Biology

Norris Science Department

Click a unit link on the right, or follow one of the online resources listed below:

Textbook Links

	Prentice Hall Biology - chapter outlines
	Prentice Hall Biology - chapter activities
	L to J Vocabulary terms

General Biology

	The Biology Project - "An online interactive resource for learning biology" from The University of Arizona
	An On-Line Biology Book - A comprehensive set of links to many biology topics from Estrella Mountain Community College
	General & Human Biology Essential Study Partner - Informational and interactive links to cells, genetics, evolution, ecology, diversity, plants and animals
	BioCoach Activities - Practice and review modules

Science As Inquiry

	Steps of the Scientific Method - An overview of scientific investigations
	Johnson Explorations - Interactive investigations on a wide range of topics

Diversity

	Tree of Life Web Project - "a collection of information about biodiversity compiled collaboratively by hundreds of expert and amateur contributors"
	Animal Diversity Web - "an online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology at the University of Michigan"

Cells

	CELLS alive! - multimedia learning modules about cells and cellular activities
	Surface Area to Volume Ratio - equations, explanations and graphs

Genetics

	Cracking the Code of Life video - NOVA online video program
	Making the Modern World - What is Life? - An interesting look at living versus non-living things; an online version representing part of a similar exhibit at the Science Museum in London
	DNA Extraction: Biotechniques Virtual Lab - a tutorial on the basics of DNA extraction from The University of Utah
	DNA Structure - 3D, interactive view of DNA and nucleotides (NOTE: requires installation of free MDL Chime plug-in)
	Exploring DNA - another 3D exploration of the double-helix (NOTE: requires installation of free MDL Chime plug-in)
	Punnett Square example - a guide to setting up single trait Punnett squares

Behavior

	Chimpanzee Behaviors! - short video clips associated with a variety of chimpanzee behaviors
	eduPASS Social Customs and Cultural Differences - written for students who would like to study in the United States
	Migrating Birds Know No Boundaries - Follow an actual migratory bird's path of travel on a map. Lots of data!

Evolution

Evolution - A PBS project which explores the many facets of this important biological topic