Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech: Flower and Tree Reproduction
This is the reproduction chapter from an online text, courtesy of the Forest Biology Department of Virginia Tech. Learn about trees, their flowers, and other details of their reproductive cycle.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Science Homework Help
The science section of this popular homework helper site features links to chemistry, life, earth, physical, and space science resources.
Other
Funology: The Science of Having Fun
See what the "science of having fun" is by learning jokes and "wacky facts", playing games, and trying magic tricks and simple recipes. Great ideas for enjoying science with classmates, friends, and family.
Curated Video
How Do Plants Grow? | Knowsy Nina Wants to Know
Knowsy Nina discovers what food plants need in order to grow in this episode! [5:00]
Other
Reproduction in Plants and Animals
Reproduction in Plants and Animals. The ability to produce more organism similar to themselves is a very important characteristic of all living organisms. The process by which they do so is known as reproduction. [0:21]
Other
Vancouver Aquarium/career as a Marine Biologist
Practical information about becoming a marine biologist. Site includes brief interviews with two professionals. Has listing of Canadian colleges with degrees in marine biology.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Things Get More Complicated When You're Older
A learning module that begins with "Things Get More Complicated When You're Older" by BirdBrain Science, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Catch Me if You Can
Students are asked to explain the predator/prey relationship and how it helps to maintain the balance of the ecosystems.
National Human Genome Research Institute
Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications Research Program
This is the official division for researching the implications of the Human Genome Project. Find out about topics being discussed involving the ethics of the program, how it is socially accepted, and what sort of legislature is involved...
National Museum of Science and Industry (UK)
Ingenious: Biology and Biotechnology Images
This series of images is a combined collection of over three museums' collections of biology and biotechnology images. Nearly two-hundred images are sorted into pages of nine and accompanied by brief descriptions.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: The Levels of Organization of Living Things
Explains the importance of systems of organization in biology and describes the thirteen levels of organization, from the atom up to the biosphere.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Levels of Biological Organization
Describes the levels of organization in biology, from the subatomic particle up to the biosphere.
Other
Van Cleave's Science Fun
Excellent guide to all things science from science projects and fun experiments to science research and homeschool science.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Emergent Properties That Exist in Biology
An explanation of the concept of emergence and what it means in biology. Emergence is a property of a system or structure that is present in the whole but not in its individual components. Presents examples of emergence at different...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Different Branches of Biology
Provides descriptions of many different branches in the field of biology.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Vampire Bats
Great multi-media site from the National Geographic Society with great information, pictures and video of Vampire Bats. Sections include fun facts, video, audio, a map and send a postcard.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Organization of Cells
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how multicelled organisms have specialized cells that do specific jobs and single celled organisms exist without the help of other cells.
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina: What Can I Do With a Major In
Are you looking to explore possible career paths based on a college major? Explore possible career titles, major skills and characteristics, and websites related to your choice of college major.
Other
Zephyrus: Flower Reproduction
A good graphic overview of flowering plant reproduction and the specific parts of the plant responsible for that.
Other
University of Cincinnati Biologist Finds Differences in Lizard Locomotion
This site from the University of Cincinnati explains how biologist Bruce Jayne has studied the lizard nervous and muscular systems to discover finds that may uncover evolutionary trends.
Northwestern University
Di Humani Corporis Fabrica
A historically significant translation of the groundbreaking text on human anatomy that changed the study of anatomy forever.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Human Genome Project: Project Information
This site provides from the Human Genome Project provides basic information on the Human Genome Project. Among the items discussed is how genome sequencing is done, as well as information about the genome and proteome.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Basics of Biology Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a biology unit.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology and the Scientific Method Review
Review your knowledge of the nature of science as it relates to biology.