Biology

Time: Rewriting Prehistory Time: Rewriting Prehistory- A team of researchers concludes that Chinese, like everyone else, came out of Africa. PINTUBI-1: A Modern Australoid Points to the Past PINTUBI-1: A Modern Australoid Points to the Past- Article by Jim Vanhollebeke describing an Australian hominid skull, as evidence for the multiregional theory. Nature: Humans Did Come Out of Africa, Says DNA Nature: Humans Did Come Out of Africa, Says DNA- Evidence that we are all descended from a single ancestral group that lived in Africa. Origins of Modern Humans: Multiregional or Out of Africa Origins of Modern Humans: Multiregional or Out of Africa- Analysis in support of the Out of Africa model, by Dr. Donald Johanson. Multiregional Evolution Multiregional Evolution- Summary of claims from the polygenic side of the modern human origins debate, by James Q. Jacobs. Mitochondrial DNA Clarifies Human Evolution Mitochondrial DNA Clarifies Human Evolution- Technical article describing recent DNA studies and evolution hypotheses, by Max Ingman. Fossil Hominids: The Evidence for Human Evolution Fossil Hominids: The Evidence for Human Evolution- An overview of human evolution, summarizing current thinking and describing the fossil evidence for Australopithecus and Homo. Evolution, A Suitable Case for Treatment Evolution, A Suitable Case for Treatment- A New Scientist article critical of the Aquatic Ape Theory. BBC Radio 4: The Waterside Ape BBC Radio 4: The Waterside Ape- Sir David Attenborough presents two audio programs which examine evidence on the controversial theory of human origins moving towards to mainstream… Elaine Morgan: I Believe We Evolved from Aquatic Apes Elaine Morgan: I Believe We Evolved from Aquatic Apes- Long-term aquatic ape hypothesis proponent Elaine Morgan giving a 17-minute video lecture on the topic at the Technology, En… Marc Verhaegen's papers in Human Evolution Marc Verhaegen's papers in Human Evolution- Speculations in science symposium available to read online. [download requires social media login] The Evolution of Bipedalism and the Aquatic Ape Theory by Biskie The Evolution of Bipedalism and the Aquatic Ape Theory by Biskie- Blog on this subject, with readers' comments. The Aquatic Ape Theory The Aquatic Ape Theory- Abstract from an online book called Survive 2012. The Repercussions of Aquatic Ape Theory The Repercussions of Aquatic Ape Theory- Article by Hugh Dower, an evolutionary philosopher, arguing that it is necessary for evolution theory to re-accept the transmission of acq… Water and Human Evolution Water and Human Evolution- Papers from a symposium at University Gent, Flanders, Belgium. Aquatic Ape Theory: Sink or Swim? Aquatic Ape Theory: Sink or Swim?- A critique of the aquatic ape theory, with examples refuting the basic premises of the theory. Aquatic Man and African Eve Aquatic Man and African Eve- Two electronic books written by Denis Montgomery. The books may also be downloaded in PDF format. River Apes River Apes- Promotes a variation on the aquatic ape theory that suggests humans evolved from two hominids that were adapted to a water-side habitat. Did Humans Descend from "Aquatic Apes"? Did Humans Descend from "Aquatic Apes"?- A Straight Dope column criticizing the aquatic ape hypothesis. Biology.FSCC.Treml Biology.FSCC.Treml- Online companion to a general biology course taught at Fort Scott Community College. I Love Science I Love Science- Provides a web-centered learning environment for biology students covering the living environment, anatomy, physiology and marine biology. Lesson Plans Inc. Lesson Plans Inc.- Science education resource for high school teachers. Provides lesson plans and a free biology curriculum. South Florida National Park Activity Guide for Teachers South Florida National Park Activity Guide for Teachers- K4-6 curriculum-based environmental education programs and classroom resources including information about the Everglades … PBS Science and Technology TeacherSource PBS Science and Technology TeacherSource- Lesson plans, online activities, classroom resources, and professional development projects. Course World: Biology Course World: Biology- A research tool for high school teachers and students. Includes lesson plans, links to other sites, tests. Hosted in Canada. Higher Order Thinking in Teaching Science Higher Order Thinking in Teaching Science- AP biology and