Open Educational Resources

• PhET Interactive Simulations

  These online, open simulations were created by the University of Colorado-Boulder to provide new fun, free, and interactive tools for students to use. All simulations have been tested and evaluated in real-world classrooms. Licensed under Creative Commons CC-BY.

   

Anatomy and Physiology

• eSkeletons

  The University of Texas has created a collection of interactive, 3-D models of the skeletons of humans and a variety of other primate species. Licensed under Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-SA 2.0.

   
• The Whole Brain Atlas

  The Whole Brain Atlas is an extensive image library of brain scans, accompanied by associated commentary on the disorder(s) that have caused abnormalities. The authors have licensed the site under their own terms.

   

Ecology

• Life Discovery Ed Digital Library - Ecological Society of America

  The Life Discovery Digital Library is an online portal of biological education resources related to ecology. In it are resources in a variety of formats, including syllabi, labs, lectures, and articles. Licensed under Creative Commons CC-BY-NC.

   

Evolution

• eFossils

  ​eFossils is an interactive site from the University of Texas at Austin, and serves as a platform for the publication of data about fossils and archaeological sties. Some items are licensed under Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-SA 2.0.

   
• eLucy

  eLucy is an interactive site from the University of Texas at Austin. The purpose of the site is to help users learn about 'Lucy,' perhaps the world's most famous fossil of the early human ancestor Australophithecus afarensis. It includes anatomical renderings, student activities, and teacher lessons. Licensed under Creative Commons CC-BY-SA 3.0.

   

Genetics

• Virtual Genetics Education Centre (VGEC)

  VGEC is an online hub of teaching resources related to the subject of Genetics, created by the University of Leicester. Most of the content created by the University is under a Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-SA 2.0 UK: England and Wales License. Content from other sources is available under other terms.
   
• Your Genome

  Yourgenome.org is an open website of resources on genetics and genomics, produced by the Wellcome Genome Campus. Resources include educational videos, activities, simulations, and informative fact sheets. Licensed under Creative Commons CC-BY.

   

Microbiology

• Curriculum Archive - American Society for Microbiology

  The curriculum archive is a collection of peer-reviewed activities to aid in the teaching of undergraduate microbiology courses. They include both classroom and laboratory exercises. Licensed under Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-ND.
   
• Image Gallery - American Society for Microbiology

  The image gallery is a collection of images, videos, and animations that may be used as supplementary materials for microbiology courses. Licensed under Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-ND.
   
• Laboratory Protocols - American Society for Microbiology

  These protocols are information briefs that discuss standard laboratory tests, including both the procedural steps for undertaking such tests and information regarding the purpose, history, and safety considerations that accompany them. Licensed under Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-ND.
   
• Visual Media Briefs - American Society for Microbiology

  The visual media briefs gallery contains short research communications that are peer reviewed. The briefs contain digital images, animations, and videos about issues in microbiology and the microbial world. Licensed under Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-ND.