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1. MICROSCOPE SELF-QUIZ #1 - Quiz yourself to see if you know the parts of 
the microscope by rolling over an interactive diagram.
http://www.biologycorner.com/microquiz/index.html

2. MICROSCOPE SELF-QUIZ #2 - Quiz yourself to see if you know the function 
of 
each microscope part.
http://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/dropdrag/microscope2.htm

3. CELLS ALIVE! - This Website is perfect to study the structure and 
function 
of organelles in animal, plant, and bacteria cells.  The site contains 
interactive diagrams and clear descriptions for each cell part.
http://www.cellsalive.com

4. Cell Review  - Use this site as a study tool to help you review the 
structure and function of cell organelles.
http://ghs.gresham.k12.or.us/science/ps/sci/soph/cells/anat/rev1.htm

5. Cell Micrograph Quiz - Challenge yourself and try to identify the 
organelles 
labeled in this electron microscope image of a cell.
http://ghs.gresham.k12.or.us/science/ps/sci/soph/cells/anat/cellquiz.htm

6. Cell Parts Rollover - Identify the parts of the cell by rolling over this 
interactive diagram.  Another great study tool!
http://www3.telus.net/byngscience/sc10/Sc10~Biology/PartsofCell.swf

7. Cell Parts Internet Activity (www.phschool.com)- Great site to review 
parts of plant and animal cells.  The same diagrams are used in this 
activity 
as is found in your prentice hall textbook.  There are also links to other 
sites that give a lot of great images.
http://www.phschool.com/atschool/science_activity_library/plant_animal_cells.html

8. Biology4Kids - This Website is great to research the structure and 
function of cell organelles. Good text and images are available for 
reference.
http://www.biology4kids.com/files/cell_main.html

10. Diffusion Animation - Check out this animatio to see how perfume 
molecules diffuse through the air.  Remember that molecules are always 
moving 
even when they reach equilibrium!
http://www.biosci.ohiou.edu/introbioslab/Bios170/diffusion/Diffusion.html

12. Active Transport - Check out this animation to see how a cell engulfs 
large food particles.
http://www.stolaf.edu/people/giannini/flashanimat/cellstructures/phagocitosis.swf

13. Active Transport - Check out this animation to see how a cell exports 
wastes and proteins out of the cell.
http://www.ibiblio.org/virtualcell/textbook/chapter3/cmf4b.htm

14. Mitosis - Great Videos of Real Animal Cell Mitosis in amphibian lung 
cell.  May take some time to download but it is well worth it!  Just click 
on "LIVE ANIMAL MITOSIS" located on the left side of the screen under 
Mitosis movies.
http://iknow.net/CDROMs/cell_cdrom/index.html

15. Animation of Plant Cell Mitosis - Watch this animation of Plant Cell 
Mitosis.Just click on "PLANT CELL MITOSIS" located on the left side of the 
screen under Mitosis movies.
http://iknow.net/CDROMs/cell_cdrom/index.html

16. Animal Cell Mitosis Animation - Check out this interactive animation at 
Cells Alive! You can view an animation of mitosis and read up on what 
happens 
in each stage of the cell cycle.  Use the play and stop buttons to control 
how fast you want to view the animation.
http://www.cellsalive.com/mitosis.htm

17. Mitosis Animation - Watch this animation of animal cell mitosis!
http://www.stolaf.edu/people/giannini/flashanimat/celldivision/crome3.swf

18. The Cell Cycle and Mitosis Tutorial - Use this tutorial form 
the "Biology 
Project" Website to learn about mitosis. Also watch a web animation!
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/cell_bio/tutorials/cell_cycle/cells3.html

19. DNA Replication - Check out this animation of DNA replication.  It's 
great because it shows the process as it relates to cell division.
http://www.lewport.wnyric.org/jwanamaker/animations/DNA%20Replication%20-%20long%20.html

20. Build a DNA molecule! - Use this Website to learn about the structure of 
DNA while building your own DNA molecule.
http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/units/basics/builddna/

21. DNA Tour of the Basics - Complete this interactive tutorial to learn 
about DNA and how this molecule makes us who we are.  Great visuals and 
explanations make it easy to understand!
http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/units/basics/tour/

22. Meiotic Nondisjunction - Take a look at this diagram to view how 
nondisjunction can lead to chromosomal disorders.
http://faculty.clintoncc.suny.edu/faculty/Michael.Gregory/files/Bio%20101/Bio%20101%20Laboratory/Human%20Genetics%201/Drawings%20of%20Nondisjunction/Nondisjunction.htm#Nondisjunction%20during%20Meiosis%20I

23. Meiosis Animation - Check out this animation of meiosis.  Meiosis is the 
process by which sex cells are made.  It is a double cell division that 
results in half the number of chromosomes as the original cell.
http://www.johnkyrk.com/meiosis.html

