Web Directory

» Beyond Bio 101: The Transformation of Undergraduate Biology Education
   Describes the remarkable changes taking place in American undergraduate biology education; a report by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
   http://www.hhmi.org/BeyondBio101/

» Beyond Biology
   Provides a biology tutorial, various interactive activities, biological articles, downloads, visual materials and a gallery.
   http://beyondbiology.org

» BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium
   This project actively supports an extended network of educators interested in the reform of undergraduate biology. Collaborative efforts with other educational groups, links to staff, current activities, library, and projects.
   http://bioquest.org/

» Biodidac
   Repository of line drawings, video clips, and photos to teach biology.
   http://biodidac.bio.uottawa.ca/

» Biological Science Curriculum Study (BSCS)
   Develops inquiry-based science curriculum, including textbooks. Includes downloadable curriculum modules, catalog, annual report, and job openings.
   http://www.bscs.org/

» Biology Questions and Answers
   Explains biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, zoology, physiology, embryology, botany, genetics, evolution, ecology and diseases through sequences of questions and answers.
   http://www.biology-questions-and-answers.com

» Biology Teaching Homepage
   Established in 1995 by the Faculty of Education at the University of Hong Kong, this site covers many issues of teaching biology at highschools.
   http://www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk/~johnson/

» Biopi-L
   An unmoderated email listserv catering to the needs of biology teachers and professionals from kindergarten to university. Site has searchable archives going back to mid-1991.
   http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/biopi-l.html

» Biosolutions
   Online repository of biological information which aims to create a knowledge base for students by the provision of animations and lectures.
   http://bioisolutions.blogspot.com/

» Crickets in the Classroom
   Provides lessons and units for using crickets in the classroom to teach basic science concepts.
   http://www3.telus.net/~ecade/CricketsintheClassroom/cricketsintheclassroom.html

» Hands-on Activities for Teaching Biology to High School or Middle School Students
   Teaching resources modelled on the idea that students will learn best if they are actively engaged and if their activities are closely linked to understanding important biological concepts.
   http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/sci_edu/waldron/

» Mr D's Teacher Resource Website Matthew De Gasperi
   Provides educational resources for science teachers including lesson plans, interactive activities and links to other useful websites.
   http://mattdegasperi.weebly.com

» National Institute of General Medical Sciences: Online Teaching Resources
   NIGMS Provides science education publications on a number of biological topics, and interactive games to test your knowledge. Also provides eNewsletters, research news and funding opportunities.
   http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/classroom/quiz/

» Preparing Our Children: Math and Science Education in the National Interest
   "The National Science Board (NSB), charged with advising the President and the Congress on national science policy, urges a nation-wide consensus on a core of knowledge and competency in mathematics and science. The Board believes it is both possible and
   http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/1999/nsb9931/start.htm

» Rediscovering Chlamydomonas
   Stephen S. Daggett and Donna L. Ritch explain why Chlamydomonas is an excellent model system in undergraduate teaching and research.
   http://papa.indstate.edu/amcbt/volume_25/v25-2p13-14.pdf

» Research Link 2000
   A three year project that brought together biology faculty from colleges and universities to select, develop and disseminate a group of field-tested, research-based systems and instructional materials for introductory biology courses. Its major objective
   http://www.cur.org/reslink2000.html

» The Biology Corner
   Offers profound resources of tutorials and lesson plans for biology and science teachers. Devoted to the compilation of interactive education sites.
   http://www.biologycorner.com/

» The Invertebrates
   Educational website about invertebrates designed for primary and secondary students with the characteristics, classification, pictures and a test on each group.
   http://encina.pntic.mec.es/%7enmeb0000/invertebrates/menu.html

» Using Live Insects
   Full curriculum resources for incorporating insects into elementary classrooms. Includes care instructions, cross-curricular lesson plans, and links.
   http://insected.arizona.edu/uli.htm

» Wisconsin Teacher Enhancement Program
   A national professional development program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for K-14 science and health educators. Most courses are related to biology.
   http://www.wisc.edu/wistep/

» Wonderwise: Women in Science Learning Series
   Learning kits teach K-12 students about science topics from women scientists in various biology fields, such as space geologists and pollen detective. Page includes lesson summaries and class activities.
   http://wonderwise.unl.edu/