Action Bioscience - Articles on the impact of
bioscience research on our lives. There are high school lesson plans and charts of NSES correlations
BioZone Bio Links - This is a directory of
web sites dealing with many aspects of biology such as ecology, biotechnology, animal behavior,
cell biology and many more.
Living Things - Links to websites on animals,
plants, and ecosystems. There are also tips for teachers. This site is prepared by the Franklin
Institute in Philadelphia.
Teaching Evolution - Information about evolution and possible
perils and pitfalls to avoid while teaching about it. By the University of California Museum of Paleontology
The Entomology Index
- Recommended entomology sites on the web for K-12 educators.
US Department of Agriculture forTeachers and Students - There is so much offered at this site that it is hard to describe. Visit Smokey the
Bear, check out the food pyramid, and don't miss RUS the Surfing Squirrel.
Penn State Lesson Plans - Plans for all grades for forest resources, water, earth science and wildlife from the School of Forest Resources at Penn State University.
KinderGarden -
Gardening in the curriculum for all grades levels. This is a good starting point for any teacher
interested in starting a gradening project.
Out! Out! Damp Sprout! - A lesson plan for growing seeds which are found in the supermarket. This lesson is by Vicki Cobb.
Real Trees 4 Kids - Activities and lesson plans for grades 3 through
high school. This site is by the National Christmas Tree Association.
Kids Gardening - Resources and grant information for teachers. By the
National Garden Association.
Plants for Kids - Experiments in botany for children from the
Delaware State University.
Bird Sleuth- A project in bird watching for middle
school students. Sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Online Biology Book - If your knowledge of
biology is a bit shaky, you may need to refer to this text by M. J. Farabee
Exploring the Environment - This site has modules for students
to use to explore various aspects of the environment such as hurricanes, rainforests, the Everglades, and the
weather. There are teacher help pages, too.
Community Science Action Guides - Teaching units and lesson plans for
grades K-12. These lessons deal with water, energy, and health sciences.
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears - An online magazine for teachers of grades k - 5.
The purpose is to integrate science, literacy, and the polar regions. There are lesson plans and links to relevant web sites.
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