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Resources - Websites
The Websites below do not necessarily share the same objectives as the Biotechnology Learning Center of The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
Kid's Section:
Kids Gardening is a great Website that, among other things, contains a "Parent's Primer" - gardening suggestions for kids of all ages, from preschool to junior high. There are step-by-step instructions for making your own paper and designing your own special garden oasis.
Here are some great Gardening Ideas for gardening at home with the kids! Includes general gardening ideas, activities to explore, "Nutrition in the Garden" and seasonal gardening ideas!
Don't have time or room for an entire outdoor garden? Make a terrarium!
What better way to learn about the importance of farming and agriculture than visiting a farm!
http://www.doweducation.com Dow supports educational initiatives around the world. Through their partnerships with leading educational organizations and the involvement of their employees as volunteers, they are committed to improving students' understanding of math, science and technology.
http://science.bio.org Presented by BIO: Biotechnology Industry Organization, this website has some of the top news of the whole field of Biotechnology. Potential vaccines, up-to-the-minute news, and a comprehensive section about Biotechnology Ethics are the main characteristics of this exciting website. The news does not only talk about plant biotechnology, but does discuss animal and human issues.
Kids Genetics provides information suitable for children and adults about the wonders of genetics!
Kids Only is a great Website that teaches kids about genes and DNA and even has some fun games!
Travel to the Your World link within this Website by the Biotechnology Institute. Your World is a magazine for children and discusses the benefits and concepts of biotechnology in a fun and lively manner.
The Council for Biotechnology has interesting information and breaking news for students, teachers, parents, and scientists of all ages.
The DNA from the Beginning Website from the Dolan DNA Learning Center in Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has animated learning experiences of over 30 major discoveries in biotechnology and prepare to be amazed!"
Parents and Teacher's Section:
The University of California San Diego operates a Website that describes how the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis is used by farmers to protect crops.
The Science Update Podcast
The Science Update Podcast is updated weekly with news about several different science topics, including biotechnology. The program is presented in an easy to understand format by AAAS, publishers of Science Magazine.
The University of Basel
The University of Basel in Switzerland has created a listing of current biotech news articles. The listing is updated regularly.
http://www.doweducation.com Dow supports educational initiatives around the world. Through their partnerships with leading educational organizations and the involvement of their employees as volunteers, they are committed to improving students' understanding of math, science and technology.
http://science.bio.org Presented by BIO: Biotechnology Industry Organization, this website has some of the top news of the whole field of Biotechnology. Potential vaccines, up-to-the-minute news, and a comprehensive section about Biotechnology Ethics are the main characteristics of this exciting website. The news does not only talk about plant biotechnology, but does discuss animal and human issues.
The Biotech Institute develops the definition and concerns of biotechnology and relates this to our modern world. This website has an interactive "Question of the Month" and also sponsors the children's Biotechnology-focused magazine, Your World.
Bio-IT World, concerned with the technology of the Life Sciences, produces a magazine and newsletters about the changing world in which we live. This website has a variety of views and seriously explores the breaking news of our times.
The DNA from the Beginning Website from the Dolan DNA Learning Center in Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has animated learning experiences of over 30 major discoveries in biotechnology and prepare to be amazed!"
Kids Genetics provides information suitable for children and adults about the wonders of genetics!
Kids Only is a great Website that teaches kids about genes and DNA and even has some fun games!
Kids Gardening is an excellent Website with numerous teacher resources for everything from making your own paper to creating a themed garden in the schoolyard.
Conversations about plant biotechnology
Learn more about what farmers and biotechnology experts think of plant biotechnology through video, audio and transcripts on this informative Web page.
GMO Compass Animation: The Authorisation in Motion!, is an animated feature describing the process of European Union approval of genetically modified crop growth.
Iowa State University Office of Biotechnology Education Outreach Center offers a lot of great information and ideas for the classroom!
Cells Are Us contains supplementary information and activities for the middle-school classroom. The units cover such topics as "Levels of Organization," "Interacting with the Outside World" and "Creating Energy for the Cell."
Brainpop is an excellent resource that contains movies, quizzes and activities to reinforce learning about cell parts and cell specialization.
The Council for Biotechnology has interesting information and breaking news for students, teachers, parents, and scientists of all ages.
The Access Excellence site, sponsored by the National Health Museum, focuses on learning biotechnology and teaching it to others. Containing recent updates and quirky facts, this website covers many viewpoints and applications of biotechnology. Check out all the teacher resources (most suitable for middle school to high school.)
The International Food Information Council Foundation has provided a wonderful site explaining tricky terminology, new discoveries in the field of biotechnology, and recent food safety information.
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