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Access Excellence :: http://www.accessexcellence.org/

This site is designed for high school students and teachers of biology, and contains a number of cool and interesting features: Science News, Science Mysteries, (with prizes!), information about biotechnology, and links to other science-related Web resources.

Animal Diversity Web :: http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/index.html

"The Animal Diversity Web is a collection of pictures and information about animals. Accounts of individual species include information on distributions, natural history, conservation, and economic importance, along with pictures and sounds if available. Synopses of some higher taxonomic groups are also provided."

AntBoy's Bugworld :: http://www.heatersworld.com/bugworld/

This site was created for a young child, but is useful for users of all ages! It features attractive graphics and great links to information about various insects including butterflies, cockroaches, ants, and spiders.

The Biology Project :: http://www.biology.arizona.edu/default.html

Interactive resource for learning about biology, including: biochemistry, cell biology, chemicals & human health, developmental biology, human biology, immunology, genetics, and molecular biology.

Blazing a Genetic Trail :: http://www.hhmi.org/genetictrail/

All about genes and genetic diseases.

BodyQuest :: http://library.thinkquest.org/10348/

"BodyQuest is an exploration of anatomy for students aged between 11 and 16." You can search the directory for information on a particular body part, or browse through by category. There are experiments and self-tests on the site, along with a tour of the human body. Very interactive, very cool!

Cells Alive! :: http://www.cellsalive.com/

This site features interesting topics related to biology. You can learn about the anatomy of a splinter, how antibodies are made and much more. Vivid graphics make the material come alive. There's also a help page for assistance with homework and projects.

Corals and Coral Reefs :: http://www.seaworld.org/infobooks/Coral/home.html

Curious about coral and coral reefs? Then check out this Sea World site. Learn all about coral - even how to grow your own!

Crocodilian Biology Database :: http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/natsci/herpetology/brittoncrocs/cbd.html

A great source for "all things crocodile," this site offers an impressive species list with maps showing habitat; information on appearance, diet, breeding; and lists of related reference works. Other features include a frequently asked croc questions page, information on crocodile lore (with poems on our scaled friends), and a discussion on evolution.

Encylopedia of Life :: http://www.eol.org/

An ongoing project to make "all key information about all life on Earth accessible to anyone, anywhere in the world."

Entomology Index of Internet Resources :: http://www.ent.iastate.edu/List/

This is a great place to start a research project on insects. An Iowa State professor has organized "the thousands of informational resources available to entomologists" on the Web. Resources can be viewed by category or searched by keyword. Includes images and an "insect sounds" section.

Ewe 2: A Case Study :: http://www.powayschools.com/projects/ewe2/

In doing Ewe 2, you will use the Case Study approach to figure out where you stand on partial and whole cloning of humans. "Whoa," you say, "Who says I care about this subject?" Well, let's get serious: 1) You're in school and learning's the name of that game. 2) What are you gonna say when your loving grand-daughter wants them to freeze your bean and bring you back for round two?" This site teaches you how to use a case study to figure out where you stand on a sticky issue.

Genetic Education Center :: http://www.kumc.edu/gec/

Everything you could ever want to know about genetics and gene makeup. Includeslinks to many other sites about genetics as well as resources for educators teachingabout genetics.

Gulf of Maine Aquarium :: http://octopus.gma.org/index.html

The Gulf of Maine Aquarium website provides programs and projects in four mission areas: educate, convene, research, and build. The mission to educate provides detailed information about several marine animals: lobsters, turtles, atlantic herring, marine mammals, and other biological animal groups, as well as general information on marine life.

High School Bioethics Project :: http://www.bioethics.upenn.edu/

This site from the Penn Center for Bioethics contains a general introduction to bioethics, including a listing of related external links and organizations.

Human Anatomy On-Line :: http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html

"The place for fun, interactive and educational views of the human body. This program contains over one hundred illustrations of the human body with animations and thousands of descriptive links." The site requires a browser that can handle Java. Also, the images can be slow to completely download.

Lost on Everest :: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/everest/

This site is about climbing Mount Everest. It also includes information about the effects of altitude on the human body and talks about the formation of Everest too.

The Man-eaters of Tsavo :: http://www.fmnh.org/exhibits/exhibit_sites/tsavo/default.htm

"Learn the story behind the real man-eating lions of Tsavo! These maneless male lions killed and ate more than 128 workers building the Uganda Railway in 1898" (The basis for the movie, "The Ghost and the Darkness").

Movies of Insects and their Relatives :: http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/Entomology/movies.html

You can link to short movies featuring insect 'actors' from this page.

National Biological Information Infrastructure :: http://www.nbii.gov/

"The NBII is dedicated to the development of an electronic "federation" of biological data and information sources." This site contains This sites contains "Invasive Species", "Biodiversity, systematics, and Collections", "International:Biological information sites in other countries", "Amphibians", "Botany", "Biology in News", "Education", etc.

On-line Biology Book :: http://www.estrellamountain.edu/faculty/farabee/biobk/biobooktoc.html

This site contains helpful explanations of major biology concepts. Includes colorful diagrams, graphs, and pictures to assist in understanding. Intended for college-level freshman, but useful for high school students too.

Soundry :: http://library.thinkquest.org/19537/

Would you like to know more about sound? This site tells you about the anatomy of the ear, and the physics, the history, and the applications of sound. It also has an interactive sound lab that lets you explore different ideas. Lots of good links and references, too!

Sue: The Inside Story :: http://www.fmnh.org/sue/

Meet Sue, the Field Museum's new Tyrannosaurus rex! This site features information about Sue's relatives and dinosaurs in general, as well as pictures and news about the Museum's efforts to assemble Sue's skeleton.

Understanding Cancer Series: Cancer - National Cancer Institute :: http://newscenter.cancer.gov/cancertopics/understandingcancer/cancer

"Discusses and illustrates what cancer is, explains the link between genes and cancer, and discusses what is known about the causes, detection and diagnosis of the disease." Includes numerous visual aids in an easy-to-understand presentation format.

Understanding Gene Testing :: http://newscenter.cancer.gov/cancertopics/understandingcancer/genetesting

"Illustrates what genes are, explains how mutations occur and are identified within genes, and discusses the benefits and limitations of gene testing for cancer and other disorders."

Understanding the Immune System :: http://newscenter.cancer.gov/cancertopics/understandingcancer/immunesystem

"Illustrates the immune system, complex network of specialized cells and organs that distinguishes between self and foreign molecules inside the body. Explains that a malfunctioning immune system can cause allergies or arthritis and can fail to stop the growth of cancer cells."

Virtual Antarctica :: http://www.terra-quest.com/va/index.html

Read about and see beautiful pictures of TerraQuest's expedition to Antarctica. There's lots of information here about local ecology and history, animal life, and travel.

Virtual Galápagos :: http://www.terra-quest.com/galapagos/intro.html

Read about TerraQuest's expedition to the Galápagos Islands, view pictures and video clips of the trip, learn about local wildlife. Also, read about the history and issues associated with the Islands. Beautiful pictures!

Webcytology: An Exploration of Unicellular Life :: http://library.thinkquest.org/27819/

"Webcytology: An Exploration of Unicellular Life is a comprehensive resource for students who wish to learn about unicellular biology. The site features an interactive simulation in which users create their own species of life and then put it to the test in a virtual petri dish where it will both respond to varying environmental conditions and interact with other people¹s organisms. Webcytology also includes an extensive reference section with information appropriate for students at both the beginner and AP Biology levels, message boards where students can share their ideas and questions with others, a glossary of biology terms, and interactive quizzes."