Eat To Compete

High School, Middle School, Science

Units included in Eat to Compete

1031 Fitness IA

360 Video
Watch a science experiment play out to determine how sports drinks and other beverages affect recovery after exercise.

Feasting with Wendy

360 Video
Enter the lions’ den with nationally-recognized award winning science teacher, Wendy Martin.

Cellular Respiration

2D Video
Learn about cellular respiration and why mitochondria are so important.

Human Digestion

2D Video
Follow the path of food through a human body to witness digestion in stages.

Boulder Roll

Game
Use boulders to defeat oncoming ogres by answering science questions correctly in this heart-racing interactive game.

All lessons are based on Next Gen Science Standards.
All units are related to food as energy.

Age Group: Middle School
Category: Life Science
NGSS: MS-LS1-7, MS-LS3-1, MS-LS4-5, MS-LS1-6, MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-3
Runtime: 30-40 min.

More Lessons

Analog Vs. Digital: Battle Of The Waves

Units included in Analog Vs. Digital: Battle of the Waves Radio Telescope, North Liberty 360 Video Check out this unique telescope and learn how its function improves our view of the world. Hedy Lamarr & Frequency Hopping VR Comic book A mini-biography of Hedy...

The Life of Davy Crockett: Part 3

Walk around Davy Crockett’s homestead in Tennessee as you hear about his family and childhood struggles. Learn about Crockett’s relationship with the Tensaw Creek and the Redstick Creek tribes. Understand how Crockett got involved with General Jackson’s army,...

From Slime To Dinosaurs

Units included in From Slime to Dinosaurs 4 Factors of Evolution 2D Videos Visit a rainforest and trek through our virtual jungle in a quest for fascinating fun and learning. Blue Crab Evolution with Wendy 360 Video National runner-up teacher of the year, Wendy...

Mechanized Mania

Units included in Mechanized Mania Imaging with Wendy 360 Video Learn how wave technology through MRIs, sonograms, X-rays and more actually work Brushes Mill 2D Video Mini-biography of Edison’s rival, Charles Brush, and his accomplishments revealed. Newton’s...

Virtual reality ocean biology educational experience

Oceans Of Wonder

Units included in Oceans of Wonder New Orleans Flood Wall 360 Video See the relationship of how man-made barriers impact earth’s surface and water flow changes. Exploring The Coral Reef Interactive Swim through a Reef Scuba diving! Yes, why sit at your desk when...

Purveyors Of Power & Propulsion

Units included in Purveyors of Power & Propulsion The Tao of Pinball 2D Video Flash back in time to see how pinball has evolved over the centuries. Ludington Storage Power Plant 2D Video Examine alternative energy sources and how they work. Entropy for Desert ...

Aim High–Optimize

Units included in Aim High - Optimize Quad Cities Skate Park 360 Video With skateboarders twisting and turning nearby, learn how skateboarding has evolved through an optimized process. Optimization VR Museum Tour A mini-bio on Thomas Edison and his light bulb...

Greek Gods and Mini-Churches

Visit the Greek island, Mykonos, and learn how religious traditions impact cultural traditions.Stand inside of a micro-church and observe its unique features.Learn how micro-churches function and why they’re so numerous on this small island.Visit Athens, Greece as you...

Newtons Notion In Motion

Units included in Newton's Notion in Motion San Francisco Street 360 Video Gravity, motion, and force are given clear context using everyday objects in our natural surroundings. Isaac Newton VR Comic A mini-biography of Isaac Newton and his contributions to...

Adapt, & Move Forward 1 Space

Units included in Adapt, & Move Forward 1 Space Nags Head Beach 360 Video Find out how baby sea turtle eggs are protected from predators along the shoreline. Consider the Whale 2D Video See the evolution of whales and discover body parts they’ve had along their...