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Life Has a History - U.C. Berkeley
Grades
1 to 12
This extremely well-organized site from U.C. Berkeley introduces students to the history of life and how it results in today's biodiversity. The site includes two different levels for...more
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This extremely well-organized site from U.C. Berkeley introduces students to the history of life and how it results in today's biodiversity. The site includes two different levels for grades K-4 and 5-12, making this an introduction that can be used in virtually any classroom setting. There is a Teacher Guide with lesson plans, handouts, assessments, related activities and much more. Created with support from the National Science Foundation.
tag(s): biodiversity (36), diversity (40), evolution (89), fossils (41)
In the Classroom
Introduce this activity with a projector or on an interactive whiteboard to show students how to navigate the site. Then, in your flipped or blended classroom (or at a computer center), have students explore on their own. Ask students to create blogs sharing their learning and understanding using Telegra.ph, reviewed here. With Telegra.ph you just click on an icon to upload images from your computer, add a YouTube or Vimeo, or X (formerly Twitter) links. This blog creator requires no registration. Enhance student learning and allow pairs or small groups of students to explore Related Activities and share what they learned with their peers using an interactive poster like Marq (formerly Lucidpress), reviewed here. Students can keep their work for future reference in a digital portfolio such as Pathbrite, reviewed here.Insectclopedia
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6 to 12This large metasite offers a well-organized collection of scores of links relating to the study and categorization of insects. Like most sites of this nature, there are no explanations...more
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This large metasite offers a well-organized collection of scores of links relating to the study and categorization of insects. Like most sites of this nature, there are no explanations of the links, so you may have to hunt to find what you're after. We've included this one because of the number of resources the authors have found.
tag(s): insects (69)
The Tree of Life - Nick Kurzenko.
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6 to 12Designed as "a comprehensive resource on phylogeny and biodiversity," this site offers descriptions, images, and characteristics of all manner of animals. Try "popular pages" for a...more
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Designed as "a comprehensive resource on phylogeny and biodiversity," this site offers descriptions, images, and characteristics of all manner of animals. Try "popular pages" for a chart showing various species. Click on any of these to retrieve very complete information and descriptions. Secondary students will find plenty of information for biology and science reports in this one.
Bioterror - NOVA
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6 to 12This companion site to the November, 2001 PBS Nova program by the same name offers a look at the history of bioterrorism (it goes back hundreds of years), the question ...more
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This companion site to the November, 2001 PBS Nova program by the same name offers a look at the history of bioterrorism (it goes back hundreds of years), the question of prevention, and the ways in which scientists search for an develop vaccines to combat these diseases. The site includes several interactive Flash demonstrations that encourage users to do their own experimenting with vaccine research.
tag(s): terrorism (41)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free lesson plans on this site! This would be a great addition to a biology classroom.NTTI Science Lessons - NTTI/WNET
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4 to 12Here's a collection of science lesson plans covering disciplines from geology to earth science, chemistry, and general science. Each includes complete procedures, standards references,...more
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Here's a collection of science lesson plans covering disciplines from geology to earth science, chemistry, and general science. Each includes complete procedures, standards references, and discussion. Some of these lessons use video clips as an integral component, so teachers will want to plan accordingly.
In the Classroom
The lesson plans here are excellent! Choose from many lessons (levels 4-12) to use in class to save you time. All lessons have a summary explaining what you and students will encounter with that lesson. Some example titles are The Ladder of Life where through video and Web-based activities, the students will develop a greater understanding of what DNA does in a cell. Students will be able to assemble DNA parts in order to simulate DNA strands. They will also have the opportunity to experimentally view DNA through an extraction technique included in the lesson. Another is Evolution: Its Effect Throughout Geological Time and the Controversy where students review the basics of Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution. They use the World Wide Web to explore the various stages of evolution, over geological time, and learn how each organism fits into the evolutionary story. These are just two representatives of how the many lessons are presented.Global Climate Change - Exploratorium
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6 to 12The Exploratorium's climate change site is a data analysis goldmine. There are dozens of examples of how the earth's climate has or has not shifted over the past 100 years, ...more
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The Exploratorium's climate change site is a data analysis goldmine. There are dozens of examples of how the earth's climate has or has not shifted over the past 100 years, and most of these have detailed graphs illustrating the data. Middle and high school teachers will find this one a great tool for illustrating both the science and the math behind the efforts to monitor the earth's climate.
