BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Facts About Red Marine Algae
Discusses the history of red algae use by humans, its physical characteristics, their uses in medicine, and their uses in food.
Curated OER
Arsenic Based Medicine, Wm. R. Warner & Co., About 1900
The Marsh Test, developed in 1832, was designed to detect poison in drinks. A short history of this test is provided along with photo of the test apparatus.
Curated OER
Arsenic Based Medicine, Wm. R. Warner & Co., About 1900
The Marsh Test, developed in 1832, was designed to detect poison in drinks. A short history of this test is provided along with photo of the test apparatus.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: The Civil War and Reconstruction
University-level syllabus, reading suggestions, lecture notes, and quizzes for a course of the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Rice University
Rice University: Web Adventures: Reconstructors: A Plaguing Problem
Online adventure game consisting of five consecutive episodes where you become a member of a team of scientists who investigate pain relieving drugs to see if they are safe. Episodes should be played in order; however, they can be...
Nature Research
Scitable: Genomics
Get an in-depth look at the genome which includes all genes, regulatory sequences, and other information found in noncoding regions of DNA. Articles on webpage explores the large amount of information available about genes and DNA...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Hemp
Plant profile, history, production & trade, traditional medicine, western medicine, drug, food, and crafts are the key topics explored in this thorough resource.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Andreas Vesalius
A great brief biography containing career and life information, and reasons why Vesalius was so important in the history of medicine and humanism.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Cardamom
Did you know that cardamom is the third most expensive spice in the world? Learn more about this interesting plant as you delve into the history, production, medicinal properties and more.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Ginger
This comprehensive resource discusses the history, production, trade, medicinal properties and uses of ginger in food.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Sugar Cane
Many interesting facts about sugar cane are presented in this thorough resource. Topics examined include history medicine food uses cosmetic application, and more.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Tamarind
This resource explores the many facets and diverse uses of tamarind. You will find the following topics in this informative site: general description, history, spiritual connection, production and trade, medicinal purposes, food uses,...
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Garlic
Discover the many uses garlic has in the making of different foods and medicines as you peruse through this informative resource. You will be exposed to a detailed plant profile and history in addition to a number of interesting facts...
Other
Authentic Maya: Maya Culture
An overview of ancient Mayan culture in Guatemala touching on topics such as mythology, medicine, warfare, etc. There are numerous links in the article to photos, video, etc.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...