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There is a vast amount of information about all aspects of science to be found on the internet. This includes educational and other material covering all levels of interest and capability. In addition to the general Science information contained on these pages, there are also topics on Space covering The Solar System and Outer Space. Other topics can be reached through the Introduction page.
This page provides information about both Biology and Human Biology. Each major topic has multiple sub-topics.
The Second Page provides information on Chemistry and Physics. There is a section on The Periodic Table.
The Third Page provides information on Energy and Science Journals.
The Fourth Page provides other information including Australian sites, Science blogs, Intelligent Design, Science for Kids and more.
Each of these pages can also be reached using the numbered boxes above.
The pages accessed through Tertiary Subjects contain a number of science related topics including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, … . There is also a Science Resources page that contains helpful information and ideas.
Biology
Australian Sites
- Australia’s Biodiversity
Australian Museum. 14 sections covering What is Biodiversity ? to Dung Beetle Mania. - Biodiversity
Australian Department of the Environment and Heritage. All biodiversity related to Australia. - Biozone Bio Links
Impressive Australian hot list. 500+ links for biology, biotechnology and microbiology. Links in topics to support health and science education.
Highly Recommended !
Biology Tutorials
- Biology Labs OnLine
‘Interactive, inquiry-based biology simulations and exercises designed for college and high school biology students’. Free trial available. 12 labs to access. - Biology Tutorials
10 tutorials, each with multiple sections. Cells to The Origin of Life. - Dr Saul’s Biology in Motion
‘Animations, interactive activities, cartoons designed to make learning biology a richer, more engaging experience’.
Highly Recommended ! - The Biology Place
Free access to BioCoach Activities, LabBench Activities [animations, interactive work, lab. procedures], an extensive Glossary of concepts and terms.
Highly Recommended !
Biotechnology
- Biotechnology Online
Secondary School Resource. ‘Provides balanced and factual information about biotechnology. Designed to fit Australian State and Territory Science curriculums, cross-over into Studies of Society and the Environment to allow for broader discussion of issues’. - Biotechnology Resources
Collection created by an American School District. Done in several directories. Well annotated. - Educational Websites
Annotated collection by Monsanto. Information for teachers.
Books & Dictionaries
- OnLine Biology Book
59 chapters covering all aspects of Biology. Introductory college level. Text, graphics. - Online Biology Dictionary
‘Over 60 000 biology terms and we are constantly adding more’.
Cells & Genetics
- CELLS Alive !
The living cell. Cell biology, microbiology, immunology, microscopy, interactive areas, view photos, video clips. - Cellupedia
Thinkquest. Provides a high quality look at the role of cells. - The Code Unravelled
Thinkquest. Human genetics, DNA. Activities, video, audio, graphics, games, puzzles, animations. You won’t think genetics is complex after visiting. - Conceiving a Clone
Thinkquest. Cloning from its infancy to the present. Views on the ethics of what is happening. Find what regulations are being put into place. - Human Genome and Leukaemia
Thinkquest. The possibility of genetic help for sufferers of leukaemia. - Interactive Tour of the Cell
Thinkquest. Basic information, DNA, ribosomes. Cell roles in the food chain, experiments, look at careers, quizzes. - Unravelling Genetics
Thinkquest. ‘An exciting, interactive, educational web site about genetics. Covering everything from the most basic concepts of what genes actually are to the latest development’. - Views on Cloning and Genetic Engineering
Improving on Nature or Popping the Genie’s Cork ?. Thinkquest. - Webcytology
An Exploration of Unicellular Life. Thinkquest. About cytology [the study of cells]. Basic information, glossary, quizzes, message board, virtual experiment.
General Sites
- Biochem4schools
‘Online collection of biochemistry resources. With comprehensive reviews and extensive cross-referencing, this site will be an indispensable tool for teachers and students involved in Biochemistry at all levels. Search for a resource by topic, curriculum or age-range [ability level]’. - BioEd Online : Biology Teacher Resources
Presentations, Slide Sets, Classroom Lessons, Teacher Resources, news, discussions and more. - Biointeractive
Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Animations, virtual labs, lectures, virtual museum, video clips, more. - Biological Image Databases
Links to databases incorporating biological images. - Biology4Kids
Cells, studies and methods, microbes, plants, invertebrates and vertebrates. Similar to Chem4Kids [Chemistry links]. - Biology.com
Access material from secondary to tertiary level. Introductory material, tutorials, support for a range of texts and learning situations. - Biology Lesson Plans
‘Lesson plans and student activities for elementary [primary] through high school teachers and educators’. - Biology Lessons
For Prospective and Practicing Teachers. Teacher’s guide, student instruction resources including lessons, knowledge mapping, glossary, more. From an American university. - BiologyMad
UK site for students studying senior [A Level] and extension biology. Covers all areas, provides further links, other resources, Moodle, more. You should check their Useful Websites in particular [main menu].
