http://highschool.bioethics.net/

Hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Bioethics (reported on in the NSDL Scout Report for the Life Sciences, June 25, 2004), this website presents the High School Bioethics Project. The site offers high school teachers and students with a variety of resources for exploring the field of bioethics. For example, the website provides brief coverage of many bioethics subjects including history, gene therapy, stem cell research, prescription drugs, and more. The site also contains video clips, information about a Web Fair, and access to an online forum through the American Journal of Bioethics. After completing the free registration, teachers can access curriculum resources and receive updates. The site also provides an online tutor who will answer bioethics-related questions. [NL]

http://www.edu.pe.ca/southernkings/animal.htm

This colorful website about the animals of the world was developed by a group of 7th grade students at Southern Kings Consolidated School in Canada. The site provides images and basic information for selected animals under the categories of Wild Cats, Marsupials, Primates, Reptiles, and Large and Small Mammals. Featured animals include: elephants, jaguars, kangaroos, komodo dragons, and more. Each animal profile contains basic information about appearance, habitat, food, life cycle, and behavior. Many animal pages also offer short audio clips. In addition, the site links to a trivia game, two quizzes, and a short glossary. [NL]

http://www.vh.org/adult/provider/radiology/pelvis/pelvis.home.html#TOC

Hosted by University of Iowa’s Virtual Hospital (reported on in the Scout Report on August 27, 1999), this recently revised multimedia textbook and teaching module offers introductory information and diagrams regarding the anatomy of the pelvis and perineum. Edited by radiologists Eric Brandser, M.D., and Natisha Busick, B.S., the main sections of the text include: Osseous Anatomy; Ligamentous Anatomy; Functions of the Pelvis; Muscular Anatomy; and Defecation. The text is not extensive but it does provide straightforward, concise information that is supported by many clear diagrams. The website contains links to related textbooks, topics, and other Virtual Hospital sites. [NL]

http://www.wbu.com/chipperwoods/

The Chipper Woods Bird Observatory (CWBO) is a non-profit organization committed to bringing "good science to the conservation of birds and their habitats through scientific research, scientific training and educational programs designed for all age groups." The CWBO website contains a nice variety of bird information and images for budding birders. The site’s Bird Photos section provides good quality images and information for an extensive selection of birds including the Peregrine Falcon, Barn Swallow, Tufted Titmouse, Scarlet Tanager, and many more. Various bird-related topics -— such as migrating geese, owl pellets, West Nile Virus, and Bald Eagle Restoration -— are covered as well. The CWBO website contains checklists for Indiana birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. The site also offers a banding summary, newsletter, list of publications, and short quiz for kids. The CWBO site is available in Spanish and English. [NL]

http://depts.washington.edu/bonebio/index.html

Bone Biology for Kids was created by University of Washington professor Dr. Susan Ott as an educational website for 4th - 8th grade students and as a resource for science and biology teachers. The main sections of the site include All About Bones, Bone Diseases, and How to Build Your Bone Strength. The site also offers an interactive Index & Definitions section, a Bone-quiz Yahtzee game, and a question / answer page. The Teacher’s Corner section currently contains two supplementary worksheets, and may offer more educational resources in the future. Some of the site’s sections are still in progress, but overall the website contains great images and a good amount of information to explore. The site also links to high school and college curriculum from the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research. [NL]

http://www.sd5.k12.mt.us/glaciereft/

Hosted by the a collaboration of organizations including Kalispell Public Schools and Glacier National Park, this website offers students several electronic field trips of Glacier National Park in Montana. The field trips provide photos and the recorded voices of guides introducing topics like Grizzlies in Glacier, Fish and Amphibians, Glacier’s Botanical Diversity, and Surviving Winter in Glacier -- to name a few. The site also contains basic lesson plans for multiple grade levels in the areas of Botany, Aquatics, Wildlife, Ecosystems, and more. In addition, the site links to ideas about wilderness and wilderness preservation, park information, and an historic timeline for management of U.S. public lands. [NL]