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NEW! August 2008

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Browse through the categories below for some useful web resources for science teachers. This list is not intended to be comprehensive; instead, it highlights some of my favorite topics and interests in teaching biology. Please email me with suggestions to add to the links. And, just for you…check out some biology blogs.

AP Biology
Ecology
Evolution
General biology (interactive sites)
General biology (lesson plans)
Genetics
Taxonomy/ Classification

AP Biology

  • AP Bio labs online: from the Prentice-Hall website, this step-by step lab tutorial first discusses the science behind each required lab before taking an interactive look at procedure and results
  • BiologyZone: put together by an AP biology teacher, this site provides access to notes, handouts, labs and other resources to help students succeed in AP biology

Ecology

Evolution

Genetics

  • DNA from the Beginning:a graphics-rich content review of DNA, genes and heredity
  • Dolan DNA Learning Center: a wealth of interactive activities on a range of genetic topics like cancer, genetic origins and eugenics (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Genetics Education Center: from the University of Kansas, a site for educators that includes lesson plans, careers, fact sheets, outreach programs and links to meetings
  • Genetics Science Learning Center: from the University of Utah, find up-to-date tutorials, podcasts, and reference information in this well constructed, helpful site
  • Genome News Network: complete genome sequences, news stories, and book reviews are some of the offerings here
  • Mendel Museum: online exhibition from the museum in the Czech Republic, including links to even more Mendelian genetics resources

    • General Biology (interactive sites)

  • Biology in Motion: a variety of unique Flash applications that can help you teach biology
  • Connecting Concepts: web-based activities designed for undergraduate students but appropriate for some high school students
  • OLogy: by the American Museum of Natural History, middle school students can explore topics in genetics, marine biology and biodiversity
  • Schoolscience: based in the UK, this website offers a range of online activities for students of various ages, in various sciences (including biology)

    • General Biology (lesson plans)

    • Access Excellence: the epitome of useful sites for biology teachers, if you haven’t checked it out, go here first
    • Amazing Biology Teacher Resources: a wealth of lessons, worksheets, classroom management ideas, and links compiled by an experienced science teacher
    • BioEdOnline: from the Baylor College of Medicine, a collection of resources for classroom use, the latest news in biology, discussion groups, etc.
    • Biology Corner: a teacher-created website full of lessons and activities as well as useful links for bio teachers
    • Hands-on Activities from Serendip: Downloadable activities on a range of bio topics that you can use in the middle- or high- school classroom
    • Natural Inquirer: website for a free publication by the USDA Forest Service–this is a wonderful science journal written for middle school students
    • Science Teacher’s Resource Center: Another teacher’s collection of labs, activities and lessons for chemistry, life science and physics.

    Taxonomy/ Classification

    • The Shape of Life: (PBS) companion to the TV series, includes teacher resources on the major animal phyla

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