CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Cell Biology
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Read grade-level texts, complete activities, and take assessments about cell biology.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Lesson Plans Library K 5
This resource presents a lesson plan library which holds hundreds of lesson plans organized by grade level and subject area. Often rooted with an Internet research piece, each lesson plan contains specific objectives, procedures,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: The Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1878
This collection uses primary sources to explore the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1878.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: There Is No Cure for Polio
This collection uses primary sources to explore the polio epidemic and vaccine.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Ernie's Dinosaur Day Care
"Help Ernie keep his dinosaur friends healthy and happy while learning about life science by making sure they are eating the right foods, getting exercise, staying clean, and getting enough rest."
BSCS Science Learning
Bscs: Bscs Middle School Science
BSCS Middle School Science is a standards and inquiry-based program comprised of four units: Earth/Space Science, Life Science, Physical Science, and Science and Society. The curriculum is available free online for teachers.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Biology: Welcome
This online course includes the exploration of several subjects in biology through field study and labs at an advanced level to deepen the students' understanding of biology.
PBS
Pbs: A Science Odyssey
Website for the PBS series "A Science Odyssey." Numerous opportunities to explore the people and discoveries of science.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Flex Book Textbooks: Biology Concepts
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A complete, web-based, multi-media textbook which serves as a comprehensive overview of Biology concepts.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Dna on the Witness Stand
Dr. Eric Lander of the Human Genome Project explains the use of DNA as forensic evidence. He describes the process and need for standards in testing laboratories and discusses the use of DNA evidence as a human rights tool.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Wildlife Biology
In this What's Up in the Environment? video segment, learn how various indicator species are used to monitor the environmental condition of the Everglades.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Sid the Science Kid: Glossary: Speaking Science
A glossary of science terms, including terms for life, earth, and physical science.
Scholastic
Scholastic:magic School Bus Themes Index
Magic School Bus cross referenced by themes to provide quick access to many activities and references.
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: Making Community Measurements: Abiotic Factors [Pdf]
A lesson plan in which students explore plant communities and observe different types of soil and weather conditions in an attempt to determine cause and effect relationships. Includes discussion questions, extension activities and web...
PBS
Pbs Kids: Plum Landing: Plant Inspector
Students will provide a verbal and visual description of plants that are close their homes. The pictures can be published online.
Other
Global Grocery List Project: Homepage
At this site from the Global Grocery List Project, students collect data on the prices of common grocery items and submit their findings. They can then compare the data they collected to data from students around the world. There are...
Other
Read Works: The Human Body: The Human Heart [Pdf]
An informational text about the human heart, its parts, and it functions. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
Minnesota 4 H: Environmental Science Career Guide [Pdf]
Browse this guide to careers in the field of environmental science. Includes potential employers and job possibilities in Minnesota.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Quiz: General Biology
Take this ten-question, general biology review quiz. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
Read Works
Read Works: Endangered Animals at a Glance
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about endangered animals and a zoo that is working to try to help them. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in cause and effect.
Other
Aibs: Careers in Biology
Discussion of different career areas for biologists, education and training, and a look into the future of biology as a career area. Many links to additional information.
Read Works
Read Works: Bright as the Sun
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about sunflowers. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Busy Bees
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how bees can be helpful and how they can be dangerous. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: I Am a Robin
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text with a robin telling the story of his parents have raised him. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.