Science
Rainforest
- The rainforest is full of life. It is also one of the
most important environments in the world. About 75% of
the world's animals and plants live there.
Challenger
Centre - Visit Challenger centers across
the United States.
Edmonton
Space Center - Interesting places to virtually be
Meteorology
Learning On-Line - This site is rich in information
on weather. Text, graphics and animations are all high quality.
The format is very easy to use and to navigate. Content is appropriate
for elementary through high school.
www.naturenorth.com -
Nature North Zine. The place to learn about nature and
wildlife in Manitoba.
Weather
Lesson Plans - These addresses include plans for teachers
on how to teach students about weather using collected weather
data, weather instruments or telecommunications. These are generally
ongoing activities that may continue for the entire school year
and are geared toward students in grades 1-6.
The
Weather Office
This site is an excellent source of weather information especially
aimed at Canadian weather. It gives present conditions as
well as a 5 day forecast along with satellite images. It also
gives weather information world wide.
Astronomy
- Meteor Storms
The latest information on meteor storms or other astronomical
information
Kennedy
Space Center
This is another site with many excellent links to other sites
which could be used by teachers for lesson planning and for
students to gather information for projects.
Mars
Team Online
An excellent site for teachers and students on astronomy.
Planet
Research
Includes use of text for research purposes, interactive display
of the actual positions of the planets.
The
NASA Homepage
This is the home of the ultimate space adventure. Many links
to all aspects of NASA can be started here
The
Nine Planets
This is an excellent site giving huge amounts of information,
graphics and movies about each of the planets and its moons.
Descriptions and data are very complete with references to
many other sites. A complete glossary helps younger students
with unfamiliar concepts and references!
Views
of the Solar System
Views of the Solar System presents a vivid multimedia
adventure unfolding the splendor of the Sun, planets, moons,
comets, asteroids, and more. Discover the latest scientific
information, or study the history of space exploration, rocketry,
early astronauts, space missions, spacecraft through a vast
archive of photographs, scientific facts, text, graphics and
videos. Views of the Solar System offers enhanced exploration
and educational enjoyment of the solar system and beyond.
Human
Body
This site includes a lesson plan for teachers on how to teach
students in primary grades about skin and its importance.
The
Visible Human Project
This site offers a look into the human body through hundreds
of sections taken through a body.
The
Interactive Frog Dissection
This is a site where students can do a virtual dissection
of a frog.
Al
Bodzin's Home Page
As a science educator, this site offers some excellent links
to a large variety of sites that could be used as a basis
for lessons in science and as a resource for students doing
projects.
Sea
Otters
Lovely pictures and good, easy to read sea otter information
on such topics such as sleeping habits, diet, etc.
The
Virtual Cave
You can browse the mineral wonders unique to the cave environment
at this address. Here you can see images of different rock
formations from around the world. This site has lots of great
pictures.
Great
Canadian Scientists
In this website, you will meet some Great Canadian Scientists
and learn about their sciences. Whether you're a kid at home,
a researcher in the field, a teacher, parent or librarian,
you will find the information from the Great Canadian Scientists
Project valuable.
The
Avro Arrow Homepage
The Avro Arrow was a twin engine, supersonic interceptor
developed in the late 1950's by the Avro Aircraft company
of Malton, Ontario, Canada. The Arrow was the follow on to
Avro's first military design, the highly succesful CF-100
Canuck, a twin engine all weather interceptor sold to the
Royal Canadian Air Force (600+) and to Belgium (53).
How
Light Works
This document is designed to give fourth and fifth grade
students a basic understanding of important concepts related
to light and its various properties.
SchoolNet:
Sciences page
Humans have walked on the Moon. Humans created cyberspace.
We've measured the age of the Universe, and we are preparing
to go to Mars! In all of these accomplishments, mathematics,
science and technology have played a crucial role. This page
has links to Biology & Health, chemistry, Environment
& Geology, Mathematics, Physics, and Technical Studies.
The
Science Club
Since 1987, The Science Club has been bringing science
to life for over one million elementary school children, teachers,
and parents. The Science Club fuels the wonder and joy of
learning through school assemblies, parent and teacher workshops,
television, video, and print. The Science Club has also designed
programs for museums, agencies, and educational organizations.
USGS:
Ask-A-Geologist
Do you have a question about volcanoes, earthquakes, mountains,
rocks, maps, ground water, lakes, or rivers? You can email
earth science questions to: Ask-A-Geologist@usgs.gov
ENDANGERED!
Exploring a World at Risk
Click on endangered animals and scroll down the list of animals.
Click on animals such as the Komodo Dragon, Goliath Frog,
and Indian Python to learn all about these and other endangered
species.
Kids'
Corner
This site contains information about rainforests and endangered
species. It includes steps for children to take to save these
plants and animals, an art gallery, and answers to questions
from children about rainforests.
How
Stuff Works
This site explores how things work! Topics include Engines
and Motors, Electronics, Around the House, Things You See
in Public (such as Airplanes), Basic Technologies, Food, and
Your Body.
Electricity
Online: Electric Current
Learn all about electric current here by reading and looking
at pictures. To see electrons flowing in a metal conductor,
scroll down the page.
IPPEX
Interactive: Magnetism
The series of pages is a fun way to learn about magnetism.
If you have Shockwave, enjoy the hands-on interaction.
Magnetism
and Electricity
Find out why magnets attract metal objects, what materials
make good electrical conductors, and other key points about
electricity and magnetism as Daffy Duck and Tweety Bird show
up to explain the importance of these related subjects.
Exploratorium
Science Snacks
What happens when you blow a fuse? Investigate electricity
and magnetism with the short activities offered at this Exploratorium
site. Directions provide a materials list, assembly directions,
notes on what to do, and an explanation of what's going on.
Welcome
to Nye Labs Online
Visit Bill Nye, the TV Science Guy. Click on Teacher's Lounge
then on Episode Guides. Scroll the topic list for information
on life, physical, and earth sciences.
The
Incredible LeverIInventor's
Workshop
Marvelous
Machines
Motion,
Energy, and Simple Machines
Moving
Along with Simple Machines
The
Pulley
Simple
Machines Lesson PlanesSimple
Machines Activities: Levers, Ramps, and Pulleys
Work
is Simple with Simple Machines
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