| Adaptation and Succession |
How Abiotic Components of an Ecosystem Support Life |
Describes the process and types of succession, as well as shows stages of succession in a pond; followed by concept understanding |
Both |
Succession |
| Consumer Product Testing |
none |
Activities that have students describe standards, find flaws, examine advertisements and product testing. |
Teacher |
Consumer Product Testing |
| Earth and Space |
Conditions Governing Life in Space |
Students become "inquirers" and investigate what they already know about the planets and the universe. They also explore imaginary planets. |
Both |
An Inquirer |
| Earth and Space |
Decision Making about Space Exploration |
Students prepare an oral presentation as a team of world famous astronomers. Student handouts, outlines and evaluation are provided |
Teacher |
Astronomers and Their Discoveries |
| Earth and Space |
Decision Making about Space Exploration |
This multimedia website deals with NASA careers and astrobiology research. The concept is to search for and design a habitable planet. Students enter training, are quizzed on their knowledge, and adjust the features of potentially habitable planets to see |
Student |
Astro-Venture |
| Earth and Space |
Interstellar Travel |
View the Milky Way at 10 million light years from the Earth. Then move through space towards the Earth in successive orders of magnitude. |
Student |
Science, Optics and You |
| Earth and Space |
Movement of Planets and Other Bodies in the Solar System |
Covers Astronomy, Earth, Galaxies, Moon, Planets, Space, Stars, Sun and the Universe. Some short basic material with some parts written simply, others less so. Rich links to other projects. |
Both |
The StarChild Project: Connecting NASA and the K-12 Classroom |
| Earth and Space |
Movement of Plants and Other Bodies in Solar System |
Contains a Java applet which shows the orbits and positions of the planets as they are right now. The user can click and drag their mouse to tilt or rotate the solar system, zooms in and zooms out. |
Student |
Explore the Solar System |
| Energy and Machines |
none |
Barbara Jackson, a grade 8 teacher, is sharing her teaching resources for Grade 8 Science. Contains a unit regarding Machines under the heading: Structures and Mechanisms. |
Teacher |
bj's Resources |
| Energy and Machines |
none |
Explanation of simple machines and a background of inventions; also contains diagrams and a mini-quiz to check understanding. |
Both |
Simple Machines |
| Energy Resources in Saskatchewan |
Conservation of and Energy Derived from Fossil Fuels |
A research project in which students complete a series of assignments to find out more about resource conservation. |
Both |
Energy Conservation |
| Energy Resources in Saskatchewan |
Formation and Extraction of Coal, Natural Gas and Petroleum |
Details Saskatchewan's varied selection of energy resources. They are described to obtain some idea of their nature, size, and location. |
Both |
Fossil Fuels and Uranium, Saskatchewan |
| Plant Growth |
none |
Students will learn about the parts of plants, what they do, and how plants grow. |
Both |
Plant Parts and What They Do |
| Plant Growth |
none |
Contains information, quizzes, links and activities on plants. |
Both |
Plants |
| Resource |
Experiments |
These "Snacks" are miniature versions of exhibits you would find at the Science Centre. You can recreate them in your classroom. |
Teacher |
Exploratium Snacks |
| Resource |
none |
Interactive science activities for students. Categories include building blocks, mechanics, life sciences, as well as fun and games. |
Both |
Explore Science |
| Resources |
Games/Activities |
Solve mysteries using science. Find out about local frog populations, explore Arctica, or use a microscope to solve a mystery. |
Student |
Access Excellence: The Mystery Spot |
| Resources |
Games/Activities |
This activity lets you go back through the century to find out when everyday items such as these first appeared in homes. |
Both |
Technology at Home |
| Resources |
Games/Activities |
Test your knowledge of math and science as you work your way to the million dollar level! |
Student |
Who Wants to Win a Million Dollars! |
| Resources |
Science Fairs |
A comprehensive list of links to generate ideas for science fairs. |
Both |
Science Fairs |
| Solutions |
Distinguish Solutions from Mixtures |
Defines a chemical solution and describes various types of solutions. Contains an online mini-quiz. |
Both |
Chemical Solutions |
| The Moving Crust |
Drifting Continents |
Includes plate tectonics animation. Links to learn about the history behind plate tectonics and the mechanisms driving plate tectonics |
Teacher |
Geology : Plate Tectonics |
| The Moving Crust |
Drifting Continents |
Defines and describes the super continent Pangea, the theory of continental drift and plate tectonics. |
Both |
Pangaea |
| The Moving Crust |
Effects of Moving Crustal Plates |
A seismic activity site based on the San Francisco Earthquakes of 1906 and 1989. |
Both |
Exploratorium - Life Along the Faultline |
| The Moving Crust |
Effects of Moving Crustal Plates |
This activity is designed to show why earthquakes occur and where they will most likely happen. |
Student |
Earthquakes |
| The Moving Crust |
Effects of Moving Crustal Plates |
Explains the how and why of earthquakes. Uses QuickTime. |
Student |
Earth: All Stressed Out |
| The Moving Crust |
Effects of Moving Crustal Plates |
The site gives a description of plate tectonic theory. It includes an activity in which the user manipulates tectonic plates and witness earthquakes. Requires Shockwave plug-in. |
Both |
Science Odyssey - Plate Tectonics |
| The Moving Crust |
Effects of Moving Crustal Plates |
Student-made presentations posted on the web. Objective 3 "Describes) the plate tectonics theory and its relation to continental drift and seafloor spreading." |
Both |
How and Why do the Continents Move? |
| The Moving Crust |
Effects of Moving Crustal Plates |
Students learn all aspects of earthquakes and experience what a seismologist does. |
Both |
Earthquakes WebQuest |
| The Moving Crust |
Geological History of Saskatchewan to Movement of North American Plate |
Includes an overview of Saskatchewan geology for beginners and a geological map of Saskatchewan. Details how continental glaciers have modified Saskatchewan's landscape in the last 20,000 years. |
Both |
Geology of Saskatchewan |
