Sponges, one of the most fascinating animal phyla, when viewed in developmental, ecological, and evolutionary terms, are discussed here in this teacher's guide, intended to accompany the "Branches of Life: The Biology of Sponges" video. Provides valuable background information and study suggestions.

The Biology of Viruses introduces these strange parasitic entities - little more than packages of genetic information that subvert cells into producing more viruses. This program begins with our 1980 film presentation of viruses, which has proven to be an excellent general introduction, presented with all new animation. A new six minute section introduces "retroviruses" and describes the HIV infective cycle.

The Biology of Viruses introduces these strange parasitic entities - little more than packages of genetic information that subvert cells into producing more viruses. This program begins with our 1980 film presentation of viruses, which has proven to be an excellent general introduction, presented with all new animation. A new six minute section introduces "retroviruses" and describes the HIV infective cycle.

In this week's UEN Homeroom,we talk with Brandon Jacobsen, the CTE - IT Specialist for the Utah Board of Education, about the changing face of computer science in our schools. We discuss topics like: how is computer science being presented to Utah students, the role of computer science in all curriculums - not just STEM, what the job market looks like for students with a CS background, and more.

Dani and Jared are pleased to welcome Bri DeLeon and Richard Thomas, from Latinos in Action, into the Homeroom this week. During this powerful episode we discuss topics such as: How do we talk to students about racism? What does systemic racism look like in the education system? How do we encourage schools to celebrate diversity? How do we include parents and families into conversations about racism? And what are some strategies that can help create a more inclusive environment for faculty and students?

In this episode of UEN Homeroom,Dani and Matt are joined by ULEAD program director McKell Withers and the 6th grade teachers at Greenwood Elementary. Listen to learn more about the ULEAD education initiative and how these successful educators and their students have become "Bright Spots" in their school district.

Dani and Jared are excited to have Brittney Cummins, Senior Education Adviser to Governor Cox, as a guest on UEN Homeroom this week. Brittney provides us with the State of Education in Utah and she shares her experience in her new role helping education. Topics include: how educators are excelling in Utah, the roll that government plays in providing assistance to education, the Governor's education agenda moving forward, and how Utah schools are overcoming the pandemic.

On this episode of UEN Homeroom,Dani and Matt are joined by Alfonso Mendoza, an EdTech professional, podcast host and educator. The three of them discuss using EdTech to build community and inclusivity.

In this episode, Matt and Dani talk with two groups of teachers about their experiences with burnout. They first talk with teachers from Ben Lomond High School in Ogden and then discuss the same topics with educators from the rural Piute School District. Listen to hear how burnout affects the educators in similar ways and how they are combatting it.

This presentation includes information and links from Justin Andersen's and Katie Blunt's UCET 2024 presentation: Join Justin and Katie to learn about Canyons School District's innovative approach to student broadcast journalism, highlighting the transformative potential of project-based learning. We'll explore how the district leverages the dynamic PBS Storymaker platform as a rich resource for educators and students, enabling them to create, curate, and share multimedia content. Attendees will discover how this holistic approach to media education fosters critical thinking, digital literacy, and storytelling skills in students, enhancing their engagement and readiness for the digital age while providing teachers with a powerful toolkit for facilitating experiential learning in the field of journalism and media production. Get ready to be captivated by the stories, inspired by the students, and equipped with the tools to nurture budding talents, all while embracing the power of technology in education.

In this episode of the Homeroom,Camille Cole and Michelle Shimmin from Canyons School District drop by to discuss the impact of having structured classroom discussions with students, peers, and leadership. We look at the role of using sentence starts, how to get started and help students follow guidelines, and the importance of being honest and open when sharing.

Animal cells contain many organelles, including the nucleus, which is the control center of the cell. Animal cells also possess a cell membrane, which allows certain materials to flow in and out of the cell.

The splitting of a parent cell into two new cells is called cell division.

The nucleus acts as the cell's brain or control center, regulating cellular activity.

Chloroplasts are the places in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs. Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll.

The cytoplasm contains large amounts of water, as well as chemicals and structures that help carry out the life processes of the cell.

The endoplasmic reticulum transports materials throughout the cell. Attached to the endoplasmic reticulum are ribosomes, which direct the production of proteins.

Lysosomes contain enzymes that break down food particles. They also digest old parts of the cell when they lose their effectiveness.

Food and water move through the cell membrane into the animal cell, while waste products cross the cell membrane to exit the cell.