Biology
Here are online biology resources the Newpapers in Education department has discovered. They are listed below – however, some sites may cover more than one area. If you know a site we don’t, feel free to contact us!
Cells Alive
Detailed explanations for mitosis, meiosis, the cell cycle, plus a quiz on cell biology. Includes an interactive “How Big is a …?” section and cell and crystal galleries.
AP Central for Biology
Biology Web guide by Tyler, Texas, high school teacher Carolyn Schofield Bronston. For harried AP Biology instructors, there is no greater teaching resource than the Internet! With its up-to-date information, amazing animations and graphics, realistic lab and dissection simulations, and interactive problem sets, students can explore and expand their understanding of any AP theme or topic.
NIH Office of Science Education
The Office of Science Education coordinates science education activities at the NIH and develops and sponsors science education projects in house. These programs serve elementary, secondary, and college students and teachers and the public.
CDC
The Centers for Disease Control Web site includes information on healthy living, disease and conditions, along with current issues such as the H1N1 virus.
Access Excellence
A site for health and bioscience teachers and learners developed by the National Health Museum. Includes an Activities Exchange forum and a living skeleton presentation.
