Directory of Living Things Resources

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All sites in this category are geared toward children ages 3-18 and provide information or activities related to biology, the study of life.

Subcategories

• Animals
• Bacteria and Viruses
• Cells
• Class Pages
• Fungus
• Genetics
• Homework Help
• Humans
• Origins of Life
• Plants and Trees

Resources in This Category

• 4-H Embryology

  http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/embryology/
  Includes guidelines for incubating and candling eggs, photos, movies, egg cam, and resources. Sponsored by the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension.

• Activities in Biology

  http://www.syvum.com/squizzes/biology/
  Provides interactive quizzes on topics such as cell biology, organ systems, ecology, and photosynthesis.

• Biology In Motion

  http://biologyinmotion.com/
  Online activities for learning biology, including animated cartoons, an evolution simulation laboratory, and drag-and-drop quizzes.

• Biology Online

  http://www.biology-online.org/
  Online activities, labs and tutorials. Site available in Spanish.

• Cool Science For Curious Kids

  http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/
  Fun and interactive site to help kids appreciate science. Why are snakes like lizards, and monkeys like moose? Find out here.

• Discover the History of Life

  http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/
  Provides an introduction to phylogeny, geologic time, and evolution.

• eNature.com

  http://www.enature.com/
  The complete nature and wildlife resource featuring the Audubon Guides to plants and animals, outdoor planner and destination guide, habitat Guide, eCards, and newsletters.

• Fish Olympics

  http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/kids/games-quizzes/fish-olympics/
  Introduces the natural history of the sea through a fun game.

• I Can Do That

  http://www.eurekascience.com/ICanDoThat/
  Cartoon characters take you on a tour of cells, DNA, RNA and biological techniques.

• Just for Kids Wildlife Page

  http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?q=326216
  Read about moose, wild turkeys, mosquitos, hummingbirds, and bears. Learn about habitat and wildlife biology. Color a bat, falcon, warbler, or eagle.

• Online Biology Book

  http://www2.estrellamountain.edu/faculty/farabee/biobk/biobooktoc.html
  Provides concise information on all aspects of biology, from biochemistry and body systems to plants and history.

• Rader's Biology4Kids.com

  http://www.biology4kids.com/
  Cells, microbiology, the scientific method, invertebrates, plants, and vertebrates. There is also an extensive section with examples of different species. Offers downloads and online activities.

• Science For Kids

  http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/
  Offers news about plants, animals, and other life science issues. Also includes pop quizzes, and pictures. Site is available in Spanish.

• ScienceBob.com

  http://www.sciencebob.com/
  Enter the world of Science Bob to try home experiments, visit his on-line lab and get answers to your science questions.

• SeaWorld: Animal Information

  http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/
  Contains information books, quick fact sheets, and the small wonders that are born at SeaWorld.

• Study of Northern Virginia Ecology

  http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology.htm
  Pictures and descriptions of local plants, animals, and habitats, and how they relate to each other. Includes glossary, explanation of classifications, and links to reference sites.

• The Biology Project

  http://www.biology.arizona.edu/
  Has tutorials and problem sets for learning biochemistry, cell, developmental, human, and molecular biology, Mendelian genetics, and immunology.

• The Guardians of the Millennium

  http://www.theguardians.com/
  Describes microbiology, the rain forest and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Also in French, German, and Spanish.

• The Open Door Web Site

  http://www.saburchill.com/
  A Natural Science reference site for middle school students. Includes topic chapters, facts and figures, questions and quizzes. Quick search and index search available, as well as an Internet guide.

• The Visible Embryo

  http://www.visembryo.com/baby/
  Provides a visual journey through the stages of human development from conception to birth.

• Thibodeaux's Treasure

  http://lacoast.gov/new/Ed/KidsCorner/TT/Default.aspx
  Play an adventure game to learn about Louisiana wetlands and the plants and animals that live there. Includes questions from easy to advanced levels.

• Tree of Life Web Project

  http://tolweb.org/tree/phylogeny.html
  Classification of organisms. Has diagrams showing where all organisms fit into the evolutionary tree.

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