cell energy simulation can be used for photosynthesis, respiration, and primary productivity virtual labs.
Jolene Pappas
May 31, 20192 min read
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Competitive Exclusion Principle
The competition simulation allows students to test an example of the competitive exclusion principle. This is the idea that two species...
Jolene Pappas
Jan 4, 20191 min read
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Population Dynamics
There are many versions of population dynamics simulations out there. I've used a hands-on paper-based simulation with squares of paper...
Jolene Pappas
Jan 1, 20193 min read
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Biodiversity
The biodiversity simulation is very simple to use. Each time the user clicks on the "Produce Community" button, a biological community is...
Jolene Pappas
Dec 28, 20182 min read
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Introduction to Biology Simulations
As a biology teacher I find simulations incredibly useful, particularly for my evolution and ecology units. Virtual labs help students...
Jolene Pappas
Nov 24, 20182 min read
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