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Hidden picture of canopy critters, Ask Dr. Canopy, leaf and bark rubbings, poetry, and conservation tips.
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The Temperate Rain Forest Canopy What can you do to save the forest canopy? Teacher Resources Acknowledgments...Educational web version of the Visitor's Center exhibit at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama. Includes information on rainforest mammals, frogs, birds and plants.
http://striweb.si.edu/forest_speaks/
Well organized and illustrated general biology text from Estrella Mountain Community College, Phoenix, Arizona. Advanced, but very clearly explained and illustrated.
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An On-Line Biology Book Click on the underlined items to go to those chapters. The text items are modified lecture outlines I have developed over the many years of teaching college-level introductory biology. Use of my text for educational purposes is encouraged and appreciated,...Online activities, labs and tutorials. Site available in Spanish.
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Biology Online. Life Science Reference The biology forum is divided into different categories so that you can post and find answers with ease and also create biology related communities (or colonies if you wish So, please register, post your questions, chat and enjoy this feature...A volunteer project that observes and records natural history events such as plants flowering, birds returning, frogs peeping, and weather events. Offers a field guide, graphs, maps, and reasons for the project.
https://www.thousandeyes.ca:447/english_en/index.php
Facts, in-depth articles, ask-a-scientist forum, archive of answers and newsletter on oceans and ocean life.
http://oceanlink.island.net/
Learn about wild animals through online fun and games.
http://www.nps.gov/aplic/forkids.htm
The complete nature and wildlife resource featuring the Audubon Guides to plants and animals, outdoor planner and destination guide, habitat Guide, eCards, and newsletters.
http://www.enature.com/
Enter the world of Science Bob to try home experiments, visit his on-line lab and get answers to your science questions.
http://www.sciencebob.com/
Offers news about plants, animals, and other life science issues. Also includes pop quizzes, and pictures. Site is available in Spanish.
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/
Cartoon characters take you on a tour of cells, DNA, RNA and biological techniques.
http://www.eurekascience.com/ICanDoThat/index.htm
Provides a visual journey through the stages of human development from conception to birth.
http://www.visembryo.com/baby/index.html
Online interactive resource for learning biology. Content includes Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Human Biology, Molecular Biology, Mendelian Genetics, and Immunology.
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/default.html
Fun and interactive site to help kids appreciate science. Why are snakes like lizards, and monkeys like moose? Find out here.
http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/
Describes microbiology, the rain forest and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Also in French, German, and Spanish.
http://www.theguardians.com/
A site intended to teach users about biology and biotechnology. Includes some educational illustrations and animations that can be downloaded by teachers and other educators for use in their curriculum.
http://biotech-adventure.okstate.edu/
Provides interactive quizzes on topics such as cell biology, organ systems, ecology, and photosynthesis.
http://www.syvum.com/squizzes/biology/
Offers a few facts such as how an insect breaths to why a chameleon can change it's color.
http://www.geocities.com/mickey_prasad/bio.html
Links to information about each of the kingdoms and a glossary of terms.
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6243/diversity.html
Classification of organisms. Has diagrams showing where all organisms fit into the evolutionary tree.
http://tolweb.org/tree/phylogeny.html
Games, music, brainteasers, and other activities that introduce children to the impact of the environment on health.
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/games.htm
Information on North American animals and plants with illustrations, text, activities, and access to a naturalist.
http://www.enaturalist.org/
Online activities for learning biology, including animated cartoons, an evolution simulation laboratory, and drag-and-drop quizzes.
http://BiologyInMotion.com/
A look at individual organisms, communities, populations, species, and ecological food webs.
http://www.fi.edu/tfi/units/life/
Interactive GCSE Biology website. Some of the topics that it covers are cells, photosynthesis, the nervous system and homeostasis.
http://www.scienceisnthard.com
Introduces the natural history of the sea through a fun game.
http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/nof/fish/
Includes guidelines for incubating and candling eggs, photos, movies, egg cam, and resources. Sponsored by the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension.
http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/Embryology/
Provides concise information on all aspects of biology, from biochemistry and body systems to plants and history.
http://www.estrellamountain.edu/...ty/farabee/biobk/biobooktoc.html
A Natural Science reference site for middle school students. Includes topic chapters, facts and figures, questions and quizzes. Quick search and index search available, as well as an Internet guide.
http://www.saburchill.com/
Read about moose, wild turkeys, mosquitos, hummingbirds, and bears. Learn about habitat and wildlife biology. Color a bat, falcon, warbler, or eagle.
http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/wildlife/learn/kids.htm
Provides an introduction to phylogeny, geologic time, and evolution.
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/historyoflife/histoflife.html