MERLOT Materials

DNA from the Beginning is an animated tutorial on DNA, genes and heredity. The science behind each concept is explained... see more

This site provides information about cell components (such as cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum,... 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

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

Protein Explorer became non-operational about 2008. It is replaced with FirstGlance.Jmol.Org (for guided exploration of... see more

As descibed at the site, "The Tree of Life is a project containing information about the diversity of organisms on Earth,... see more

Online collection of information on breeds of livestock covering cattle, goats, horses, sheep, swine, and others... see more

A large collection of small java simulations that illustrate various aspects of evolution. Topics covered include... see more

This sites is an online text. It covers all aspects of general biology. It is searchable by term or alphabetically. Pages... see more

A lecture aid for use in the classroom, to provide figures, and for student exploration. Provides interactive... see more

Eight tutorials or problem-based assignments covering the topics of polio, BSE (mad cow disease), antibiotics, the... see more

This site has good information on sustainable agriculture practices. There are 5 modules with this site with activities... see more

A collection of on line labs for introductory Zoology or Animal Biology. Mostly annotated images some at different levels... see more

Veterinary nurses need to have a firm grasp of the normal structure of an animal s body and how it functions before they... see more

This simulation/tutorial is completed in three stages. In the first stage, students work with a mentor to create a... see more

This guide provides a structure and case study material for a computer-based course in ichthyology for upper... see more

This Website includes interactive learning with animation, movies, and tutorial links. It is created to help in teaching... see more

Interactive introduction to cell biology. This website can be use by students for tutorial on the different types of... see more

A series of narrated animations covering a variety of topics of animal reproduction including: Neural-Endocrine Reflex... see more

BackYardChickens.com is your destination for a load of information on raising back yard, 'urban', chickens. Build a coop,... see more

An educational web site designed to present the factual information regarding biotechnology in a way that will entertain... see more

In this activity, users will learn, through building the molecular structure of the cell membrane, the makeup and basis... see more

"Under the current economic climate, horse owners are feeling the cost burden of owning horses more than ever. Coupled... see more