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Online Bird Guide - Cornell University
Grades
4 to 12
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Cell Cycle and Mitosis - University of Arizona
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): cells (80), division (98), meiosis (7), mitosis (8), vision (45)
In the Classroom
Before using this site, you may want to assess what students know about cells, DNA, and mitosis. Put together an assessment asking about basic information using a tool like Survey Anyplace, reviewed here, where you can use a variety of formats including multiple choice, open-ended, images, and more. Then have students preview the first exercise for words they don't know and create flashcards using Flashcard Stash, reviewed here. After completion of the exercise, ask students to reflect on their learning using Flip, reviewed here. Flip allows students to share video responses through collaborative comments and discussions. Require students to comment on at least 3 other students learning reflections. Be sure you've coached students in proper discussion etiquette whether online or in class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Micropolitan Museum - Microscopy UK
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8 to 12tag(s): microorganisms (11), organisms (16), photography (131), radio (20)
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Sheep Brain Dissection: The Anatomy of Memory - Exploratorium
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): brain (54), dissection (7), functions (52)
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How to Build an Island From Scratch - PBS Learning Media
Grades
5 to 8tag(s): geology (64), hawaii (7), marine biology (25), oceans (146), reefs (5), volcanoes (55)
In the Classroom
Use this video as an introduction to an oceanography or geology unit. Extend student learning by using Vibby, reviewed here, and asking students to highlight different portions with questions and observations, perfect for the blended or flipped classroom. Or, if watching in class use GoSoapBox, reviewed here; use the Social Q&A as a back channel during video to make sure you address all student questions. Don't forget to use the discussion questions provided.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Molecular Expressions - Florida State University
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8 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Plants in Motion - Indiana University, Department of Biology
Grades
2 to 12tag(s): plants (144)
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Tour of the Basics: Heredity - University of Utah
Grades
8 to 10In the Classroom
Before using this site, you may want to assess what students know about DNA, and genetics. Put together an assessment asking about basic information using a tool like SurveyPlanet, reviewed here, where you can use a variety of formats including multiple choice, open-ended, images, and more. Then have students preview the first exercise for words they don't know and create flashcards using Flashcard Stash, reviewed here. After completion of the exercise, ask students to reflect on their learning using Flip, reviewed here. Flip allows students to share video responses through collaborative comments and discussions. Require students to comment on at least 3 other students learning reflections. Be sure you've coached students in proper discussion etiquette whether online or in class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Seeing - Exploratorium
Grades
5 to 9tag(s): brain (54), optical illusions (10), senses (20)
In the Classroom
After students have experienced these two illusions, have them do a Google searchfor bright images and see if the same thing happens.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Why Does Evolution Matter Now? - PBS
Grades
9 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Animals - National Geographic Society
Grades
3 to 6tag(s): amphibians (17), animals (280), birds (43), dinosaurs (39), fish (18), mammals (22), reptiles (11)
In the Classroom
Share this site on an interactive whiteboard or projector to get your students "up close" to dinosaurs, bugs, or other animals. This site is a perfect addition to a research project.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Microangela - Tina Carvalho of the University of Hawaii
Grades
4 to 10tag(s): bacteria (21), insects (69), microorganisms (11), organisms (16)
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Ology - American Museum of Natural History
Grades
2 to 8tag(s): anthropology (9), archeology (25), biodiversity (30), brain (54), climate change (87), earth (185), genetics (76), marine biology (25), microorganisms (11), museums (44), paleontology (28), water (101), zoology (7)
In the Classroom
Motivate your students by using an interactive whiteboard or projector to share these engaging, interactive, and educational resources.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Virtual Cell
Grades
8 to 10tag(s): cells (80)
In the Classroom
Have students create flashcards for the words they don't know using Flashcard Stash, reviewed here. After completion of the tour, ask students to reflect on their learning by writing a blog entry using Telegra.ph, reviewed here. With Telegra.ph you just click on an icon to upload images from your computer, add a YouTube or Vimeo, or Twitter links. This blog creator requires no registration.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Science Buddies - ScienceBuddies.org
Grades
K to 12tag(s): calories (8), earthquakes (44), electricity (60), energy (130), gravity (42), internet safety (113), recycling (46), robotics (22), science fairs (19), sound (74), STEM (262)
In the Classroom
Be sure to bookmark this site as a useful resource for any science topic. Take advantage of the free lessons aligned to Next Generation Science Standards to add to your current content. Replace paper and enhance classroom technology use with an online bulletin board like Lino, reviewed here, throughout your science unit to record student questions, ideas, and ongoing discussions. If you use video content during your science lessons, consider incorporating a tool like MoocNote, reviewed here, or EdPuzzle, reviewed here, to integrate quizzes and polls directly into your video. Instead of a written or oral presentation of student research, transform classroom technology use and have students use Sway, reviewed here, to create a multimedia presentation incorporating video, images, and text.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Hyperheart - University of Utah
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): heart (27)
In the Classroom
Display this site on your interactive whiteboard or with a projector to introduce to students. Pair strong readers with weaker readers. Have all students use Wordnik, reviewed here, to hear the word pronounced and to read the different definitions. Enhance student learning by having them make a Padlet, reviewed here, to list the words and write the diffent definitions. Then, students can discuss which definition is correct for their use; older students can discuss how the two definitions are similar. For instance atrium can be architecture or part of anaomy, then discuss how those two concepts are related.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Online Marine Picture Book
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6 to 8Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Bone Biology for Kids
Grades
4 to 8tag(s): nutrition (134)
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To Clone or Not to Clone: Hello Dolly Webquest - Keith Nuthall of the Poway Unified School District
Grades
11 to 12In the Classroom
Save this site as a favorite, and use the webquest during a discussion of government oversight, and how it has affected areas such as science. (This could also be used in a biology classroom during a lesson on cloning)Consider alternate product options for today's students, such as using Google Docs during planning and writing phases reviewed here or one of many creative. collaborative web 2.0 tools reviewed in the TeachersFirst Edge. Your students can work collaboratively without even being in the same place, and their projects can be shared easily on the web.
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Putting DNA to Work - National Academy of Sciences
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9 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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