Instructify

October 14, 2008

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again — I like sites that are what they sound like. Biology4Kids is exactly what you think it is, and that’s a good thing. It gives an overview of basic biology that’s perfect for elementary students, as well as older learners who want to pick up biology but don’t know where to begin. The site has information on cell structure, plants, creatures with and without backbones, plus a lot more.

One of Biology4Kids’ best features is that it focuses on questioning and reasoning (as opposed to simply reading stuff in a textbook or website) as central to scientific discovery. Yeah, that’s the backbone of the scientific method, but this site deals with the basics, and that’s one principle even older biology students could be reminded of. You can also find several quizzes, slide shows and activities to keep students engaged.

Biology4Kids is a great starting point for students interested in biology, and has the right combination of neat stuff and helpful info to spark further curiosity among students. -BILL FERRIS

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