Biology in Motion
Evolution Lab
Evolution occurs though change over time, but can it go any faster? Scholars speed up the process of evolution and observe a simulation of 20 blue organisms fighting for survival. A graph displays the changes in phenotype over time. By...
American Museum of Natural History
All About Horses
Horses come in all shapes and sizes, but all belong to the same species. Young scholars explore the different traits and connect the information to genetic modification. The interactive gives them the option to read about 18 different...
American Museum of Natural History
Around the World with DNA
DNA analysis could be what saves some animals from extinction. An interactive lesson shows learners how DNA information proves variation among animals of the same species and how stakeholders use that information to make decisions. Easy...
American Museum of Natural History
Bio-Benefits
Kick-start a discussion of the importance of biodiversity with a colorful resource that touts the benefits of maintaining healthy ecosystems. The images stress the interdependence of all the elements of an ecosystem.
American Museum of Natural History
Around with World with DNA
A mammalogist, ornithologist, ichthyologist, and a conservation geneticist share their work and their hopes that their research will help protect and save endangered species and their habitats.
American Museum of Natural History
Journey to the Stars
Fifteen detailed pictures and informative captions delve deep into the exploration of stars—their life cycle and importance in the universe.
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PBS
Kqed: Quest: Education: Media Making Toolkit [For the Science Classroom]
A comprehensive guide to integrating media-making into a science classroom provides an engaging way for students to demonstrate knowledge and build 21st-century learning skills. Supplies tools for teachers to make science-based media,...
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Edu Media: 2. Make Observations at Different Times of Year
Choose from four animations that show why the amount of daylight is different throughout the year. Topics include the seasons, the sun's apparent path, and days and nights over the year.
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PBS
Kqed: Quest: Education: Media Making Toolkit [For the Science Classroom]
A comprehensive guide to integrating media-making into a science classroom provides an engaging way for students to demonstrate knowledge and build 21st-century learning skills. Supplies tools for teachers to make science-based media,...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Slime Chemistry
Have you ever wondered how fun toys like Silly Putty, Gak, and Slime are made? These products are so much fun because of the properties of polymers, which make them delightfully bouncy, stretchy, sticky, moldable, breakable, hard, soft,...
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: 1 Ps4 2: Illumination and Darkness
This NSTA vetted source includes resources to allow students to make observations that prove objects in darkness need light to be illuminated. Included are assessment ideas, videos, examples, lesson plans, and photos of student work.
University of California
Univ. Of Cal Berkeley: The Comet's Tale
Site provides extensive information in the study of comets. Includes excellent graphics that depict what comets look like as they travel through the solar system. Also includes information on how comets may have effected the Earth's...
Open Door Team
Open Door Web Site: Biology: Calculating Magnification on a Compound Microscope
Learn how to calculate the total magnification of a microscope on this concise site. Links to making a slide, questions on the use of the microscope, and other related microscope topics are included on this site.