24. Protein Synthesis Learning Activity - Use this learning activity to 
understand the process of protein synthesis by visually seeing it in action!
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objid=AP1302

25. Transcribe and Translate a Gene - Complete this interactive activity in 
which you will transcribe and translate a gene.  This will help you to get a 
better understanding of protein synthesis.
http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/units/basics/transcribe/

26. The Protein syntheis Game - Play this interactive game where you will 
transcribe and translate a piece of DNA.
http://library.thinkquest.org/20465/g_DNATranscription.html

27. Vischeck - Did you ever wonder what the world looks like to a person 
with 
red-green colorblindess?  Check out this site to find out!
http://www.vischeck.com/examples/

28. Colorblindness Test - An online Colorblindness Test!
http://www.toledo-bend.com/colorblind/Ishihara.html

29. Ishihara Test - Take this test for colorblindness. Add on a filter to 
see 
what an individiual with the color defieciency would see!
http://www.archimedes-lab.org/colorblindnesstest.html#visione

30. The Inheritance of Color Blindness: A Web based Inquiry
http://www.lehigh.edu/~amb4/wbi/mcastronova/

31. Your Genes Your Health - Learn about all kinds of genetic disorders
http://www.ygyh.org/

32. Create a DNA Fingerprint - Go to this Website to solve a crime using the 
DNA technology called DNA fingerprinting.  This site is fun and interactive!
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sheppard/analyze.html

33. Teacher Resource - Life Science Lesson Plans
http://www.middleschoolscience.com/life.htm

34. Bacteria:Invisible Intruders
http://peer.tamu.edu/curriculum_modules/Properties/Module_1/lesson_bacteria1.htm

35. Lyme Disease: Check out Medline Plus where you will find a host of sites 
centered around Lyme Disease!
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/lymedisease.html

36. Strep Throat: Check out this site at KidsHealth to learn more about 
strep 
throat and the bacteria that causes strep throat!
http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/lung/strep_throat.html

37. Tuberculosis: Check out Medline Plus where you will find a host of sites 
centered around Tuberculosis!
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tuberculosis.html

38. Tetanus: Check out Medline Plus where you will find a host of sites 
centered around Tetanus!
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tetanus.html

39. Anthrax: Check out Medline Plus where you will find a host of sites 
centered around Antrax!
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/anthrax.html

40. Tooth Decay: Work through this interactive module to learn about the 
bacteria that can cause tooth decay!
http://www.mchoralhealth.org/OpenWide/mod1_2.htm

41. Euglena - Visit this site to practice labeling a diagram of a Euglena!
http://www.phschool.com/atschool/science_activity_library/plantlike_protists.html

42. Invisible Intruders Fungi Activity - Click through an interactive map to 
learn where fungi our found in nature and what they do for the environment!
http://peer.tamu.edu/curriculum_modules/Properties/Module_1/Activity_fungi.htm

43. Earthworm Dissection - Check out this site to see images of a real 
earthworm dissected.  Using this site will help you identify the structures 
of an earthworm during the dissecting process.
http://www.flushing.k12.mi.us/srhigh/tippettl/biology/lum/

44. The Virtual Body: Skeletal System - Work through this interactive module 
of the skeletal system to learn all the bones.  Great narrations!
http://www.medtropolis.com/VBody.asp

45. Skeleton Self Quiz! - Take this self quiz online to test your knowledge 
of the bones!
http://www.klbschool.org.uk/interactive/science/skeleton.htm

46. Human Body Cirriculum Materials- Good website for ideas and activities 
on 
the human body.
http://www.henry.k12.ga.us/cur/mybody/content.htm

47. Neuron Explosion - Go to this site to learn about the structure of a 
neuron!
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/chmodel.html

48. Teacher Resource - Science in the Real World: Microbes in Action - This 
site has excellent classroom labs and activities using microbes.  Great 
teacher resource!
http://www.umsl.edu/~microbes/

49. Life Science Connections - A great website to get information on the 
organelles found within each living kingdom.  Easy to read!
http://vilenski.org/science/safari/menu/index.html

50. MITOSIS SELF QUIZ! - Take this quiz to see how well you understand 
mitosis.  Submit your answers to be scored!!
http://school.discovery.com/quizzes6/muskopf/mitosis1.html

51. Play the DNA Double Helix Game - Go to the following Website and then 
click the link that says "Play the DNA-The Double Helix Game."  You will 
have 
a chance to copy DNA molecules of different organisms.  Check it out!! It's 
very interactive and fun!
http://nobelprize.org/educational_games/medicine/dna_double_helix/index.html

52. Inside a Cell! - Check out this interactive cell courtesy of the 
Genetics 
Science Learning Center.  Roll over cell parts to learn more about the 
function of each.
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/basics/cell/

