Welcome to the American Physiological Society's Online K-12 Curricular Materials and Teaching Resources website.  The science activities and laboratories included here are written for elementary, middle, high school, and junior college/college level and are organized in the following ways: by author/project name (teacher/developer's last name or publication name or project name); by scientific subject; and by grade level.  Most curricular materials were developed and field-tested by teachers and participants of APS programs. Activities and labs from APS publications are available here as well.

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K-12 Curricular Materials and Teaching Resources by grade level...
AUTHOR NAME SUBJECT GRADE LEVEL TITLE
Hoots, Rita Neuroanatomy and Physiology CL Brain Comparisons of Animals from the Five Vertebrate Classes
Rapp, Carl Steven Scientific Method/Research CL Image Processing and Image Enhancement
Arrowtop, Barbara Biochemistry ES Painting with Natural Dyes
Becker, Ashley Environmental Physiology ES-HS Fresh vs. Salty
Knudson, Katherine M. Gastrointestinal Physiology and Respiratory Physiology ES-HS Absorption
Krenz, Andrew Developmental Physiology ES-HS Embryonic Development of Zebrafish
Krysl, Kolene M. Environmental Physiology ES-HS Don't Let Me Die -- Adaptations
Peterson, Mike Cardiovascular Physiology ES-HS Heart Rate and Function
Strong, Rebecca S. Animal Behavior ES-HS Little Shrimpers: A Brine Shrimp Activity
Wasserman, Ruth C. Scientific Method ES-HS Starting the Year Out Right
Hills, Elizabeth Ann Physical Science ES-MS Exploring Crystals Or "What Is That Stuff?"
Hodges, Mary G. Reproduction ES-MS Planarian Farm
Madsen, Bob Animal Behavior ES-MS Bee Cool
Borne, Jonathan Cardiovascular Physiology HS Branching Blood Vessels
Box, M. Catherine Neuroanatomy and Physiology HS It Takes a Lot of Nerve!
Bradshaw, Evelyn Biochemistry HS Chemiluminescent Detection of Diffusion
Camille, Isabelle Scientific Method/Research HS Laboratory Set Up
Clements, Kris P. Physical Science HS Grandma's Modemasses
Conley, Thomas J. Cardiovascular Physiology HS Cardiovascular Inquiry Using Lumbriculus variegatus, Mudworms
Cox, Quiwani J. Gastrointestinal Physiology HS Leaky Gut
Crowder, Jill Exercise Physiology, Musculoskeletal System HS Bendable Bones
Dempsey, Brenda L. Scientific Method/Research HS Scientific Method
Dudek, Bruce J. Scientific Method/Research HS Using Physiology to Explore Graphing
Dyre, Michael Physical Science HS The Case of the Mixed Up Sub
Geach, Charles E. Exercise Physiology, Musculoskeletal System HS Demonstrating and Predicting Anaerobic Power
Gillespie, Canzater, and Jill Crowder Exercise Physiology, Musculoskeletal System HS Bendable Bones
Gonzalez-Perez, Lisette Neurobiology and Physiology HS Snooze...You Lose?
Halverson, Michael Cell Structure and Function HS How Do Hypotonic, Hypertonic, and Isotonic Solutions Affect the Water Movement of a Cell?
Halverson, Michael Gastrointestinal Physiology HS How Do Hypotonic, Hypertonic, and Isotonic Solutions Affect the Water Movement of a Cell?
Hinton, T. Montgomery Exercise Physiology HS Exploring Exercise Physiology Through Computer Simulation
Hoover, Mildred A. Physical Science HS Veggie Trails (The Untold Story)
Howe, Bruce V. Neurobiology and Physiology HS Miss Jones, 'What Are You Pointing At?'
Hunt, John Physical Science HS Fluid Mechanics
Kelley, Mary Cell Structure and Function & Reproduction HS Divide and Conquer (Fertilization of Sea Urchins)
Kilyanek, Anthony, Neurobiology and Physiology HS The Physiology of Taste
Kritzberger, Trisha Animal Behavior HS Prairie Dog and Habitat Activity
Kyarsgaard, Victoria K. Microbiology HS You Could Grow Potatoes There!
