Additional On-line Resources for Curriculum

Access Excellence - A great site for health and science teachers originally developed by Genetech.

Action Bioscience - Provides readings and curriculum ideas for topics such as biotechnology, the human genome, and a variety of other topics in biology.

All About Biology - A great place to start for teaching resources in all areas of biology, from neuroscience to nanotechnology!

NWABR Recommendations for Bioethics Curriculum

NWABR Recommendations for Biotechnology Curriculum

The DNA Files - Experts and public radio watchdogs explore cutting edge topics in biomedical research.

The Genetics Science Learning Center (GSLC) - The GSLC partnership between scientists and educators produces innovative and effective genetic science learning programs utilizing information from leading-edge research.

Office of Science Education at NIH - An outstanding resource for teachers and students with access to a wealth of free curriculum materials.

NIH: For Teachers
Curriculum Supplements: Free CD material and the ability to utilize video clips on-line or downloaded to your computer for viewing without being connected to the Internet. The video clips require QuickTime. New video additions include "The Brain's Inner Workings", huge selections on drug abuse that include brain responses to a variety of drugs. A booklet and slide sets on "Genetic Testing" are available or even better use the online version with color graphic tutorials on genetic testing. The same formats are available for " Understanding the Immune System".

Snapshots of Science and Medicine: A recent issue covered xenotransplants and animal research. Archives include behind the scenes science, careers, and detailed stories on recent research. All stories are presented with easy to understand text and terrific photos.

Be sure to explore other areas of the NIH site, such as NIH: For Students and NIH: For the Public.


NWABR is a 501(c)3 organization. All contributions are tax deductible.
The NWABR web site was made possible by funding from the National Center for Research
Resources and the National Institutes of Health through a Science Education Partnership Award.

Copyright 1999-2008 Northwest Association for Biomedical Research
All rights reserved.