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LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 10d

Dive into the fascinating world of #Genetics with our new cluster! This collection of 10 pathways takes you from Mendel’s landmark studies with pea plants to modern-day applications.

Explore genetics, from chromosome to phenotype: https://f.mtr.cool/bfkrbcozso

A collection of 9 icons representing the different pathways in the Genetics cluster. Examples include icons of a cow, banana, chromosomes, cell division, and a fruit fly.

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LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 11d

Last month, science educators from all over the world gathered in Toyama, Japan, for the 75th annual Japan Society for Science Teaching conference, and LabXchange was proud to be there! Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/qtxdwaijrx

#ScienceEducation #NGSS

LabXchange at the 75th Annual Japan Society for Science Teaching Conference

Kenneth Huff, LabXchange Teacher-in-Residence, recently presented his NGSS-aligned learning resources in Toyama, Japan.

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LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 18d

We invite professionals and organizations alike to join us in fostering interest in and preparation for STEMM careers. Visit careerxplorer.labxchange.org to learn more about how you can get involved for #WorkforceDevelopmentMonth and beyond!

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LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 18d

At LabXchange, we believe that the STEMM, education, and workforce communities are all connected–but too often, we work in isolation.

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LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · Sep 10

How do scientists uncover the truth? They follow the scientific method:
1️⃣ Make an observation
2️⃣ Ask a question
3️⃣ Generate a hypothesis
4️⃣ Conduct an experiment
5️⃣ Analyze data & draw conclusions

Learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/jzdimxpzpv

Flowchart of the scientific method: Make an observation, ask a question, generate a hypothesis, conduct an experiment, analyze data, draw conclusions.

LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · Sep 9

Good lab habits don’t just protect you, they keep your classmates & the lab safe too. Explore our Lab Safety interactive to learn best practices through various scenarios that depict safe & unsafe behaviors:

Lab Safety

Lab safety is crucial in any scientific setting, as it ensures that everyone in the lab is safe and that the experiments...

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LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · Sep 9

Here are 3 safety habits every student should master:
1️⃣ Keeping your workspace clear.
2️⃣ Wearing protective gear correctly (goggles, lab coat, closed shoes).
3️⃣ No eating, drinking, or fooling around. Labs are shared spaces, and your choices impact everyone.

#LabSafety

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LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · Sep 9

🔬 We get it: #LabRules can feel repetitive or even boring compared to the excitement of experiments. But the moment you step into a lab without supervision, you quickly realize why they matter. Even a “small” mistake, like misusing equipment, can lead to serious accidents.

Diverse group of students depicting unsafe behaviors in a science lab.

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LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · Sep 4

We believe learning is not one-size-fits-all. That’s why LabXchange empowers every curious mind to create personalized learning journeys, connect with a global community, and explore science through interactive, high-quality resources—always free.

LabXchange

A free online platform for science education from Harvard University

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LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · Sep 4

“We are being compelled to rethink what learning is and who the learner is.” —Dr. Bayo Akomolafe, author, philosopher, and educator

At LabXchange, this is our mission in action. As the world’s science classroom, we’re opening the door to science for everyone, everywhere.

#DigitalLearning #UNESCO

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LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · Aug 19

The inaugural cohort of master teacher trainers recently completed their training, and we’re excited to continue working together to empower 8,000 Indian science educators over the next four years.

Learn more about the cohort:

Congratulations to the 2025 Indian Institute of Science Master Teacher Trainers

Join us in celebrating the 15 master teacher trainers who have been working to create NCERT-aligned learning resources in collaboration with LabXchange.

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LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · Aug 19

We’re proud to partner with the Talent Development Centre at the Indian Institute of Science to empower Indian science teachers!

#LabXchangeIndia #NCERT #ScienceTeachers #IISc #STEMM #TeacherTraining

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LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · Aug 18

🚨 New for Indian educators! We’ve launched a new resource page specifically for Indian high school science educators!

Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/wsfpmlhdzk

#LabXchangeIndia #NCERT #ScienceEducation #CBSE #STEMResources

LabXchange in India: NCERT-Aligned Resources

Transform the way you teach biology and chemistry with engaging, easy-to-use digital content aligned to the NCERT curriculum.

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LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · Aug 12

Energy in Cells:
Delves into how cells receive and process the energy that they need to function, and explores the critical processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

#LifeScience #MiddleSchool #Photosynthesis #TeacherResources https://f.mtr.cool/ivemdqbtzv

Delve Into the Microscopic World of Cells in a New Life Science Cluster

Designed for middle school learners, the new Life Science: Cells cluster consists of eight pathways that explore the important characteristics, structures, and functions of cells.

