sixth grade graphicTechnology-Rich Learning Experiences
for High School Science

The following resources are designed for high school science students and their teachers.

Teacher Tap: Science Resources
http://eduscapes.com/tap/tapscience.html

 

General Science

BBC Learning: Science
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/library/science.shtml

BrainPop Science
http://www.brainpop.com/science/seeall.weml
Great videos

Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC)
http://www.enc.org/
Mission is to identify effective curriculum resources, create high-quality professional development materials, and disseminate useful information and products to improve K-12 mathematics and science teaching and learning.

eNature
http://www.enature.com/
Great nature database, information, and postcards

Exploratorium
http://www.exploratorium.edu/

Frank Potter’s Science Gems
http://www.sciencegems.com/
Great science starting points

General Science from Internet4classrooms
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/science.htm

High School Science from HomeworkSpot
http://homeworkspot.com/high/science/

High School Science from Blue Web'N
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/contentarea.cfm?glid=5&cid=11
Locate reviewed tools, lessons, hotlist, resource, tutorial, webquests, and projects by content areas and grade levels

PBS Science
http://www.pbs.org/science/

Project Central from Bunsen Bob's Science Hunt
http://www.sciencehunt.com/websites/hunthow.nsf/9th_Higher?openframeset

Science Daily
http://www.sciencedaily.com/index.htm
Links to the latest research news

Science from Discovery School's Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/sci-tech/scigs.html
Quality links and descriptions

Science from the Multnomah County Library
http://www.multcolib.org/homework/scihc.html
Information by category

Science Fair from Internet4classrooms
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/sciencefair.htm

USGS Learning Web
http://www.usgs.gov/education/

Why Files
http://whyfiles.org/

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Atmosphere, Earth, Environmental, and Space Science

Atmosphere and Space Science

Astronomy from Blue Web'N
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/contentarea.cfm?glid=5&cid=11&scid=59
Locate reviewed tools, lessons, hotlist, resource, tutorial, webquests, and projects by content areas and grade levels

Astronomy from Internet4classrooms
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/astronomy.htm

Amazing Space
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/
Lots of activities

Astronomy & Space from the Multnomah Country Library
http://www.multcolib.org/homework/astrohc.html
Organized, annotated links

Eric Weisstein's World of Astronomy
http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/astronomy/
Information by astronomy topics

How Space Science Stuff Works
http://science.howstuffworks.com/channel.htm?ch=science&sub=sub-space
Great resources and animation showing how science works

Hunt for Alien Worlds from PBS
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/worlds/
This NOVA program focuses on theories about life beyond earth

Life Beyond Earth from PBS
http://www.pbs.org/lifebeyondearth/
Based on PBS program

NASA Home Page
http://www.nasa.gov/
Main website for all of NASA resources

NASA Human Space Flight
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/
Information on all aspect of human space flight

NASA Sites from Discovery School's Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/sci-tech/scinasa.html
Quality links and descriptions

NASA Photos
http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/hst/photo.html

NOAA
http://www.noaa.gov/

Planetary Sciences
http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/planetary_home.html
Resources from the National Science Data Center

Space.com
http://www.space.com/
Lots of information and resources

Space and Astronomy from BBC Learning
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/library/space_and_astronomy.shtml
Links to quality resources, reference materials, and learning activities

Space and Astronomy from Discovery School's Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/sci-tech/scisp.html
Quality links and descriptions

Solar System Simulator
http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/
See what planets look like from other places

Weather from BBC Learning
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/library/weather.shtml
Links to quality resources, reference materials, and learning activities

Weather, Information, and Maps from Discovery School's Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/weather.html
Quality links and descriptions

Windows on the Universe
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/

42explore: Astronomy
http://www.42explore.com/astronomy.htm

42explore: Clouds
http://www.42explore.com/clouds.htm

42explore: Global Warming
http://www.42explore.com/globewrm.htm

42explore: Tornadoes
http://www.42explore.com/tornadoes.htm

42explore: Weather
http://www.42explore.com/weather.htm

42explore: Wind
http://www.42explore.com/wind.htm

Earth and Environmental Science

Earth, Geology, & Oceanography from Discovery School's Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/sci-tech/scies.html
Quality links and descriptions

Earth Science from Blue Web'N
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/contentarea.cfm?glid=5&cid=11&scid=62
Locate reviewed tools, lessons, hotlist, resource, tutorial, webquests, and projects by content areas and grade levels

Earth Science from Internet4classrooms
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/earthspace.htm

Earth Science - Utah
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science/core/earth/default.htm

Environmental Science from Discovery School's Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/sci-tech/scien.html
Quality links and descriptions

EarthTrends from the World Resources Institute
http://earthtrends.wri.org/
A comprehensive online database focusing on environmental, social, and economic trends that shape th world

EcoWorld: Nature and Technology in Harmony
http://www.ecoworld.com/maps/World_Country.cfm
Explore issues such as nature, energy and technology around the world

EPA Student Center
http://www.epa.gov/students/
Resources on the environment for middle and high school students on all aspects of the environment

