Looking for inspiration?  Click on a topic below for classroom materials, websites, and multimedia arranged by topic.  All of the biology resources for teachers and students that are on this page are suitable for high school classroom use, and many resources are suitable for elementary and middle school grade levels as well.

Cell Biology

Cell Biology Inspiration – a resource list for teachers – very useful for AP Biology and traditional Biology courses

DNA & Biotechnology

Biotechnology Lecture & Student Note Guide – introduces Biotechnology with explanations of restriction enzymes, gel electrophoresis, PCR, recombinant DNA and transformation, genomics, and proteomics.

PBS NOVA: The Secret of Photo 51 – PBS Website: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/photo51/

Student Activity– video guide handout

Evolution

Evolution Lecture & Note Guide – a PowerPoint presentation and note guide for students to fill in

Evolution Resource List – at least 10 excellent websites for teachers and students such as interactive journeys to the Galapagos, Darwin’s Diaries while on the Beagle, etc.  This list is updated when new resources are found, or if anyone sends me a great link!

Darwin’s Dangerous Idea: PBS Evolution Series Video Questions – a worksheet for students to fill in as they watch the movie