laboratories, with emphasis on genetics, evolutionary biochemistry, animal physiology, and unique Amphioxus model system. Positively Aging 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. Sun Safety For Kids Sun Safety For Kids- Guide for developing school or camp sun safety programs. Includes legislation, links, and articles about aspects of sun safety. Animalearn Animalearn- Dissection alternatives and humane educational materials. Offers frequently-asked questions about animals in education, myths about dissection, and links. Growing African Violets at School Growing African Violets at School- Provides kids, teachers and volunteers an on-line information service about growing African Violets at school. Gondar Design Biology 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. BioMedia Associates BioMedia Associates- Microscopy, closeups, dissections, animations, videos and multimedia of the living world. Materials are for classroom use by students and teachers. Some produ… FOR SEA Institute of Marine Science 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. Project GROWS 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 pop… Sagehen Creek Field Station Sagehen Creek Field Station- Focuses on studies about fisheries, wildlife, range and forests, as well as hydrology. Includes list of publications, photo gallery and reservation in… Patuxent Wildlife Research Center Patuxent Wildlife Research Center- America's first wildlife experiment station and research refuge. Research in waterfowl harvest management, wildlife habitat improvement, effects… Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center- Information for wildlife managers, scientists, and the public on natural resource issues and biota of the North American Great Plains. Whistling Beetle Ecological Consultants Whistling Beetle Ecological Consultants- Ecological surveys, monitoring, impact assessment, habitat creation, management plans, training courses, and interpretation. Based in the … Skadia Skadia- Australian company providing specialist services in ecology and natural resource management. Provides a company profile, details of services and a list of clients. Stuart Spray Wildlife Consultancy Stuart Spray Wildlife Consultancy- Offers expert advice on conservation issues, habitat management, and protected species surveys in Southern Scotland and the North of England. Ecological Planning and Research Ecological Planning and Research- Ecological consultants in the UK specialising in providing ecological solutions for projects of all sizes. Provides details of services offered, … Nature Tracking Nature Tracking- Online tools for identifying animal tracks, scat, and other signs. View hundreds of animal track photos and prepare for tracker certifications. GreenLink Ecology Ltd GreenLink Ecology Ltd- Independent consultancy operating throughout the south-east of England. Services offered include ecological scoping surveys, protected species surveys inclu… Colorado Wildlife Science, LLC Colorado Wildlife Science, LLC- Wildlife and ecological consulting firm based in Basalt, Colorado. Services offered include wildlife research, management and monitoring, conservat… Thomson Ecology Thomson Ecology- Offers ecological consultancy services in the UK including scoping studies, surveys, mitigation schemes, post-project monitoring, ecological and arboricultural im… Ekofocus: Wildlife Consultants Ekofocus: Wildlife Consultants- Offers wildlife management and ecological consultancy services to owners and managers of wildlife areas, game farms, game ranches and eco-tourism d… BioMaAS: Biological Monitoring and Assessment Specialists BioMaAS: Biological Monitoring and Assessment Specialists- Consulting company specializing in a range of services including assessments and surveys, construction monitoring, habit… Michael Woods Associates Michael Woods Associates- Ecological consultants carrying out a wide variety of wildlife and habitat surveys, scoping studies and protected species surveys in the south of Britain. FISHBIO FISHBIO- Fisheries research and monitoring scientists, engineers, and technicians that specialize in counting, tracking, and analyzing fish and wildlife populations throughout the… Wilson Ecological Consulting Wilson Ecological Consulting- Offers expertise in wetlands and waterways, threatened and endangered species, habitat assessments and NEPA. Based in Pennsylvania.