biosurf unit 6 Teachers' Lounge

ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND TUTORIALS

Cnidaria Home Page: This site emphasizes the molecular biology of these creatures and links to sites about the genetics, evolution, and genetic sequences of cnidarians. It is hosted by the University of California at Irvine.
Caenorhabditis elegans: This nematode has been invaluable to the study of developmental biology. Because of its small size, the lineage of all 959 cells in this worm's body have been traced back to the zygote stage. Link to information about the genetics and genome of this well-known worm from the Worm Breeders Gazette
The Animal Diversity Web: This site from the University of Michigan is a rich source of information about the animal kingdom . You'll find a description of every phylum, even down through species, from annelids to zebras.

SOFTWARE AND MULTIMEDIA

Images of Insects and Their Relatives: These slides would be particularly useful in a lecture on insect development and diversity, since they show various insects in different phases of their lives. The site also has links for other terrestrial arthropods, such as ticks and spiders. For a more animated look, check out Movies of Insects and their Relatives. Both resources are from Colorado State University.

PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

Eye to Eye with Garden Snails: In this activity, students will observe the locomotion, anatomy, and behavior of snails. It is found at the Access Excellence Activities Exchange.
National American Butterfly Association: If you are interested in joining the NABA to count the butterflies in your state this year, check out this site. It will give you the names and addresses of contacts for local chapters in your state, as well as tips for attracting butterflies to your garden.
WOWBugs Home Page: Use the WOWBug, a tiny harmless wasp, in experiments of animal behavior. This page suggests several activities.
Mimicry: An Example Of Adaptation: This is an activity using breakfast cereals designed to show the importance of mimicry in the insect world.

Unit 6 Index

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