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Interactive learning activities, animations, illustrations, diagrams and more supplements to help explain difficult biological concepts. A helpful teacher’s section provides tips for how best to integrate the technology into existing lessons plans.
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The BEN Portal provides access to education resources from BEN Collaborators and is managed by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Over 11,984 reviewed resources covering 77 biological sciences topics are available.
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Plant & Animal Cell Themed Teaching Activities and Lessons
Teachology provides free access to lesson plans, worksheets, printables and more. Lesson plans are arranged by subject. -
This is the website of Zoobooks magazine. Zoobooks focuses on topics such as anatomy, habitat, socialization, and reproduction-all on a single animal or animal group-in a vibrant, easy-to-understand way.The websites contains resources for educators as well as games and activities for students grades K-4.
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Plants & Plant Life Themed Teaching Activities and Lessons
Teachology provides free access to lesson plans, worksheets, printables and more. Lesson plans are arranged by subject. -
This website is not just biology for kids, it’s for everyone. Information on cell structure, cell function, scientific studies, plants, vertebrates, invertebrates, and other life science topics is available.
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Activities, problem sets, simulations and tutorials provided by the University of Arizona’s Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics. Topics include biochemistry, cell biology, develpomental biology, immunology, genetics and human biology
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Animations and movies on cell biology, immunology, microscopy and microbiology
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Free resources for science teachers and students provided by the Howard Huges Medical Institute.
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Institute for Molecular Virology
Terrific images of viruses provided by the University of Wisconsin. -
NOVA’s look at food safety, how science copes when things go wrong. This website retraces the scientific sleuthing that linked mad cow disease in cattle to a related brain disease in humans.
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2-3 Dimensional views of parts of the body provided by the Structural Informatics Group at the University of Washington’s Department of Biological Structure.
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The Great Plant Escape with Teacher Guide
Designed for kids, this website is provided by the University of Illinois Extension. Children get to help Detective Leplant unlock the amazing mysteries of plant life. -
EuroTurtle, despite the name, covers turtles worldwide. This great resource has information on the biology of turtles, species of turtles, their location, and their chances for a long and happy life. Early childhood teachers can share great images and information with their students, while older students can spend hours accessing the information and activities on the site. Grade Level: Elementary, Middle School, and High School
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Forensic Entomology is the knowledge of insects used to aid legal investigations. The creators of this website are consultants in forensic entomology, but also explain how insects at a crime scene can offer clues. Learn about the life cycle of insects, protocol (how to observe the scene and collect specimens), the equipment you need to work with, and how to ship specimens. Grade Level: Middle School, High School
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Learn to be a sleuth by exploring the world of the forensic scientist. Elementary and Middle School students can learn to take fingerprints, analyze unidentified powders, and other techniques to solve “The Case of the Barefoot Burglar. Grade Level: Elementary, Middle School
Microscopy
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Good pictures of the nanoworld of microscopic organisms
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This site includes amazing scientific photography portraying life in the microcosmic world.
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Molecular Expressions Science, Optics and You
The goal of this site is for students to acquire the skills with which they can do microscopic analysis of a variety of samples in multiple ways. These activities are designed to promote the asking and answering of questions related to light, color, and optics.
