Science Around the Web
A collection of favorite online resources
General Science
Modeling the Spread of Measles - this interactive graphic allows the user to visualize how infection rate changes among populations with different vaccination rates
Singing Wings - This website is full of engaging videos, animations, and graphics related to the Club-Winged Manakin. Multimedia is used here to describe how the Manakins' wings "work" and uncover the evolutionary history of these intricate structures. Students will love watching the male Manakins in action!
iNaturalist.org - Create projects to record natural history observations over time or geography. You can also join in on projects created by others.
Encyclopedia of Life - A collection of free informational resources about life on Earth. Educational Resources include text, videos, lesson plans, and more.
Botany
Plants are cool, too - a webseries of interesting and educational videos that showcase current research and demonstrate that, animals are interesting, but plants are cool, too!
PlantED Digital Library - a collaborative resource for images, activities, syllabi, labs, lectures, etc. related to teaching plant biology
Pl@ntNet - a tool for identification of plants from your own images (mostly European flora)
Botany
Plants are cool, too - a webseries of interesting and educational videos that showcase current research and demonstrate that, animals are interesting, but plants are cool, too!
PlantED Digital Library - a collaborative resource for images, activities, syllabi, labs, lectures, etc. related to teaching plant biology
Evolution
Understanding Evolution: Teaching Materials - an indispensable resource for anyone teaching evolution. Activities and lesson plans are available for K-undergrad.
Understanding Evolution: Evolution 101 - another useful resource for anyone wanting to better understand the process of Evolution. Translations available in English and Turkish!
Thought-Provoking Documentaries
Tapped - An important and enlightening documentary on the realities and true costs of bottled water. [This link takes you to the trailer. The full documentary may be available if you subscribe to Netflix service]
The Botany of Desire - A fascinating look at four plants (apple, tulip, potato, marijuana) that have evolved in response to human interaction with commentary on how we as humans have likewise been manipulated to proliferate certain individuals of these species. Based on the book of the same name by Micheal Pollan. Viewer's Guide by PBS
Ordinary Extraordinary Junco - An interesting look at the behavior, ecology, and evolution of the Junco, a diverse and well-studied North American songbird. This documentary is interesting, educational, and appropriate for wide-ranging audiences. See their educational resources page for viewing guides and suggestions on using the video in your classroom. Chapters are available for free online.