Curated OER
A Spool Of Thread
Students describe a spool of light colored thread that the teacher holds in his/her hands. They are asked what substances (cotton and wood) are present and what structures (thread and spool) are present. The teacher conclude that the...
Curated OER
Heredity (Mendelian Genetics)
Students observe and record observations of whether a person is a taster or nontaster. They test selected individuals from their families and peer groups and chart all findings to determine which trait (e.g. taster or non-taster) is...
University of Arizona
The Biology Project: Meiosis Tutorial
This cell biology lesson explains and illustrated the different phases of meiosis. Includes vocabulary and assessment links as well as othe related resources.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Biology: Unit 3: Cell Structure
In this third unit of a Biology course, students learn about cells and cell structure. They compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and learn about the specialized structures in a cell and what their functions are. They will also learn...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Meiosis
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How do you make a cell with half the DNA? Meiosis. This activity outlines the phases of meiosis, provides an overview of sexual reproduction, and describe how...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Biology: Cell Reproduction
Through informational text, interactive simulations, and step-through animations, students discover two major processes of cell reproduction; mitosis and meiosis.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Basic Difference Between Mitosis and Meiosis
The differences between mitosis and meiosis are explained in this resource. Includes labeled diagrams showing what happens during each and a chart giving an overview of their differences.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Reproduction and Meiosis Study Guide
Use this review guide to understand cell-reproduction and meiosis.
University of Arizona
The Biology Project: The Cell Cycle & Mitosis Tutorial
The Cell Biology Project at the University of Arizona provides an explanation of mitosis, DNA basics, diagrams and a practice exercise.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Cell Division and Cycle
A site about cell division and the cell cycle in the science of biology including mitosis, meiosis, and binary fission.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Estrella Mountain College: Cell Division and Meiosis
Resource provides a holistic and complete meiosis lesson with illustrations, animations, glossary, and links. Extremely detailed and helpful site.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Biology: Cell Reproduction
Through informational text, interactive activities, online labs, and video animations, students explore the major concepts of cell reproduction.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Types of Cell Division
Discusses the three methods of cell division - mitosis, meiosis, and binary fission.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Cell Division Stages
Clearly presents the steps in meiosis and mitosis with each step accompanied by an illustrated fact card.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Cellular Reproduction: Chapter Test Practice
Try these fifteen multiple-choice review questions over concepts in cellular reproduction.
Other
Dr. Saul: Biology in Motion
This interactive site provides animations and activities in several areas of physiology. The images are simple, but clear. The accompanying text provides a good description of the process being shown.
University of Maryland
Univ. Of Maryland Baltimore Cty/biology Century
Historical perspective on Mendel's contribution. Spends a little time setting up what the current beliefs of Mendel's day were and how he changed things with what he did.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: What Is Nondisjunction and What Are Its Effects?
Nondisjunction is when homologous chromosomes or sister chromatids fail to separate normally during cell division. What it is and how this happens are explained here, as well as what can cause it and what impact it has on human health.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Diploid and Haploid Cells
Explains what is meant by diploid and haploid cells and the difference between them.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Reproduction and Cell Division Unit Test
Take this nine-question unit test over reproduction and cell division unit test.