Geologylink
http://college.hmco.com/geology/resources/geologylink/index.html
Many good geology resources including virtual field trips and news

Geography from the Multnomah Country Library
http://www.multcolib.org/homework/geography.html
Organized, annotated links including ecosystems, weather, disasters

High School Earth Science from High School Hub
http://highschoolhub.org/hub/science.cfm

How Earth Science Stuff Works
http://science.howstuffworks.com/channel.htm?ch=science&sub=sub-earth-science
Great resources and animation showing how science works

Mineral Gallery
http://mineral.galleries.com/default.htm
Explore a database of minerals by name, class, or grouping

Scientific American
http://www.sciam.com/
Resources supporting and expanding the popular science magazine

Which World? Scenarios for the 21st Century
http://www.hf.caltech.edu/whichworld/explore/regions.html
Explore trends in various regions

Virtual EarthQuake
http://www.sciencecourseware.com/VirtualEarthquake/
Explore a web-based simulation of an earthquake

42explore: EarthQuake
http://www.42explore.com/quakes.htm

42explore: Fire
http://www.42explore.com/fire.htm

42explore: Floods & Flooding
http://42explore.com/flood.htm

42explore: Glacier
http://www.42explore.com/glaciers.htm

42explore: Hurricane
http://www.42explore.com/hurricane.htm

42explore: Recycle - Reduce - Reuse
http://www.42explore.com/recycle.htm

42explore: Snow
http://www.42explore.com/snow.htm

42explore: Soils
http://www.42explore.com/dirt.htm

42explore: Mining
http://www.42explore.com/mining.htm

42explore: Mountains
http://www.42explore.com/mountain.htm

42explore: Volcano
http://www.42explore.com/volcano.htm

42explore: Rocks and Minerals
http://www.42explore.com/rocks.htm

42explore: Iron and Steel
http://www.42explore.com/ironsteel.htm

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Life Science

Biology

Advanced Placement Biology
http://apbio.biosci.uga.edu/

Animal Diversity Web
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/
Database of animals

Animals from the Multnomah Country Library
http://www.multcolib.org/homework/animhc.html
Organized, annotated links

BBC School: Biology from BBC Learning - Ages 14-16
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/16/biology.shtml

Biological Science - Utah
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science/core/bio/default.htm

Biological Science & Animals from Discovery School's Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/sci-tech/scibs.html
Quality links and descriptions

Biology from Internet4classrooms
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/biology.htm

Biology from the Multnomah Country Library
http://www.multcolib.org/homework/biolohc.html
Organized, annotated links

Biology from About
http://biology.about.com/

Biology Resources: Secondary Science Classroom
http://it.springbranchisd.com/integrate_science/biology.htm

Biology Project
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/

Cells Alive
http://www.cellsalive.com/
Lots of photographs, animations, and resources

Cornell Biology from Internet4classrooms
http://biog-101-104.bio.cornell.edu/bioG101_104/tutorials/cell_division.html

Gateway Biology from Internet4classrooms
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/gateway_biology.htm

Genetics Science Learning Center from Internet4classrooms
http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/

High School Biology from High School Hub
http://highschoolhub.org/hub/biology.cfm

Life Science from Blue Web'N
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/contentarea.cfm?glid=5&cid=11&scid=63
Locate reviewed tools, lessons, hotlist, resource, tutorial, webquests, and projects by content areas and grade levels

Nature from BBC Learning
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/library/nature.shtml
Links to quality resources, reference materials, and learning activities

SOS Teacher: Biology from BBC Learning - Ages 14-16
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/sosteacher/browse/ks4_biology.shtml

Gray’s Anatomy
http://www.bartleby.com/107/
Great labelled drawings of the human body

How Life Science Stuff Works
http://science.howstuffworks.com/channel.htm?ch=science&sub=sub-life-science
Great resources and animation showing how science works

Insects on the Web
http://insects.org/index.html
Lots of resources on insects

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
http://www.itis.usda.gov/
Information on plants, animals, fungi, and micrones North America and the world

DNA from the Beginning
http://dnaftb.org/
An animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes, and heredity

Most Wanted Bugs
http://www.denniskunkel.com/PublicHtml/Education05.asp
An up-close look at bugs

Nature Net
http://www.nature.nps.gov/
Learn about wildlife, plants, and geology of US parks.

Nature Watch
http://www.fs.fed.us/outdoors/naturewatch/default.htm
Information and activities related to wildlife, plants, and fish

Net Frog
http://curry.edschool.Virginia.EDU/go/frog/
Interactive Frog Dissection tutorials

Odyssey of Life from PBS NOVA
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/odyssey/
Information about life

PLANTS: National Resources Conservation Service
http://plants.usda.gov/
A database of plants

Student Guide to the Human Genome Project
http://www.ornl.gov/TechResources/Human_Genome/education/students.html
Explore resources and information about the Human Genome Project

Tree of Life Project
http://tolweb.org/tree/phylogeny.html
A collaborative Internet project connecting information about phylogeny and biodiversity

US Fish and Wildlife Service
http://www.fws.gov/
Resources on birds, fire, fish, habitat, and history
Endangered Species
Kids and Educators

