|
Welt : English : Science : Biology : Education : Teaching Resources
See also:
- Beyond Bio 101: The Transformation of Undergraduate Biology Education - Describes the remarkable changes taking place in American undergraduate biology education; a report by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
- Beyond Biology - Provides a biology tutorial, various interactive activities, biological articles, downloads, visual materials and a gallery.
- Biodidac - Repository of line drawings, video clips, and photos to teach biology.
- Biological Science Curriculum Study (BSCS) - Develops inquiry-based science curriculum, including textbooks. Includes downloadable curriculum modules, catalog, annual report, and job openings.
- The Biology Corner - Offers profound resources of tutorials and lesson plans for biology and science teachers. Devoted to the compilation of interactive education sites.
- Biology Questions and Answers - Explains biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, zoology, physiology, embryology, botany, genetics, evolution, ecology and diseases through sequences of questions and answers.
- Biology Teaching Homepage - Established in 1995 by the Faculty of Education at the University of Hong Kong, this site covers many issues of teaching biology at highschools.
- Biopi-L - An unmoderated email listserv catering to the needs of biology teachers and professionals from kindergarten to university. Site has searchable archives going back to mid-1991.
- BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium - This project actively supports an extended network of educators interested in the reform of undergraduate biology. Collaborative efforts with other educational groups, links to staff, current activities, library, and projects.
- Biosolutions - Online repository of biological information which aims to create a knowledge base for students by the provision of animations and lectures.
- Crickets in the Classroom - Provides lessons and units for using crickets in the classroom to teach basic science concepts.
- Hands-on Activities for Teaching Biology to High School or Middle School Students - Topics include: "Studying Our Senses" with jelly beans, "Dragon Genetics," and "Moldy Jell-O." Includes pdf downloads of labs.
- The Invertebrates - Educational website about invertebrates designed for primary and secondary students with the characteristics, classification, pictures and a test on each group.
- National Institute of General Medical Sciences: Online Teaching Resources - NIGMS Provides science education publications on a number of biological topics, and interactive games to test your knowledge. Also provides eNewsletters, research news and funding opportunities.
- Preparing Our Children: Math and Science Education in the National Interest - "The National Science Board (NSB), charged with advising the President and the Congress on national science policy, urges a nation-wide consensus on a core of knowledge and competency in mathematics and science. The Board believes it is both possible and imperative to develop national strategies that serve the national interest while respecting local responsibility for K-12 teaching and learning" (Executive Summary).
- Rediscovering Chlamydomonas - Stephen S. Daggett and Donna L. Ritch explain why Chlamydomonas is an excellent model system in undergraduate teaching and research. [PDF]
- Research Link 2000 - A three year project that brought together biology faculty from colleges and universities to select, develop and disseminate a group of field-tested, research-based systems and instructional materials for introductory biology courses. Its major objective is to promote research activities by students and faculty on all levels of the undergraduate curriculum.
- Using Live Insects - Full curriculum resources for incorporating insects into elementary classrooms. Includes care instructions, cross-curricular lesson plans, and links.
- Wisconsin Teacher Enhancement Program - A national professional development program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for K-14 science and health educators. Most courses are related to biology.
- Wonderwise: Women in Science Learning Series - Learning kits teach K-12 students about science topics from women scientists in various biology fields, such as space geologists and pollen detective. Page includes lesson summaries and class activities.
![]()
|
|
