National Institute of Open Schooling
Biomolecules
An informative lesson has learners read about, discuss, and study the classification, structure and importance of the following biomolecules: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and enzymes.
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.
Other
New Mexico Tech: The 7 Characteristics of Life
Describes the seven characteristics that define what life is for biological purposes.
City University of New York
Brooklyn College: Exploring Life @ Bi Odot Edu: Signs of Life: Complexity
A nice introduction to the idea that living things are highly organized at several different levels. Great as an introduction to biological complexity.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Biology of Awareness
An article discussing how organisms responds to their environment which is one of the characteristics of life. Learn how every organisms has awareness from the single-celled to humans.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Marine Biology Facts
Discusses the unique characteristics of the oceans and the many organisms that live in a marine ecosystem.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: The 7 Unmistakable Characteristics of Life
Describes the seven characteristics that define life - cells, homeostasis, heredity, use of energy, reproduction, response to environmental stimuli, and evolution and adaptation.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Comparison of Living and Non Living Things
Compares the characteristics of living and non-living things based on respiration, life processes, response to stimuli, death, and composition.
Rutgers University
Rutgers Center for Vector Biology: Mosquito Biology
This page covers the life cycle, habitats and other details about mosquitos.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Three Domains of Life
Describes the characteristics of Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya, the three domains of life.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Life Cycle of Angiosperms
Describes the characteristics of angiosperms, or flowering plants, the parts of the flower involved in reproduction, pollination, fertilization, and the production of fruit and seeds.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Chlorophyta: The Green Algae
Chlorophyta are classified as green algae but may actually be different colors. Its characteristics are described, its significance as a food source for marine organisms, and its positive and negative aspects.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Phaeophyta (Brown Algae)
Discusses the characteristics of Phaeophyta or brown algae, where it is found, its classification, some facts about it, and its uses.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Facts About Mealworms
Information about mealworms, including types, habitat, physical characteristics, using them as pet food, raising them, whether they can be pests, their role in the life cycle of the darkling beetle, and a list of quick facts about them.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Platyhelminthes Reproduction
Describes the characteristics of Platyhelminthes, or flatworms, and how they reproduce.
Other
Miami University: Cellular Nature of Life?
Basic information about cells in an outline form. Gives good information in an abbreviated format.
University of Massachusetts
Beavers in Massachusetts
Physical characteristics, distribution, food, life cycle, and dam and lodge building are the topics featured in this effective beaver site.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Spirogyra Facts
Provides information about Spirogyra, a type of algae. Discusses characteristics, classification, cell structure, method of reproduction, and life cycle.
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Fish Adaptations
This site has pictures that illustrate the many ways fish have adapted to make the most of life in their environments. The explanations are short and easy to understand.
City University of New York
Brooklyn College: Growth and Reproduction
This site from the Brooklyn College provides a brief, but good, explanation of the meaning of biological growth and how it relates to the process of reproduction.