World Wildlife Federation: The Conservation Organization
http://www.panda.org/
Resources on wildlife protection

Human Body

42explore: Respiratory System
http://www.42explore.com/respsyst.htm

42explore: Skeletal System
http://www.42explore.com/skeleton.htm

42explore: Tobacco, Smoking, & Cessation
http://42explore.com/tobacco.htm

42explore: Vitamins and Minerals
http://www.42explore.com/vitamin.htm

Human Anatomy Online
http://www.InnerBody.com
Information and activities on the human body

Illinois Standards - Health Resources
http://www.ahsd25.k12.il.us/Curriculum%20Info/SciLinks/Health.html

IntelliHealth
http://www.intelihealth.com/

Be Real
http://www.berealteens.com/
Drug prevention for kids

42explore Life Science Topics

42explore: Coral Reefs
http://www.42explore.com/reef.htm

42explore: Dinosaurs
http://www.42explore.com/dinos.htm

42explore: Frogs and Toads
http://42explore.com/frogs.htm

42explore: Genetics
http://42explore.com/genes.htm

42explore: Invasive Species
http://www.42explore.com/invasive.htm

42explore: Penguins
http://www.42explore.com/penguin.htm

42explore: Polar Regions
http://www.42explore.com/polar.htm

42explore: Pond Life
http://www.42explore.com/pond.htm

42explore: Rivers
http://www.42explore.com/rivers.htm

42explore: Sharks
http://www.42explore.com/shark.htm

42explore: Tidepools
http://www.42explore.com/tidepool.htm

42explore: Turtles and Tortoises
http://42explore.com/turtle.htm

42explore: Whales and Dolphins
http://www.42explore.com/whale.htm

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Physical Science

Chemistry

BBC Chemistry
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/16/chemistry.shtml

Chemical Elements
http://www.chemicalelements.com/
Explore ideas for chemistry

Chemistry from Internet4classrooms
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/chemistry.htm

Chemistry from Blue Web'N
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/contentarea.cfm?cid=11&scid=60
Locate reviewed tools, lessons, hotlist, resource, tutorial, webquests, and projects by content areas and grade levels

Chem4Kids
http://www.chem4kids.com/index.html
Reactions, elements, atoms, matter, biochemistry

Chemistry Resources: Secondary Science Classroom
http://it.springbranchisd.com/integrate_science/chemistry.htm

Chemistry Science - Utah
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science/core/chem/main.htm

Chemical Science from Discovery School's Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/sci-tech/scics.html
Quality links and descriptions

Eric Weisstein's World of Chemistry
http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/chemistry/
Information by chemistry topics

High School Chemistry from High School Hub
http://highschoolhub.org/hub/chemistry.cfm

SOS Teacher: Chemistry from BBC Learning - Ages 14-16
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/sosteacher/browse/ks4_chemistry.shtml

Physics

Amusement Park Physics
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/
Learn about the physics of roller coasters.

Eric Weisstein's World of Physics
http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/physics/
Information by physics topics

High School Chemistry from High School Hub
http://highschoolhub.org/hub/physics.cfm

How Stuff Works: Electronics
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/
Learn about how electronics work

How Physcial Science Stuff Works
http://science.howstuffworks.com/channel.htm?ch=science&sub=sub-physical-science
Great resources and animation showing how science works

Physics from Internet4classrooms
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/physics.htm

Physics from Blue Web'N
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/contentarea.cfm?glid=5&cid=11&scid=65
Locate reviewed tools, lessons, hotlist, resource, tutorial, webquests, and projects by content areas and grade levels

Physics and Optics from Discovery School's Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/sci-tech/sciph.html
Quality links and descriptions

SOS Teacher: Physics from BBC Learning - Ages 14-16
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/sosteacher/browse/ks4_physics.shtml

Mr. Fizzix: Physics
http://mrfizzix.com/

Physics - Utah
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science/core/physics/default.htm

Physics Central
http://www.physicscentral.com/
Resources for the physics classroom

Physics Classroom by T. Henderson
http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/Class/BBoard.html
An online physics tutorial written for high school physics students.

Physics Classroom
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Default2.html
An online physics tutorial written for high school physics students.

Physics Classroom
http://mrfizzix.com/

Physics Resources: Secondary Science Classroom
http://it.springbranchisd.com/integrate_science/physics.htm

Science of Light
http://www.learner.org/teacherslab/science/light/
Light in color and laws of light

WebElements
http://www.webelements.com/
Information about the periodic table

42explore: Color
http://www.42explore.com/color.htm

42explore: Light
http://www.42explore.com/light.htm

42explore: Nuclear Age
http://www.42explore2.com/nuclear.htm

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Overall

42explore
http://42explore.com

BBC Schools - Ages 11-16 & 16+
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/11_16/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/16/

Eduscapes
http://eduscapes.com

Teacher Tap
http://www.eduscapes.com/tap/

Teacher Pages

Teacher Tap: Teacher and Classroom Pages
http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic60.htm

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Developed by Annette Lamb, 7/04.