Biology

Teaching Evolution and the Nature of Science Teaching Evolution and the Nature of Science- Online book for teachers provided by the National Academy of Sciences. Systematics and Evolution Research Group Systematics and Evolution Research Group- Provides information on the graduate study programs at the University of Alberta, the funding opportunities and academic staff. Resources for Teaching and Learning Biology Resources for Teaching and Learning Biology- The American Institute of Biological Sciences provides links to a number of resources on biology teaching including evolution. Ongoing Challenges to Evolution Education: Resources and Activities of the National Academies Ongoing Challenges to Evolution Education: Resources and Activities of the National Academies- Jay B. Labov of the National Academy of Sciences outlines recent and planned activit… Questions and Answers about Scientific Theories Questions and Answers about Scientific Theories- A helpful handout for educators addressing questions about scientific theories and misinformation about the theory of evolution. Evolution Resources from the National Acadamies Evolution Resources from the National Acadamies- Books (some with full online versions), position statements, and research papers. Darwin Day at the University of Tennessee Darwin Day at the University of Tennessee- Annual educational event to encourage teaching evolution as a unifying concept in biology and to disseminate accurate information concer… AAAS News Release - Intelligent Design Theory AAAS News Release - Intelligent Design Theory- Resolution on intelligent design theory which rejects the theory as an inadequate competitor to evolution. National Association for Objectivity in Science about Evolution National Association for Objectivity in Science about Evolution- Promotes teaching of critical thinking about the theory of evolution. Understanding Evolution Understanding Evolution- Teaching the science and history of evolutionary biology, from the University of California Museum of Paleontology and the National Center for Science Edu… How Humans Evolved How Humans Evolved- A general introduction to natural selection and population genetics, human behavior and mating, and the fossil record. Includes quizzes. BBC News: Teaching the Evolution Teachers BBC News: Teaching the Evolution Teachers- Article about a plan to improve how the theory of evolution is taught in the United States and Canada. Evolution and Nature of Science Institute Evolution and Nature of Science Institute- Lessons for teaching evolution and the nature of science in high school biology. PBS: Evolution PBS: Evolution- Online course and guide for teachers plus lessons for students. Five Major Misconceptions about Evolution Five Major Misconceptions about Evolution- This article clears up five of the most important misconceptions about evolution. Includes rebuttals. Evolution at Old Dominion University Evolution at Old Dominion University- Course-specific materials and links to a variety of web resources on evolutionary biology. Danny Yee's Book Reviews: Evolution Danny Yee's Book Reviews: Evolution- Reviews of several score books about evolution - mostly popular titles, but some academic works as well. National Center for Science Education National Center for Science Education- Clearinghouse for information and advice to keep evolution in the science classroom and certain other theories out. Becoming Human Becoming Human- Online documentary, activities and lesson plans. Darwiniana and Evolution Darwiniana and Evolution- Comprehensive directory of links to sites directly or indirectly concerning evolution. The Biology & Evolution Jump Station The Biology & Evolution Jump Station- Large collection of links to biology resources on the web, including evolution science sites. Liftstream Liftstream- Executive search recruitment agency for the life sciences sector including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical diagnostics and medical devices. Saltwater, Inc. Saltwater, Inc.- Company contracts to provide biological observers on commercial fishing vessels in Alaskan waters. Kinetica Kinetica- Recruitment service provider specialising in jobs in life science industries. BioJobNet.com BioJobNet.com- Dedicated to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device and the life sciences industries. Search jobs by market, post jobs, manage resumes, cover letters, an… Beaker Beaker- Life sciences job search for careers in biotech, pharma and medical devices. FASEB: Career Center FASEB: Career Center- The Federation for American Societies for Experimental Biology offers an online career center for the life sciences industry in the United States. Provides s… Bio-Job: Science and Biotech Career Center Bio-Job: Science and Biotech Career Center- Provides free listings for jobseekers to advertise their availability for employment and a searchable database of vacancies. Biology Innovation Biology Innovation- Biology revision site for AS or A2 level students with features, diagrams and information covering human biology, biochemistry and plant biology. Contains easy… The Whole Frog Project The Whole Frog Project- 3D reconstructions of MRI data for frogs and plants - from the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. How to Know the Earth's Plants and Animals How to Know the Earth's Plants and Animals- Basic nature study techniques are explained while focusing on plants,animals and ecology found in the average North American's backyard… The eSkeletons Project The eSkeletons Project- An interactive learning area that enables you to view the bones of a human, chimpanzee, and baboon and gather information about them from an osteology data… Wah Yan Path Wah Yan Path- A multi-disciplinary project to develop one of the first online, campus nature trails in a secondary school for leisure and education - from Wah Yan College, Kowloon. Biology Labs On-Line Biology Labs On-Line- Interactive, inquiry-based laboratory simulations and exercises designed for college and AP high school biology majors. The Human Heart The Human Heart- An online exploration of the heart from The Franklin Institute Science Museum. I Can Do That I Can Do That- Cartoon characters take you on a tour of cells, DNA, RNA and biological techniques. PT Central - Online University PT Central - Online University- Courses, outlines, syllabi, and educational links in Anatomy, Embryology, and medical terminology aimed toward physical therapy students. Amphibian Embryology Tutorial Amphibian Embryology Tutorial- Graphical supplement for teaching and learning about amphibian development from the University of Wisconsin. The Digital Anatomist Project The Digital Anatomist Project- Excellent general anatomic imaging from the Univ. of Washington. Human Biology Guide Human Biology Guide- Revision site designed for the AQA Human Biology course but suitable for all biology students. The Whole Brain Atlas The Whole Brain Atlas- MRI views of the normal and diseased human brain. By Keith A. Johnson, MD and J. Alex Becker, PhD. A collaboration of MIT and Harvard University. The Dolan DNA Learning Center The Dolan DNA Learning Center- A wide variety of online DNA resources as well as information on many workshops, field trips, courses, and products - from the Cold Spring Harbor La… Neurological Eye Simulator Neurological Eye Simulator- Simulates eye motion and effects of disabling eye muscles and cranial nerves, including instructional text (requires ShockWave) - from UC-Davis. Biology In Motion Biology In Motion- Online activities for learning biology, including animated cartoons, an evolution simulation laboratory, and drag-and-drop quizzes. Learn Biology Online Learn Biology Online- Starts with basic cell biology, then progresses through genetics, immune defence, reproduction, respirations, growth, regulation, ecosystems and adaptation. … Human Anatomy On-line Human Anatomy On-line- Fact-filled tour of the human body for students in middle school and above. The Visible Human The Visible Human- A guided tour providing an introduction to human anatomy and physiology using images and animations based on the Visible Human Project - from the Washington Uni… Netfrog-Interactive Frog Dissection Netfrog-Interactive Frog Dissection- Really instructive frog dissection photo images, movies, text, and practical interaction. Designed for use in high school biology classes by t… Froguts Froguts- Online dissection of a frog using Flash 5 and recycled frogs. The Invertebrates The Invertebrates- Educational website about invertebrates designed for primary and secondary students with the characteristics, classification, pictures and a test on each group.