Highly Recommended ! - Biology of Plants
Starting to grow, plant parts, making food, pollination, seed dispersal, plant adaptations, plants and life on Earth. - BiteSize Revision - Biology
From BBC Scotland. - Cool Science
Want to explore biology ? This American site from the Hughes Medical Institute is a good place to visit. - EverythingBio
‘Free resource of biology related information. Check the large Life Science glossary, search for a term in online textbooks, check biology images, more’. Links to related sites, a directory of tools. - Frank Potter’s Science Gems - Life Science I
Links to section 2 are found here as are links to Physical Sciences, Earth Science, more. - The Hidden Killer : Deadly Viruses
Thinkquest. Looks at viruses, small but potentially deadly. The evolution of viruses, how they change, how to prevent infection. Several viruses covered in detail as is the concept of them as weapons. - Regenerative Biology : Harvard University Outreach Program
Flash animations created by teachers. Four major areas, three of which cover the area of stem cells and one The Science of Branching Out. Also has lecture videos and more. - Replicators : Evolutionary Powerhouses
Thinkquest. Covers a number of subject areas. Essentially, those objects which are ‘fundamental units of any process of natural selection’. Fascinating site to visit. - The Biology Binder
‘Online resource for biology students and their teachers ! Includes notes/study guides, interactive quizzes, online activities, printable labs/worksheets, links to many biology topics & portals’.
Well presented !
Virtual Dissections
- Biology Dissection Links
From 101science.com. Many to individual examples, some to collections. - Cow’s Eye Dissection
The Exploratorium. Requires Real Player. You also learn more about eyes. - Dissections Online
Large listing grouped in phylum/classes. Senior level recommended. - Froguts
Free virtual frog dissection. Fun and information - no mess ! - Muscular and Digestive Systems in the Rat
Dissection and histology of each. - Net Frog
Two versions of the virtual dissection - the original and a newer digital version. - Online [Virtual] Dissections
8 dissections from a cockroach to a pig, links to other sites as well. - Sheep Brain Dissection
The Exploratorium. Requires Real Player. - Virtual cat Dissection
External anatomy, skeletal system, muscular system, respiratory system, digestive system, urogenital system, circulatory system, nervous system. - Virtual Frog Dissection Kit
Interactive kit to dissect a frog. Connections to other information, resources linked to the study of frogs. Tutorial.
Human Biology
Blood
- Blood : The River of Life
Thinkquest. The circulatory system and blood itself. Use latest technological forms to travel the blood highways and byways of the human body. - Let’s Learn About Your Heart !
Movie designed to help gain an understanding of the heart and what it does. - Red Gold
PBS site. Red Gold, the story of blood. The journey of blood around the body, history of blood, all the basics, those responsible for our knowledge, educational activities, Ask an Expert.
Body Systems
- Human Body Systems
Organs involved, explanations, interactive materials. Digestive, Respiratory, Circulatory, Musculoskeletal, Nervous Systems. Information about scientists, links to resources. - All Systems Go
Interactive presentation covering four major body systems. The game consists of returning missing organs to the right system. - The Auditory System
Anatomy of the Ear, how we hear, how we maintain balance, developmental aspects, links.
Excellent ! - Human Anatomy Online
Human anatomy, descriptions used in the medical profession. Done in a way everyone can understand. See individual examples [e.g. Urinary System]. - Human Skeletal System
Introduction, tutorial, then appendicular skeleton tutorials and quizzes and axial skeleton tutorials and quizzes. Many activities are interactive. - The Circle Of Blood
Multilevel presentation on the Circulatory System. Includes text, text & graphics, even movie presentations. - The Digestive System
Innerbody. Images with clickable highlights, explanations, general overview of the whole system. Links to other systems treated in a similar manner. Animations of different organs, tutorials. - The Excretory System
You need Shockwave player for this presentation. - The Lymphatic System
Simple explanation of the system, links to more information, graphics. Also brief information about Lymphoma. - The Muscular System
Information, diagrams, tables of data, graphics, links. Basic directories of information.
