References/Websites
Module 1
Cells http://sun.menloschool.org/~birchler/cells/
Cells Alive http://www.cellsalive.com/
The University of Arizona Biology Project http://www.biology.arizona.edu/
Stem Cells and Cloning -Learn Genetics University of Utah
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/
Inside the cell http://aimediaserver.com/studiodaily/harvard/harvard.swf
DNAi (Go to Manipulation) http://www.dnai.org/
Dolan DNA Learning Center Biology Animation Library
http://www.dnalc.org/ddnalc/resources/animations.html
Life Sciences at Michigan – Stem Cells http://www.lifesciences.umich.edu/
Access Excellence http://www.accessexcellence.org/
Lock and Key clip art
http://classroomclipart.com/cgibin/kids/imageFolio.cgi?search=lock&img=0&cat=&bool=
AllRefer.com reference
Recombinant DNA http://www.allrefer.com/pictures/s4/p0013051-geneticengineering
You Tube Recombinant DNA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sI5vy-cD2g
Teacher Domain – Tay Sachs http://www.teachersdomain.org/resources/tdc02/sci/life/gen/onewrong/index.ht
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Booth,Denise et al. Montgomery College – Germantown Introduction to
Biotechnology for Middle School Teachers (301) 353-7722
Cells Alive http://www.cellsalive.com/mitosis.htm
http://www.cellsalive.com/cell_cycle.htm
Cellupedia http://library.thinkquest.org/C004535/cell_anatomy.html
Genetics Home Reference http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/handbook/basics/cell
National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) – A Science Primer
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/About/primer/genetics_cell
Virtual Cell Page http://www.ibiblio.org/virtualcell/index.htm
Cellupedia http://library.thinkquest.org/C004535/cell_anatomy.html
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Rennet for Cheese Making
http://biology.clc.uc.edu/fankhauser/Cheese/Rennet/Rennet.html
Module 2
DNA Extraction Virtual and Electrophoresis Lab Learn Genetics University of Utah
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/biotech/index.cfm
Human Genome Project Information – Image Gallery
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/education/images.shtml
DNA Replication image – scroll down to image (many images available)
http://genomics.energy.gov/gallery/basic_genomics/gallery-01.html
Fingerprint E.coli
http://reconstructors.rice.edu/extra/cdc/
Cracking the Code of Life – go to Sequence Yourself
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/genome/
Putting DNA to Work -Science Museum of the National Academy of Sciences
http://www.koshland-science-museum.org/exhibitdna/index.jsp
Proteomics and Cancer Fact sheet
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/proteomicsqa
Access Excellence http://www.accessexcellence.org/
DNA Interactive. Cold Springs Harbor laboratory 2003. 10 April 2007.
http://www.dnai.org/
Learn.Genetics. The Biotechniques Virtual Laboratory. University of Utah 2007.
10 April 2007.
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/biotech/index.cfm
Taylor, Tish . “Discovering DNA Structure.” Access Excellence. 1994 Woodrow
Wilson Biology Institute.
http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/AEPC/WWC/1994/discovering_dna.ht
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Central Dogma – DNA to RNA to Protein YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJxobgkPEAo
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Module 3
DNA from the Beginning http://www.dnaftb.org/dnaftb/
Tree of Genetic Traits http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/
Gene School http://library.thinkquest.org/28599/fundamentals.shtml
Your Genes, Your Health http://www.ygyh.org/
Public Understanding of Biotechnology http://www.pub.ac.za/
Human Genome Project
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/home.shtml
National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) Genes and Disease
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/disease/
The Tech Understanding Genetics http://www.thetech.org/genetics/
Biotechnology Institute – Your World Magazine online
http://www.biotechinstitute.org/resources/your_world_magazine.html
Access Excellence http://www.accessexcellence.org/
Module 4
MedMyst- Interactive website, Teacher Resources (MedMyst Magazines available
online) http://medmyst.rice.edu/
Genetic Science Learning Center – How Do Viruses Recognize a Target Cell
http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/
Detectives in the Classroom - Disease Detectives
http://www.montclair.edu/Detectives/
Immune System Defending Our Bodies Nobel Prize Organization –games and
teacher resources http://nobelprize.org/educational_games/medicine/immunity/
Biology Project - Immunology – History of Vaccines
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/
DNA Chip Explanation and animation
http://www.sumanasinc.com/webcontent/anisamples/majorsbiology/dnachips.html
CDC –EXCITE – Disease Detectives Event Updated February 4, 2005
http://www.cdc.gov/excite/disease_detectives/index.htm
Heaphy Shawn, “Virus Structure”
http://www.tulane.edu/~dmsander/WWW/224/Structure224.html
A Science Primer http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/About/primer/microarrays.html