53. How Diffusion Works - Look at this animation with narration to 
understand 
how diffusion works.  A simple example of sugar dissolving in water is shown.
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072495855/student_view0/chapter2/animation__how_diffusion_works.html

54. Mitosis & Cytokinesis - Watch this animated tutorial which shows how 
mitosis and cytokinesis occur.  Animation is very thorough!
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072495855/student_view0/chapter2/animation__mitosis_and_cytokinesis.html

55. How The Cell Cycle Works - Watch this animated tutorial which will show 
you the 3 phases of the cell cycle in detail: Interphase, Mitosis, and 
Cytokinesis.  Animation is very thorough and there is a self-quiz at the end 
to help you check your understanding!
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072495855/student_view0/chapter2/animation__how_the_cell_cycle_works.html

56. Crayfish Dissection Photos - This site contains photos of a craysfish 
dissection.  It is a good study tool before the actual dissection to learn 
about the parts of a crayfish.
http://www.flushing.k12.mi.us/srhigh/tippettl/biology/cray/index.html

57. Frog Dissection Photos - This site contains photos of a frog 
dissection.  
It is a good study tool before the actual dissection to learn about the 
parts 
of a frog.
http://www.flushing.k12.mi.us/srhigh/tippettl/biology/frog/index.html

58. How Cancer Grows - Courtesy of PBS NOVA, this site has an interactive 
tutorial which helps students to understand how cancer grows.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/cancer/grows.html#

59. DNA Replication (Science7H) - Watch this animation to see how enzymes 
help complete the process of DNA replication.  Great visual!
http://www.ncc.gmu.edu/dna/repanim.htm

60. DNA Structure (Science7H) - Watch this tutorial to learn about DNA 
structure in-depth.  When you get to the site, Click on "DNA strucure".
http://207.207.4.198/pub/flash/24/menu.swf

61. How to Extract DNA from Anything Living (Science 7H) - This site 
courtesy of the Genetics Science Learning Center has a wonderful DNA 
extraction protocol.  Also, if you click on the link at the bottom of the 
page titled "Frequently Asked Questions", you can learn about the science 
behind the procedure.
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/activities/extraction/

62. Making a Karoytpe (Science7H) - This site allows you to make and analyze 
a human karotype.  Courtesy of the Genetics Science Learning Center.
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/disorders/karyotype/karyotype.cfm

63. PBS NOVA "Cancer Warrior" - Watch this hour long program to learn more 
about the history and future of angiogenesis inhibitors as a cancer 
treatment.  The program can be watched full-length or segment by segment.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/cancer/program.html

64. The Biology Project Karyotyping Activity - In this online activity, 
students will simulate the role of a genetic counselor to diagnosis three 
patients with chromosomal disorders.
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/human_bio/activities/karyotyping/karyotyping.html

65. Cancer Tutorial - Watch this tutorial courtesy of Caremark to learn more 
about cancer.  Topics include: How Cancer Starts, Mutations, Treatment, & 
Prevention
http://healthresources.caremark.com/topic/cancerguide

66. How Cells Divide: Mitosis vs. Meiosis - This Website is courtesy of PBS 
NOVA and has a side by side animation showing the differences between 
meiosis and mitosis.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/baby/divide.html#

67. Take A Class Survey of Traits - Prentice Hall Survey of Genetic Traits.  
Sumbit your class data online!
http://www.phschool.com/atschool/science_activity_library/survey_of_traits.cfm

68. Mitosis Hybrid Medical Animation - Absoultely wonderful animation of the 
stages of mitosis. Visualize the nucleus and chromosomes in three 
dimensions.
http://www.hybridmedicalanimation.com/anim_mitosis_wmVideo.html

69. Cloning In Focus - Check out these links courtesy of the Genetics 
Science Learning Center on cloning.  Learn about the process, the ethics 
surrounding the issue, and misconceptions.
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/cloning/

70. Evolution Videos for Students - This site courtesy of PBS has videos for 
students that help to introduce concepts of evolution.  Of particular 
interest are the videos titled "How Does Evolution Really Work?" and "How Do 
We KNow Evolution Really Happens?"
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/educators/teachstuds/svideos.html

71. Whale Evolution - Approximately 5 minute video clip on the evolution of 
whales. Just enter "whale evolution" in the search engine box.
http://www.pbs.org/cgi-registry/2wgbh/evolution/library/search.cgi

72. Evolution of the Eye - Interesting clip on how photosensitive patches on 
primitive organism's skin could evolve into the camera eye we as humans have 
today. Just enter "evolution of the eye" in the search engine box.
http://www.pbs.org/cgi-registry/2wgbh/evolution/library/search.cgi

73. Taxonomic Keys - Use this site as a reference to learn how to create a 
taxonomic key.  Scientists use taxonomic keys to help classify organisms 
into different groups.
http://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/science/sciber00/7th/classify/sciber/taxokey.htm

