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Topic Guides - Math and Science

This how-to guide helps students and parents navigate resources connected to Math and Science topics.

Search Terms

Specific key words or phrases are necessary to find information in databases or the library catalog. We recommend: 

  • Biology
  • Biodiversity
  • Biotic
  • Abiotic
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Kinesiology
  • Biochemistry
  • DNA
  • Inheritance
  • Genetic Variation
  • Mitosis/Meiosis
  • Energy Transfer
  • Evolution
  • Natural Selection

Search Strategies

  • You can use these search terms to find books in the library catalog and eBooks or eAudiobooks in the eLibrary.
  • To narrow your search, type two terms into a search bar in this format: "Term 1" AND "Term 2". This search will only provide resources that include both terms. Combine any two search terms from the box into a database search bar to see what you find. 
  • Find more database search tips on the Debate Issues & Paper Topics guide, in the Database Search Tops box. 

Standards and Knowledge Building

This guide is connected to the following Colorado Academic Standards 

  • The characteristics of one generation are dependent upon the genetic information inherited from previous generations.
  • Evidence of common ancestry and diversity between species can be determined by examining variations including genetic, anatomical and physiological differences.

This guide will support students by building further knowledge in: 

  • A variety of life sciences topics such as biology and human anatomy and physiology.
  • Different library resources – what they are and how they are useful for
    understanding life sciences like biology and anatomy.
  • How to effectively find information in these sources using search terms.

Contact

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Contact:
5550 N. Union Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO
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(719) 531-6333

Welcome to the Biology and Anatomy Topic Guide!

Databases

Databases are subject-specific search engines that provide access to journal articles and other reliable resources. The following PPLD databases are recommended for students studying biology and anatomy:

Reference Materials

Reference materials are things like encyclopedias and handbooks that provide quick facts and summaries of different subjects. The following encyclopedias and dictionaries in the PPLD catalog support the study of biology and anatomy:

Reference materials are things like encyclopedias and handbooks that provide quick facts and summaries of different subjects. The following books in the PPLD catalog support the study of biology and anatomy:

Explore (multimedia and recommended websites)

You can use trusted, online sources to find information. For more information on reliable, online sources, please visit PPLD’s Debate Issues & Paper Topics guide. PPLD recommends:

Use these multimedia sources to watch or listen to information on this topic.