On-Line Tutorials & References
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Biology Tutorials and References |
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| Amphibian Embryology Tutorial from University of Wisconsin | |
| Beginner's Guide to Molecular Biology for students, teachers, and laymen, from Integrated Approach to Crop Research, UK | |
| 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! | |
| Biotech's Life Science Dictionary from Indiana University | |
| Blazing a Genetic Trail - stalking genetic disease, Howard Hughes Medical Institute | |
| Cellular and Molecular Biology Labs - Labs and activities about cloning to cell division | |
| 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 | |
| Primer on Molecular Genetics from the DOE Human Genome Program | |
| Talk.Origins - outstanding exploration of the creation/evolution controversy | |
| University Arizona Student Biology Page - research papers and bio links | |
| The Visible Embryo - follow the development of a human embryo from fertilization to birth | |
| The WWW Cell Biology Course - unfinished web site, but worth a look | |
Chemistry Tutorials and References |
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| Analytical Chemistry Tutorials |  |
| Chem4Kids - the basics of Chemistry, plus the periodic table and the concept of matter | |
| Chemistry Resources and references from an Illinois high school | |
| The Chem Team high school chemistry tutorial | |
| Chemistry Learning Center from Virginia Tech | |
| General, Organic, and Biochemistry from University of Akron | |
| Interactive Tutorials in Chemistry from England | |
| Tutorials on Chemistry from University of London, England | |
| WWW Living-Book of Physical Chemistry from Bishop's University, Canada | |
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Earth Science Tutorials and References |
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| Earth's Active Volcanoes by geographic region | |
| The Earth's Interior and Plate Tectonics - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan | |
| National Earthquake Information Center - everything you always wanted to know | |
| 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 from Hofstra University | |
| Mathematics from Cornell Theory Center - 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 | |
| Real-World Applications of Finite Mathematics and Calculus | |
| A Short Course in Trigonometry | |
| Types of Functions | |
Physics Tutorials and References | |
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| The Internet Pilot to Physics - references and Virtual Lab demos |  |
| The Physics Classroom - many high school topics: vectors, momentum, waves, light, etc. | |
| The Physics Classroom - Newton's Laws [high school level] | |
| Physics Online - Find demos used for undergrad physics course along with other neat resources. | |
| Physics4Kids - activities and info about motion, light, forces, to electricity | |
| The Physics Page - Ask Michael Cartwright, a physics teacher at Shiloh High in Georgia, your physics questions. Also, links to other sites. | |
| 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. | |
| ScienceLink - Physics links to lessons, activities, and demos | |
| Usenet Physics Frequently Asked Questions from "Why is the sky blue?" to "Why are there eight gluons?" | |
| Visual Physics - Simulations of principles and concepts of Physics, complete with a dictionary and links to other Physics websites | |
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 | |
| Search Engines Quick Guide and Search Tools Chart from InFoPeople tell you which engine to use for which purpose and how to format your queries. |
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| Last updated 2 May 08 | ||