BC Open Textbooks
Concepts of Biology – 1st Canadian Edition
How diverse are living things? Individuals explore topics such as cells as the foundation for life, cell division and genetics, molecular biology, and animal reproduction using an open resource Biology textbook. They learn key terms...
Serendip
The Molecular Biology of Mutations and Muscular Dystrophy
Different types of mutations cause unique types and degrees of muscular dystrophy. Scholars learn about the types of mutations and the impact on the body. They compare the location of the mutations and draw conclusions about how it is...
Serendip
Molecular Biology Vocabulary Review Game
Getting bored with the typical review strategies? Why not turn it into a game! Learners practice their DNA vocabulary by trying to get their partner to guess the word they're describing. To complicate things a bit, there are words that...
Curated OER
Protein Synthesis Worksheet
Future geneticists use base pairing rules to build DNA and RNA polypeptide strands, and then explain both transcription and translation. Although the chains themselves are a little blurry, there is plenty of room in them for learners to...
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Biotechnology
A continuous cascade of information comes through this PowerPoint on biotechnology. The topic is defined, a history is presented, and basic genetic engineering techniques are explained. The topic is covered in an objective manner,...
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Molecular Biology and Primate Phylogenics
By counting differences in amino acids, biology stars examine the relationships between different primates. With information gleaned, they map out a phylogenic tree and discover common ancestry. You will need to create printable versions...
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Molecular Biology and Primate Phylogenetics
Pairs of high school biologists compare amino acid differences in the beta hemoglobin of different primates. They use the information collected to construct a phylogenic tree. Follow-up discussion questions are provided. This is a...
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Review of Molecular Biology
In this molecular biology worksheet, learners complete 50 multiple choice questions on DNA and RNA replication, translation and transcription.
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Bioinformatics
Young scholars conduct a series of scientific investigation using bioinformatics. In this molecular biology lesson, students collect experimental data using different educational softwares. They calculate and analyze relationships using...
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AP Biology Lab Review
A seventy-two slide PowerPoint that reviews several lab explorations done in an AP Biology course. For each lab there is a description, concepts, and conclusions. Many pictures and graphics make this visually appealing, but it would not...
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Molecular Explorations
Students explain the processes for separating DNA from tissue and separating complex mixtures. For this exploratory lesson students complete a lab where they extract DNA.
Study Stack
Biology Crossword Puzzle 6
In this online interactive biology crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 8 clues to find the appropriate answers to complete the word puzzle.
Study Stack
Biology Crossword Puzzle 4
In this online interactive biology crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 5 clues to find the appropriate answers to complete the word puzzle.
Study Stack
Biology Crossword Puzzle 2
In this online interactive biology crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 5 clues to find the appropriate answers to complete the word puzzle.
Curated OER
Human Inheritance
Students analyze genetic characteristics in a given family tree through the F2 generation. Students apply prior knowledge from Gregor Mendel's study with pea plants and his Laws of Heredity to answer questions.
Indiana University
Ensi: Comparison of Human: Chimpanzee Chromosomes Lesson
This is a great lesson plan that combines Karoytypes and evolution. Students will recognize that the chromosomes of chimpanzees and humans are remarkably similar, then correlate that to their evolutionary relationship.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Biology: Introductory Biology
College-level introductory biology course focusing on the application of the fundamental principles of human biology. Course topics include genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, disease (infectious agents, inherited diseases and...
National Institutes of Health
National Center for Biotechnology Information: Welcome to Ncbi
This is a clearinghouse for biotechnology information, companies, and events. Explore the literature and molecular databases presented here.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Biology: Welcome
This online course includes the exploration of several subjects in biology through field study and labs at an advanced level to deepen the students' understanding of biology.
Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: The New Diagnostics [Pdf]
Discover new knowledge about molecular biology- how molecules fit together as a lock and key. This has given researchers new diagnostic tools that use immune cells from mice to produce antibodies to detect a specific virus or bacterium.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Animal Body Plans: Homeobox Genes
The homeobox genes that define the basic body plan of mice and fruit flies are illustrated in this graphic from The Human Evolution Coloring Book by Adrienne Zihlman. The accompanying article describes how these genes act as "molecular...
Yale University
Yale University Center for Structural Biology
This site is an excellent resource on the research and graduate studies programs in the field of biophysics.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Polymerase Chain Reaction
An interactive, self-paced lesson on polymerase chain reaction. Students read information and watch descriptive animations to aid in understanding. A self-check quiz follows the activity.
Other
Department of Biophysics & Biophysical Chemistry
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine site detailing ongoing research in Biophysics & Biophysical Chemistry. The site has links to courses, seminars, faculty, graduate studies, and general information.