Science Links

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                                                                      Harrison Ford, as Indiana Jones

  
   

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Astronomy

Environmental Science

Biology

Light and Sound

Chemistry

Physics

Earth Science

Problem-Based Learning

Ecology

 

 

Astronomy

Planetariums - Great Sites! Awesome Pictures

bullet http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/
bullethttp://hubblesite.org/
bullet http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/

Galaxy Tour - Interactive full of information

bullet http://school.discovery.com/schooladventures/universe/galaxytour/index.html

Planet Paths: Studying Planetary Orbit Paths

bullet http://btc.montana.edu/ceres/html/58orbits.html

Astronomy - Moon phases, Stars, etc.. Lots of pictures

bullethttp://tcaep.co.uk/
bullet http://library.thinkquest.org/25763/ - Mystery of Stars

The Sun - informational

bullet http://library.thinkquest.org/C002091/

Biology

Microscope Fun -

bullethttp://www.denniskunkel.com/

On-line Biology - Helpful resources; easy to read; pictures; covers lots of topics

bullet http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farabee/BIOBK/BioBookTOC.html

Cells Come Alive - Interactive and great site

bullethttp://www.cellsalive.com/

DNA and Chromosome - Informational

bullethttp://www.genome.gov/
bullet http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/home.shtml
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Meiosis and Mitosis - Interactive and very informative; easy to read and understand

bullet http://library.thinkquest.org/12413/meiosis.html
bullet http://library.thinkquest.org/12413/mitosis.html?tqskip1=1

Kingdoms Classifications - Interactive, pictures and very detail information, easy to read and understand

bullet http://fig.cox.miami.edu/Faculty/Dana/monera.html
bullet http://waynesword.palomar.edu/trfeb98.htm
bullet http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farabee/BIOBK/BioBookDivers_class.html

Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes - Informative and easy to read

bullet http://library.thinkquest.org/12413/eukaryotes.html?tqskip1=1
bullet http://library.thinkquest.org/12413/karyotes.html?tqskip1=1

Bacteria, Viruses, Protist, Fungi - informational

bullet http://www.bacteriamuseum.org/
bullethttp://www.cellsalive.com/
bullethttp://www.denniskunkel.com/
bullet http://www2.eou.edu/~kantell/images.htm
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Chemistry

Matter - play with matter, crush it, change it

bullethttp://www.strangematterexhibit.com/

Atomic Structure - Good explanation of atomic theory and the history. Timelines and pictures

bullet http://dbhs.wvusd.k12.ca.us/webdocs/AtomicStructure/AtomicStructure.html
bullet http://particleadventure.org/particleadventure/other/history/index.html

Who discovered element.......

bullet http://education.jlab.org/qa/discover_ele.html

Compounds, Mixtures, Elements - Information using pictures and reactions to understand compounds, mixtures, and elements

bullet http://www.chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/atoms/elements.html
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http://www.privatehand.com/flash/elements.html Fun Song of elements

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http://jchemed.chem.wisc.edu/jcesoft/cca/cca0/sampmovs.htm

Periodic Table - Easy to read and understand about the periodic table and its elements. Lots of information on elements

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http://www.chemicool.com/

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http://www.chemicalelements.com/

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http://www.webelements.com/

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http://www.lenntech.com/periodic-chart.htm

Periodic Play Games

The Periodic Table Challenge:

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Students must type symbols into blank periodic table. Novice mode tells which are right and wrong. Must continue until correct. Level II. http://www.ilpi.com/genchem/periodicquiz.html

Binary Ionic Compounds:

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Matching formulas with names of binary ionic compounds http://www.quia.com/mc/3996.html

Element Bingo:

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Learn every element's chemical symbol while playing bingo.  Use the interactive Table of Elements or download a paper copy for reference. http://education.jlab.org/beamsactivity/6thgrade/elementbingo/index.html

Element Word Search:

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Find the names of 40 common elements hidden vertically, horizontally, backwards, and diagonally in the word search puzzle.  Use the interactive Table of Elements or download a paper copy for reference. http://education.jlab.org/beamsactivity/6thgrade/elementwordsearch/index.html

Periodic Table of Elements:

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A listing of all currently known elements through #118.  An interactive version of the Table of Elements as well as online element flashcard, element hangman, element matching, element concentration, and element games. http://education.jlab.org/beamsactivity/6thgrade/tableofelements/index.html

Chemistry Drill:

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You will be provided with an element symbol and then you will be able to answer questions about it.  The answers can all be found on the Periodic Table of Elements.  The seven selections are period, group, atomic number, element name, atomic name, element to the left, and element to the right. http://www.edu4kids.com/chem/

 

General Chemistry - Information to help understand basic chemistry concepts

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http://tcaep.co.uk/

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http://www.teachersfirst.com/archives/getsource.cfm?id=4663

 

Earth Science

Plate Tectonics - Informational; very interactive

bullet http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/planets/earth/Continents.shtml
bullet http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.html
bullet http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/tryit/tectonics/#
bullet http://www.uky.edu/ArtsSciences/Geology/webdogs/plates/reconstructions.html

Volcanoes/earthquakes - Informational

bullet http://library.thinkquest.org/17457/
bullet http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/volc/
bullet http://www.seismo.unr.edu/htdocs/abouteq.html

General Earth Science - Great Website!!

bullet http://members.aol.com/bowermanb/101.html

Ecology

bullet http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/planets/earth/Continents.shtml

Environmental Science

 

Light and Sound

Light and Sound - interactive and informational

bullet http://www.kidskonnect.com/LightSound/LightSoundHome.html
bullet http://www.sciencejoywagon.com/physicszone/lesson/09waves.htm

Physics

General Physics - Great site to help understand physics a little easier

bullethttp://www.fearofphysics.com/

Newton's Laws - Easy to read and understand; pictures

bullet http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/newton.html
bullet http://id.mind.net/~zona/mstm/physics/mechanics/forces/newton/newton.html
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Amusement Park Physics - interactive and helpful understanding forces and energy involved

bullet http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/

Simple Machines - interactive, informative on Rube Goldberg

bullet http://www.mos.org/sln/Leonardo/InventorsWorkshop.html
bullet http://www.rube-goldberg.com/html/gallery.htm
bullethttp://www.rube.iscool.net/
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Problem-Based Learning

Internet Problem-Based

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Welcome to a Star - http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0210631/

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Atomic Theory - http://www.gsu.edu/~mstjrh/atomictheory.html

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Periodic Table - http://www.lenntech.com/periodic-chart.htm

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Mysteries of Biology - http://www.accessexcellence.org/

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Bill Nye Science Guy http://www.nyelabs.com/core.html?flashtarget=core.html&noflashtarget=noflash.html

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Date Updated - 8/20/08