A Virtual Science Learning Environment in Second Life
I chose to look into learning science in Second Life (SL) as I have become quite intrigued with virtual worlds and education. I think there is huge potential for using these virtual spaces to create learning opportunities.
Genome Island is a virual laboratory for teaching undergraduate genetics since 2007. The island includes many activities including experiments on the principles of Medelian inheritance, molecular and bacterial genetics, population genetics and many more activities. There are also reproductions of the monohybrid Pea Cross and Bacterial Transformation.
You really need to check this place out!
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Genome/118/145/53
the above link will take you to the SLurl for Genome Island but you will need to have an SL account.
Also check out this blog posting for other links to learning science in Second Life