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Characteristics of Living Things:
Pasteur’s Experiment on YouTube
Additional information on characteristics of life
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Scientific Method:
Science Buddies-Steps of the Scientific Method
Biology Corner: Flower Scientific Method Simulation
Glencoe: Clothing Scientific Method Simulation
College Physicians of Philadelphia: Epidemic Scientific Method Simulation
Biology4Kidz: Scientific Method Online Quiz
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Basic Chemistry (Atoms, Mixtures, Solutions):
Mixtures & Solutions Junkyard Analysis
Harcourt Acids & Bases Activity
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Cells and Organelles:
Sheppard Software: Cell Organelle Tutorials, Games & Quizzes
Cells Alive: Organelle Memory Matching
Carolina Biological Game: Cell Craft
Microscope Parts Identification Game
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Diffusion & Osmosis:
Prentice Hall Diffusion Simulation
McGraw-Hill Diffusion Animation
Biology Corner: Simple Diffusion Lab
Diffusion & Osmosis YouTube explanation
Red Blood Cell Osmosis Simulation
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ATP, Photosynthesis & Respiration:
Glencoe Virtual Lab: Light spectrum & plant growth
Crash Course Video: Photosynthesis
Crash Course Video: ATP & Respiration
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Cell Division (Mitosis & Meiosis):
PBS Mitosis & Meiosis Simulation
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DNA, RNA, Transcription & Translation:
Learn Genetics Utah: Build a DNA Model
Learn Genetics Utah: Transcribe and Translate a Gene
McGraw-Hill Structure of DNA animation
McGraw-Hill DNA replication animation
McGraw-Hill Transcription animation
McGraw-Hill Translation animation
NOVA: Create A DNA Fingerprint
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Genetics:
Biology Basics: Mendelian Inheritance Animation
List of MANY Genetics Links at Biology Corner
Pearson Prentice Hall: Mistakes in Meiosis
Visualizing Nondisjunction Video
Karyotype Drag and Drop Activity
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Creation & Evolution:
Relative Age of Fossils Animatio
Relative Dating of Rocks Animation
Blue Letter Bible: 9 Views of Creation
God and Science: Does the Bible Reject Scientific Principles?
Christian Apologetics & Research: Christianity and Science
American Scientific Association: Respectful Attitudes in our Search for Truth about Origin
Scientific American: 15 Answers to Creationist Nonsense
Berkley: The Science of Evolution
Apologetics Press: Apparent Age
Smithsonian Institute: Human Evolution
God And Science: Day-Age Interpretation
Scientific Creationism: Flood Geology
Explore God: 3 Christian Views of Creation
Desiring God: Historical Creationism
Answers In Genesis: What’s Wrong with the Framework Hypothesis?
Ligonier Ministries: Explanation of the Creation Interpretations
Institute for Creation Research: The Literal Week of Creation
Institute for Creation Research: Scientific Case Against Evolution
Analyzing the Competing Views of Creation
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Classification of Organisms/Taxonomy:
Classification of Living Things Video
Using a Dichotomous Key for Imaginary Pamishan Organisms
Glencoe Virtual Lab: Classifying Organisms
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Bacteria & Viruses:
Glencoe Virtual Microbiology Lab
Review of Prokaryotic Cell Structures
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Protists:
Glencoe Animation: Cytoplasmic Streaming
Glencoe Virtual Lab: Microscopic Protists
7B Science Online Labs: 3 Different Protist Lab Activities
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Fungi:
Characteristics of Fungi Animation
Biology Corner: Collecting Fungi Data
Introduction to Fungus: YouTube Lesson
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Plants:
Classification of Plants Slideshow
Online Plant Identification Lab
Glencoe Virtual Lab: Flower Dissection Activity
Glencoe Animation: How Water Uptake Works
Glencoe Virtual Lab: Plant Transpiration Experiment
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Invertebrate Animals:
Glencoe Virtual Lab: Earthworm Dissection
Penn State Virtual Crayfish Dissection
Glencoe Virtual Lab: Classifying Invertebrates
List of Invertebrate Animations
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Vertebrate Animals:
Glencoe Virtual Lab: Frog Dissection
YouTube CrashCourse Video: Chordates
*Note: This site contains several high-quality virtual dissections, but requires a subscription. The Frog Demo listed here is free.
Whitman College: Virtual Fetal Pig Dissection
Carolina Science Online: Virtual Fetal Pig Dissection
Vertebrate Characteristics Activity
Glencoe Virtual Lab: Comparing Mammalian Skulls
BrainPop Video & Quiz: Vertebrates
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Ecology:
Mini-ecosystem Carbon Cycling Activity
Biomagnification of Pollutants Simulation
Prenctice-Hall: Predator/Prey Simulation
Effects of Human Activity on Succession
National Parks Service: Fire & Aviation Management
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Human Body/Anatomy:
CrashCourse Video: Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
Overview of all body systems: Animation
Human Anatomy: All Body Systems
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Integumentary System (Skin):
National Geographic: Skin Animation & Article
Boundless: Additional Information on Skin
CrashCourse Video: Integumentary System (Part 1)
CrashCourse Video: Integumentary System (Part 2)
Structure of the Human Skin Animation
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Skeletal System:
BrainPop Video: Bone Structure
Skeletal System Bone Identification Game
CrashCourse Video: The Skeletal System
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Muscular System:
Anatomy Arcade: Whack-A-Bone Game & Other Activities
Anatomy Arcade: Poke-A-Muscle Game & Other Activities
CrashCourse Video: The Muscular System
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Respiratory System:
CrashCourse Video: Respiratory System (Part 1)
CrashCourse Video: Respiratory System (Part 2)
BrainPop Video: Respiratory System
McGraw-Hill Animation: Gas Exchange during Respiration
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Digestive System:
CrashCourse Video: Digestive System (Part 1)
CrashCourse Video: Digestive System (Part 2)
Human Digestive System Animation
Digestion & Absorption Animation
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Lymphatic/Immune System:
List of multiple Immune System Animations
BrainPop Video: Lymphatic System
McGraw-Hill Animation: Immune Response
BrainPop Game: Immune System Defender
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Circulatory System:
BrainPop Video: Circulatory System
McGraw-Hill Animation: Conducting System of the Heart
McGraw-Hill Animation: The Cardiac Cycle
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Nervous System:
McGraw-Hill Animation: Micturition Reflex
McGraw-Hill Animation: Effect of Sound Waves on Cochlear Structures (1)
McGraw-Hill Animation: Effect of Sound Waves on Cochlear Structures (2)
McGraw-Hill Animations: Nervous Tissue (Select an Animation on the left-hand side)
Anatomy Arcade: Nervous System Games & Activities
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Excretory System:
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Endocrine System:
SEPUP Endocrine System Animation
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Reproductive System/Human Development:
McGraw-Hill Reproductive System Animations (see list on left-hand side)
BrainPop Video: Fertilization & Birth
Glencoe Online: Concepts in Motion
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*NOTE: These links are provided for informational purposes only. No guarantee of their accuracy is made. The views expressed on these links do not necessarily reflect my views.
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