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BIOLOGY
INTERNET RESOURCES

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Listed Internet sites have been reviewed and correlated to specific standards and objectives in the core curriculum. For general information go to GENERAL INTERNET RESOURCES FOR BIOLOGY. 

Please email any suggestions to Elasha Morgan.

CELLS

STANDARD: 3520 - 01
Summarize the function of atoms and molecules in the chemistry of cells.

  3520-0101:

Students will investigate and describe the chemistry of cells.

CELL CHEMISTRY A comprehensive reference site of links to various aspects of cell chemistry.
CHEMISTRY REVIEW Hypertextbook chapter about basic chemistry.
LARGE MOLECULES Hypertextbook chapter about macromolecules involved in cell chemistry.
BASIC CHEMISTRY CONCEPTS Diagrams, color photos, detailed explanations of the basics.

  3520-0102:

Investigate and explain the relation of water to organisms.

STANDARD: 3520 - 02
Students will understand the classification and function of cells.

 

3520-0201:

Investigate structure and function of cells.

THE VIRTUAL CELL WEB PAGE Great graphics and summaries
VIRTUAL CELL Dissect a cell; view the inside of cells and organelles.
A BIT ABOUT CELLS Nice diagrams and microscopic views of cells; info too

  3520-0202: Explain how a cell functions as a system.


CELLS ALIVE Full of current science news on topics ranging from HIV to cytoskeletons to size comparisons to dividing bacteria.
 

3520-0203:

Distinguish between evidence (fact) and inference; hypothesis, theory, and  law; and science and superstition as related to cells.

HEREDITY
STANDARD: 3520 - 03
Students will analyze how genetic information is passed from one cell to another.
  3520-0301:

Compare and contrast types of cellular reproduction.

MITOSIS IN ONION ROOT TIPS Great microscopic views!
INTERACTIVE MITOSIS TUTORIAL
MEIOSIS AND GENETIC RECOMBINATION 
MEIOSIS TUTORIAL
MEIOSIS ANIMATION

  3520-0302: Explain the significance of DNA replication relative to heredity.

THE GRAPHICS GALLERY
Graphics and explanations on mitosis, meiosis, DNA's structure, DNA replication, protien synthesis, Mendel's work, Hersey-Chase experiments, crossing over, and much more.

STANDARD: 3520 - 04
Students will evaluate the significance and impact of genetic alteration on living organisms.
  3520-0401: Analyze sources of cellular mutation.
  3520-0402: Describe how mutations affect genes and genetic expression.

A GENE MAP OF THE HUMAN GENOME Click on a chromosome # to see genetic diseases associated with the chromosome. Click on a genetic disease to get more info. Hotlinks on the disease page will take students to descriptions of mutations and further research.
  3520-0403:

Research and analyze perspectives on issues related to genetic technologies.



ABOUT BIOTECH
Features information dealing with biotechnology including: history, issues and ethics, real world applications, careers, and graphic models of complex processes. FANTASTIC!!

DIVERSITY AND EVOLUTION
STANDARD: 3520 - 05
Students will understand concepts of biological diversity.
  3520-0501: Classify organisms using a key.
  3520-0502: Relate the functions and structures of organisms to biological diversity.

TREE OF LIFE
The Tree of Life is a project designed to contain information about the phylogenetic relationships and characteristics of organisms, to illustrate the diversity and unity of living organisms, and to link biological information available on the Internet in the form of a phylogenetic navigator.
  3520-0503: Relate biodiversity to extinction.

ECOLOGY AND BIODIVERSITY Part of the Center for Conservation Biology Network. Check out the endangered species index.


STANDARD: 3520 - 06
Students will understand the processes of evolution.
  3520-0601: Investigate evidence for evolution in the fossil record, geological timeline, and living organisms.

INSTITUTE OF HUMAN ORIGIN Features current research on human evolution including the latest findings and photographs. 
DARWIN'S FINCHES includes pictures
EVIDENCE AGAINST EVOLUTION Try looking at this side of things . . .
DARWIN AND NATURAL SELECTION Darwin's history and summary of basic concepts
TEACHING EVOLUTION & THE NATURE OF SCIENCE GREAT resource for teachers.
  3520-0603: Describe the roles of mutation and chance in evolution.

EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
Explores mechanisms of evolution, including mutation, genetic drift, etc. Contains extensive links to related evolutionary subjects as well as creationism.

ECOLOGY 
STANDARD: 3520 - 07 
Students will analyze characteristics of ecosystems.
  3520-0701: Investigate an ecosystem using the tools of an ecologist.

EPA HOME PAGE See current issues; browse topics
EPA STUDENT CENTER Projects, activities, resources
ECOLOGY AND BIODIVERSITY Part of the Center for Conservation Biology Network. Check out the endangered species index.
  3520-0702: Analyze ecosystems in relation to matter cycles and energy flows.

STANDARD: 3520 - 08 
Students will investigate the interdependence of organisms with each other and with their environment.
  3520-0801: Predict how changes in one part of an ecosystem affect the system.
  3520-0802: Analyze the effects of human activities on matter cycles and energy flow.

PEOPLE AND THE PLANET Explores human interaction with the natural world.
  3520-0803: Analyze the influence of humans in an ecosystem.

PEOPLE AND THE PLANET
Explores human interaction with the natural world.
UTAH DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Information on Utah's wildlife, water, oil, mining, etc...Includes links to Take Pride in Utah, Project Wild (under Division of Wildlife) and other educational resources.
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES, REGION 6 Information specific to Utah, including Utah's endangered species.

 

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