All About West Nile Virus - CDC
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9 to 12While West Nile isn't likely to be a specific curriculum element anytime soon, the Centers for Disease Control's page about West Nile offers good content showing how public health officials...more
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While West Nile isn't likely to be a specific curriculum element anytime soon, the Centers for Disease Control's page about West Nile offers good content showing how public health officials monitor and respond to the emergence of new infectious diseases. Try this one in a current events discussion, asking the question, "How big a problem might this actually be?"
tag(s): diseases (67)
California Sea Otter - The Otter Project
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K to 12Learn about the life and ecosystems that support the California Sea Otter at this site dedicated to the preservation of these creatures. Besides being undeniably cute, otters occupy...more
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Learn about the life and ecosystems that support the California Sea Otter at this site dedicated to the preservation of these creatures. Besides being undeniably cute, otters occupy a complex niche in marine ecosystems. Learn more here.
tag(s): animals (295), california (17)
In the Classroom
Share this site on your interactive whiteboard. Have students do research on these adorable animals. Maybe you can plan a virtual tour.NOAA Fisheries Shark Site - NOAA
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3 to 12Here's a factual information site about sharks that offers a strong dose of reality for those concerned about shark attacks. You can find details on the species most common on ...more
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Here's a factual information site about sharks that offers a strong dose of reality for those concerned about shark attacks. You can find details on the species most common on the Atlantic, Pacific, and Hawaiian coasts, along with explanations on why many of these species are threatened or endangered.
tag(s): oceans (149)
NOAA Ocean Explorer - NOAA
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6 to 12Try this one if you're interested in a site offering "what's happening right now" content. NOAA uses this space to chronicle dozens of past and current ocean research projects - ...more
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Try this one if you're interested in a site offering "what's happening right now" content. NOAA uses this space to chronicle dozens of past and current ocean research projects - providing daily logs and images for each activity. You can read daily dispatches from researchers and follow along to see how "doing science" on a daily basis works.
tag(s): marine biology (31), oceans (149)
Bridging the Watershed - National Park Service
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9 to 12Designed specifically for students, this site is a collaboration between several parks and schools in the Washington, DC area. The goal: explore ecological issues through field trips...more
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Designed specifically for students, this site is a collaboration between several parks and schools in the Washington, DC area. The goal: explore ecological issues through field trips to the various parks and sharing data and observations. Unregistered users can examine and download the various data. We assume the volume of data available will increase in the coming months.
tag(s): data (151)
Froguts
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6 to 12This is by far the best web-dissection site we've seen. The site lets students do a hands-on dissection, complete with detailed explanations of each step. Better yet, this site is ...more
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This is by far the best web-dissection site we've seen. The site lets students do a hands-on dissection, complete with detailed explanations of each step. Better yet, this site is available in either of two forms - a straightforward dissection or an expanded version that includes pretests and quizzes intermixed with the dissection content. If you have more students than frogs, this one's for you.
tag(s): dissection (6)
The Secret Life of the Brain - PBS/WNET
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6 to 12Though this page is no longer maintained, the links are working. The companion site to the PBS series of the same name boasts a huge information archive, and more importantly, ...more
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Though this page is no longer maintained, the links are working. The companion site to the PBS series of the same name boasts a huge information archive, and more importantly, suberb images showing various regions of the brain and the functions they control.
tag(s): brain (56)
In the Classroom
It may be hard to fit this content into standard curricula, but if you can do it, it will be worth the effort.Helping Your Child Learn Science - U.S. Department of Education
Grades
1 to 6This booklet from the Department of Education offers tips and game ideas for making science more interesting and fun for young learners. ...more
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This booklet from the Department of Education offers tips and game ideas for making science more interesting and fun for young learners.
