MERLOT Materials

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

Here's your chance to mix chemicals without wearing safety goggles. You won't spill any acid on the spectrometer in this... see more

Key biological concepts animated as narrated and stepped tutorials, along with quizzes.

The acoustics of musical instruments and the voice. The "Basics" directory introduces and explains general concepts.... see more

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

IP addressing and subnetting tutorial presentation. Contains audio, video and assignments.

Tutorials and interactive quizzes covering cells, mitosis, meiosis, the cell cycle, prokaryotes, eukaryotes, & viruses.... see more

A collection of simulations and virtual labs focusing on first-year college physics. PhET provides fun, interactive,... see more

Simulation-based physics educational resources for introductory courses. Topics covered include mechanics, E&M, Fluids,... see more

All you want to know about each element. a fourbar linkage

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

Online tutorials covering a wide range of physics topics, including modern physics and astronomy. Material is organized... see more

Free tool that allows Mac and PC users to capture and share screen shots and animated videos with other users.... see more

Innovative tutorial using text and graphics on the Linux operating system.

This is exactly what it says...a periodic table that comes alive. For each element that you click on, it'll give 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