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PBS

Nova Online: Windows on the Womb

For Students 9th - 10th
There are descriptions of 8 different prenatal tests that can be used to track the health and development of a baby. The risks of the tests are also included.
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University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Amphibian Embryology

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial goes into great detail describing the embryological development of amphibians. Written explanations, photos and quicktime movies are all included.
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PBS

Pbs: Parenthood (Birds)

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the companion site to "The Life of Birds" by PBS is full of examples of parenting birds. There is astonishing variety in nest building, offspring rearing, care, and even manipulation and deceit.
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Other

All About Frogs: Life Cycle of a Frog

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the reproduction and life cycle of a frog from mating through spawn, eggs, tadpoles, and growing legs to the final frog. Nice details.
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Other

Purdue University: Virtual Library Developmental Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
A good resource for background into the entire scope of biological development. A list of terms will yield more depth on your choice.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Anatomy and Physiology: Reproductive System

For Students 9th - 10th
Through informational text with printable notes, animations, video clips, and practice questions, students discover the structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Growing Up, Growing Old

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This collection of six images captures the magnificence of human development -- the transformation from baby to woman.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Reproductive System

For Students 9th - 10th
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
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eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Cool Facts and Tips on Sexual Reproduction

For Students 4th - 8th
The basics of how humans reproduce is covered here. Learn about female and male reproductive organs, mating, fertilization, how a fetus develops, and birth.
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McGraw Hill

Mc Graw Hill: The Reproductive Systems Pre Test

For Students 9th - 10th
Try these five multiple-choice questions over some general concepts of the reproductive system, and then after hitting submit, review the concepts tested.
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Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State: Class Amphibia

For Students 9th - 10th
Page presents and discusses the "double life" of amphibians, prior to and following metamorphosis. Good site, using primarily text-based methods.
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University of California

Ucmp: Life History and Ecology

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent page for viewing the life cycle and development of the amphibians.
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University of California

Ucmp: Eutheria

For Students 9th - 10th
UC Berkeley offers a very general description of the generalized diet of mammals. This means it describes the fact that there is an enormous variety of diets.
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University of California

Ucmp: Marsupial Mammals

For Students 9th - 10th
This museum site from the University of California details the various characteristics of marsupials, or pouched mammals. Content also includes information about specific species.
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University of Washington

Fish Scope: Fish Development

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs of the stages of fish development.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Which Came First: The Chicken or the Egg?

For Students 9th - 10th
It's a question that has perplexed everyone from the ancient Greeks to modern scholars. Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Take a crack at this curious conundrum. [3:31]
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PBS

Pbs Nova: Flying Casanovas

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's another great website that is a companion to a PBS television series. This time the show was called "Flying Casanovas" and the topic is bowerbirds. A lot about courtship and behavior in these bird groups. There's even a matching...
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Earth Life

Earth Life: The Placental Mammal and Reproduction

For Students 9th - 10th
A very good site which covers the basics of mammal reproduction, in particular, placental mammals.
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Other

Exotic Pet Veterinarian: Reptile Reproduction

For Students 9th - 10th
A good resourceful page on reproduction in reptiles. Contains a table that lists common species of reptiles and their method of reproduction. Also provides a thorough discussion on how to distinguish a male from a female reptile, the...
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Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Bony Fish Reproduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about bony fish reproduction including modes, behavior, development, species dispersal and parental involvement.
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Other

Baby center.com: Exercises

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains questions and answers to various prenatal exercise questions. Discusses the importance of exercise during pregnancy.
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What2Learn

What2 Learn: Human Gestation

For Students 6th - 9th
This two-task student activity asks the learner to revise notes on gestation, and then play an interactive game to reinforce skills.
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Other

Reptiles Magazine

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a web site for a magazine on reptiles. Includes many pictures and information about different reptile species.
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Other

Ornithology: Avian Development

For Students 9th - 10th
A good page devoted to the development process of birds. Discusses the incubating process and the stages of development.