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Useful Websites    

 

   

       Plant Biotechnology
        Science-based information on the issues related to the application of 
        biotechnology to crops;  aids for students and teachers; 
       hosted by the University of California
   

       The Basics of Plant Biotechnology
        Basic information about how biotechnology works as well as a useful timeline
        and glossary; hosted by Monsanto
   
   
       Conversations About Plant Biotechnology
        The farmers and families who grow GM crops discuss their use
   
   
       Planting Science
        Online learning environment where students explore a topic while communicating
        with research mentors
   
   
       Nematode Information
         Wide variety of information about nematodes, from basics to species identification,
         methods of control, survey information and publications
         Hosted by the University of Nebraska
   
   
       National Science Standards
        Information on standards and assessment prepared By the National Academy 
        of Science for teachers. The standards outline what students need to know, 
       understand and be able to do to be scientifically literate at different grade levels.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

This website was developed  by Kathleen Dwyer of Maplewood Richmond Heights High School as part of a summer  program 

 funded by the National Science Foundation.  Permission is granted to reproduce these materials for classroom use. 


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