74. Viral Life Cycle - Go online to phschool.com.  Enter Web Code: cep-
1021.  Watch the viral life cycles come alive.  View both the activie and 
hidden cycles.
http://www.phschool.com

75. Hidden Killers: Deadly Viruses - Come to this Website to learn about 
different types of viruses.  Good introductory material.
http://library.thinkquest.org/23054/gather/index.shtml

76. Rx for Survival - This PBS site has a variety of video clips  viral and 
bacterial diseases which affect people world wide. This is a great resource 
for teachers and students to see the real world ramifications of microbes.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/rxforsurvival/series/video/index.html

77. Rx for Survival Homepage -  Many interesting links to complement a unit 
on bacteria or viruses.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/rxforsurvival/

78. Amoeba & Paramecium Online Activity - Go to the website below and enter 
the Web Code: cep-1031.  Once you enter this code you will be directed to an 
activity where you can study the structural parts of both an amoeba and a 
paramecium.  Great for a unit on protists.
http://www.phschool.com

79. Bacteria Online Activity - Go to the Website below and enter Web Code: 
ced-1022.  Practice labeling a bacteria cell and submit your answers for 
correction.  Also check out the link to the Bacteria Cam where you can 
observe photograph frames of bacteria multiplying.
http://www.phschool.com

80. Parasitic Fungi (Cordyceps Fungus) - Watch this clip to see how this 
parasitic fungus can kill whole colonies of ants.  Great images of fungal 
fruiting bodies.
http://www.dailybeat.net/media/646/Mind-Controlling-Insect-Parasites.html

81. Inner Look at A Cell - Animation from Harvad University using great 
computer graphics showing a small percentage of what is going on inside a 
cell.
http://www.dailybeat.net/media/639/The-Inner-Life-Of-A-Cell.html

82. Online Field Guide for Reptiles & Amphibians - Go to this site courtesy 
of the Division of Fish and Wildlife for information on New Jersey's 
different species of reptiles and amphibians.
http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/ensp/fieldguide_herps.htm

83. Fish Surgery (2005): Nova ScienceNOW - This 6 minute segment shows how 
fish are 
treated for fish infectious diseases such as cancer.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3214/04.html

84. Frozen Frogs (2005): NOVA ScienceNOW - This 4 minute segement shows how 
the common wood frog freezes itself solid every winter.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3209/05.html

85. The Heart - Visit this site to look at interactive animations of the 
heart! Great tool for students!
http://www.smm.org/heart/heart/top.html

86. The Lungs - Visit this site to look at the interactive animations of the 
lungs.  Great tool for students!
http://www.smm.org/heart/lungs/top.html

87. Inside Cancer - This 4 part series is great for learning all there is to 
know about cancer.  Wonderful animations and descriptions can be viewed in a 
4-part series
http://www.insidecancer.org/

88. Embryonic Mitosis (Fish) - Click on the movie titled "Embryonic Mitosis 
(Fish)" to see how cell divisions lead to the formation of the whole 
organism!
http://iknow.net/CDROMs/cell_cdrom/index.html

89. Mitosis With Music - Great visual with explanation and music.
http://www.loci.wisc.edu/outreach/bioclips/CDBio.html

90. Genetics Web Labs - Great resource
http://www2.edc.org/weblabs/WebLabDirectory1.html

91. Meiotic Nondisjunction Animation - Watch this animation to see how  
mistakes can occur in meiosis.
http://www.biostudio.com/d_%20Meiotic%20Nondisjunction%20Meiosis%20I.htm

92. Meiosis: McGraw Hill Tutorial - Watch this narrated tutorial for meiosis 
to understand how sex cells are formed.  Take the self quiz at the end!
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072495855/student_view0/chapter28/animation__stages_of_meiosis.html

93. Mitosis vs. Meiosis McGraw Hill Tutorial - Watch this side by side 
animation of meiosis vs. mitosis.
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/olcweb/cgi/pluginpop.cgi?it=swf::535::535::/sites/dl/free/0072437316/120074/bio17.swf::Comparison of Meiosis and Mitosis

94. LewPort Tutorial for Protein Synthesis - Check out this tutorial for 
protein synthesis.
http://www.lewport.wnyric.org/jwanamaker/animations/Protein%20Synthesis%20-%20long.html

95. How Natural Selection Works - Read this example to understand how 
natural selection works!
http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evosite/evo101/IIIENaturalSelection.shtml

96. Adventures of Herman the Worm - Great website to learn about earthworms 
including their anatomy, environmental preferences, and so on.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/worms/

97. Skeleton Learning Module - Learn your bones using this interactive 
module.
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=MEA304

98. Web Based Inquiry Project - Mitosis & Cell Processes (WISE) --> Click 
the link below to sign in your student group.
http://wise.berkeley.edu/student


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