University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Scottish Sheep Shocker
Simplified and irreverent explanation of how Dolly was cloned. Includes a simple timeline of cloning technology. Some good information behind the humor.
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: Biotecnologia 2 Bachillerato
Thanks to today's technology we can cure or alleviate many illnesses. In this unit you will broaden your knowledge about biotechnology. It contains 13 interactive activities.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Lesson Directory
Peer-edited, educator written science lessons on current bioscience issues. Each lesson correlates to a peer-reviewed article on that topic, and contains questions about the article and a variety of engaging activities for students.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Stem Cell Slide Show
This ready made stem cell slide presentation contains all the pertinent information needed to give your students a clear understanding of what stem cells are, and the impact they can have on curing diseases.
Other
Bio Ethics Education Project (Beep): Genetic Technology
The tutorial examines genetic technology. Topics included are cloning, genetically modified crops, and genetically modified proteins. The resource consists of articles, a video, and activities.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Manufacturing Pharmaceuticals
An in-depth look at the technology involved in the pharmaceutical industry. Students work through interactive learning material, answering review questions along the way.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Pharmaceutical Business
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the pharmaceutical business. Learn about everything from medicine research and development to human resource concerns for a drug manufacturing company. Some interactive illustrations and suggested...
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Designer Babies: Ethical Considerations
Ethical considerations are discussed in an article about the scientific ability to create "designer babies." Identify safety, moral use, effect on society, and whether it is for enhancement or therapy when humans have the option to...
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Designer Babies: Ethical Considerations
As biotechnology could evolve to the point where parents to be are presented with the potential to select the genes of their offspringGM. What ethical considerations arise with this new science? Delve into this article to explore the topic.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Designing Insects
Biologists are busy developing and testing insects that are "homemade" for a variety of reasons, but an example would be genetically modifying a mosquito to not carry a particular strain of malaria. There are pros and cons to these...
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Ethical Issues in Genetic Engineering and Transgenics
Utilizing the developments in transgenic biotechnology and genetic engineering for use in the medical fields raises ethical questions.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Plant Biotechnology
A review of genetic manipulation techniques in plants. Parts of the discussion are advanced. Also contains a number of pictures, charts, and links.
Internet FAQ Archive
Faq Archives: Nutrition and Well Being a to Z: Biotechnology
This is a fascinating site that presents an overview of genetic engineering. It discusses concerns with food production and labeling, and global health with biotechnology.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Natural Pest Control Using Bugs!
Shimon Steinberg looks at the difference between pests and bugs, and makes the case for using good bugs to fight bad bugs, avoiding chemicals in our quest for perfect produce. [15:20]
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Printing a Human Kidney
Surgeon Anthony Atala demonstrates an early-stage experiment that could someday solve the organ-donor problem: a 3D printer that uses living cells to output a transplantable kidney. Using similar technology, Dr. Atala's young patient...
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Biotechnology
This illustrated article describes various applications of biotechnology as related to medicine, agriculture, and forensic science.
PBS
Pbs: Fact of Fiction
At this site from PBS you can challenge yourself with this quiz to see if you know what is true and what is false in genetic and reproductive technology. You'll be surprised by some of the things that we are currently able to do with...
PBS
Pbs: Who Made America?: Innovators: Herbert Boyer
A small-town Pennsylvania boy grew up to help create the biotech industry, leading to breakthrough treatments for diseases.
Other
Sequence Manipulation Suite
A collection of JavaScript programs for generating, formatting, and analyzing short DNA and protein sequences. It is commonly used by molecular biologists, for teaching, and for program and algorithm testing.
Other
Nondestructive Testing Resource Center: Radiographic Inspection
This tutorial helps students learn about Radiographic Inspection through the concept of Newton's Inverse Square Law.
Other
Monterey Peninsula College: Complete Electron Configurations
A tutorial which helps students write a complete electron configuration for an uncharged atom.
Other
Sequence Manipulation Suite: Random Protein Sequence
Random Protein Sequence generates a random sequence of the length specified by the user. Random sequences can be used to evaluate the significance of sequence analysis results.
Other
Chemical Education Digital Library: Carbonic Acid H2 Co3
A 360 degrees view virtual model of a carbonic acid molecule. Students can manipulate the model to explore its properties.
The Franklin Institute
Franklin Institute: Welcome to My World!: Medicinal Chemist
Learn what is involved in being a chemist who works to develop new medicinal drugs.