7th Grade Science

7th Grade Science
An Internet Hotlist on Biology

created by Mr. Kunz

Introduction
In addition to using books and magazines to find out about Biology, why not also use the power of the Internet? The links below will get you started.

The Internet Resources

Cell Biology

Cells Alive - Cells Alive gives information about the parts and function on cells and cell processes. It also has interactive models on cells, mitosis and meiosis.
Inside the Cell - Learn Genetics: Genetic Science Learning Center Interactive model of the cell which you click on the cell part and it will explain its function.
Microbe Zoo -
The Biology Project - The University of Arizona This site provides information on many topics around cell biology. It has information on cell biology, genetics, human biology, Mendelian genetics and many other areas. It has a interactive site on karyotyping human chromosomes.
Tour the Basics - Learn Genetics: Genetic Science Learning Center Tour the basics gives an multimedia tour on dna, genes, chromosomes, proteins, heredity and traits.

Genetics

Build a DNA Molucule - Learn Genetics: Genetic Science Learning Center. Cells Alive gives information about the parts and function on cells and cell processes. It also has interactive models on cells, mitosis and meiosis.
DNA from the Beginning - DNA for the beginning provides information on DNA, genetics and heredity. It also has a multimedia guide on cancer.
Karyotype -
Using Karyotypes to Predict Genetic Disorders - Learn Genetics: University of Utah

Ecology

Bears of Yellowstone- Bear Ecology - Provides information on the ecology of grizzly bears in Yellowstone Park.
Fire and It's Management - Learn about fire ecology and how it is needed for many natural processes in Yellowstone Park.
Summer Of Fire And Beyond - This site provides information on the role of fire in the ecology of Yellowstone Park.
Wolves of Yellowstone Part 1 - Provides information on the ecology of wolves in Yellowstone Park.
Wolves of Yellowstone Part 2 - The history of how people have impacted the wolf population in Yellowstone Park.
e field trips - Use e-field trips to explore the Grand Teton’s birds of prey, Everglades and invasive species.

Phylogeny

Phylogeny of Life - Explore the relationship between organisms and how they are related.
Tree of Life Project - Explore the tree of life and see how living organisms are related.

Zoology

Animal Diversity Web -
Fish Base - This site you can look up information on different types of fish.
National Geographic -
Smithsonian National Zoological Park -
Western Riparian Ecosystem - Learn about the different influences on a riparian ecosystem.

Marine Biology/Oceanography

El nino - Provides information on sea surface temperature during el nino and la nina. It also provides links to other sites concerning el nino.
El nino Animations NOAA - Animations by NOAA showing sea surface temperature during El nino events.
El nino Home page USGS - Home page for El nino. Provides many links on topics about el nino.
Monterey Bay Aquarium - See the different types of animals that live in Monterey Bay’s different habitats.
New England Aquarium - This provides a virtual tour of the aquarium. It also has games, puzzles and interactive videos from some of their tanks. It also has information for teachers.
Ocean Explorer - Ocean explorer provides daily “sea discoveries” information to students and teachers. It also has multimedia activities for students as in the deep-sea corals presentation.
Sea Floor Mapping USGS - Provides shaded relief maps and other data of different locations along the Pacific coast and some inland lakes.
Sea Vents - Vents Program home page by NOAA. Provides information on sea vents.
Sea Vents Video Clips - Video clips of deep ocean sea vents.

Content by Mr. Kunz, mkunz@wccusd.net
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listbiologymr5.html
Last revised Tue May 15 11:46:57 US/Pacific 2007