Academic Earth provides videos of lectures by top scholars in "Subjects" that range from Astronomy to Entrepreneurship to Religion, from "Universities" as celebrated as MIT, Berkeley, Harvard, and Stanford. Visitors must register to view the lectures, but registration is free. There are over 1500 video lectures available, with more being added everyday. In addition to viewing the lectures...

This resource is designed for educators hoping to teach students about the world of biotechnology and bioinformatics, and the lesson plans here are top-notch. The lessons span a variety of topics, including applied mathematics, DNA, and genetics. Visitors can scroll through six sections, including Organisms and Evolution or Proteins and Proteomics. Visitors can scroll through each area, keeping in...

HIV Medicine is an online medical textbook that provides comprehensive and timely information on HIV treatment. Chapters include background information on Acute HIV-1 Infection, and a detailed guide to HIV Therapy. There is also current information about side effects, Lipodystrophy Syndrome, and resistance testing. The online textbook includes an impressive, in-depth index of HIV drugs. Editors...

StartSpot Mediaworks, creators of the well-regarded LibrarySpot.com, have recently announced the launch of three new Spot sites. Like the original, these new sites are very user-friendly portals to relevant sites and resources. Each site has a similar layout, with subsections such as Must See sites, In the News, By the Numbers, Themes, You Asked For It, and On Exhibit in the main right-hand side...

Science teachers looking to enhance their curriculum with stimulating online content will be sure to find the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Educational Materials website quite useful. One of the main offerings here, HHMI’s Biointeractive, provides a wealth of resources including animations, videos, interactive resources, teacher’s guides, podcasts, and more. Topics include health,...

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) offers a wide range of educational programs. Part of its work is getting out the word about its own research projects and outreach efforts. On this site, visitors can read short news articles exploring everything from the nature of human evolution and natural selection to fellowship programs. Visitors can browse throughout the offerings chronologically...

MedEdPORTAL is an open-access journal that focuses on peer-reviewed educational resources for health professionals. Here, visitors will find a clearinghouse packed with more than 2,500 "stand-alone, complete teaching or learning modules that have been implemented and evaluated with medical or dental trainees or practitioners." Both educators and learners in the medical field are likely to find...

The NOVA Teachers site brings high-quality educational resources to teachers around the world. It's a great way for educators to find supplemental activities based on various NOVA programs. This section of the site focuses on activities related to the health sciences, which are divided into six areas, including Public Health and Disease. Each area contains six to 24 resources and a brief...

Designed for rural doctors who teach medical students and residents, this site from Practical Doc can be used by any reader with an interest in the ins and outs of medical practice as it is taught today. Here readers will find sections on Preparing to Teach, Teaching Nuts & Bolts, Observation & Feedback, Assessment, and Learners in Difficulty. Many of these resources can be used by professionals...

The Changing Face of Medicine is a new exhibit at the National Library of Medicine that explores "the many ways that women have influenced and enhanced the practice of medicine." The online version of the exhibit is quite extensive, and includes a resources section with downloadable lesson plans, a lengthy list of suggested reading, and a students' guide to a career in medicine. There are four...