Chemical Acronyms Database
http://129.79.137.107/cfdocs/libchem/searchu.html
The Chemical Acronyms Database is a project of the Indiana University Science Libraries that offers students a useful tool for dealing with the often overwhelming abundance of chemical terms and acronyms. Simply type part or all of an acronym or keyword, and a list of terms that match appears. Easy to use and uncomplicated, this site also allows visitors to add to the growing database through an online form. [JAB]
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Recycle City [Shockwave]
http://www.epa.gov/recyclecity/
Recycling made fun. The Environmental Protection Agency's Recycle City Web site offers students an interactive way to learn how recycling can affect their environment. Users can click any part of the cartoon drawing of the city to learn about that particular building or site and what can be done to decrease waste. The site also contains a more involved exercise called the Dumptown game, where visitors click on City Hall to view various recycling programs and choose the program(s) the city will implement. Once implemented, that activity can be seen taking place in Dumptown. Although the Dumptown exercise may require the help of a teacher to navigate for younger students, both exercises are excellent for K-12 teachers and students. [JAB]
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The Code Unravelled [Flash]
http://library.thinkquest.org/C0122628/main.php
This excellent Web site is a winner of the 2001 ThinkQuest Internet Challenge. Developed by a team of students, The Code Unravelled is a creative way to learn about DNA and its influence on all living things. The best way to view the site is with the Flash plug-in, but much of the information is accessible in text-only format. With interactive trait inheritance games and virtual lab demonstrations, the Games section is a highlight of the site. The Articles section, however, is the heart of the site, detailing the science of DNA in words and pictures. To access the site, you will need to click on the appropriate link on the ThinkQuest site. [AL]
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NOAA Fisheries [.pdf]
http://www.oar.noaa.gov/k12/html/fisheries.html
Part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) Web site, Science with NOAA Research, the Fisheries page gives a unique look into fisheries conservation in the US. Students read various linked sites, follow the given directions, and answer related questions for each section. A downloadable version of the directions and questions section is provided, which may help simplify the exercise, as some require several steps. This site gives an excellent introduction to a topic which often gets overlooked in many k-12 biology and conservation classes and is definitely worth visiting. [JAB]
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Cells Alive
http://www.cellsalive.com/index.htm
The Cells Alive Web site (last mentioned in the October 25, 1996 Scout Report), offered by Quill Graphics, contains several activities to help students understand the basics of cellular biology. The animal cell cycle and cell mitosis animations are especially excellent visual learning tools, clearly showing what takes place during these events and giving well-written descriptions of each stage. The site also has three interactive quizzes on cell structure, cell function, microbes, and the immune system. [JAB]
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NatureWorks
http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/
Developed by New Hampshire Public Television and the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, NatureWorks offers teachers an excellent resource for biologically related subjects geared for students grades 3-6. Sixteen topics are included, ranging from species diversity to fresh water communities. Each subject has a one page description for students to read and a short quiz for them to take. A teacher's guide offers additional vocabulary, hands-on activities, teaching tips, and external links. [JAB]
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The Biotechnology Science Center
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/SSG/tc00006e.html
Strategis is a department of the Canadian federal government that wants to harness the power of the Internet to expedite information to the public. Its Web site, The Biotechnology Science Center, is a good resource for advanced high school and college students learning about the basics of biotechnology, including subjects like cloning, xenotransplantation, gene therapy, transgenic organisms, and genetic testing. Each case study gives an easy-to-understand, multiple page description with attractive diagrams as well as many links to find additional information. [JAB]
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Biomedia: Learning Programs for Biology [.pdf]
http://ebiomedia.com/
Biomedia Associates is a group of biologists, educators, and film-makers collaborating to educate students about the multitude of creatures on earth. Even though the company's main focus is educational films that can be purchased online, this site provides a wide variety of educational materials: galleries of beautiful images, descriptions of fascinating creatures, and more. Images and text from each film can be previewed online, along with several reviews. Teachers can download free teaching guides corresponding to each film in .pdf format. [AL]
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