There are an abundance of online resources teachers can use to teach biological concepts. A newly revised version of SimBio has just hit the market, and it shows to be quite good. SimBio uses an installed app and provides three styles of interactive content: tutorial labs, interactive chapters, and workbook labs for eight content areas: Intro Bio, Ecology, Evolution, Env Science, Cell Biology, Genetics, Conservation Biology, and Physiology. Tutorial labs feature onscreen instructions and instant feedback questions throughout. Workbook labs include instructions and questions in a separate downloadable workbook. Interactive chapters are analogous to textbook chapters in coverage, but they are inquiry-driven and interactive, providing instant feedback to reinforce student understanding.

The content of SimBio has been developed by scientists and science educators. The materials are visually engaging and include embedded graphing, data analysis, case studies, interactives, and simulations. Detailed module overviews and learning outcomes are provided for educators to...

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