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Nanotechnology
Oklahoma Nanotechnology Initiative
http://www.oknano.com/NanoforStudents.html
NASA http://www.ipt.arc.nasa.gov/nanotechnology.html
Rice University http://www.nanokids.rice.edu/
You Tube
1. Mork and Mindy – Nano
http://www.truveo.com/Mork-And-Mindy-TV-Show-Opening-Theme-SeasonOne/id/2610702632
2. YouTube Bonding (Kids) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6_vWWGjt10
3. YouTube Nanotechnology What is It? (Kids)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=2iSE6XlFXhA
4. Excellent Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZs3FolkI8&feature=related
5. UC Berekely Excellent http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4CjZ-OkGDs&NR=1
6. European Commission Excellent examples of nanotech application
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCpkq_AeX50
7. Nanobots http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyThoRCiwqc
8. UCSD When Things Get Small http://www.ucsd.tv/getsmall/
9. Nanomedicince http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybK5TIGNNFA&NR=1
10. Richard Feyman http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKj5lAmy9Wk&feature=related
11. Introduction to Nanotubes http://www.azonano.com/nanotechnology-videodetails.asp?VidID=15
12. Atomic Force Microscopy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87BQiFCkf9s
13. Inside the Atom – Very good http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMgi2j9Ks9k&feature=related
14. Fighting Cancer with Magnetic Nanoparticles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUh1gHG2jns&feature=related
15. Gold Nanoparticles and Cancer Detection – short interesting application
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyhxRIvw_cY&feature=related
Nanozone Excellent website with many activities and videos for kids
http://www.nanozone.org/sitemap.html
http://www.nanozone.org/
Virus worker http://www.nanozone.org/virusworker.htm
Nanotech kids http://www.nanonet.go.jp/english/kids/
http://www.nanonet.go.jp/english/kids/k-make/fullerene.html
A-Z in Nanotechnology http://www.azonano.com/Details.asp?ArticleID=1781
USDA http://www.csrees.usda.gov/newsroom/partners/21/nanotechnology.html
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Exploring the Nanoworld http://mrsec.wisc.edu/Edetc/
National Cancer Institute Nanoshell animation
http://nano.cancer.gov/resource_center/nanotech_nanoshells.asp
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/understandingcancer/nanodevices
Nanotechnology video Journey into nanotechnology
http://nano.cancer.gov/resource_center/video_journey_wmv-low.asp
http://nano.cancer.gov/resource_center/nanotech_nanoshells.asp#
Oregon Nanoscience http://www.onami.us/onamivores/
Fun Resources http://www.onami.us/onamivores/resources.php
Nanomission http://www.nanomission.org/content/blogcategory/20/58/
UCSB Nanotechnology Activity Worksheets
http://www.nanotech.ucsb.edu/NanotechNew/activities.html
Nanosense http://nanosense.org/
PDF Nanoscience
http://nanosense.org/activities/sizematters/onedayversion/SM_OneDayTeacher.p
df
FerroFluids http://mrsec.wisc.edu/Edetc/background/ferrofluid/index.html
Ferrofluids Activity
http://mrsec.wisc.edu/Edetc/IPSE/educators/activities/nanoMed.html
PBS http://www.pbs.org/nbr/site/research/learnmore/051123_nanotechnology/
Naomi Halas Rice University PBS
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3209/03.html
Video Inner Workings of the Cell (nano level) Beautiful
http://aimediaserver.com/studiodaily/harvard/harvard.swf
NanobioNexus Newsletter ( 3min. animation zooming in to nano scale- very good) –
combines nanotech and biotech http://www.nanobionexus.org/
Nano Café Portal many links from here
http://www.nanocafes.org/nanoresources/websites
European Commission on Nanotechnology
http://ec.europa.eu/research/industrial_technologies/lists/documentlibrary_en.ht
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Nova Cancer Nanotech
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3209/03-canc-nf.html
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Module 5
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Butterflies and Bt corn
http://www.ars.usda.gov/sites/monarch/sect1_1.html
American Museum of Natural History – The Perfect Tomato Cartoon Animation
http://www.ology.amnh.org/genetics/perfecttomato/index.html
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis – Agricultural Biotechnology
http://www.childrensmuseum.org/teachers/unitsofstudy/biotechnology/cumulating
_experience.htm
Bioethics@Iowa State University – Classroom Resources
http://www.bioethics.iastate.edu/outreach.html
DNA Transfer With A Gene Gun
http://www.agriculture.purdue.edu/agbiotech/images/Genegun1.html
Transformation of Plants Using Agrobacterium -Animation
http://www.agriculture.purdue.edu/agbiotech/images/leafdisk1.html
Library of Crop Technology Lesson Modules
http://croptechnology.unl.edu/listLessons.cgi
Biotechnology Institute – Your World Magazine online – Plant Biotechnology
http://www.biotechinstitute.org/resources/your_world_magazine.html
Access Excellence http://www.accessexcellence.org/
“Harvest of Fear” –GMF’s http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/harvest/
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