Sophia Learning
Sophia: Discovery of Cells: Lesson 3
This lesson explains how cells were first discovered, and introduces scientists that were a vital part of this discovery. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Discovery of Cells."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Discovery of Cells: Lesson 4
This lesson explains how cells were first discovered, and introduces scientists that were a vital part of this discovery. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Discovery of Cells."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Discovery of Cells: Lesson 1
This lesson explains how cells were first discovered, and introduces scientists that were a vital part of this discovery. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Discovery of Cells."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Discovery of Cells: Lesson 2
This lesson explains how cells were first discovered, and introduces scientists that were a vital part of this discovery. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Discovery of Cells."
University of Arizona
The Biology Project: Which Scientists?
A brief tutorial on the contributions of a few of the DNA scientists. Part of a larger "Biology Project" learning series.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Pollination Parties
This lesson helps students understand the concept of pollination. Objectives, materials, procedures, adaptations, discussion questions, evaluation, extensions, suggested readings, links, vocabulary, and academic standards are all included!
University of Washington
Neuroscience for Kids: Biological Rhythms
Site contains experiments students can do in the classroom to enhance their understanding of biological rhythms.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Discovery of the Structure of Dna
Explore the structure of DNA double helix and how it was discovered. Learn about the work of Chargaff, Watson and Crick, Wilkins, and Franklin.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Discovery of Leptin
Questions related to the structure and function of the endocrine system.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Dna, the Genetic Material
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how DNA was discovered.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Common Parts of the Cell
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes four parts all cells have in common.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Dna Structure and Replication
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how DNA's structure and function was discovered.
University of California
Ucmp: Discovery of Sulawesi Coelacanths
A new location for this 'living fossil' is documented at the University of California. Good general information on the biology and significance of coelacanths.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Theories Behind the Extinction of Neanderthals
Discusses the discovery of Homo neanderthalensis and describes the different theories that have been put forward to explain why Neanderthals became extinct.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: History of Dna Fingerprinting
Discusses the scientists who made discoveries about DNA and those who invented and worked on DNA fingerprinting, and some of the criminal cases that were resolved or thrown out through the use of DNA evidence. (Warning: Some of these...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Famous Scientists in Genetic Research
Presents biographical information about prominent geneticists and describes the discoveries they are famous for.
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.
Sumanas
Sumanas Inc: Life: The Science of Biology: The Meselson Stahl Experiment
Follow Meselson and Stahl through their experiments to determine how DNA replicates.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Human Evolution: History, Timeline, Future Predictions
The history of human evolution is described, from the first aquatic animals that developed the ability to walk on land and the pivotal organisms from then up to the present day. The author then goes on to make interesting predictions...
Seeker
Seeker: Week of 3 10 14: Fingerprinting Clouds
Scientist have recently discovered that clouds possess far more unique traits than just their shapes. Read about the scientific discovery that at least some clouds contain biological particles that can be analyzed to show where the cloud...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Cave Formation: Biogeochemical Cycles
This video segment adapted from NOVA chronicles the discoveries that led to a radical new theory in which living organisms, not just geological processes, play an active role in cave formation. [5:42]
PBS
Pbs: A Science Odyssey
Website for the PBS series "A Science Odyssey." Numerous opportunities to explore the people and discoveries of science.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Classic Experiments: Dna as the Genetic Material
Learn about the experiments by Frederick Griffith, Oswald Avery, Alfred Hershey, and Martha Chase that led to the discovery of DNA as the genetic material.
University of Arizona
Biology Project: Which Scientists? (Tutorial Problem 1)
A problem from a genetics problem set that address the discovery of DNA. Get the answer right and your're smart, get it wrong and you get tutored.