California State University Biological Sciences Web Server
A searchable directory of teaching materials for the biological sciences. Visitors can also submit new sites to the directory.
Growing African Violets at School
Provides kids, teachers and volunteers an on-line information service about growing African Violets at school.
BioMedia Associates
Microscopy, closeups, dissections, animations, videos and multimedia of the living world. Materials are for classroom use by students and teachers. Some products are advertised.
Project GROWS
Genetic Research on Western Salmon provides protocols for high school students to use molecular techniques to do authentic genetic research on endangered salmon populations, as well as distinguishing Pacific native from non-native mussels. Student data can be contributed to the website and will be evaluated by fisheries scientists. Also includes sources of equipment and supplies
Higher Order Thinking in Teaching Science
AP biology and laboratories, with emphasis on genetics, evolutionary biochemistry, animal physiology, and unique Amphioxus model system.
Biology Projects/Exercises
Biology projects and student exercises with the emphasis on different forms of microscopy and the interpretation of images. Light microscopy and SEM images available for download.
Positively Aging
This curriculum includes lesson plans and activities for teaching at high school level. Many subject areas can be taught using aging as the central theme.
Spinneret GCSE Biology site
Interactive worksheets and teaching notes with graphics. Subscription required; currently free.
Candy War
A laboratory analysis of two popular candies: M&Ms and Smarties. The analyses are appropriate for a high school or lower undergraduate audience.
Laboratory Exercises - Biochemistry
From the biochemistry department at the University of Nebraska. A semester of labs dealing with plant pigments. Suitable for undergraduate biology, chemistry of biochemistry classes. Includes both student lab assignments and instructor notes. HTML and PDF versions available.
Access Excellence
Contains current science news items, teachers' exchange, and science labs.
Animalearn
Dissection alternatives and humane educational materials. Offers frequently-asked questions about animals in education, myths about dissection, and links.
Texas State Aquarium Teacher Resource Site
Download a marine biology lesson plan, a classroom activity or have your students play an educational game
Internet Biology Education Project
K-12 biology education resources from the Univ. of the Western Cape, S. Africa.
Course World: Biology
A research tool for high school teachers and students. Includes lesson plans, links to other sites, tests. Hosted in Canada.
FOR SEA Institute of Marine Science
Award-winning hands-on/minds-on activities, lessons,instructional materials, and resources for teaching science through the marine environment.
Woodsy Owl Activity Guide
A collection of outdoors related activities for children, based on national science standards (U.S.).
Under the Sea
Marine biology curriculum for elementary students, including classroom activities, online games and puzzles.
Science & Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE) Program Biology Index
About 200 K-12 lesson plans for Anatomy & Physiology, Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Genetics, Environmental Studies & Ecology, Biochemistry, and General Biology.
Everglades Educational Resources
K-6 curriculum-based environmental education programs and classroom resources, including information about the Everglades ecosystem.
AT&T Enrich Biology Lessons
These 85 Biology lessons were developed by public and Catholic High School biology teachers in the Chicago area. Lesson plans available in pdf format for biochemistry, cells, DNA and genetics, ecology, evolution, human biology, ethics, taxonomy, and tools.
PBS Science and Technology TeacherSource
Lesson plans, online activities, classroom resources, and professional development projects.
Gondar Design Biology
On-line lessons written by a biology teacher (Nigel Purchon) covering many topics. Site is most useful for UK students, but of use to others also.
QEC - Science Education
A diverse set of resources for science students and science educators dedicated to improving learning outcomes. Includes lesson plans for some areas of biology.
Sun Safety For Kids
Guide for developing school or camp sun safety programs. Includes legislation, links, and articles about aspects of sun safety.
Fingerprints
The site contains a lot of information about fingerprints. Some classroom projects are included.
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