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Books

1. Basic Biology (Farabee)
   Includes Introduction to the Nature of Science and Biology, Chemistry 1 (Atoms and Molecules), Chemistry II (Water and Organic Molecules), Cells (Origins and Cellular Organization), Transport in and out of Cells, Cell Division (Binary Fission, Mitosis, Meiosis, and Sexual Reproduction), Laws of Thermodynamics, Reactions and Enzymes, ATP and Biological Energy, Cellular Metabolism and Fermentation, Photosynthesis, Introduction to Genetics, Gene Interactions, DNA and Molecular Genetics, Human Genetics, Protein Synthesis, Control of Gene Expression, Plants and their Structure, Flowering Plant Reproduction (Flower Structure, Fertilization, and Fruits), Plant Hormones and Nutrition, Animal Cells and Tissues, Animal Organ Systems and Homeostasis, the Integumentary System, the Circulatory Sytems, Lymphatic System and Immunity, the Digestive System, the Nervous System, the Endocrine System, the Reproductive System, the Muscular and Skeletal Systems, the Respiratory System, the Excretory System, Development of Evolutionary Theory, The Modern View of Evolution, Biological Diversity (Classification, Viruses, Bacteria, Archaeans, Protists - Stem Eukaryotes, Fungi, Nonvascular Plants and Nonseed Vascular Plants, Seed Plants, and Animals), Human Evolution, Population Ecology, Community and Ecosystem Dynamics, the Biosphere and Mass Extinctions, and Glossary. 8-01
2. Basic Biology (Farabee)
   Includes Introduction to the Nature of Science and Biology, Chemistry 1 (Atoms and Molecules), Chemistry II (Water and Organic Molecules), Cells (Origins and Cellular Organization), Transport in and out of Cells, Cell Division (Binary Fission, Mitosis, Meiosis, and Sexual Reproduction), Laws of Thermodynamics, Reactions and Enzymes, ATP and Biological Energy, Cellular Metabolism and Fermentation, Photosynthesis, Introduction to Genetics, Gene Interactions, DNA and Molecular Genetics, Human Genetics, Protein Synthesis, Control of Gene Expression, Plants and their Structure, Flowering Plant Reproduction (Flower Structure, Fertilization, and Fruits), Plant Hormones and Nutrition, Animal Cells and Tissues, Animal Organ Systems and Homeostasis, the Integumentary System, the Circulatory Sytems, Lymphatic System and Immunity, the Digestive System, the Nervous System, the Endocrine System, the Reproductive System, the Muscular and Skeletal Systems, the Respiratory System, the Excretory System, Development of Evolutionary Theory, The Modern View of Evolution, Biological Diversity (Classification, Viruses, Bacteria, Archaeans, Protists - Stem Eukaryotes, Fungi, Nonvascular Plants and Nonseed Vascular Plants, Seed Plants, and Animals), Human Evolution, Population Ecology, Community and Ecosystem Dynamics, the Biosphere and Mass Extinctions, and Glossary. 8-01

Lesson Plans

1. Adaptation and Evolution Lesson (British Columbia Ministry of Education)
   Provides a lesson on adaptation and evolution for the 11th grade level. The materials are called an Integrated Resource Package. 2-01
2. Cell Structure (British Columbia Ministry of Education)
   Provides a lesson on cell structure for the 12th grade level. The materials are called an Integrated Resource Package. 2-01
3. Cells
4. Cells - Grade 10 (British Columbia Ministry of Education)
   Provides a lesson plan for the 10th grade level. The materials are called an Integrated Resource Package. 2-01
5. Genetics Lessons (University of Kansas Medical Center)
   Provides lessons related to genetics and ethics related to biotechnology. 2-00
6. Stem Cell Research (New Scientist)
   Provides an explanation of stem cells and why they are being used for research to repair problems in the human body. Stem cells can be made to grow into brain cells, liver cells, or other cells of the body, replacing damaged tissue. 12-00

Lists

1. Cell Structures - Images (Imaging Technology Group)
   Provides images of basic cell structures. 2-01
2. Cells - Dictionary of Cell Biology (Virtual Library of Cell Biology - Fenteany)
   Provides explanations of basic cell structure and activity at an advanced high school or beginning college level. 2-01
3. Cells - Dictionary of Cell Biology (Virtual Library of Cell Biology - Fenteany)
   Provides explanations of basic cell structure and activity at an advanced high school or beginning college level. 2-01

Materials

1. Protein Structures and Functions (National Center for Biotechnology Information)
   Provides high school and college level information on protein structures and functions. 2-02

Multimedia

1. DNA, Genes, and Heredity (DNA Learning Center)
   Provides animations to explain the basic concepts. Requires (free) Flash software.

