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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
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
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
Protein Explorer became non-operational about 2008. It is replaced with FirstGlance.Jmol.Org (for guided exploration of... see more
(e) Science News uses a fully-automated, artificial intelligence program to sort the daily news you find on Yahoo, Bing,... see more
A compendium of thousands of pictures of plants and plant structures organized phylogenetically. This collection covers... see more
"The student will study the structure of the cell membrane by constructing it using the correct molecules." Learning... see more
This site provides basic facts about foodborne diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, or toxins.
As descibed at the site, "The Tree of Life is a project containing information about the diversity of organisms on Earth,... see more
This site has been created to show students how cells work. It reviews the functions of the cell organelles. This web... see more
This open courseware online course is a digital walkabout on the primary concepts, principles, and issues of... see more
This tutorial/simulation consists of three topics. In topic 1, students investigate water potential in various, real-life... 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 site proviodes a PowerPoint Jeopardy-like game that can be used to review biology concepts such as photosynthesis... 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
"From its extraction through sale, use, and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad,... see more