These are some of my favorite links:
MISCELLANEOUS:
Pearson Interactive Science Textbook Login Page (If you forget your username/password use "marysmith" to enter)
Edmodo Login Page
QUIZLET- Practice your Vocabulary! Create your own flashcards! Take some of my Quizlets created!
Study Island
ACES VIDEOCONFERENCING WEBSITE
Cognito- John Hopkins University- Young Scientists
Feed the Hungry- Rice Vocab Donations!!!
Link to create citations
Explore Learning- GIZMOS
The Hartford Courant
Send the Troops a Card
More Science Daily News Articles
Science news for Kids (great for Current Event articles!)
All Kinds of Neat science clips/video segements from PBS- Check out What's Inside segments!
INTERACTIVE MLA STYLE CITATIONS PAGE
FACTS/INFORMATION THAT COMBINES DICTIONARY, ATLAS, NEWSPAPERS, JOURNALS,
ETC. FOR SEARCHES
Super Sonic Science Trivia Reasearch links
Chemistry-
Biology
Physical Science Links
All about physics and sports: skateboarding, biking, baseball, etc.
Mrs. Bach's Satellite HS Web Page on Physics- Excellent links for Current Events, Demos, and anything Physics related
Everything Physics Web Links with Web Site descriptions
Physics Tutorials on many topics
Sparknotes- Tutorials/Information on Physics Related topics
Periodic Table with links to specific element information
Structure of Atoms/Periodic Table/Electron energy levels
Physics to Go- Links on every topic related to physics!
Exploritorium- a wide range of topics, videos, information
Good link for Current Event Articles
Physics.org- great interactive site on everything Physics related/very visual!
Physics for Kids- good information, visuals & easy to understand!
Temperature Scales
Discover Magazine- Physics & Math Section- articles/explanations
More Physics Demos from Emma with good explanations too!
Powers of Ten clip
Webquest on Hybrid Vehicles
Webquest on Alternative Fuels for Cars
Webquest on Alternative Energy Sources * & Site for activities to build an energy conversion device for that energy
Energy Conversions Activity
Webquest on Designing a Roller Coaster
What is Nanoscale? Interactive Link for Lesson 3
Powers of Ten Link for Lesson 3
Nanotechnology Interactive Web Lessons on Gecko
Nanotechnology Information Links
The Center for Responsible Nanotechnology (CRN) offers Nanotechnology Basics: For Students and Other Learners.
CRN highlights their current perspectives on the Benefits of Molecular Manufacturing.
CRN highlights their current perspectives on the Dangers of Molecular Manufacturing.
CRN specifically considers the Medical Benefits of Molecular Manufacturing.
CRN shares insights on the Powerful Products of Molecular Manufacturing.
In What Is Nanotechnology?, the CRN outlines what they perceive as the four generations of nanotechnology development from 2000 to 2020.
Features a host of links with general overviews of nanotechnology as well as information on a number of current nanoapplications.
The article The Incredible Shrunken Kids provides an overview of nanotechnology.
Little Bits of Trouble discusses some of the hazards of buckeyballs.
Pencil Thin focuses on a specific nanomaterial called graphene.
Atom Drive discusses a new advancement in nanotechnology—nanocars.
CL&P Information
The Northern Pass Project
The Grid Line
CL&P 2011 Energy Smarts Essay Contest
EPA Learn the Basics on Energy Use
EPA Carbon Footprint Calculator
Technologies to Save Energy
Alternative Energy Price Costs/Information
US Dept of Energy on Wind & Water Power
Renewable Research Project with rubrics/directions on tasks
GEOLOGY LINKS/Earth's Structure/ & EARTHQUAKES-
Volcano Web Quest Alphabet & Top 10 Project
Templates for Volcano Alphabet/Top 10 Project
Click on link; select all, right click & copy/paste into word document
Earth's Structure
How Stuff Works Earthquake Web Quest
Sedimentary/Igneous/Metamorphic Rocks- Overview & Pictures
Tons of Geology links- Current Events, information, graphics
Puzzle of Earth- Tectonics & Continental Drift
USGS Earthquakes for Kids site
How Stuff Works Earthquake Web Quest Links
1. Around 1912, German meteorologist Alfred Wegener developed a theory called continental drift. He believed that about 225 million years ago, giant landmasses gradually shifted and broke apart to form the continents as we know them today. How many original "supercontinents" did Wegener's theory of continental drift assume?