News

1. Basic Biological Structure Revealed (applesforhealth)
   Researchers have determined the intricate structure of the ribosome, an ancient biological machine that turns genetic blueprints into working cell parts. 10-01-99.
2. Cloning - First Human Embryo Cloned (BBC News)
   Describes the first known case of human cloning. The researchers said that they are trying to develop stem cells to be used in medicine, not develop a human clone. 11-01
3. Genetics News (Genetic Science Learning Center)
   Provides news stories and sources related to genetics. 5-00
4. Life May Originate in Space (CNN)
   Provides results of a study that indicates that cell-like membranes "self-assemble" in space and could be precursors for the development of life. 1-01
5. Stem Cells from Fat (U.S. News)
   Describes research that suggests that human fat can be used as a source for stem cells for research. 4-01

Papers

1. -Genes - An Introduction (US Department of Energy and the Human Genome Project)
   Provides an introduction to genes, chromosomes, and DNA. See especially the drawing called "Some DNA Details" that shows the relationships among the nucleus in a cell, chromosomes, DNA, proteins, and elements. "A segment of the chromosomal DNA that directs the synthesis of a single type of protein constitutes a single gene." Somewhat technical language. Also provides information on recent research to sequence human genomes.
2. Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Biochemistry Questions (Dallas Community College District - Logan)
   Answers questions on cellular respiration, burning sugar in the body, how salt affects plants, characteristics of an enzyme, ATP, NAD+, and CFC's. 10-01
3. Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Organic Chemistry Questions (Dallas Community College District - Logan)
   Answers some of the most frequently asked questions on organic chemistry, such as on pathways and isomer. Also provides suggestions about how to study for organic chemistry. 10-01
4. Biology Resources (Howard Hughes Medical Institute)
   Provides articles, lectures, and teacher resources on infectious diseases, human genetics, RNA, neurobiology, immunology, genes, and more. 11-99
5. Cell Biology (MIT)
6. Cell Biology (University of Arizona)
7. Cell Structure (Amon)
   Provides graphic and animated demonstrations of cell structure. 9-00
8. Cells - What They Are (Genetic Science Learning Center)
   Provides diagrams and explanations of the components of a cell, including nucleus, lyosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, mitochondria, cytoplasm, cell membrane, and golgi complex. 5-00
9. Chemistry Nobel Laureates - Biochemistry (Nobel Foundation)
   Provides short autobiographies of the Nobel laureates Paul Berg, Walter Gilbert, and Frederick Sanger for their seminal work with nucleic acids and recombinant DNA. Their work has formed a foundation for modern biochemistry. 9-00
10. Cloning Techniques and Debate (ThinkQuest.org 24355 and Kayotic Development)
    Provides details of different techniquest of cloning, as well as ethical issues, misconceptions, and a questionnaire. 5-02
11. DNA (US Department of Energy and the Human Genome Project)
    Provides information and drawings to illustrate cell parts and DNA.
12. DNA - What It Is (Genetic Science Learning Center)
    Provides diagrams and explanations of the relationship between DNA, nucleotides, and cells. 5-00
13. Gene Map of the Human Genome
14. Gene from Rice May Help Feed the World (ABC News - Fox)
    Describes progress in understanding the genetic code for rice. 12-00
15. Genes - Maps of Genetic Information (US Department of Energy and the Human Genome Project)
    Provides a description and comparison of different ways to portray genetic information.
16. Genes - Tools Used in Genetic Research (US Department of Energy and the Human Genome Project)
    Provides information and drawings to illustrate results from the use of different tools in genetic research.
17. Genes - What They Are (Genetic Science Learning Center)
    Provides diagrams and step by step explanations of the role of DNA in the formation of RNA and proteins. 5-00
18. Genetics - Basic Information (Genetic Science Learning Center)
    Provides diagrams and explanations of chromosomes, DNA, genes, proteins, cells, and inheritance. Also provides experiments that can be conducted in the kitchen. 5-00
19. Genetics - Introduction (Athro, Limited)
    Provides an introduction to concepts related to genetics. 12-00
20. Genetics Glossary (National Human Genome Research Institute)
    Provides definitions of the key terms, such as base pairs. 6-00
21. Genomes - Gene Map of the Human Genome
22. Genomes - Types of Genome Maps (US Department of Energy and the Human Genome Project)
    Provides information and drawings to illustrate different ways of portraying genetic sequences.
23. Human Genome Search (National Center for Biotechnology Information)
    Provides a search of the GeneBank, genomes, proteins, and structures. "Established in 1988 as a national resource for molecular biology information, NCBI creates public databases, conducts research in computational biology, develops software tools for analyzing genome data, and disseminates biomedical information - all for the better understanding of molecular processes affecting human health and disease." Designed for the professional, but includes tutorials and education elements. 2-02
24. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (HowStuffWorks.com - Gould)
    Provides a basic introduction to magnetic resonance imaging. 1-02
25. Microbes May Be Most Plentiful (PBS)
    Provides a description of the microbe Sar 11, recently discovered by Dr. Steven Giovannoni, that may be the most abundant life form on earth. It is also one of the smallest microbes ever discovered and one of the hardest to grow in the lab. 1-01
26. Organic Chemistry 1 (Dallas Community College District - Logan)
    Provides resources to support an introductory course in Organic Chemistry. 10-01
27. Organic Chemistry 2 (Dallas Community College District - Logan)
    Provides resources to support a second semester of Organic Chemistry. 10-01
28. Organic Compounds and Carbon (Kansas State University - Davis)
    "By definition all organic compounds contain carbon. They have covalent bonds not ionic ones, and have relatively low melting and boiling points." 6-01
29. Photosynthesis (Farabee)
    Explains the chemistry of photosynthesis, including easy to follow drawings. 10-00
30. Photosynthesis (Gust)
    Explains the importance of photosynthesis and why we should study it. 10-00
31. Proteins - What They Are (Genetic Science Learning Center)
    Provides a diagrams and an explanation of the role of proteins in development and disease. 5-00
32. Stem Cells Guide (National Institutes of Health)
    Defines basic terms in stem cell research, such as pluripotent and totipotent, and explains why stem cell research is so important for curing some of the most devastating human diseases and deteriorating conditions. 8-01
33. Steps in Cellular Respiration (Dallas Community College District - Logan)
    Provides the steps in cellular respiration in detail. 10-01

