Grade 8

MedMyst" is a new online game from researchers at Rice University that invites students to solve mysteries about infectious diseases. While playing the roles of scientist, historian, and detective, students learn how infectious diseases are spread as they join a team of elite medical minds to determine the cause of a futuristic plague that has left millions dead and is threatening the collapse of civilization. In all, there are three missions for students to explore. For teachers, the site contains a resource page that includes printable worksheets for use in the classroom, as well as a number of useful links for building lesson plans around infectious diseases and other health-related topics.

Content Standards	1. Skills and Processes	2. Earth and Space Science	3. Life Science
Content Standards	4. Chemistry	5. Physics	6. Environmental Science

Indicator	Resource	Resource Type
A. Constructing Knowledge 1. Design and carry out simple investigations and formulate appropriate conclusions based on data obtained.	http://medmyst.rice.edu/html/mission1.html MedMyst" is a new online game from researchers at Rice University that invites students to solve mysteries about infectious diseases. While playing the roles of scientist, historian, and detective, students learn how infectious diseases are spread as they join a team of elite medical minds to determine the cause of a futuristic plague that has left millions dead and is threatening the collapse of civilization. In all, there are three missions for students to explore. For teachers, the site contains a resource page that includes printable worksheets for use in the classroom, as well as a number of useful links for building lesson plans around infectious diseases and other health-related topics.	Web Based Simulation
A. Constructing Knowledge 1. Design and carry out simple investigations and formulate appropriate conclusions based on data obtained.	http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/vlabs/index.html This resource contains 5 virtual lab simulations. They take the users through the lab porcesses in exploring Transgenetic Flies, Cardiology, Immunology, Bacteriology, and Neurophysiology. Interesting and engaging.	WebBased Simulation
A. Constructing Knowledge 1. Design and carry out simple investigations and formulate appropriate conclusions based on data obtained.	http://www.biology4kids.com/files/studies_scimethod.html This resource provides a simple easy to understand view of the scientific method. It illustrates each step in the process. It also contains links to science careers	Web Portal
B. Applying Evidence and Reasoning 1. Review data from a simple experiment, summarize the data, and construct a logical argument about the cause-and-effect relationships in the experiment.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/games/rurevising/index.shtml This is an interesting interactive quiz that uses video to ask the user to respond to 10 Science Questions	Interactive Website

B. Applying Evidence and Reasoning 1. Review data from a simple experiment, summarize the data, and construct a logical argument about the cause-and-effect relationships in the experiment.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/games/mia/index.shtml This resource is an interesting highly motivational game that asks a variety of science questions.

