Dr. P's Biology Teacher Resources
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This website is an accumulation of my science teaching resources for the past 15+ years. I am a terrible organizer of hardcopies, so have started to save my teaching documents online. Feel free to use them to enhance the learning of your students. The majority of the worksheets and resources are Biology and Environmental Science, since that is what I have been assigned to teach/develop most often. Check the student pages for additional materials not listed here.
Science Education Organizations

Science Education Organizations

NSTA (National Science Teachers Association)

NWF (National Wildlife Federation)

 

NRC (National Research Council)

 

NABT (National Association of Biology Teachers)

AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science)

 

NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information)

 

EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

NARST (National Association for Research in Science Teaching)

 

GSTA (Georgia Science Teachers Association)

 

 

Standards & Benchmarks

 

Standards & Benchmarks

Local Science Standards

 

National Science Standards

GLC (Georgia Learning Connections)

Georgia Department of Education

 

NSES (National Science Education Standards)

 

GPS (Georgia Performance Standards Science)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Music & Humor in the Classroom

 

Music & Humor in the Classroom

Music Alone

Lyrics Alone

Music & Lyrics

Humor

·  Popular Music Midi Files

·  Nature Sound Effects Archive

·  Kiddie Songs Midis

·  Disco Midis

·  Simply the Best Nature Sounds     

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·    Songs for Learning Life Sciences  

·    Science Songs Sung to Common Tunes  

·    Dr. Chordates Songs

·    Virginia K-5 Songs

·    Physics Songs

·    PhysicsSongs.org

·    Teacher & Rockbots Lyrics, Riddles and answers

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·      Biology Karaoke

·      Greg Crowther Science Songs

·      NIEHS Sing Alongs

·      Bioluminescence Song   

·      How to Make Science Karaoke

·      Science Court

·      Dr. P’s Biology Karaoke for DOWNLOAD!

·      Songs for Teaching (For Sale)

·      Science & Nature Music   (for sale)

 

·  Jokes & Science  

·  Science Humor

·  Science Jokes (by topic)

·  Beguiling Ideas About Science

·  Science Cartoons Plus

·  Science Perspective Cartoons (Nearingzero.com)

·  Chemistry Cartoons

·  Physics & Astronomy Fun

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Additional Links

List of Resources for Music & Humor in the Science Classroom

 

 

 

 

 

 

Biology

Biology

 

My Assignments    & Rubrics

Animations & Movies

Virtual Labs

Activities

Animals

·   Antlions

·   My First Animal Book

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· BioMovies

 

·   ZeroBio Dissections

·   Virtual Cat Diss

·   Virtual Clam Diss

·   Virtual Cockroach

·   Virtual Crayfish D

·   Virtual Frog Diss.

·   Virtual Frog 2

·   Virtual Fetal Pig D

·   Virtual Squid Diss

· Squid Dissection & Calamari

· Animal Kingdom References

· 7th & 8th Grade Animal Science Site

Bacteria

·   Bacteria Model & Poster Project

·   Virus Bacteria Venn

·   Intro to Bacteria Lab

·    Collecting Bacteria Lab

· BioMedia Biology of Bacteria Video Questions

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·   Bacterial Identification

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· Access Excellence Mysteries

· MedMyst Mission games

· How Clean is Your Mouth?

·  Microscopy on the Web

· Amateur Microbiologist Labs

Bio-chemistry

·   Organic Compound Project

·   Respiration/ Photosynthesis Survey project

·   Respiration/Photosynthesis Project 

·   Respiration/Photosynthesis Chart

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·   Organic Compounds Lab

·   AP Enzyme Catalysis

 

 

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Careers

·   Alphabet Careers

· Career Center

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Cell Cycle & Reproduction

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· Cell Biology & Cancer

· Cancer Warriors

· How Cells Divide (Mitosis vs Meiosis, side by side)

· Mitosis & Meiosis to Jazz

· Cancer Animations

·   AP Mitosis & Meiosis

·   Onion Root Tip Lab

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· Magic Bullets: Chemistry vs. Cancer

· Cell Biology & Cancer

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Classification

·   Domain/ Kingdom Helpful Harmful Project

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· Dichotomous Key

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Cytology & Cellular Transport

·   Cell Analogy Project

·   Who Really Cares About Cells Research

·   To Sex or Not to Sex Debate Rubric

·   Cell Structure & Function WS

· Cells Alive

· Cell Biology Media and Interactive Activities

· Microscope Imaging Station

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·   Virtual Microscopy

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Topic

Topic

My Assignments & Rubrics

Animations & Movies

Virtual Labs

Activities

Marine

·   Coral Reef Web Quest

·   Coral Reef WebQuest 2

·   Abyss Game

·The Virtual Ocean (microscopy)

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·                     Watershed Game