Lighthall, Sue Biochemistry HS Denaturing and Protein Function
Long, Regina C. Respiratory Physiology HS Respiration, Pressure of Gases, and the Biomechanics of Breathing
Lynch, Anika M. Cell Structure and Function HS Glomeruli Filtration
Lyon, Grace Environmental Physiology HS Response to Stimuli
Lyon, Grace Neuroanatomy and Physiology HS Response to Stimuli
Martin, Carolyn Environmental Physiology HS Hydra Mania
Menard, Christy Renal Physiology and Physical Science HS What is the Concentration of that Urine?
Menzel, Kevin L. Cardiovascular Physiology HS The Effects of Various Exercises on the Cardiovascular System
Menzel, Kevin L. Exercise Physiology, Cardiovascular Physiology HS The Effects of Various Exercises on the Cardiovascular System
Mills, Lynn M. Environmental Physiology HS How About That Cold Shoulder
Richardson, Jean Exercise Physiology, Musculoskeletal System HS In Vitro Muscle Contraction
Salazar, Ronald M Environmental Physiology HS The Effect of Garlic on the Germination of Wild Oats
Shain, Margaret, E. Cardiovascular Physiology HS Exploring the Elasticity of Blood Vessels
Sullivan, Sandra Microbiology HS Anaerobic Respiration
Thomas, Mary Alice Endocrine Physiology and Renal Physiology HS The Case of Billy Bob
Tyson, Douglas A. Physical Science HS Quantitative Determination of the Empirical Formula for a Metal Sulfate Hydrate Compound
Veisel, Susan Exercise Physiology, Musculoskeletal System HS Design and Conduct a Research Study in the Field of Exercise Physiology
Watson, Sheree Plant Physiology HS Bend, Reach Touch: Investigating Tropisms in Plants
Wenndorf, Jeannie Animal Behavior HS Animal Behavior: An Independent Research Project
West, Mark Physical Science HS Modeling Nuclear Decay
White, William A. Biochemistry HS Why Do the Colors of Leaves Change in the Fall?
Woods, Jerry Biochemistry HS The Need for Speed - A Look at Enzyme Activity
Zarrinkelk, Mona Kidney Physiology HS The Osmoregulatory Function of the Kidney
Foote, Billie J. Exercise Physiology, Musculoskeletal System HS-CL Culturally Sensitive Approach to Science & Animal Research Skeleton Model
Beck, Larry Environmental Physiology MS What Types of Bodily Changes Can You Observe In Varying Environmental Temperatures?
Beck, Larry Environmental Physiology MS Respiration Rate Changes in Goldfish as a Function of External Temperature
Beck, Larry Respiratory Physiology MS Respiration Rate Changes in Goldfish as a Function of External Temperature
Comen, Michelle Musculoskeletal System MS Let's Work Together
DeCresie, Terri C. Scientific Method/Research MS Problem Solving, Persistence, and Patience: The Three P's of Science Research.
Doyle, Shane Animal Behavior MS Test Your Pets!
Hotchkiss, Marcy Case Studies MS Diabetes Diagnosis
Hutson, Donald L. Microbiology, Epidemiology MS Pond to Cup
Jones, Erica Scientific Method/Research MS Animals in Research Debate
Jones, Erica Scientific Method/Research MS Exploration of Science-Related Careers
Kemp, Kevin W. Physical Science MS Air Pressure
McGee, Dan Gastrointestinal Physiology MS Diet Analysis
Nunez, Carmen J. Microbiology MS The Extract of Some Plants Can Kill Mosquito Larva
Schempp, Sally Animal Behavior MS Soy Worms
Slifstein, Cory Environmental Physiology MS Homeostasis: It's All a Matter of Balance
Walker, Kim Exercise Physiology, Musculoskeletal System MS Oh, Those Achin' Muscles!
