17. Powers of Ten - http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/powersof10/index.html
- View the Milky Way at 10 million light years from the Earth. Then move
through space towards the Earth in successive orders of magnitude until
you reach a tall oak tree just outside the buildings of the National High
Magnetic Field Laboratory in Tallahassee, Florida. After that, begin to
move from the actual size of a leaf into a microscopic world that reveals
leaf cell walls, the cell nucleus, chromatin, DNA and finally, into the
subatomic universe of electrons and protons.
18. Plants-In-Motion - http://sunflower.bio.indiana.edu/~rhangart/plantmotion/PlantsInMotion.html
- Plants grow and change on a time scale that is too slow for us to observe
in real time. Time-lapse photography is a simple technique that allows us
to see the movements of plants and clearly demonstrates that plants are
living and capable of some extraordinary things. Movie topics include Germination,
Photomorphogenesis, Tropisms, Circadian Responses, General Growth, and more.
Within each topic are more choices.
19. DNA Interactive - http://www.dnai.org/index.html
-A huge, beautiful undertaking, the DNA Interactive site is divided into
sections: Timeline; Code (what is it); Manipulation (how do you work with
it); Genome (analyzing, mapping, sequencing); Applications (how DNA applies
to healthcare and our past); and Chronicle (using knowledge responsibly,
can we do it?). Use the Site Map to get an overview of what each of these
sections contain. Each section contains short bits of information and accompanying
media. Flash required.
20. Global Sun/Temperature Project - http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/tempproj/
- DATES: September 26 - December 5, 2003 (Please register before October
31) Collaborate with schools throughout the world to determine how temperature
and hours of sunlight per day are affected by your location and the equator.
Involves general science, mathematics, language arts, and geography. They
recommend upper elementary, middle school and high school students (ages
11-18). Students will: a) measure the temperature and record the number
of minutes of sunlight per day; b) compare and contrast the results; and
c) determine how proximity to the equator affects average daily temperature
and hours of sunlight. There is NO FEE required to join this project. Sponsored
by Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education (CIESE). NOTE:
Will open up for registration in April 2004.
21. Adventures of the Agronauts -
http://www.ncsu.edu/project/agronauts - Adventures of the Agronauts
is an online science curriculum for elementary-aged students with an overarching
theme: how can we grow plants on the Moon? Children become "Agronauts
in Training" and complete six different standards-based lessons towards
the final goal of growing plants on the Moon. Teacher resources are included.
Glossary contains some movies that demonstrate concepts. Some career information
too. Grade Level: Elementary, Middle School
22. Fossilization - http://www.missouri.edu/~cymp8/fossil/index.html
- A cool way to help students understand the process of fossilization--especially
which variables influence production of "good" fossils. The interactive
part is totally Flash-driven and lets students choose variables which lead
to short movies demonstrating the outcomes. Don't overlook the Manual located
in the main menu of the web page. Includes a graphic, interactive glossary.
Requires Flash. Grade Level: Elementary, Middle School, High School
23. Offshore Wind Farms in the US? a WebQuest - http://www.web-and-flow.com/members/polson/webquest/webquest.htm
- This is a WebQuest on the topic of wind energy, specifically whether the
US should permit the development of offshore wind farms as part of the national
energy policy. It was designed for 11-12 grade and college Environmental
Science classes. Simple, single page format. Grade Level: Middle School,
High School, College
24. Cool Science for Curious Kids - http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/
- Interactive website
25. Science through Incredible Interactive Websites -
http://kids.patentcafe.com/explore/interactive.asp
- 25 links to interactive websites!
26. A Science Odyssey! You Try It! http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/tryit/
- Interactive website
27. Kids Health http://www.kidshealth.org
- My Body / The Game Closet / - Interactive
28. Froguts - http://www.froguts.com
- Interactive dissection of a frog
29. Kid’s Place - http://www.eduplace.com/kids/games.html
- Geonet - Interactive website
30. Room 108 - http://www.netrover.com/~kingskid/108.html
- Science - Interactive website
31. Elementary Test Prep Center - http://www.oswego.org/testprep/index.cfm
32. Density Lab http://oldmanhonda.com/Chemistry/WebLabs/Density/Density.html
- Interactive lab
33. Density Lab http://ippex.pppl.gov/interactive/matter/denslab.html
- Interactive lab
34. States of Matter - http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/states_of_matter/
- Interactive website
35. Online Hurricane Tracking Interactive Practice - http://www.miamisci.org/hurricane/instructions.html
36. Web Elements (Interactive Periodic Table)– http://www.webelements.com
- includes physical data & pictures of elements
37. Dragonfly - http://www.units.muohio.edu/dragonfly/
- Interactive site
38. Interactive Science Projects - http://dir.yahoo.com/Science/Education/K_12/Projects/Interactive_Projects/
39. Interactive Multimedia Science Educational Resources
- http://www.eoascientific.com/prototype/newcampus/campus.html
40. Interactive Science Sites - http://www.gsu.edu/~wwwsci/interact.htm
- The sites in this listing contain online interactive lessons, quizzes,
activities and multimedia on a variety of topics in science.
