Journals/ Magazines
Books (Will be updated periodically)
The Lives of a Cell by Lewis Thomas Jacobson’s Organs and the Remarkable nature of Smell by Lyall Watson Author : Oliver Sacks ( Highly recommended) Symbiotic Planet by Lynn Margulis Guide to Gaia by Michael Allaby A Guide for the Perplexed by E.F.Schumacher Author: Stephen Jay Gould Author: Richard Dawkins Ernst Mayr On Growth […]
Websites
Visit Teacher Plus Website Exploratorium Tools for teaching and learning Science activities Exhibits Biology Arvind Gupta Toys from Trash Math Magic School Science Lessons Sustainability education Yardstick Biodiversity related websites: Biodiversity pertaining to India All about moths with images and references All about butterflies All about dragonflies and damselflies All about Cicadas About mammals About […]
For Teachers
Here are few of my published articles which are useful resources for teaching. They are provided as PDF files. Click on the links to download.
Common Stains for Slide Preparation
Microscope Slide Stains Since most biological structures are transparent, we need a technique to distinguish clearly the parts as we observe under the microscope. This is possible by employing some means by which contrast between different structures can be obtained. Sometimes adjusting light helps but the most common method is staining. Stains such as methylene […]
‘On Bioluminescence’ Part 2
Why are there so many living lights in the oceans? The answer to this question lies in understanding the unique aspects of the marine visual environment, which shaped their evolution. Water dramatically alters sunlight and creates gradients of light and color very different from what we are accustomed to on land. Immediately upon passing through […]
‘On Bioluminescence’ Part 1
Living Light in the Ocean Dr. Edith A. Widder Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Seeing the light There are living lights in the ocean. Some flash. Some glow. Others pulsate, whirl and shimmer. These lights are not just fascinating from a scientific perspective. They are also beautiful, hypnotic, sometimes puzzling and often downright breathtaking. None of […]
On Moths – PPT
Click here to download the PowerPoint presentation on Moths (DOC ID: BIO-9)
The Hidden World of Microorganisms 3
Aim Measuring organisms seen under the microscopeto learn about growth.Observing, measuring and learning the units of used in the measuring microorganisms. Class level : 9th-12th grade;13 – 18 year olds. Introduction: You have learnt how to use a microscope and how to prepare a culture to grow organisms. From your microscopic observation you have already […]
The Hidden World of Microorganisms 2
Aim Becoming familiar with compound microscope ; discovering the biological world of small and minute Class level : 9th-12th grade;13 – 18 year olds. Introduction: This activity is aimed at making you become familiar with compound microscope and be able to use it with ease. A whole world opens up to you when you learn […]