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Welcome to the Virtual Cardiology Lab. The focus of this lab is on heritable diseases of the heart. You are cast here as a virtual intern to accompany a doctor examining three different patients. Each patient is examined, using more than one diagnostic tool, and at each stage, the doctor will invite you to examine the patient yourself and ask for your opinion.

Contracting a muscle--animations showing the steps of contraction and useful rope analogies

"Students will build a lung model to learn how their lungs and diaphragm work to make them breathe. The lesson features a demonstration on how incomplete combustion of fossil fuels releases particles into the air that can negatively affect human health, and how we can protect ourselves from these effects."

5/19 webcast

Hall of atoms has an awesome short video to describe an atom.

Several sites

"Engage your students with open-ended science investigations and technology projects through the CREST program."

Extensive science animated tutorials. Check out "Science in Focus" tab for animated tutorials on current events.

Scientific video site - offers videos on DNA and genetics

NIH's genetics reference - has great explanations on genes, chromosomes, and genetic conditions

Internet-based tools for teaching transcription and translation

NHGRI's downloadable PDF book on genetics, DNA, the Human Genome Project, genetic research and the future of genomics.

NHGRI resources for teachers

Links to genetics lesson plans and resource materials

Tutorials and animations on DNA replication. More suited for high school or college-level students.

Interactive "game-mode" animation for DNA Model - great for introducing and reinforcing DNA anatomy 

HHMI's biointeractive: short video explaining Chargaff's ratios

Interactive DNA Anatomy -- focuses more on chemistry

Interactive timeline on the history of DNA science

Welcome to LIVESTRONG at School™! Created by Scholastic and the LIVESTRONG Foundation, the LIVESTRONG at School program uses national standards-based lessons to teach your students about the realities of cancer. While it is a difficult subject to talk about with kids, the LIVESTRONG Foundation believes that it is important for students to understand what cancer is and how it can be treated. In addition, this program informs your students about ways that they can make a difference and help those with cancer. The lessons and printable worksheets below make it easy for you to share this valuable information with your class.