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DNA from the Beginning is an animated tutorial on DNA, genes and heredity. The science behind each concept is explained... see more
The entry point to an extensive site concerning the nervous system and neuroscience. The site includes descriptive... see more
This interactive site allows participants to learn about skeletal anatomy by viewing the bones of a human, chimpanzee,... see more
Key biological concepts animated as narrated and stepped tutorials, along with quizzes.
An excellent survey of osteoporosis suitable for a wide audience including practicing physicians
This site provides information about cell components (such as cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum,... see more
This is a companion site to the PBS series Evolution. It contains numerous interactive exercises and simulations keyed to... see more
Tutorials and interactive quizzes covering cells, mitosis, meiosis, the cell cycle, prokaryotes, eukaryotes, & viruses.... see more
WOW lessons are designed for infusion into the existing science curriculums for college freshmen and advanced high school... see more
Students play the role of predators on moths on a tree trunk. Then, they play the role of biologist, analyzing the... see more
Time lapse movies of plant growth from germination to flowering, including tropic responses, nastic movement and... see more
People have misconceptions about evolution. Some are simple misunderstandings; ideas that develop in the course of... see more
The Virtual Cell site contains 20 different animations of cellular and molecular processes aimed at the introductory... see more
An educational site focused on modern human genetics analysis. Has both on-line activities and instructions for labs and... see more
Protein Explorer became non-operational about 2008. It is replaced with FirstGlance.Jmol.Org (for guided exploration of... see more
This resource is a collection of free resources for students and teachers, including animations, short films, articles,... see more
BrainFacts.org is an authoritative source of information about the brain and nervous system for the public. The site is a... see more
The lab will familiarize you with the science and techniques used to make transgenic flies. Transgenic organisms, which... see more
Assignments with linked, online multiple-choice quizzes were developed for a non-majors introductory biology course. The... see more
Teaching large, undergraduate, non-major biology courses represents an enormous hurdle for any instructor. Effectiveness... see more
This project has at its heart a re-engagement with science that begins with teacher preparation and ends with broader... see more
A compendium of thousands of pictures of plants and plant structures organized phylogenetically. This collection covers... see more
The purpose of this study was to investigate student perceptions of virtual biology labs used in two online introductory... see more
"The student will study the structure of the cell membrane by constructing it using the correct molecules." Learning... see more