Curated OER
Activity 3: Using Photo Images to Explore Life on the Ocean Floor
Students work in groups with copies of the three photo images provided with the instructional activity. They make observations about mussels and clams. Students discuss reasons scientists use a representative sample of a population...
Curated OER
Eyewitness Dinosaur Video Quiz
In this science worksheet, students use their notes from the Eyewitness video on dinosaurs to help them select the correct answer for each question. They identify various types of dinosaur fossils found and their specific names.
Curated OER
Super Scientists Bingo
In this science worksheet, students select twenty-five scientists from the list to fill in their bingo card. Then they match each of the scientists listed to their correct description strip.
Curated OER
Become a Marine Biologist for the Day
Students brainstorm different ways to track whales, dolphins, and propoises as a class. In groups, they discuss the positives and negatives of each method. After watching a video, they identify the characteristics of cetacean species...
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: From Jungle to Lab: The Study of Life's Complexity
An exhibit on what field biologists do. Hear from scientists who have worked in Belize about the reasons that they chose their career paths, the ideas that drive them in their research, the investigative tools they use, and about the...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Biologist
Explore the career options of a biologist in this Science Buddies Career profile. You can work in a lab, work outdoors, conduct all kinds of research about living organisms and their relationship to their environments. Find out the...
Microscopy UK
Microscopy Uk: Robert Hooke: Father of Modern Science and an Unsung Hero
An excellent biography, including all major periods of Robert Hooke's life, works, inventions, career, and even his battle with Newton.
NOAA
Noaa: Marine Mammal Biologist
This resource provides infromation about careers in marine mammal biology.
Other
Rachel Carson: The Life and Legacy of Rachel Carson
The home page for the Rachel Carson organization provides information on her life, work, and legacy.
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg University: Personality Theories: Jean Piaget
This is an excellent resource on the life and work of the Swiss educational psychologist Jean Piaget (1896-1980).
University of California
Princeton University: Dorothy Mc Clendon
Profile of Dorothy McClendon, a microbiologist. Discusses her education and professional career.
University of California
Ucmp: Robert Hooke
This Berkeley site offers general information about the accomplishments of Robert Hooke from 1635-1703.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Life as a Wildlife Biologist
This site describes the skills needed for a career in Wildlife Biology. Includes link to a quiz that tests the student's knowledge of Wildlife issues.
Microscopy UK
Microscopy Uk: Robert Hooke the Father of Modern Science
An excellent review of this important man in science who went unnoticed for so many years.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Christiane Nusslein Volhard
Find out about the German biologist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her research on the genetic control of embryonic development.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Claude Bernard
Read about Claude Bernard, one of the first to suggest the use of blind experiments to ensure the objectivity of scientific observations.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: E. O. Wilson
Find out about the environmental advocate known as both the father of sociobiology and the father of biodiversity, Edward O. Wilson.
Other
Aibs: Careers in Biology
Discussion of different career areas for biologists, education and training, and a look into the future of biology as a career area. Many links to additional information.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: What Is a Scientist
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What exactly makes a person a scientist and what is their role in society? Students develop an understanding of the interrelationships among individuals, cultures,...
Other
Environmental Science: Environmental Science Careers
Explore this list of close to fifty science careers with a connection and focus on environmental science. Also compare average salaries of each.
Read Works
Read Works: How to Spy on Sharks
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about scientists who use satellite tags to help them study different shark species. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Molecular Biologist: Rob De Salle
Interview with Molecular Biologist Rob DeSalle provides insights into his research interests, his career preparation, and a range of biology-related topics.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Life Sciences Quiz
Take an interactive, multiple choice quiz over life science careers. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
University of California
The Love Lab: So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist?
Do you want to know what being a marine biologist is really like? This career resource strives to provide a realistic look at the marine biology field. It is wittily written and offers lots of practical advice.