·                     Clean Water for the 21st Century

Molecular Biology

·   BLAST Those Genes

·   Who Really Cares About DNA Research

·   Genetic Engineering Poster

·   Chromosome Morphology

·   DNA Fingerprinting

·Cancer Warriors

·DNA From the Beginning

·GATACA Movie Questions

·Cracking the Code of Life Video Questions

·Murder Rape & DNA Video Questions

·DNA Animations

·  DNA Fingerprinting Lab

·  AP Molecular Biology

·  DNA Workshop

 

·                     DNA iNTERACTIVE

·                     DNA Fingerprinting

·                     DNA Experiments

·                     Gel Electrophoresis Simulation

·                     Understanding the Human Genome Project

Plants

·   Photosynthesis Lab  

·   Photosynthesis/Respiration Venn 

·   Great Plant Escape WebQuest

·   Plant Classification Quiz

·   Fast Plant Growth Log

·   Plant Diagrams

·   Transpiration Lab

·   Plant Scavenger Hunt

 

·Instructional Multimedia Life Cycles

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·  AP Plant Pigments & Photosynthesis

·  AP Cell Respiration

·  Grass Sock Head

·  Growing Moss

·  Plant Design & Function

·  Effects of Light Intensity & Wavelength on the Rate of Photosynthesis

·                     Candy Chromatography

·                     Tropisms in Seedlings

·                     Seed Study

·                     Factors that Affect Germination

·                     Plant Misconceptions

·                     Investigation of Leaf Stomata

Protists

·  Observing Pond Water

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·Microscopy UK Movies

·  The Micropolitan Museum

·Virtual Pond Dip

·Classifying Protists

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Scientific Method/ Scientific Inquiry

·  Alien World Observations

·  Biomimetics Research Project

·  Nature of Sci Inq Fact/Fiction

 

·Search for Solutions

·Instructional Media Lab Procedures

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·  Virtual Triple Beam Balance

·  Microscopy on the Web

·  Virtual Microscope

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· Teaching about Evolution & Nature of Science

· Evolution, NOS, Origins of Life, DNA Lessons

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Searchable /MISC

·  Science in the Media

·  Rootwords

·  Alphabet of Careers

·  Characteristics of Life Collage

·  Science Fact? Or Science Fiction?

·Teacher’s Domain

·Bio Movies & MediaResources- Mr. Hata's Course

·National Geographic: Videos in the News

·Rootv.com

·NOVA Online

·The Futures Channel

·NOVA Science Now

·Biological Processes

·NHC Science Animations, Tutorials & Interactive Links

·Scientific American Frontiers

·Sumanas Animated Tutorials

·Horton High School Animations     

·Animated Tutorials

·Wiley Interactive Animations

·106 Animated Tutorials & Quizzes

·Lifewire Animations & Tutorials

·Teacher’s Domain

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·   Biology Labs Online (Measurement  , Sci Method , Organic
Mol, Cells and Membranes , Respiration, Cell Cycle, Genetics,
DNA, Electrophoresis, Plants , Evolution , Animals)

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·  Troy High School Labs Online

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·  Virtual Fieldtrips

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·  McGraw Hill Virtual Labs

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·  McGraw Hill Virtual Labs 2

 

·   Teacher’s Domain: 2000 classroom-ready resources courtesy of public television partners

· 56 Quick Demos for Bio Classes

· The Biology Corner Worksheets  

· Access Excellence

· BioChem4Schools

· Busy Teachers Website

· Science Net Links

· NIH Curriculum Supplements

· Your World: Biotechnology & You Magazine

· Biology In Motion

· Action BioScience

·   Scientific American Frontiers

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Systems

· See Anatomy & Physiology or AP Biology Spring Pages

Viruses

·  Virus Chart

·  Virus Model & Poster Project

·  Virus Bacteria Venn

·BioMedia Biology of Viruses Video Questions

· Infectious Diseases

 

· Spread of a Virus Simulation

 

 

Online Assessments & Answers

Online Assessments & Answers

 

Biology Regents Tests  

 

Life Science Standardized Test practice 

Hargett’s Notes & Review

 

Practice Quizzes

Biology Regents Exam Questions

 

Additional Links

Biology References

Assessment

My Other Science Teacher Pages

AP Biology Resources (see also AP Biology student pages)

Games & PPT Templates

·      Biology Web Site References

·      High School ACE Science Resources

·      Science PPT Presentations

·      Biology PPT Lectures

·      More Bio PPTs

·      Ask An Expert & Homework Help

·      Biology Curriculum Map

·      Ask a Biologist

·      BioZone 

·      EOCT PPT Review

·      Science Spot

·      Alternative Strategies for Science Teaching & Assessment

·      Science Fair Websites

·   My Environ-mental Science Teacher Page

·   My Anatomy & Physiology Teacher Page

·   My Chemistry Teacher Page

·   My Physics/Physical Science Teacher Page

·      Stoneleigh-Burnham

·      Kim Foglia’s AP Bio

·      N. Warren Regional H.S.

