General Biology Websites
Biology 4 KidsExcellent sequential lessons about cells, plants, animals, body systems and more. Great for kids ages 8 to 13, for teens' review, or for adult reference.
Treehouses on the Tree of Life
Make your own webpages about various animals, plants, or other organisms as part of this ever-growing project. Hosted bt The University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Ask A BiologistMake your own webpages about various animals, plants, or other organisms as part of this ever-growing project. Hosted bt The University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Experiments, articles, links....very useful, especially if you have a question that your books don't answer.
Biology in Action
More video, fascinating!
Biology in Motion
Flash animations of biological processes: digestion, glandular activity, cell division, etc. Helps cement ideas in the memory. Ages 12 and up.
National Geographic Kids
Excellent site, with photos, videos, games, puzzles, news, and many things to keep a kid busy and learning. Great for times when school isn't going to happen....
Science with me
A cheery, colorful website with games, animations, worksheets and coloring pages for preschool to about age 10. Subscription required, but it's free!
Microbial Life, Cells Websites
Microbe World
Stunning site! Videos, photos, news and information about life in the world of the very small. Great for teens, and curious younger ones. Check this out for yourself, also!
Cells Alive!
Another well-done, very visual site, with lots of information games, puzzles, etc. Older kids and teens.
The Virtual Cell
Great for visualizing cell structure. Has a virtual textbook, worksheets, etc.
Heredity
I Can Do That!
For younger kids, ages 5 to 10...very nice explanations of cells, DNA, RNA and cloning. Teacher/parent pages also.
DNA From the Beginning
A really well-done interactive Flash animation site which teaches genetics in a fascinating way. Highly recommended for older kids and teens, and you!
Animal Life
Animal Diversity Web
A teen-level University of Michigan site about taxonomy and the lives and structure of animals. Look up any animal that exists, and several that don't anymore....
Electronic Naturalist
Learning about the world around us...includes 'identify this', ask-a-naturalist, and many fun things to learn.
What's That Bug?
Insects galore! All ages.
All About Birds
From Cornell, a multimedia site that will be a great help to bird watchers and those who have a report to do.... teens and up, unless your younger one LOVES birds...
Human Biology
Human Anatomy OnlineStudy the systems of the body with pictures and lessons.
What Color Eyes Would Your Children Have?
Basic genetics for older kids and teens...interesting approach! Compare their results with your actual kids!!
Evolution
Becoming Human
Very interactive site about how man evolved. Ages 12 and up.
PBS Evolution Lessons
Student lessons, teacher pages, activities, and videos. 12 and up.
Explorations Through Time
The history of life on earth presented in interactive modules for various age groups. Reading needed, but concepts are well-presented.
Evolving Planet: Tour Through Time
The Field Museum's illustrated timeline about the history of the earth. Older kids and teens.
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