Biology Resources

Teacher Resources

Apples 4 the Teacher Interactive learning games, quizzes, and worksheet generator tools by subject
Biodidac A bank of digital resources for teaching biology
Biology in Motion Interactive online activities and exhibits for students and teachers
Biology Interactive Tutorials Includes animations, movies, and interactive tutorial links
Biology Label Me Downloadable diagrams which can be labeled;  definitions/ descriptions are provided
Biology PowerPoints Pre-made presentations on cells, DNA etc.
Biozone: Biolinks Extensive bank of biology links listed by subject 
Cells Alive! Interactive tutorials and downloadable graphics of many types of cells
Cell Biology Animation Online cell animations
Cell Structure and Function Quiz Label cells and answer questions with this interactive quiz
Cool Science for Curious Kids Biology activities;  sponsored by Howard Hughes
Cracking the Code of Life This two-hour program is divided into 16 chapters.
DNA From the Beginning An animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes, and heredity
DNA Interactive Comprehensive interactive site about DNA with 15 downloadable lessons
Games for the Science Classroom Several fun templates that make creating science games easy
HHMI's BioInteractive Virtual labs let students identify deadly pathogens, probe heart patients, dissect a leech, or assay antibodies
High School Biology Curriculum Links Links to sites about various biology topics and resources
Inside a Cell Interact and learn more about each part of a cell
Internet4Classrooms Links to astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, physics and science fair
Jefferson Lab Find homework helpers, online games and quizzes and a teacher resource page
Kids' Planet ESPECIES Animal Fact Sheets Electric fact sheets on over 50 species
Living Jewels Vivid, larger than life photo gallery of exotic beetles
The Microbe Zoo Pictures of microbes; data about their size, scientific classification, feeding habitats, and more; descriptions of how the microbes fit into and interact with their environment and other microorganisms
Missouri Botanical Garden Information and teacher resources about Missouri plant life  
National Geographic Education Offers several education sites including Geography Action!; My Wonderful World; National Geographic Bee; The JASON Project; maps; photos; news; audio/video
Online Conversion Convert between units of length, speed, temperature, cooking, angles, areas, energy, density, force etc. 
Optical Illusions and Visual Phenomena 75 interactive examples of optical illusions
Plants in Motion Time-lapse QuickTime videos that show the movement of plants as they grow
Reconstructors Solve Medical Mysteries on the Web An interactive online game; includes the fundamentals of microbiology, infectious diseases, and epidemiology including virtual labs
Red Gold From PBS, the epic story of blood, including, blood basics, history and blood's journey
Science NetLinks A comprehensive web site for science teachers, searchable by science benchmarks
Smithsonian National Zoological Park Content-rich pages some featuring live webcasts of various zoo exhibits and classroom activities
Vicki Blackwell PowerPoint Templates Many pre-made activities ready to use in your classroom
The Virtual Cell Web Site Virtual tour of a cell with teacher resources
Viruses and Bacteria Interactive site where students try to solve a mystery about microbes
Understanding Genetics: Human Health and the Genome Several interactive online exhibits, current events stories, and ask a geneticist
Web World Wonders Plant Identification Game Using an Online Interactive Dichotomous Key as well as other student activities and teacher resources

Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists List of scientists from all areas
Science Heroes Great  directory of science heroes

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