In the Classroom
This site offers tips for parents from the Department of Education.K-W-L - A Strategy for Learning
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4 to 12While this exercise is from a site on science and optics, the KWL strategy - a structured form of questioning and answering - is applicable to the study of many ...more
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While this exercise is from a site on science and optics, the KWL strategy - a structured form of questioning and answering - is applicable to the study of many topics other than science. Teachers will like this one because it outlines multiple strategies for both inquiry and presentation, giving examples from science, literature, and art.
tag(s): inquiry (24), inventors and inventions (80)
In the Classroom
If you're not familiar KWL, this is a great starting point.Genetic Phenotypes of the Super-heroes - TeachersFirst
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7 to 9This unit lets students relate physical characteristics to genetic and environmental factors. Phenotypes are the physical characteristics that we develop from our genotype (our genetic...more
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This unit lets students relate physical characteristics to genetic and environmental factors. Phenotypes are the physical characteristics that we develop from our genotype (our genetic makeup). Both the environment and our genotype interact to make us what we are. Any genetic unit can incorporate this lesson as an activity to introduce genotype and phenotype. This lesson plan was one of the winners in a lesson plan contest sponsored by TeachersFirst. TeachersFirst editors have added technology options where appropriate.
tag(s): genetics (80)
In the Classroom
Students this age will love the technology options in this lesson plan. Don't be afraid to learn some of the newer tools together.Enchanted Learning: Savannah
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2 to 5Primary level teachers will like Enchanted Learning's scores of printables for animals that live in the savannah biome. This site is a web resource for the TeachersFirst for grades...more
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Primary level teachers will like Enchanted Learning's scores of printables for animals that live in the savannah biome. This site is a web resource for the TeachersFirst for grades 4-8.
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tag(s): biomes (110)
In the Classroom
Try the TeachersFirst interactive Biomes of the World Unit to get your students involved and engaged with their own research. Have them work alone or with a partner on laptops or in a lab.Enchanted Learning: Grasslands
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2 to 5Primary level teachers will like Enchanted Learning's scores of printables for animals that live in the grassland biome. There are links to information on many of the animals that live...more
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Primary level teachers will like Enchanted Learning's scores of printables for animals that live in the grassland biome. There are links to information on many of the animals that live in grasslands. This site is a web resource for the TeachersFirst interactive Biomes of the World Unit for grades 4-8.
tag(s): biomes (110)
In the Classroom
Try the TeachersFirst interactive Biomes of the World Unit to get your students involved and engaged with their own research. Have them work alone or with a partner on laptops or in a lab.Living Lakes
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4 to 12This site offers a look at the common issues and problems that major fresh-water lakes face. Teachers will find the site interesting background reading for lesson planning, but the...more
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This site offers a look at the common issues and problems that major fresh-water lakes face. Teachers will find the site interesting background reading for lesson planning, but the content may not be particularly helpful for students. This site is a web resource for the TeachersFirst interactive Biomes of the World Unit.
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tag(s): biomes (110)
In the Classroom
Try the TeachersFirst interactive Biomes of the World Unit to get your students involved and engaged with their own research. Have them work alone or with a partner on laptops or in a lab.Monterey Bay Aquarium
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2 to 12Explore ocean life at this fabulous site. Peruse the menu tabs at the top, expecially Animals and Education to find Curriculum, Video Courses, Crafts and Printables, Live Cams, and...more
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Explore ocean life at this fabulous site. Peruse the menu tabs at the top, expecially Animals and Education to find Curriculum, Video Courses, Crafts and Printables, Live Cams, and more.
tag(s): animals (295), biomes (110), oceans (149), virtual field trips (128), webcams (19)