On-Line Tutorials & References
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Alphabetical listing of lessons & guides [to be added here eventually] |
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Biology Tutorials and References | |
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Amphibian Embryology Tutorial from University of Wisconsin |
| Biology4Kids - the basics of Biology, plus the scientific method and how scientists classify living things. | |
| The Biology Project from the University of Arizona - not just Cell Biology! | |
| Cells alive! - includes great videos of cells in action! | |
| Dictionary of Cell Biology - courtesy of Glasgow University, UK | |
| DNA: - The Instruction Manual For All Life | |
| Morgan Genetics Tutorial | |
| Talk.Origins - outstanding exploration of the creation/evolution controversy | |
| University Arizona Student Biology Page - research papers and bio links | |
Chemistry Tutorials and References |
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| American Elements - properties & applications of each of the elements | |
| Chem4Kids - the basics of Chemistry, plus the periodic table and the concept of matter | |
| Food & Science - a lesson on chemistry and nutrition | |
| General, Organic, and Biochemistry from University of Akron | |
| Molecular Visualization Freeware - Free software for showing 3D images of molecules | |
| Graphic above courtesy of Natl. Mole Day Fdn. | |
Earth Science Tutorials and References | |
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Earth’s Active Volcanoes by geographic region |
| Earth’s Interior and Plate Tectonics - Educator’s Reference Desk Lesson Plan | |
| About Earthquakes - from the U.S. Geological Survey | |
| Terrarum - Activities about land masses, oceans, the atmosphere, and environment | |
| Solar System Formation - a tutorial with three difficulty levels | |
Math Tutorials and References | ||
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Basic Math video lessons | |
| Finite Mathematics and Applied Calculus Resource Page | ||
| Mathematics from Cornell University - grades K–12 links to web sites offering tutorials and on-line help in math, including calculus, algebra, geometry, graphing and pi, to name a few! | ||
| Math Refresher - Elements of algebra and of trigonometry, including wonderful, plain-English explanations of what they are and what they're good for | ||
| On-Line Tutorials for Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus (not all links work) | ||
| A Short Course in Trigonometry | ||
Physics Tutorials and References |
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| The Physics Classroom - many high school topics: vectors, momentum, waves, light, etc. | |
| The Physics Classroom - Newton's Laws [high school level] | |
| Physics Online - Demos used for undergrad physics course and other resources | |
| Physics4Kids - activities and info about motion, light, forces, to electricity | |
| Physics Tutorials from University of Guelph, Canada | |
| Physics 2000 from the University of Colorado - learn how 20th Century science has led to some high tech devices. Includes animated Applet demos. | |
Other Tutorials and References |
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| Ask the Experts from Scientific American - ask experts any question you have about the areas of Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, computers, our environment, Geology, Mathematics, Medicine and Physics. Or check out the Ask the Experts archive and see what others have asked! |
| Encyclopedia Brittanica |
| Beginners (formerly FreeSkills) - On-line tutorials on hundreds of software programs |
| The Nine Planets - a multimedia tour of the solar system, including the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets |
| Recurring Science Misconceptions in K-6 Textbooks - not a tutorial, but a fascinating personal look at "bad science" [usually just over-simplified] to which we have all been exposed |
| To Michigan Reach Out! | To UM Reach Out! | |
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| Last updated 17 July 08 | ||