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Biology

• The Vaccine Makers Project - Timely lesson plans on vaccines from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. There are plans for all grades from K - 12.
• BioZone Bio Links - This is a directory of web sites dealing with many aspects of biology such as ecology, biotechnology, animal behavior, cell biology and many more.
• Resource Links - From the National Association of Biology Teachers.
• The Biology Corner - Lesson plans, lab plans, and quizzes.
• The Genetic Science Learning Center - Background information on current developments in genetic science, and lesson plans.
• Teaching Evolution - Information about evolution and possible perils and pitfalls to avoid while teaching about it. By the University of California Museum of Paleontology
• Ten Great Biology Activities and Lessons - From Thought Co.
• Penn State Lesson Plans - Plans for all grades for forest resources, water, earth science and wildlife from the School of Forest Resources at Penn State University.
• Bird Sleuth- A project in bird watching for middle school students. Sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

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Ecology and Environment

• Environmental Science - Lesson Plans from the PBS News Hour.
• Teaching Students About Winter Ecology - Get out and enjoy the snow.
• All About Global Warming - In case you need to brush up on your knowledge of global warming.
• Climate Kids - Climate change information with games and activities for students from NASA
• Six Resources to Help Students See the Effects of Climate Change - From the Free Technology for Teachers web site.
• Drop Off directory - Where to recycle plastic bags in the United States.
• The Rainforest Alliance - Rainforest information and activities for kids and teachers.
• The Rainforest Action Network - Dedicated to preserving the rainforests.

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Oceanography

• The Ocean - Lesson plans for oceanography from the Smithsonian Institution.
• Reef Ball Educational Projects - 50 ideas for teaching about oceanography.
• NOAA Ocean Explorer - Curriculum and lesson plans.
• National Marine Sanctuaries - This sites provides a curriculum, lesson plans and other activities.
• Sea World/Bush Gardens - Lesson plans and teaching guides.
• The Gulf of Maine Research Institute - Information and lesson plans for acquatic life.
• The COOL Classroom - A project to link middle and elementary school classrooms with the Rutgers Marine and Costal research program.
• The Jason Project - Visit the ocean with this popular interactive science project.

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