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"Practical Biology provides teachers of biology at all levels with experiments that demonstrate a wide range of biological concepts and processes. Each practical may be used alone or as a starting-point for open-ended investigations or enhancement activities, such as clubs or open-day events. Experiments are placed within real-life contexts, with links to carefully selected further reading, enabling teachers to show relevance and illustrate the key principles of How Science Works"

Twelve interactive inquiry-based biology simulations. It is a commercial site, however. Might be worth a look.

Martin Burrett 27 Feb 12 03:58:10 This is a superb game which teaches about food webs in a competitive battle game. Who will succumb to selection pressures and who will survive? http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Science

Might be useful for the younger ones...not sure if you cover this in ks3.

"The Cell Tour Project"

This might be a fun thing to do with the 5th graders for moving up day.

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