| Science |
Basics of Life |
Hay Infusion |
Examples of two separate experiments about growing microbes in a jar. Explanation and pictures of the organisms are given. |
Both |
The Amateur Microscopist |
| Science |
Force and Motion |
Gravity |
A fun page for students to see how much they would weigh if they lived on another planet. Explanation on the relationship between gravity, mass and distance. |
Student |
Your Weight on Other Worlds |
| Science |
Force and Motion |
Gravity |
Students are able to put in their birthday and find out how old they are on the other planets. An explanation of Newton's theory of gravity and motion. |
Student |
Your Age on Other Worlds |
| Science |
Force and Motion |
Gravity |
Discover what gravity is and how it works. Take part in a gravity related simulation or learn about the small and large scale effects of gravity in the world. |
Both |
From Apples to Orbits |
| Science |
Force and Motion |
Isaac Newton |
Explanation of Newton's Laws of Motion. Three experiments are laid out that investigate his laws of motion. |
Teacher |
Motion,Energy and Simple Machines |
| Science |
Micro organisms |
Fungi |
Two links about fungi. One delivers the information in games and experiments and the other through text. |
Both |
Fun Facts About Fungi |
| Science |
Micro organisms |
Micro - organisms and Food |
Questions and answers on food borne illness and food preparation. |
Both |
Food borne Illness |
| Science |
Micro organisms |
Micro - organisms Everywhere |
This site has specimens of different microbes and articles about microbes in the environment. |
Both |
Microbe Zoo |
| Science |
Micro organisms |
What are Micro - organisms? |
An interactive site that explains what microbes are and allows you to take a virtual tour at a Microbes Exhibit. Has links to other science sites. |
Both |
Microbes - Invisible Invaders Amazing Allies |
| Science |
Micro organisms |
What are Micro - organisms? |
Resources and hands on activities dealing with Microbes. Explains what microbiology is and what microbiologists do. |
Both |
Microbe World |
| Science |
Resource |
none |
Interactive science activities for students. Categories include building blocks, mechanics, life sciences, as well as fun and games. |
Both |
Explore Science |
| Science |
Resources |
Experiments |
This is a data engine to search for science lessons and experiments. |
Teacher |
Science DataEngine |
| Science |
Resources |
Experiments |
A wide variety of experiments/lesson plans to use in the classroom. Submitted by teachers. |
Teacher |
Smile Program Physics Index |
| Science |
Resources |
Experiments |
Internet-based learning activities for the classroom. There is a lesson index by grade and activity. It also links up to other science web sites. |
Teacher |
Science NetLinks |
| Science |
Resources |
Experiments |
These "Snacks" are miniature versions of exhibits you would find at the Science Centre. You can recreate them in your classroom. |
Teacher |
Snacks Exploratium Snacks |
| Science |
Saskatchewan - The Land |
Effects of Glaciation |
Explains the geological history of Saskatchewan. Links to other pages that explain terms of geology and the domains in Saskatchewan. |
Both |
Saskatchewan Geology |
| Science |
Saskatchewan - The Land |
Effects of Glaciation |
This site provides information on the Quaternary period in the last glacial event known as the Wisconsinan. There are pictures of the effects of this. |
Both |
Quaternary Geology of Saskatchewan |
| Science |
Science Web Quests |
none |
A variety of Web Quests in Science. |
Both |
Matrix of Examples |
| Science |
Structures and Design |
Elements of Design |
Building Big was a PBS television series. This site explains how to build big structures such as bridges and skyscrapers and also the challenges that engineers face. There are interactive labs and hands on activities for students to do. |
Both |
Building Big |
| Science |
Structures and Design |
Mechanics |
These "Snacks" are miniature science exhibits that teachers can make using common, inexpensive, easily available materials. These activities are similar to activities you would find in the Science Centre. |
Teacher |
Snacks about Mechanics |
| Science |
Temperature and Heat |
Sources of Heat |
This is a unit on Heat and Temperature. There are lesson plans and experiments. |
Both |
Heat and Temperature |
| Science |
Temperature and Heat |
The Kinetic Theory |
This site explains about temperature, thermometers, temperature scales, thermodynamics, and the Kinetic theory. |
Both |
About Temperature |
