Teachers/Educators: High School (9-12)
AP Biology http://apbio.biosci.uga.edu/index.html
Learn how to develop a successful AP Biology program. Contains current information on the course itself, exams, lab tips, and workshops.
Beyond Bio 101 http://www.hhmi.org/BeyondBio101/nonmajor.htm
Introductory biology has changed! See this site for information on how courses for non-majors are being revolutionized! Part of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's site.
Biological Timing Tutorial http://www.cbt.virginia.edu/tutorial/TUTORIALMAIN.html
Tutorial on human biological clocks and circadian rhythms.
Biology Class Online http://www.mccsc.edu/~jracy/bcoindex.html
Online biology curricular materials developed for secondary students. Includes lessons, quizzes, and suggested project topics.
Biology Demonstrations http://nerds.unl.edu/
Simple demonstrations for studying polymers, sound, energy in chemical bonds, and more.
The Biology Place http://www.biology.com/about/about.html
Membership is required for biology educators and students to obtain the plethora of biology resources offered. Students may also get a "free trial" to explore the benefits of the site.
Biology Resources for the Classroom http://www.win.co.nz/bioweb/
List of class room activities on topics including ecology, cells, animal behavior, biotechnology, and more.
Diffusion, Osmosis, and Cell Membranes http://biology.arizona.edu/sciconn/lessons/mccandless/default.html
Guide for "exploring some of the properties and processes of the cell membrane." Contains teaching tips and student activities.
Dinosaurs in Hawaii http://www.hcc.hawaii.edu/dinos/dinos.1.html
Great resource for high school educators/students produced by Honolulu Community College.
Discovery Channel School http://school.discovery.com/schoolhome.html
Get online resources including lesson plans, videos, and a free educators guide. You can search the site for resources by grade level or subject area.
Embryogenesis http://www.woodrow.org/teachers/bi/1997/hatchlingcenter/Embrycentr.html
Study plans and lessons about the development of the embryo.
Embryology Enhancement Activities http://www.woodrow.org/teachers/bi/1997/hatchlingcenter/embryenhancen.html
Contains a great resource guide for reproduction and embryological development.
The Farmer's Bones Teacher's Guide http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/
Students can complete a profile on unidentified skeletal remains."This case has been created to use in conjunction with the instruction of the skeletal system."
Gametogenisis and Fertilization http://www.woodrow.org/teachers/bi/1997/hatchlingcenter/gamefertilcentrum.html
Lesson plans concerning reproduction, gametogenisis, and fertilization.
Hands-On:The Florida Aquarium, Lessons from the Sea http://www2.sptimes.com/Aquarium/FA.4.2.html
Activities for "budding" marine scientists of all ages! Projects can be performed solo or in groups.
Life Science Resources http://www.lapeer.lib.mi.us/Chem/Bio1Docs/Index.html
Extensive compilation of curricular ideas for biology teachers.
Online Onion Root Tip http://www.biology.arizona.edu/cell_bio/activities/cell_cycle/cell_cycle.html
The Biology Project's online activity for studying the phases of cell division.
Procaryotic Proto-Sex http://www.woodrow.org/teachers/bi/1997/hatchlingcenter/Procarrosex.html
Contains a lesson plan that focuses on bacterial conjugation and the transfer of antibiotic resistance.
Science's NextWave http://step.sdsc.edu/personal/vanderschaegen/home/index.html
Excellent discussion forum for teachers interested in providing students with information on various science careers. Must register for entrance, but registration is free.
Teaching About Evolution and The Nature of Science http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/books/evolution98/
The goal of this online booklet is to provide information and resources for teaching evolution.
The Teaching Manual: Basic Concepts of Molecular Biology http://www.biochem.mcw.edu/science_ed/Pages/hemoglobin/real1.html#Introduction
"This website describes several hands-on activities that can be used to introduce important concepts of molecular biology."
The Waksman Challenge http://avery.rutgers.edu/WSSP/Begin/index.html
"The Waksman Challenge is a monthly bioinformatics research project that teams of high school students can pursue using the resources of the Internet."