2. The Earth's crust is made up of a series twelve interconnected landmasses are called tectonic plates. What are the major plates that affect the United States?
(scroll down and click through the "How Earthquakes Happen" animation)
3. Check out this hazard map showing probability for earthquakes. Why do you think California has so many earthquakes but Florida doesn't? In what hazard zone is your home located?
4. What is considered to be the most destructive earthquake in history? When did it occur, where was it, what was its magnitude and how many people died?
5. What are the three basic types of plate boundaries? Describe each briefly.
6. What are tsunamis, what causes them and how fast do they travel?
7. What are the two types of energy waves created by an earthquake and how do they differ? Which type of wave travels faster?
8. How much more energy is released by a 7.2 earthquake than by a 6.2 earthquake?
9. What applications does seismology have besides measuring the magnitude and location of earthquakes?
10. Where did most of the earthquakes happen last week?
11. Can scientists predict earthquakes?
12. How do scientists know where an earthquake actually occurred?
ASTRONOMY LINKS-
Journey into a Blackhole!!!!
Space Weather- asteroids, sunspots, magnetic storms & more!!!!
Solar Cycle Prediction from NASA through 2020
Astronomy- Background on all topics
Website to tell you what satellites are orbiting & other solar system data that is current; moon rise/set; constellation info; planet info., etc!
NASA's Interactive 3-D star chart inteh serach for extra solar planets/stars
Nasa Image of the Day
Astronomy Picture of the Day
Earth Observatory Images
Night Viewing Prediction Charts (for UCONN)
Sadie's Site for the names of constellations & what they look like in the sky
US Naval Observatory-MOONRISE & set times & misc information
Latitude & Longitude Locations w/coordinates
Questions to respond to:
1) How did you calculate the latitude for your location?
2) How did you calculate the longitude for your location?
3) What is your present prediction for a location? (Use the links above to help)
4) List the geo. clues for each week. Do the clues match with your prediction for a location? Why? If they don't, revise your prediction.
5) Have your partners at East Haven Academy agreed with your prediction? If not, who is right?
Moon Phase Calendars with sketches
Images of the Sun
Constellations Information
More constellation Information:
Interactive Constellation Star Finder
Free CT video clips on astronomy topics
Famous Astronomers
Tonight's Sky Video clip/Resources
The Sky at Night for the Week- a resource for night viewing
A downloadable Month Long Night Viewing chart- Very Good!
How Old are You on Other Planets?
Planet Information
Oracle ThinkQuest topics in astronomy
Research Link for astronomy topics
ECOSYSTEMS LINKS-
Ecosystems/Biomes
MICROBES UNIT LINKS-
Amish Starter Recipes & Information- use microbes to rise your bread!
USDA US Department of Agriculture- Food Safety Sheets
Fun Facts about Fungi page
Neat page on Fungi- check out Holiday Fungi & Birthday Fungi links!
Chilean Fruit/Tour of Fresh-Cut Salad Factory/How is food canned?
Safe Food- It's your job too! What's bugging you? What are consumer control points? What is the danger zone? What are some food safety terms?
Genetically Modified Food Links- Contain BIAS- read as such!
Harvest of Fear Internet Lesson
SFS Links-
PLANTS BIOLOGY LINKS-
PBS Tree Rings Lesson
Laboratory of Tree Ring research
Aquatic Plants
Carnivorous Plants
The Great Plant Escape Mysteries
LI SOUND LINKS
Soil links/facts
LI SOUND Group Project
Save the Sound
Interactive CT Water/River/LI Sound Map
Underwater Tour of LI Sound Habitat/Ecosystems
Green CT Overview of human impacts on LI Sound
Woodshole Oceanographic Institution- Info. on LI & Global Warm
About LI Sound
GENETICS/HEREDITY/CLONING LINKS
Cloning Web Lesson for Genetics Learning Center, Univ. of Utah
Miscoscope Links- SEM,
Stem Cells Links from Univ. of Utah site
Punnett Squares Practice
Build a DNA Model activity online
Tour of the Basics on DNA structure web quest
Cells Alive.com site
Transcribe & Translate a Protein
What is a mutation?
