| Communities and Ecosystems |
none |
This site explores the living and nonliving parts of three extremely different ecosystems: cold, hot, and dry. |
Both |
Harcourt School |
| Heat |
Nature of Heat |
This page shows an excellent way to begin the teaching of the scientific method. It gives basic information on how to write up an experiment - giving explanations for the various stages. |
Teacher |
Brain Pop |
| Heat |
Nature of Heat |
A simple explanation of the kinetic molecular theory. |
Both |
Poseidon Software and Adventure |
| Heat |
Nature of Heat |
A brief description of how atoms and molecules are affected by heat. |
Both |
Mansfield Middle School |
| Heat |
Nature of Heat |
Excellent information and several experiments are given on heat. |
Both |
Yes I Can |
| Heat |
Transfer of Heat Energy |
A good experiment (lesson plan) to show students about the transfer of heat energy and how to measure it using a thermometer. |
Teacher |
Utah Education Network |
| Heat |
Transfer of Heat Energy |
A site showing the history of the thermometer and how to use one. |
Both |
Angel Fire |
| Heat |
Transfer of Heat Energy |
This page gives excellent descriptions of what convection, conduction and radiation are. |
Both |
Mansfield Middle School |
| Human Circulation and Breathing |
none |
A slide show presentation dealing with the parts of the blood and the job that each part performs. |
Both |
Andrews Education |
| Human Circulation and Breathing |
none |
This site provides excellent information and diagrams about the respiratory system. |
Both |
Human Body Adventure |
| Human Circulation and Breathing |
none |
Facts about the heart are given. The site includes information about the artificial heart and heart transplants. |
Both |
PBS |
| Human Circulation and Breathing |
none |
All about the heart - how it beats, how it circulates blood as well as how to keep it healthy. |
Both |
Kids Health |
| Human Circulation and Breathing |
none |
Diagrams and explanations about the heart, the lungs and how the blood circulates. |
Both |
The Franklin Institute Online |
| Machines and work |
none |
Students will take apart and examine different parts in toys. Through this they will better understand the concept of cause and effect in simple machines. |
Teacher |
Can Teach |
| Machines and work |
none |
This is a series of experiments about simple machines: levers, wheels and inclined planes. |
Teacher |
Hands On Technology |
| Machines and work |
none |
14 lesson ideas outline a unit on simple machines. Although it is geared for Grades 3-4, it can be adapted quite easily. |
Teacher |
A to Z Teacher Stuff |
| Machines and work |
none |
A web quest in which students identify different types of simple machines so that they can invent their own machines. |
Both |
Ed Web |
| Matter and Its Changes |
Particle Theory of Matter/atom, elements, molecules |
Shows how to construct models of a few molecules using marshmallows and gumdrops. |
Teacher |
Museum of Science |
| Matter and Its Changes |
Particle Theory of Matter/atom, elements, molecules |
An activity through which students will be able to visualize and better understand the concept of the constant motion of molecules. |
Teacher |
Can Teach |
| Matter and Its Changes |
Particle Theory of Matter/atom, elements, molecules |
A game in which popcorn kernels are used as molecules and margarine is the bonding force. Heating produces physical changes which are analogous to the melting and boiling of matter. |
Teacher |
Teacher's Net |
| Matter and Its Changes |
Particle Theory of Matter/atom, elements, molecules |
Shows how the element or molecule changes phases at different temperatures. |
Both |
Museum of Science |
| Matter and Its Changes |
Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter |
This site gives easy to understand information about matter and its physical and chemical properties. |
Both |
NYU Education |
| Matter and Its Changes |
Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter |
This site gives information and activities to perform in order to understand physical and chemical properties and changes. |
Both |
Utah Science |
| Matter and Its Changes |
Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter |
This site gives valuable information about matter and its states. |
Both |
Chem 4 Kids |
| Oceans |
none |
This site gives all sorts of information and activities (at varying levels) about the ocean. |
Teacher |
Enchanted Learning |
| Oceans |
none |
A web quest in which students investigate ocean pollution and its effects. |
Both |
University of Richmond |
| Oceans |
none |
A hands-on activity to make a model of the ocean floor. |
Teacher |
A to Z Teacher Stuff |
| Oceans |
none |
This is a 12 - 16 week interdisciplinary ocean environments unit. It emphasizes investigation and understanding of the ocean environment. |
Teacher |
Christiansburg Elementary school |
| Oceans |
none |
A good resource that includes information on tides, waves, marine life and the ocean floor. |
Both |
Oceans Alive! |
| Plant Structure/Function |
Characteristics of Vascular Plants |
A series of activities dealing with leaves/photosynthesis are given. Some integration into other subject areas has been given as well. |
Teacher |
Education World |
| Plant Structure/Function |
Functions of Roots, Stems, Leaves and Flowers of Plants |
This site shows what the six basic parts of a plant are and what they do for the plant. |
Both |
Urban Programs Resource Network |
| Plant Structure/Function |
Functions of Roots, Stems, Leaves and Flowers of Plants |
This site provides a simple explanation of photosynthesis. It includes diagrams. |
Both |
Science Made Simple |
| Resources |
Human Impact on the Environment-water cycle, pollutants, proper waste disposal, soil erosion/degradation |
A simple diagram and explanation of the water cycle. |
Both |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
| Resources |
Human Impact on the Environment-water cycle, pollutants, proper waste disposal, soil erosion/degradation |
Instructions on how to build your own water cycle. |
Both |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
| Resources |
Human Impact on the Environment-water cycle, pollutants, proper waste disposal, soil erosion/degradation |
Information on the water cycle is given . Printable sheets on the different steps in the water cycle are included. This is a very simple explanation that is easy to understand. |
Both |
Kidzone |
| Resources |
Saskatchewan's Natural Resources-renewable and non-renewable |
This unit, prepared by Tammy German, teaches about Saskatchewan's renewable and non-renewable resources. Global concerns for air, soil and water are also explored. |
Both |
Science 5 Resources |
