CPALMS · Florida
Original Student Tutorials
CPALMS is Florida's official source for standards-aligned resources. Its Original Student Tutorials are interactive online lessons built specifically for the standards and designed for students to work through independently, with built-in checks for understanding. They're also available on FloridaStudents.org.
How I use it
Visit CPALMS tutorials →
- Assign a tutorial before a lesson as a preview, or after as review
- Great for absent students and EOC prep
- Free companion set built on this site: Do or Die: Extinction in a Changing World (guided notes, casebook, and quiz for tutorial 110470)
- My Nature of Science Unit Bundle includes companion activities for the CPALMS tutorials; the free Nature of Science Maze is a good warm-up
University of Utah
Learn.Genetics
From the Genetic Science Learning Center, Learn.Genetics has clear, visual explanations and virtual labs covering genetics, cells, evolution, ecology, neuroscience, and human health. Everything is free, well-designed, and written at a level that works for middle and high school.
How I use it
Visit Learn.Genetics →
- Virtual labs for gel electrophoresis and PCR when equipment isn't available
- Basic Genetics and Cells modules as station or homework activities
- Free activity built on this site: How a Firefly's Tail Makes Light (transcription & translation)
- My Pigeonetics Guided Activity uses the Pigeon Breeding simulation; the free Punnett Square Practice Deck is a good lead-in