Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: The Nature of Science and Biology
Use the scientific reasoning and critical thinking to take an in-depth look at the basics of biology.
University of California
Ucmp: Web Lift to Taxa
Alphabetical listing from the University of California of info on each of the animal phyla. Includes scientific and common names and photos. Characteristics of each group are explained in detail.
University of California
Ucmp: Introduction to Slime Molds
This University of California Berkeley site offers a definition of slime molds, structure, and life cycle.
Next.cc
Next: Germs
Engage in the activities provided to learn what you can do to protect your body from harmful germs. Click on the links for further exploration.
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: Clasificacion De Los Seres Vivos
All known form of life gathers in large groups, which are called kingdoms. This site provides a thorough overview of the five kingdoms with many illustrations. The lessons contain 15 interactive activities.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Slime Mold
Wikipedia provides several paragraphs of information on slime molds, members of the Protista kingdom. Includes image.
Earth Life
Earth Life Web: Growth and Development in Lichens
This site is provided for by Earth-Life Web Productions. Capable of living in some of the most difficult environments, lichens are often the first organisms to be found in an area. This website explains lichen growth and development.
Other
North American Mushroom Basics
What is a mushroom? Do all mushrooms grow in the dark? How do you identify mushrooms? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this impressive site.
Other
Microbe World: Experiments
In this hands on site, students will have the opportunity to be amateur microbiologists by performing a number of experiments. Supplies needed can found in the home or at a nearby store.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Protist
Wikipedia provides information on the biological kingdom protista, including a list of different divisions of the kingdom.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Quiz: Lichens
Take this ten-question review quiz over the hybrid organism, lichen. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Barriers to Pathogens
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following tutorial you will learn about the barriers that keep most pathogens out of the human body.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Beatrix Potter
Beatrix Potter may be a familiar name in children's literature, but what a lot do not know is that she is a notable woman of science as well. Find out in this short biography.
Curated OER
Kidshealth: What Are Germs?
This web site that gives good explanations of what germs are and what they do. You can learn how to protect yourself from them here as well.
Curated OER
Kids Health: What Are Germs? (Spanish)
A friendly web site that gives good explanations of what germs are and what they do. You can learn how to protect yourself from them here as well.
WebMD
Web Md: Understanding Hay Fever
This site from WebMD Health provides the viewer with a great description of what hay fever is, the symptoms it causes and its treatment. A very well prepared and in-depth site with links to additional information on the subject.
Other
Armand Frappier Museum: Micro Discoveries Online: The Microscopic World
This comprehensive exhibit focuses on the wonders of microorganisms, what they are, how they can affect our daily lives, and how they can be manipulated. Videos, games, and animations are included. Teacher resource link explains each...
McGill University
Mc Gill U.: Integrated Management of Apple Pests
Site describes rusts(which are a type of fungus)on apple trees, discusses the disease and how to treat it.
Bryn Mawr College
Serendip: Moldy Jell O
Brief text summary of what students learn in the Moldy Jell-O Lab along with links to download Student Handouts and Teacher Preparation Notes in PDF or Word formats. Students design the experiment and observe the growth of mold. Focus is...
Bill Nye
Bill Nye: Mold Madness
This tutorial from Bill Nye introduces the difference between mold and plants through a mold growing contest on pieces of bread.
University of Missouri
Microbes in Action: Classroom Activities: A Swell Lab: Yeast Fermentation [Pdf]
This two-day experiment uses different concentrations of sugar to study the rate of fermentation. Students observe the rate of carbon dioxide gas produced by yeast to infer the rate of fermentation. Lesson plan gives a lab procedure,...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology for High School
This digital textbook covers core biology concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, videos, and study guides.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science for Middle School
This digital textbook covers core life science concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, and videos.
Other
Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis)
This resource answers the following questions about athlete's foot: what is it, what causes it, what are the symptoms, who is at increased risk, what can be done at home, how is it diagnosed, how is athlete's foot treated, and which...
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