41. Interactive Science Sites - http://www.graphics.cornell.edu/outreach/science/
42. KLB School Interactivities & eResources - http://www.klbschool.org.uk/interactive/index.htm
43. Interactive Science Games - http://www.channel4.com/learning/microsites/S/sos/
- This site is suitable for young people aged 11 - 14 who like playing games
and want a fun way to help with their science. There are three games; 'energy
quest' (energy, energy resources and nutrition), 'fashion victim' (materials
science) and 'sound park'. The games are designed to be highly interactive,
provide a novel way of presenting science and increase scientific knowledge.
There are strong links between the curriculum and the games and these are
detailed in the teachers' section.
44. NutritionData's Nutrition Facts Analyzer http://www.nutritiondata.com/index.html
- NutritionData (ND) generates nutrition labels and provides simplified
nutritional analyses such as foods that are lowest in carbohydrates, highest
in protein, or that match any other dietary restrictions or goals. Translate
confusing ingredient labels with ND's Food Additive identifier or browse
a list of the 50 Most Popular Foods. You can even analyze your daily dietary
intake using the "Pantry." Pretty amazing site. Play with it before
lunch! Grade Level: Middle School, High School, College, Adult/Professional
45. Plate Tectonic Animation - http://www.odsn.de/odsn/services/paleomap/animation.html
- Watch the continents move apart in this animation. It covers a period
of 145 million years.
46. Continental Drift http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/geology/anim1.html
- Here is an animation of how we think the continents moved from Precambrian
times to the present. The animation start upon opening the page - reload
to see it again.
47. To Hunt or Not to Hunt? A Webquest
- http://rhem.spschools.org/specialprojects/webquest/Webquest.html
- Should we disallow the hunting of endangered species? The answer that
springs to mind is probably, "Yes, of course!" Issues such as
these are much more complicated in real life. Take the case of the Bowhead
Whale, found in Arctic waters. It has been declared an endangered species,
but is also an animal traditionally hunted by the Inuit. Should they still
be allowed to hunt the whales? If they can, should others too? How far should
we go to protect animals? Question: “Should ALL hunting of Bowhead
Whales be prohibited?”
48. Weather Watchers - A Webquest - http://www.itdc.k12.ca.us/curriculum/weather.html
- What's the weather like today in your part of the world? Do you think
it's the same all over the world? No matter where you live, weather is an
important part of your life. Let's find out about weather and how it makes
a difference all over the world! Pack your bags; we're taking a trip.
49. Discovering Bats - A Webquest - http://www.webmonkeyplus.com/bats/introduction.htm
- The Mayor of the City is considering exterminating (killing) the bats
in her city. She believes that bats are disease-infested, good-for-nothing,
evil beasts that are bloodthirsty and should be done away with. Public safety
is very important. The Mayor wants to make sure that her choice is wise.
So, she has assigned a team to find out whether or not bats are a threat
to people or a benefit to people. You and your team members will each choose
different tasks. When each team member has finished their task, you and
your team members will write a report to the Mayor. The report must tell
the Mayor whether bats are a threat or a benefit and most importantly 'WHY.'
50. Paper or Plastic? A Webquest - http://oncampus.richmond.edu/education/projects/webquests/paper/index.html
- Every time we go to the grocery store, the bagger asks this question.
People have lots of different reasons for choosing one over the other. Some
simply think about which kind they can reuse in their home, some think about
which type is easier to recycle in their area, some simply think about saving
trees or landfills, and some people may not care. Have you ever wondered
if you are making an informed decision or even the right decision? Question:
'Paper or Plastic?'
51. Exploring Simple Machines - A Webquest
- http://www.lakelandschools.org/EDTECH/Machines/Machines.htm
- The machines we use every day help to make our work easier. This WebQuest
will help you identify different types of simple machines so that you can
invent your own machines. Your project will be to invent and build a simple
machine that can be used in one of the following places: garden/farm, kitchen/restaurant,
office/school, garage, on a boat.
52. The Ocean’s in Trouble - A Webquest
- http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/grant/oceanpollution/index.html
- Use the Internet to explore and identify why oceans and beaches are in
trouble. In your learning, look for relationships between humans, animals,
and the ocean. Tasks: #1) Make a concept map that shows the relationship
between humans, animals, and the ocean. #2) Choose a fact or idea you learned
and make a poster about it to inform the community about the issue.
