Links

The Web is full of wonderful information, but sometimes it seems like there's too much stuff out there. Here are some links we have found that might be helpful for your search. If you don't find it here, take a look at our article How to Find What You Need on the Internet.

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Biology Topics


Learn about Animals...

Learn about Biologists and Biology Careers...

Learn about Cells...

Learn about Cloning...

Learn about the Environment...

Learn about Evolution...

Learn about Genetics...

Learn about Molds and Fungi...

Learn about Plants...

Learn about the Senses...

Learn about Viruses and other Microbes...

Additional Resources

Budding Biologists

If you're interested in becoming a biologist, we've gathered a few resources that might help you out

If you're just starting out, you may be wondering what exactly a biologist does. Visit our story, What's a Biologist? to learn what biologists do, what jobs are available, and some of the ways you can pursue biology as a career.

If you know you want to go to college for biology, make sure to check out the undergraduate programs at Arizona State University and learn about the research programs like SOLUR you can get involved in at ASU.

The rest of these resources can also be helpful, no matter where you are in the process of becoming a biologist.

Online Biology Learning Tools

There are many interesting tools available online that provide information about the various topics in biology. Here are a few to get you started:

Getting Involved with Citizen Science

Citizen science enables the public to help out on special studies. Usually people make observations of certain plant or animal species. They can then record them online as part of a larger data set. Here are some of the ongoing citizen science projects:

Program Name   Location
SciStarter (varied)   Worldwide
Frog Watch (frogs and toads)     USA
Journey North (various migrating species)   mainly Mexico & USA
eShark (sharks)   Coasts worldwide
Zooniverse (varied)   Worldwide

Volunteer Opportunities to Explore Biology

Volunteering can be an important step in discovering what is interesting to you. There are many resources available to help you find volunteer and non-profit positions. Another good way to get involved is to find an establishment or program near you that sounds interesting and ask them how you might be able to help.

Preparing for a Career in Biology

It's never too early to explore different career options available for a biologist. There are resources available to help with general career preparation, as well as others that provide information about various career opportunities.

There are also more general tools that can help you search for jobs out there. While we do not endorse the following search tools, they may be helpful to you in understanding what types of jobs are available, and in searching for a job or preparing for the job search.

Games, Simulations and Virtual Datasets

Games

Simulations

Virtual Datasets

General Science

Image Galleries

Parents and Teachers

Research and Reference Resources

Ask other Scientists and Experts

Calculator & Conversion Tools

Dictionaries & Glossaries

Encyclopedias

Identify Plants and Animals

Scientific Journals and Magazines On-line

Search Engines

Virtual Textbooks

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