MERLOT Materials

In this game, you will find out if you can train a dog to drool on command! Ivan Pavlov's description on how animals (and... see more

This tutorial/simulation consists of three topics. In topic 1, students learn how blood glucose, pH, and other variables... see more

Students dive into signal transduction with a journey into the olfactory neuron of a mosquito. They look at how lactic... see more

Students learn about negative feedback regulation of glucose and play the role of doctor to determine if Ben, a fellow... see more

A simulation of Craig Reynolds ""boids"" which display flocking behavior.   See Scientific American article describing... see more

Explore the array of senses used by nocturnal animals to find their way around their habitat in the dark.

In this tutorial/simulation, students examine generalized components and events of signal transduction, first using the... see more

Students learn how blood glucose, pH, and other variables are maintained at stable levels by homeostasis, and what... see more

Students dive deep inside Ben, a fellow student, to learn how messenger molecules of the nervous and endocrine system... see more

Description This tutorial/simulation consists of three topics. In topic 1, students examine generalized components and... see more

Using their knowledge of signal transduction, students look at estrogen signaling and the potential role that dioxins... see more

Yet another simulation of flocking behavior. A 3D version. Has a huge amount of resources on the page.

An entomologists delight, this site features a variety of bugs that can be viewed through a simulated SEM.

Excellent source of dissection guides with actual photos. Great for those that could use a little help with identifying... see more

Description This tutorial/simulation consists of three topics. In topic 1, students examine generalized components and... see more