53. Rainforest Vacations? A Webquest - http://oncampus.richmond.edu/education/projects/webquests/rainforest/
- HELP! The native chief and community elders of a village deep in the heart
of the Ecuadorian rainforest really need your expert opinions on a very
important decision they face. They are trying to decide whether or not to
allow ecotourism in their native village and area of the rainforest. Together
your group must come to an agreement on whether or not you recommend ecotourism
in the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest, where the tribe lives. You will present
your combined expert opinion to the Chief and his council. The future of
the tribe is in your hands!!
54. A Forest Forever - A Webquest - http://www.teachtheteachers.org/projects/MBergey/index.htm
- You will be working with a team of four people who have been selected
to decide the fate of a forest newly designated as a National Forest. Should
it be used for recreation? Set aside as a wilderness? Logged for timber?
Or a combination of things?
55. Lagoon Lament - A Webquest - http://home.cfl.rr.com/mrshebert/Lagoon/index.htm
- The Indian River Lagoon estuary is facing some serious problems, both
in the water and out. Many different types of groups want to use the waterways
for a variety of reasons, most of which appear to conflict with each other.
Fish and plants are dying. Manatees are being seriously injured, and even
killed. Fishermen are losing money, and the safety of water sports is in
jeopardy. Is there a way the groups can work together to preserve both the
beauty and recreational pleasures of this unique waterway before the EPA
bans use of the estuary completely?
56. Paper Airplane Exploration - A Webquest
- http://www.geocities.com/paperplane_quest/index.html
- In 1998, Ken Blackburn quit his job as an aeronautical engineer and went
to work fulltime training to regain his place in the Guinness Book of World
Records. What did he do? He threw a paper airplane that soared for 27.6
seconds before landing gently on the floor of the Georgia Dome. It's your
turn to try to beat the paper airplane record!
57. The Galapagos -- Islands Suspended in Time - A
Webquest - http://fs_gorman.tripod.com/galapagos/index.htm
- You have been exposed to the web over the past few years while looking
up facts, chatting with friends, or just passing away the time. Now you
are going to look at the web in a different light. Just what is this place
known as the Galapagos Islands? Is it simply a place with very old tortoises
and some strange looking finches? Is it simply an ecosystem that has remained,
until very recently, very much as it was when Charles Darwin first set foot
on it, or is it so very much more? In this quest you will team up in groups
of three and explore the history and science of the Galapagos Islands. You
will research the 'why' of the position your team takes when presenting
your solution to the BIG question. You will need to evaluate the quality
of the sources you will be citing so that you have a solid, defensible position
for your view of the islands’ ecofuture. Question: To what degree
and how should the Galapagos be protected from further encroachment from
man? Or should there be any protection at all? Support your answer fully.
58. Now Hiring: Scientists - A Webquest - http://www.cedu.niu.edu/scied/verizon/WEBQUEST/
- “Tell me about yourself....” Those words are often heard as
part of a job interview. How a person answers that question depends on their
personality, their background, the education, and many other factors. Scientists
will have their own answer to that question. Some parts will be different,
certainly, but most scientists tend to have certain things in common. Your
task is to learn about some of the qualities that help to make a scientist
successful. Question: if you were to hire a scientist, what personal and
professional qualities will make that scientist successful?
59. The King of Tides - A Webquest -
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/tide.htm
- “OK, here's the deal,” The gruff inspector snarled as he spoke
to your team of detectives. "For a long time people have been blamin'
things on the moon! People claim to be crazy because of it, lovers claim
to be under its spell, and even hospitals blame the full moon for loaded
emergency rooms." "Yeah!", one of the newer members of your
team replied flippantly, "So what's new?" The rest of your team
let out a low sigh. Now the whole team was in for it! "I'll tell you
what's new, Mr. Smartypants," the inspector glowered at each of you
slowly, "Now some nutcase has brought charges against the moon for
causing the tides! And, its your job to bring me proof one way or another!"
The inspector turned back toward his desk and we thought he was through.
He wasn't! He turned back to your team, pointed his finger at you and said,
"And you only have two weeks to solve the case. Now get started!"
Questions: Can you find a pattern that will convince the jury that the moon
is responsible for the tides? If the moon is guilty, does it have an accomplice
that contributes to causing the tides?
60. Wetlands Under Attack – A Webquest
- (created by Elaine Fitzgerald from St. Charles Parish) http://www.tttc.org/projects/EFitzgerald/index.htm
- Louisiana Wetlands... Here today, gone tomorrow! Will the land near your
homes exist in 20 years? We are losing one acre of land every 24 minutes.
Scientists have been researching ways that we can save our wetlands. The
Army Corps of Engineers are looking for some solutions to our wetlands problems.
A council of advisors has been assembled to research the current wetland
solutions, think about new solutions and make a recommendation to the Army
Corps of Engineers. Question: What is the best way to reclaim our wetlands
and benefit everyone?