Young, Charity Scientific Method/Research MS Getting "A-Round" Scientific Inquiry (Socratic Seminar)
Baker, Carol Exercise Physiology, Musculoskeletal System MS-HS Move Chicken Move
Bigham, Opal Exercise Physiology, Musculoskeletal System MS-HS Factors that Affect Muscle Fatigue
Bliden, Victor J. Exercise Physiology, Musculoskeletal System MS-HS Postural Dynamics
Carswell, Eva Biochemistry MS-HS Investigating Photosynthesis and Respiration through Kinesthetics and Inquiry
Diggs, Sue Scientific Method/Research MS-HS Substrate Selection by Ghost Shrimp
Eckerman, Jocelyn, Exercise Physiology, Musculoskeletal System MS-HS Burn Calories Burn!
Pittis, Melinda Environmental Physiology MS-HS The Effects of Water Temperature on Goldfish Physiology and Behavior
Pittis, Melinda Physical Science MS-HS How Much Water can a Penny Hold?
Roth, Alan Physical Science MS-HS "Pasta" -bilities: Noodling Your Way Into Simple Machines
Runyan, Pamela K. Cardiovascular Physiology MS-HS Factors Affecting Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
Women Life Scientists Biochemistry MS-HS Maria Mayorga-Exploring Diffusion/Diagnosing the Damaged Lung
Women Life Scientists Ecology/Botany/Animal Behavior MS-HS Rachel Carson-The Deadly Links Game/What is Biological Magnification?/DDT in Real Life
Women Life Scientists Ecology/Botany/Animal Behavior MS-HS Jennifer Clarke-Observing Fruit Flies/Observing Siamese Fighting Fish 
Women Life Scientists Ecology/Botany/Animal Behavior MS-HS Sylvia Earle-Marine Habitat Rummy
Women Life Scientists Ecology/Botany/Animal Behavior MS-HS Dian Fossey-Analyzing a Mountain Gorilla Family Tree/Analyzing the Vocalizations of Mountain Gorillas
Women Life Scientists Ecology/Botany/Animal Behavior MS-HS Deborah Gordon-Getting Antsy
Women Life Scientists Ecology/Botany/Animal Behavior MS-HS Ynez Mexia-Take a Walk on the Wild Side!
Women Life Scientists Ecology/Botany/Animal Behavior MS-HS Beatrix Potter-Tell Me What You See
Women Life Scientists Microbiology, Epidemiology MS-HS Sara Josephine Baker-Tracking Down Typhoid Carriers/What Is a Carrier?/Where in Kansas Is Typoid Terri?
Women Life Scientists Molecular Biology/Biochemistry/Genetics/Microbiology MS-HS Gerty Cori-Charting Your Blood Glucose Level/Making a Diagnosis
Women Life Scientists Molecular Biology/Biochemistry/Genetics/Microbiology MS-HS Alice Huang-Mutations--Get the Point?
Women Life Scientists Molecular Biology/Biochemistry/Genetics/Microbiology MS-HS Marian Johnson-Thompson-What Research Would You Like to Do?/Setting Research Priorities
Women Life Scientists Molecular Biology/Biochemistry/Genetics/Microbiology MS-HS Mary-Claire King-Inquiring About Genes and the Environment
Women Life Scientists Molecular Biology/Biochemistry/Genetics/Microbiology MS-HS Barbara McClintock-What is a Transposon?/What Do You Know About DNA Structure?/Thinking About Transposons
Women Life Scientists Molecular Biology/Biochemistry/Genetics/Microbiology MS-HS Lambratu Rahman-DNA Fingerprinting Simulation/Finding the Mutation
Women Life Scientists Physiology/Medicine/Public Health MS-HS Kim Barrett-Just Passing Through?
Women Life Scientists Physiology/Medicine/Public Health MS-HS Betsy Dresser-Saving the Black Rhino--A Debate
Women Life Scientists Physiology/Medicine/Public Health MS-HS Joyce Jones-Arteries and Plaque
Women Life Scientists Physiology/Medicine/Public Health MS-HS Linda Laubenstein-AIDS? Who, Me?-A Disease Transmission Simulation/What's Your Opinion About AIDS?
Women Life Scientists Physiology/Medicine/Public Health MS-HS Judith Pachciarz-The Case of the Unknown Tissue
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