Dr. Saul´s Biology in Motion

Type of Resource: Research Resources, Teacher Tools and Information, Online Activities, Student tools and information
Free or Fee: Fee
Computer Needs: Flash, Shockwave, Java Script
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Recommendation:

The animations and information on this site are clear, simple and concise. Several of the topics are challenging ones for students to understand. The graphics, such as the cardiovascular system, break the topic into steps and share these with simple animations for students. The site includes a `tips for teachers´ page that includes practical ideas for teachers using the Internet as a teaching tool to be successful.

Description:

Find tools to utilize and enhance biology lessons. From a review by ESN: "Having trouble finding illustrations, diagrams, and interactive activities to supplement biology lectures for your students? Want to provide a visual representation of the passage of blood through the human cardiovascular system--or have your students conduct an online experiment in cell division? `Biology in Motion´ offers these and many other features. Based on the premise that the web provides an ideal vehicle for teaching biology, developers have assembled a collection of learning activities, animations, and cartoons designed to help explain difficult, but widely taught, biological concepts. Current topics range from evolution to energy storage, among others. Not sure how to get started? A helpful teacher's section provides tips for how best to integrate the technology into existing lesson plans and offers pointers for making sure the videos and interactive activities can be viewed easily by students."

Possible uses:

This site contains animations and interactive activities. Teachers can use the animations during lectures to add visual understanding of complex topics. Teachers can explain and demonstrate the activities, then students can explore a specific interactive activity during class to further understand a topic, play with the material and have fun in the process. Students can visit this site from home to review and play more with the interactive features.

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Research Resources, Teacher Tools and Information, Online Activities, Student tools and information

Flash, Shockwave, Java Script