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.
Other
Royal Society of Biology
Dedicated to those who are committed to the study of the biological science field, the Society of Biology presents current research and news about a variety of topics involving the life sciences.
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."
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.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Engineering Nature: Dna Visualization and Manipulation
Students are introduced to genetic techniques such as DNA electrophoresis and imaging technologies used for molecular and DNA structure visualization. In the field of molecular biology and genetics, biomedical engineering plays an...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Restriction Enzymes and Dna Fingerprinting
The discovery of restriction enzymes and their applications in DNA analysis has proven to be essential for biologists and chemists. This instructional activity focuses on restriction enzymes and their applications to DNA analysis and DNA...
Other
Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History: Operation Ruby Throat
Be amazed at how these beautiful birds can be used to help students learn about science, math, geography and culture. Site is the most comprehensive one available about hummingbird natural history.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Genetic Code
Learn how genetic code links groups of nucleotides in an mRNA to amino acids in a protein. Also learn about start codons, stop codons, and reading frame.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Dna, the Genetic Material
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] DNA is the genetic material in your cells passed on to you from your parents and determines your characteristics. Learn about transformation and how DNA was...
BBC
Bbc: New 'Living Fossil' Identified
Learn about the recent discovery of the the new species of coelacanth living off the coast of Indonesia.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Influences on Darwin
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] When Darwin returned to England at the end of his voyage, he did not rush to announce his discoveries. He did not want to present any ideas unless he had strong...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Basic and Applied Science
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Science can be "basic" or "applied." The goal of basic science is to understand how things work. Basic science is the source of most scientific theories. Applied...