How do mutations occur?
What can our chromosomes tell us?
CT Biobus Labs
What is Cloning?
Clone a Mouse
Gel Electrophoresis Virtual Lab
Sickle Cell Anermia
BIOBUS POSTTEST
SCIENCE ACTION SITES
SIRS- online pro/con news articles on Hot Topics! USE QUOTES (ex."Global Warming") in a search!!!!!
Site that lists all fields of Science with definitions
Tips on Evaluating Web Sites
Another Tip sheet on Evaluating Web Sites
Powerpoint Tips
Charity Navigator- Rate a Charity web site
U.S. House of Representatives for contact information
Contact Information for The White House
Contact Information for Jodi Rell
U.S. Senate for contact information
Free info. on variety of topics from the government
Kinds of scientists
Careers in Oceanography & Links
Names, Biographies and Categories for scientists
Google Page for Scientists
Links by Field of Science to names of scietists
Inventors Well Known & Little Known Biographies
The Case Files Biographies in Transportation, Astronomy, Energy, Communications & Computing
Climate Change scientists
HUMAN BODY LINKS-
Human Body Resource links on the web
Human Body Web Quest - create a powerpoint
The Science of Sounds & Music
Muscle links/Human Body
Web Quest Page
Human Body Links (Including all body systems)
BONES
Your Gross & Cool Body Stuff
What are sprained ankles & torn ligaments?
The Big Story on Bones
Assemble a Skeleton
MUSCLES
Your Multi Talented Muscles
Basics about bones, muscles, joints & DISEASES of them
Names of Muscles
How the sarcomeres work
Your Gross & Cool Muscular System
Smooth, Cardiac & Skeletal Muscle
SKIN
Sun Safety
UV Forecast Maps/ UV information
Sunwise Kids- Info about UV, tips, ozone, prevention
Your Skin Type- and Skin Cancer Information
Digestive System
The Real Deal on the Digestive System
US Food Pyramid information
Food Guide & pyramid
Mission Nutrition Game
Digestive System Organs- Tour; Zoom In, Game
My Pyramid Plan- Input your profile and determine what your pyramid should be
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM- WEB LESSON w/GREAT LINKS for all things lung related
Sound
Nervous System- Brain
3-D images of lobes/function of the brain
Mind Illusions of the Brain
Spot the Fake Smile test
Hydrogen Power Web Quest
Task for Hydrogen Power Web Quest
Review the websites listed below. Answer the following questions in a typed text document:
1. What evidence supports the idea that hydrogen can provide a significant proportion of electrical demand in the future? Is the evidence reliable/credible?
2. Does everybody agree with that evidence? If not, explain. Are the opposing viewpoints reliable/credible?
3. We know that hydrogen production is better developed in some locations than others.
a. Can production be enhanced in those areas in which it is already developed? How?
b. Can production be developed in areas where it is now minimally developed? How?
4. What are the technical challenges (at least 2) to development and deployment of hydrogen power?
5. Can those challenges be overcome and how?
6. What environmental problems does hydrogen power pose? Why?
7. What social / political problems? Why are these problems?
8. Do any laws or regulations prevent the deployment of new hydrogen power?
9. In your opinion, is hydrogen power truly sustainable?
Wikipedia article on hydrogen
SCIENCE & NUTRITION
Link to Cultural Recipe Project links & paperwork
ART & SCIENCE
Wilson Bentley Official Museum Site
W. Bentley Images
Buffulo Museum of Science W Bentley Collection of Images
Wilson Bentley Snowflake Excercise & Basic Shapes- Quiz Yourself!
U Tube clip- 3min21s on W Bentley