Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Introdution to Cell and Virus Structure

This birthstone resource presents a brief description of each birthstone, a link to more information and a photomicrograph of the gem.

Students will work in groups to grow crystals in different conditions, and then make conclusions about how and why crystals form. A detailed procedure and materials list, follow-up questions, and a teacher's guide that contains extension...

A defining resource for ribosomes to assist while studying cells. See an illustration of the structure and function in protein synthesis.

An interactive site for students to learn about the process of photosynthesis. Take an in-depth look at the organelles that produce complex carbon-based biochemical that are used to grow and sustain life.

Site highlights the various features of an animal cell. Presents users with a colorful diagram depicting the anatomy of the animal cell. Provides links to obtain more detailed information about the various components found in animal cells.

Manipulate the primary color circles of light to see how overlapping the circles affect the colors. An explanation is included.

Manipulate "pigmented" color discs to see how mixing subtractive colors affect the overall color.

General information of buckyballs and a description of buckyballs containing ions, called dopeyballs, which have superconducting properties. Colorful photomicrographs of fullerenes on thin films.

Article from Michael Blaber and Florida State University. Amorphous and crystalline solids are compared and contrasted. The unit cell arrangements and the packing of unit cells into crystalline solids is explained and colorfully...

A video to learn about the interactions of humans and the environment. Also, learn how the environment is impacted by humans. [4:40]