Excellent ! - The Nervous System
Neurons to peripheral nerves, the spinal system, major divisions, the brain, brain structures. Text, graphics, diagrams, table data, links.
Excellent ! - The Reproductive System
For secondary and Tertiary levels. Male and female reproduction with fairly extensive text and diagrams. - The Respiratory System
Done in educational levels. Presents information on the system as well as related topics e.g. Grades 7-12 includes effects of tobacco. Canadian. - The Skeletal System
‘This information will help you find out how the skeletal system supports, protects and maintains our bodies’. - The Urinary System
Innerbody. Images with clickable highlights and explanations, general overview of the whole system. Links to other systems treated in a similar manner. Animations of different organs, tutorials.
Hearing
- Promenade Around the Cochlea
To assist the teaching of the auditory system [its anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology]. Suitable for senior secondary, tertiary levels. - The Soundry
Thinkquest. Everything sound and how our ears hear it. A sound lab and sound scene to work with. A champion site. - Virtual Tour of the Ear
The Hearing Mechanism. Outer Ear, Middle Ear, Inner Ear, Auditory Nerve, Central Auditory Pathway. Multiple sections of information under each heading.
General Sites
- Anatomy Atlases
Atlases, strong on imagery. Cover all parts of the human body.
Well presented. - Human Biology Guide
Revision notes [printable], teacher resources, background information, more.
The Brain
- Australian and New Zealand Brain Bee Challenge 2012
‘The Australian Brain Bee Challenge [ABBC] motivates young people to learn about the brain - and has been created to inspire students to pursue careers in neuroscience research. The Brain Bee Challenge is a test of knowledge about important facts concerning intelligence, memory, emotions, sensations, movement, stress, aging, sleep, Alzheimer’s disease and stroke’. Sign up for 2012 now. - Brain Connection
Brain basics, animations, image gallery, learning resources, courses, brain facts, illusions, games web sites, more. - Brain Functions and Map
Information, brain map, videos covering the brain, its parts, functions. One example is the section on Parietal Lobes. - The Secret Life of the Brain
Reference the PBS series. Connections include history, 3D anatomy, scanning the brain, mind illusions. - Human Brain Mapping
Articles from the journal of the same name. Each has title, abstract, full-text access in various forms. - The Human Brain
Information about the organ which makes us human. Graphics, text.
The Human Body
- BrainPOP
Movies covering the human body and its operation. - Human Body
Extensive links to information and resources related to the Human Body and its functions. Done in directories. - Human Body & Mind
The Interactive Body, organs, muscles, more. With The Mind - take psychological tests, emotions, personality, intelligence, the brain, mental disorders.
A truly Brilliant site ! - MEDtropolis
Interactive tour of the human body’s functions and parts. - Neuroscience for Kids
The nervous system. Information, lesson plans, experiments, activities, books, articles, teaching resources, news, newsletter, neuroscience postcards.
Excellent !
Virtual Human Body
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BioDigital Human
‘The BioDigital Human is a 3D platform that simplifies the understanding of anatomy, disease and treatments’. Needs latest browsers and high end graphics to work effectively. - The Heart Online
‘An online exploration, videos, information, more’. - Virtual Body
- The Visible Body
‘The best human anatomy visualisation tool available today. This entirely Web-delivered application offers an unparalleled understanding of human anatomy. The Visible Body includes 3D models of over 1 700 anatomical structures, including all major organs and systems of the human body’.
Exceptional ! - The Visible Human Project
3D figures of both male and female bodies.
Vision
- Cracking the Colour Code
‘Cracking the Colour Code is a visually stunning exploration of how we view colours, how we make them, and the meanings they hold in our world. There are three one-hour episodes, with each episode focusing on a fundamental aspect of colour’. Free from Enhance TV. - Eye Site
Thinkquest. ‘One stop source of information about eyes. Whether you just want to know basic information about the eye, or if you want to go deeper and learn how everything works, this is the site for you !’ - Eyesight : An Insight
Thinkquest. Has an assistant version to make it easier to read. - The Visual Percepzone
Thinkquest. ‘The PZ will awaken your senses to the wonders of vision. Here you will learn everything from the biological make-up of your eye to how many illusions work’.














