Biology

Journey North

A very interesting Web site devoted to tracking the northward spring dispersal of many migratory animals/insects.

Environmental Defense

Being sensitive to the environment is important. This Web site is run by Environmental Defense, a group that is dedicated to "finding the ways that work". The information on the Web site can provide some smart environmental engineering tips.

Science Alberta Foundation

For digital activities and videos for the classroom visit the educators section of SAF.

Huffin' and Puffin' with Asthma

Cleanliness may be close to Godliness, but did you know that it could raise the risk of allergies and asthma? That's right, being too clean can be harmful. To learn more about the science of allergies and asthma, click here.

Government of Canada - Climate Change

Web site with useful information on climate change.

Government of Canada

The Canada country study [PDF]

San Diego State University Biology Lessons

San Diego State University has developed a web site which provides K-8 teachers with lesson plans in biology.

Manual 1, Cells and Molecules, is pretty much finished and includes 11 lessons.

Antibiotic Resistance

Early October 2001, hospital workers in Manhattan, NY became the latest to line up for cipro, the antibiotic used to treat the dangerous and deadly disease, Anthrax.

Many people in the United States wanted to take or were already taking cipro as a precaution. This had many scientists nervous because widespread antibiotic use inevitably causes drug resistance. Learn more about antibiotic resistance.