Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Introduction to Biology: Organisms
This lesson introduces basic biology principles and the characteristics of living organisms.
Other
Biology at Shaw High School: What Do Living Things Need to Survive?
Discusses the interrelatedness of all living things and of ecosystems and biomes, and what organisms need to survive and to maximize the carrying capacity of an ecosystem. This explanation is followed by a series of activities including...
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Reptiles
What is a reptile? Use this resource to understand the basic facts of all reptiles and click to detailed information on many specific types.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Reptiles and Amphibians
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides basic information for the characteristics of reptiles and amphibian and life cycles. Videos show reptiles and amphibians that can cruise through the air, and an alligator mom...
Michigan Reach Out
Reach Out! Michigan: Animal or Plant
This site provides a basic lesson plan from Reach Out! Michigan comparing plants to animals.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Polar Bears
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Polar Bears. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, behavior and life cycle.
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: Socrates (469 399 b.c.e.)
Basic-level introduction to Socrates' life. Excellent summary of the main characteristics of Socrates' life in the three dialogues "Euthyphro," "Apology," and "Crito."
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Viruses
This resource offers an outline of basic virus characteristics, including the reproductive process for viruses.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primitive Insects of the Congaree Swamp
In this video segment from NatureScene, observe dragonflies and mayflies near Cedar Creek at Congaree Swamp National Park. [5:25]
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: The Nature of Science and Biology
Use the scientific reasoning and critical thinking to take an in-depth look at the basics of biology.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Needs of Living Things: Pre Assessment
This is a pre-assessment to be done at the beginning of a unit on the needs of living things. Students draw themselves and what they need to survive. The lesson can be downloaded in PDF format.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Needs of Living Things: Post Assessment
A post-assessment at the end of a unit on the needs of living things. The lesson materials can be downloaded in PDF format.
Other
Look d.com: Fish Anatomy
This site, which is given by LookD.com, provides a basic overview of fish anatomy. The information is medium in length, and factual, making it worth checking out on the subject.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Least Weasel
Get to know the Least Weasel.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this animal are given, making this site perfect for younger researchers.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Hagfish
This site from the Wikipedia Encyclopedia provides a basic description of the characteristics of the hagfish. Also includes a chart that contains scientific classification information. Links are provided throughout for additional...
Other
International Wolf Center: Fun Wolf Facts
A concise site that features "Just the Facts" about wolves. Information such as average length, height, weight, length of life, etc. is shared in this site.
Curated OER
Green Sea Turtle
An informative site from Sea and Sky that contains basic characteristics along with a number of beautiful pictures of the common marine reptiles.
Curated OER
Hawksbill Turtle
An informative site from Sea and Sky that contains basic characteristics along with a number of beautiful pictures of the common marine reptiles.
Curated OER
Leatherback Sea Turtle
An informative site from Sea and Sky that contains basic characteristics along with a number of beautiful pictures of the common marine reptiles.
Curated OER
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
An informative site from Sea and Sky that contains basic characteristics along with a number of beautiful pictures of the common marine reptiles.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Something's Fishy
[Free Registration/Login Required] General information about fish, their common characteristics, life cycle, habitats, basic needs