Creator: Elliott Kimmel | visit site
Grade Range: 8 - 11
Find great high school science activities and resources for students with this interesting site. Visit the "Dissection Lab" for pictures of often dissected animals and others of interest (for example sheep brain.) Check out the games which are actually more like quizzes. Be sure to explore "Java Genetics" for a great drag and drop pedigree problem to check on an understanding of genetics. This page also features a tutorial video. Sort by subject by clicking on the "Student Centre" and choosing a grade level. Find links and resources on the Main Course page, Tips and Tricks, and also a variety of student projects. Find a video collection that highlights how to use various parts of the site. Be sure to follow the directions on the site on how to download and play flash activities. <i>This is a Canadian site so the subjects at each grade level may not correspond with the subjects for U.S. grade levels. Note: Some of these work with Internet Explorer only. Also, at the time of this review, the site was under construction and updating their standards. All activities were working, however, the site mentions new activities are being added frequently. So be sure to check back. </i>
In the Classroom
Use these resources as an introduction to concepts in Biology or as a great way to review specific concepts. For example, when teaching genetics, use the drag and drop pedigrees as practice for understanding the most basic of genetic foundations. Share the site on your interactive whiteboard or projector. If individual computers are available, allow students to explore on their own. Encourage students to create additional models as a class projects to share with the creator of the site or to place on your own class site.
At Home
Find help with a variety of biology topics on this interactive site. Use for homework help, for learning about biology topics of interest, and more.