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LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · Aug 12

The Microscopic World:
Defines living things and introduces cells as a concept, explores the biomolecules that make up cells, and provides an overview of the cell structures and functions essential to life.

#LifeScience #MiddleSchool

Delve Into the Microscopic World of Cells in a New Life Science Cluster

Designed for middle school learners, the new Life Science: Cells cluster consists of eight pathways that explore the important characteristics, structures, and functions of cells.

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LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · Aug 12

🔬 Step inside the microscopic world of cells! Perfect for middle school learners, our new Life Science: Cells cluster features eight pathways that explore the important characteristics, structures, and functions of cells. The cluster is divided into two themed tours. 👇

A graphic featuring various cell-related illustrations, including a neuron, a mitochondrion with an arrow and molecules, a red microscope, a green battery with a mitochondrion inside, biomolecules with a magnifying glass, a chloroplast with a sun and arrow, and a plant with a bird under the sun and arrow, representing different aspects of cell biology and energy in cells.

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LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · Aug 6

Help students to explore the interconnectedness of the water cycle, transpiration, & extreme weather. Through hands-on experiments, research projects, & discussions, students will uncover how human activities impact these natural processes & what they can do to take action.

Water Cycle Unit

Help your students to explore the interconnectedness of the water cycle, transpiration, deforestation, climate change,...

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LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · Aug 5

This interactive introduces taxonomy, the science of organizing & classifying organisms. Learn about taxonomic levels, binomial nomenclature, & the difference between phylogenetic trees & cladograms:

What is Taxonomy?

This interactive introduces taxonomy, the science of organizing and classifying organisms. Learn about taxonomic levels...

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LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · Aug 5

If you were to sort a pine tree, a flower, a bear, a worm, and a mushroom into groups, how would you do it? Would you group them by their movement? By their size? Scientists use classification to organize organisms based on their traits to better understand relationships between organisms.

#SciEd

A split graphic illustrating a tree, mushroom, and flower labeled "Can't move" on the left, and a bear and worm labeled "Can move" on the right.

A classification chart showing the hierarchy of animal taxonomy with emojis: Kingdom to Species, featuring dog, wolf, fox, lion, elephant, shark, and butterfly.

Comparison of a phylogenetic tree and a cladogram, both showing evolutionary relationships of dog, wolf, fox, and lion.

Illustration of an evolution chart showing mammals (dog, wolf, fox, lion, elephant) with traits: warm-blooded, have hair. The fish and butterfly don't share these traits.

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LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · Jul 31

Learn more fascinating facts about sharks and explore shark conservation efforts in South Africa with Temba Mettler from Justice 4 Jaws. Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/pcyjktudic

#Jaws50 #SharkConservation #LabXchange #MarineScience #OceanEcosystems

50 Years After Jaws: A New Appreciation for Sharks

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jaws by learning about sharks and the importance of their conservation.

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LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · Jul 31

Far from mindless predators, sharks are ancient, awe-inspiring creatures that play a crucial role in the ocean ecosystem—and they’ve been unfairly cast as villains for decades. From cartilage skeletons to teeth-shaped skin, there's more to admire about these creatures than fear.

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LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · Jul 31

🦈Has a fear of sharks ever made you think twice about jumping in the ocean? Fifty years after Jaws, the film that made sharks infamous, it's time to take a closer look at the real story. 👇

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LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · Jul 30

🌳 Could planting more trees make your city healthier? Step into the role of an urban planner in this interactive game created by SubjectToClimate, where you'll decide whether Los Angeles needs more trees and where to plant them.

Start game. 👇

Tree Equity Interactive Game

In this interactive game, students play the role of an urban planner who must decide if Los Angeles needs to plant more...

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LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · Jul 25

You’ve likely seen “Photo 51” even if you didn’t know that’s what chemist Rosalind Franklin & Raymond Gosling’s 1952 masterpiece is “titled.” Learn more with The Bumbling Biochemist:

“Reading” Photo 51: Franklin & Gosling’s Fiber X-Ray Diffraction Pattern of the Double Helix

You’ve likely seen “Photo 51” even if you didn’t know that’s what chemist Rosalind...

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LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · Jul 25

This video created by Khan Academy shares the overview of DNA bases, complementary base pairing, and the structure of the double helix:

DNA

Learn about DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Overview of DNA bases, complementary base pairing, and the structure of the...

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