·      Massengale

·      Bruce Faitsch

·      LABS

·      AP Bio UGA

 

·      PPT Activity Templates

·      Jeopardy Games & Templates

·      Biology Jeopardy Games

 

Other Science Teacher Pages

·   Brookings High School

·   Biology Junction Curriculum Map

 

For some
interesting
Science
Articles? Try
Science News
Online
Science Teacher Awards, Grants, Scholarships & Internships:

Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) Grants :
Offers Educator grants of up to $250 per academic year in support to elementary and secondary classrooms for aerospace education programs, opportunities, and activities.
www.paemst.org

CFNM (Center for Functional Nanoscale Materials)
Teacher Fellowships in nanoscience research and problem-based learning curriculum development. CFNM Teacher Fellows participate in components of the PRISM program and in guided research experiences in Clark Atlanta’s nanoscience labs, and ultimately translate the CFNM's nanoscience research into problem-based learning (PBL) curriculum materials.
http://www.cse.emory.edu/prism/cfnm/

Disney Teacher Awards
and other national teaching awards
http://disney.go.com/disneyhand/learning/teacherawards/

Entomological Society of America
President's Prizes for Outstanding Achievement in Primary and Secondary Education Funded by ESA
These awards recognize educators who have gone beyond the traditional teaching methods by using insects as educational tools. One winner will be chosen from among primary teachers (grades K-6) and one from among secondary teachers (grades 7-12).
http://www.entsoc.org/awards/professional/educational.htm

Georgia Science Teacher Association Awards and Scholarships
For more information about the following awards, scholarships and grants,
www.georgiascienceteacher.org.

Georgia Intern-Fellowships for Teachers
(GIFT) is a collaborative effort designed to enhance mathematics and science experiences of Georgia teachers and their students
http://www.ceismc.gatech.edu/gift/

Einstein Fellowships
The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship is a paid fellowship for K-12 math, science, and technology teachers. Einstein Fellows spend a school year in Washington, DC serving in a federal agency or on Capitol Hill.
https://applicationlink.labworks.org/applicationlink/default.htm

Mississippi State University
Bagley College of Engineering
Introduction to Engineering for High School Teachers & Counselors
http://www.bagley.msstate.edu/outreach/intro_engr/index.php

National Science Teachers Association Awards :
K-12 Teachers, and students
www.nsta.org/programs

Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching :

Prize money:  $750 for three finalist, and $10,000 for winner and trip to Washington, D.C.
www.paemst.org

President's Prizes for Outstanding Achievement in Primary and Secondary Education
Entomological Society of America
These awards recognize educators who have gone beyond the traditional teaching methods by using insects as educational tools. One winner will be chosen from among primary teachers (grades K-6) and one from among secondary teachers (grades 7-12).
http://www.entsoc.org/awards/professional/educational.htm


Problems & Research to Integrate Science & Mathematics
PRISM is a National Science Foundation Graduate Teaching Fellows in K-12 Education (GK-12) program that awards 12-month fellowships to middle and high school teachers.
http://www.prism.emory.edu/app/teacher.cfm
http://www.cse.emory.edu/prism/app/teacher.cfm 

SSP
Society for Science & the Publi
c (SSP), with generous support from  Intel, is pleased to announce the launch of its Fellows Program. The  SSP Fellows Program provides funds and training to selected U.S.  science and math teachers who serve underresourced students, to  enable interested and motivated students to perform high-quality  independent scientific research. Fellows receive a stipend of up to  $8500/year depending on proposed budget, demonstrated need, support  of the school and needs of the student population. For more information, visit SSP’s website  http://outreach.societyforscience.org
Questions? Please contact  Jennifer A. Carter (jcarter@societyforscience.org)

SeaWorld/Busch Gardens/Fujifilm Environmental Excellence Awards
Organization: SeaWorld/Busch Gardens/Fujifilm
Eligibility: Schools and community groups
Value: Eight awards of at least $10,000 each
http://www.swbg-animals.org/conservation-matters/eea/inde

Target Field Trip Grants Program
Organization: Target
Eligibility: K-12 educators and school officials
Value: 800 awards of $1,000 each
http://www.target.com/teachers

Teaching Ambassador Fellowships
The Fellowship includes two kinds of opportunities for teachers across the U.S. Up to 20 Classroom Fellows will remain at their schools under their regular teaching contracts and will be paid to participate in additional Department discussions and projects throughout the school year on a part-time basis.
http://www.ed.gov/programs/teacherfellowship/index.html

Tropical Biology Scholarship:
Prentice Hall Biology authors Ken Miller and Joe Levine are sponsoring two scholarships to the Organization for Tropical Studies in Costa Rica!
http://www.phschool.com/tropicalbiology/
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