BIOLOGY RESOURCES

BIOLOGY -resources

Websites
(Online resources can be a great way to supplement learning or make it more interesting. Please let me know if any links are broken.)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/
Though the material on the BBC Bitesize website is not specifically for the CIE examinations, there are plenty of useful revision topics, especially in the Additional Science category. Mini tests at the end of revision work can help the student consolidate knowledge, or find gaps. Teachers might find this site more useful to send students to when there is a specific topic to reiterate, or revise.

http://www.cellsalive.com/
Quite an interesting site that shows mitosis and meiosis, for example. Mini quizzes on cell biology too.

http://www.purchon.com/biology/
An excellent site for students and teachers on many aspects of biology. This site was created by an experienced teacher.

http://www.biology-resources.com/
David Mackean’s site with PowerPoint presentations, experiments sheets to set up, with discussion and answers as well. A site I keep going back to, for ideas, and assistance with experiment set up.

http://bio.rutgers.edu/~gb101/virtuallabs_101.html
Virtual lab work on cell structure, reproduction and transport. Worth looking at, for students and teachers.

http://www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/biology
There is a good revision section here for students.

http://www.adaptivecurriculum.com/us/
A subscription-based site, this is a good resource for virtual labs. The student works through the interactive lessons, and can ‘use’ lab equipment, take assessment tests, make notes and so on. The high school curriculum is being updated and improved all the time. 

http://www.apchute.com/biolab/index.htm
Although this is aimed at AP Level in the USA, this is a site worth looking through by the teachers, as there are many useful exercises. The ‘Various types of cells’ shows most of the common cells under a microscope, and then labels them. 

http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farabee/BIOBK/BioBookTOC.html
Sometimes a an online reference book can consolidate knowledge or add to the notes that the student already has on a topic. Aimed at teachers.

http://www.khanacademy.org/
This is a really comprehensive site, mainly for maths and science. Geared at students of all ages, it is a wonderful site for self-paced learning. Teachers can use the site for lesson planning or to supplement what they are doing. It’s also fun to earn badges for completion of skill levels.

http://www.biology-online.org/
This site has been visited countless times by students, for dictionary definitions of words and terms, tutorials and more. The site can be an excellent reference source for teachers and students.  

www.sciencespot.net
An American site, this resource is split into various sections of biology and other sciences. It is a portal for other websites and materials, including lesson plans, worksheets and more. Worth having a look at, if you have something specific in mind to supplement your work.

 www.scienceinschool.org/
A really comprehensive science research site, useful for teachers or students motivated and eager to learn more in the field of biology. Some really interesting articles posted and updated.

http://www.schoolscience.co.uk/ages_14-16/view_resources.cfm
What a great resource - it is like having a team of science teachers at your fingertips. Have a look at this site and try to decide which resources to use to supplement work or to extend a topic.

http://www.saps.org.uk/
This site gives examples of student projects in science and plants. Worth looking at for information or inspiration.

http://www.middleschoolscience.com/
This American website has plenty of links to lesson plans, worksheets, and lab work. HOWEVER, I noticed that the domain name is for sale, so this website might change. If you are interested, research the website and the useful resources NOW before it disappears. (I will check back on the webiste, but please let me know if it has gone).

http://www.learnerstv.com/
A great resource for video lectures for all the science subjects. This is worth looking at before a lesson so that you can focus on the specific topic (for me, it is easy to get lost on the website, checking out all their resources).

http://lgfl.skoool.co.uk/keystage4.aspx?id=315
Interactive topics on biology. Quite fun, and useful for students who prefer learning online. This is one of the sections of the London Grid for Learning, and there are more resources offered for other subjects.

http://www.biology.arizona.edu/
An American based website for biology topics. This might be useful for students who like to research their information online.

http://www.biotopics.co.uk/
This site is full of information on a variety of biology topics. It is very busy so you need to take your time with it.

http://mrskingsbioweb.com/AICEBioPPT.htm
An American based website for AS Level biology.

http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/teachers
Investigations for selected biology topics by the Nuffield Foundation.

http://www.click4biology.info/index.htm
Online resource of notes on various biology topics.

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/
Lots of information about genetics, for the interested Biologist!