61. Units of Measure - A Webquest - http://phillips.chccs.k12.nc.us/~rfrescoln/unitofmeasure.htm
- Your school has decided to secede from the United States and become its
own nation, “The United People of Knowledge.” There are many
tasks ahead of your new country: electing a leader, writing a new set of
laws, choosing a currency, creating a new flag, etc. One very important
task to be preformed is to establish a standard set of Weights and Measures.
You will compare the metric system (Also called SI) and the US/English systems
for length, mass, and volume, and answer the following question: Overall,
which system is better and why?
62. Hanging Ten (Science Wire) - http://www.exploratorium.edu/theworld/surfing/index.html
- When you hear the words "technology" and "surfing"
in the same sentence, you might think of the internet before you think of
the ocean. But those two words go together to help wave riders predict whether
worthwhile swells are heading their way. By looking at satellite and climate
data that's available on the Web, surfers can follow storms into shore and
be there in time to catch the biggest waves. Topics include: basics behind
the formation of ocean wave; physics of surfing; how tides affect surf;
forecasting surf; the earth's hydrosphere; weather information and background
on wave formation and other stuff surfers care about. It's mostly text with
a few graphics, videos, and some offline activities. Grade Level: Middle
School, High School
63. Radically Reduced Radiolarians - http://teacherweb.com/NY/ToddSchool/MrsPhethean/index.html
- This problem-based WebQuest is ideal for students in
5th through 9th grades who are studying microworlds. This WebQuest will
allow students to go beyond the usual in-class studies using microscopes
by exploring an intriguing organism, the radiolarian. This WebQuest will
introduce students to another microscope, the scanning electron microscope.
Students will also explore several areas that tie in with the radiolarian,
such as art and history. This is the problem-based task of the WebQuest:
"The U.S. Congress has just contacted you and your team with their
dilemma: Should they authorize spending two billion dollars on a study of
radiolarians? Congress wants to know how radiolarians impact the food chain,
and whether they are important historically, ecologically, and even artistically.
You and your team will make a PowerPoint presentation to Congress sharing
background information about radiolarians, as well as your recommendation
about the funding." Grade Level: Middle School, High School
MATH
1. Department of Math, Rice University - http://math.rice.edu
- Contains a wealth of reform-based activities for elementary and secondary
mathematics. Links to further activities and applications.
2. Graphing Calculator - http://www.coolmath.com/graphit/index.html
- The Web site provides a very functional online graphing calculator. The
calculator has the ability to graph the hyperbolic functions and symbolically
differentiate functions in one variable, making it an excellent tool for
higher-level algebra and calculus students. Instructions are clearly provided
for all of the calculator's capabilities. Java is required to run this resource.
3. "MegaMath" http://www.c3.lanl.gov/mega-math/
- presents important mathematical ideas and allows students and teachers
to experience math in ways that mathematicians and scientists experience
it. Fun activities and real world applications (tied to the NCTM standards)
4. Coolmath - http://www.coolmath.com/
- This commercial site (which has banner advertisements) includes sections
for both younger and older students, games, calculators, lessons, and more.
Other sections for teachers and parents include tips and discussion forums.
5. Metric Conversions - http://www.metric-conversions.org/
- Metric conversions.org provides a bunch of handy tools for calculating
and converting from or to metric. You'll need to set up the relationship
ahead of time (from metric to standard) then you'll be taken to the page
where you can enter the data to be converted. There are downloadable conversion
tables and directions for putting the tools on your website. For a full
listing of all tools, see the site map -
http://www.metric-conversions.org/site-map.htm
6. Cyberchase - http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/index.html
- Colorful and funky, Cyberchase is a daily animated adventure television
series and multimedia project for children ages 8-11. Cyberchase helps kids
discover that math is fun. On a daily basis, the site is updated to provide
content specific to the day's broadcast episode. On a weekly basis, kids
can participate in online polls and send each other e-cards.
On a monthly basis, an Original Adventure will be added to the site. There
is also permanent content. Lesson Plans and additional information can be
found in the For Parents & Teachers section. Produced by PBS Kids.
7. "Equivalence" (K-12) - http://www.marcopolo-education.org/mg/lesson133.aspx
- Illuminations, The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics - Students
explore the concept of equivalence by using an interactive pan-balance applet.
8. Fractions - http://www.kidsolr.com/math/fractions.html
9. Down the Drain Online Project - http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/drainproj/index.html
- How much water do you use everyday in your home? Would you be surprised
to learn that according to the USGS the average American uses between 80-100
gallons (approx. 300 - 375 liters) of water per day? Do you think people
in other parts of the world use more or less water than Americans? Well,
this collaborative project will help you find out the answers to these questions.
By collecting data on water usage from people around the world you will
be able to see how your water use compares to others and determine what
you might do to use less water.
10. A+ Math - http://www.aplusmath.com/
- Online flashcards, worksheets, and games that can be customized and even
printed. A must visit for math teachers!