Periodicals

1. Cell Biology (Cell Press)
   Provides research results in cell biology. College Level. 5-01
2. Development (The Company of Biologists, LTD)
   "Development is a primary research journal providing an insight into mechanisms of plant and animal development, covering all aspects from molecular and cellular to tissue levels." Provides full text of issues back to 1992. Does not include full text of current issue. College Level. 5-01
3. Development (The Company of Biologists, LTD)
   "Development is a primary research journal providing an insight into mechanisms of plant and animal development, covering all aspects from molecular and cellular to tissue levels." Provides full text of issues back to 1992. Does not include full text of current issue. College Level. 5-01
4. Journal of Cell Science (The Company of Biologists, LTD)
   Provides full text of issues back to 1992. Does not include full text of current issue. College Level. 5-01
5. Journal of Experimental Biology (The Company of Biologists, LTD)
   Provides full text of issues back to 1992. Does not include full text of current issue. College Level. 5-01
6. Molecular Cell Biology (Cell Press)
   Provides research results in molecular cell biology. College Level. 5-01

Projects

1. Chromosomes and Genetics (Utah Museum)
   Provides basic information about chromosomes, DNA, stem cells, and related topics of interest. Visitors sometimes misspell as chromosones, cromosomes, or cromosones. 5-02
2. DNA - How to Extract It (Genetic Science Learning Center)
   Provides a step by step process, using materials available at home or the grocery store, to separate DNA. 5-02
3. Genes - Genentech's Biotech Projects 10-00
4. Genetic Mastermind
   Provides a game that helps teach concepts in genetics. 6-01
5. Problems (Science4kids)
   Teaches science and genetics through problem solving. 1-01
6. Proteins and Enzymes - How They Work (Genetic Science Learning Center)
   Provides an experiment that can be conducted in the kitchen to explain the action of enzymes. Visitors sometimes misspell as protiens or enzyms. 5-02