Indicator	Resource	Resource Type
B. Earth History 1. Recognixe and explain how layers of sedimentary rock provide evidence of Earth's changing geologic history	http://www.sciencecourseware.com/VirtualDating/ This resource provides access to a virtual lab that traces the different methods of dating fossils. Excellent resource for performing an experiment.	Web Based Simulation
B. Earth History 2. Recognize and explain that fossils found in layes of sedimentary rock provide evidence of changing life forms.	http://www.fieldmuseum.org/expeditions/interactive_main_content.html This resource provides links to 10 expeditions from the Field Museum in Chicago. The user has an opportunity to read the expedition notes, work with maps of the site and view video from the scientist. It has especially excellent sites on fossils and effects of environment on living things.	Web Portal
B. Earth History 2. Recognize and explain that fossils found in layes of sedimentary rock provide evidence of changing life forms.	http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/fossils/contents.html This resource provides access to the USGS study of fossils and rock layers. It provides a basic understanding of the relationship between sedimentary rock and different types of fossils.	Web Portal
E. Interactions of Hydrosphere and Atmosphere 1. Describe the properties and structure of the hydrosphere and atmosphere.	http://www.epa.gov/safewater/kids/flash/flash_watercycle.html This resource provides an excellent animated exploration of the Water Cycle.	WebBased Simulation
E. Interactions of Hydrosphere and Atmosphere 3. Identify and describe the atmospheric conditions related to weather systems.	http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/mtr/home.rxml The Online Meteorology Guide is a collection of web-based instructional modules that use multimedia technology and the dynamic capabilities of the web. These resources incorporate text, colorful diagrams, animations, computer simulations, audio and video to introduce fundamental concepts in the atmospheric sciences.	Web Portal
E. Interactions of Hydrosphere and Atmosphere 3. Identify and describe the atmospheric conditions related to weather systems.	http://hurricane.terrapin.com/ This resource provides access to an automated hurrican tracking system that follows the tracks of all Atlantic and Pacific tropical cyclones.	Interactive WebSite
E. Interactions of Hydrosphere and Atmosphere 1. Describe the properties and structure of the hydrosphere and atmosphere.	http://infusion.allconet.org/webquest/Weather.html This resource provides access to a web portal of Weather Related Sites. Not all of the links are active.	Web Portal
E. Interactions of Hydrosphere and Atmosphere 1. Describe the properties and structure of the hydrosphere and atmosphere.	http://www.wildwildweather.com/ This resource provides access to a Television Meteorologist's weather page. It contains links to a number of weather topics and experiments. Nice images and information	Web Site
E. Interactions of Hydrosphere and Atmosphere 1. Describe the properties and structure of the hydrosphere and atmosphere.	http://www.usatoday.com/weather/wresources.htm This resource provides access to USAToday's Web Weather Index. It contains the present weather conditions and many interesting animations that expalin various weather conditions.	Web Site
E. Interactions of Hydrosphere and Atmosphere 1. Describe the properties and structure of the hydrosphere and atmosphere.	http://www.usatoday.com/weather/wgraph0.htm This resource provides an excellent series of detailed animations that illustrate a comprehensive list of weather conditions that cover topics such as: fronts, formation of storms, air pressure, temperature, climate, etc.	WeBased Animations
E. Interactions of Hydrosphere and Atmosphere 1. Describe the properties and structure of the hydrosphere and atmosphere.	http://library.thinkquest.org/3705/ This resource provides access to a Thinkport activity that explores 4 dangerous storms: Snow, Thunderstorms, Hurricanes, Tornadoes	WebSite

Indicator	Resource	Resource Type
D. Evolution 1. Recognize and describe that evolutionary change in species ofver time occurs as a result of natural variation in organisms and environmental changes.	http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/10_11/interdependence.shtml This resource provides access to an interactive animation that explores the relationship between the environment and adaptations. Interesting presentation and contains an interactive quiz.	WebBased Simulation

Indicator	Resource	Resource Type
A. Structure of Matter 1. Provide evidence to explain how compounds are produced	http://dbhs.wvusd.k12.ca.us/webdocs/Equations/Equations.html This resource provides access to a section on balancing equations and studying the various types of chemical reactions	Interactive WebPortal
B. Conservation of Matter 1. Provide evidence to support the fact that the idea of atoms explains conservation of matter	http://ippex.pppl.gov/interactive/matter/intro.html This resource provides access to an engaging simulation that takes the users through an animation of the actions and interactions of atoms.	WebBased Simulation
B. Conservation of Matter 1. Provide evidence to support the fact that the idea of atoms explains conservation of matter	http://www.fearofphysics.com/Atom/atom1.html This resource provides access to an excellent, interactive study of atoms and their motion.	Interactive Web Simulation
C. States of Matter 1. Develop an explanation for the effect that constant motion of atoms and molecules has on solids, liquids, and gases.	http://science.howstuffworks.com/atom.htm This resource provides access to an indepth review of Atoms	WebPage
D. Physical and Chemical Changes 1. Compare compunds and mixtures based on data from investigations and research.	http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/mixture/mixture.html This resource is a virtual lab where the user experiments with different mixtures.	Interactive Web Simulation
D. Physical and Chemical Changes 2. Cite evidence and give examples of chemical properties of substances.	http://www.chemicalelements.com/ This resouce provides a link to an interactive Periodic Chart.	Interactive WebPage
D. Physical and Chemical Changes 3. Provide evidence to support the fact that common substances have the ability to change into new substances	http://www.wfu.edu/~ylwong/balanceeq/balanceq.html This resource provides access to an animated tutorial on balancing chemical equations.	Interactive Simulation

Indicator	Resource	Resource Type
A. Mechanics 1. Develop a more complex explanation of motion using the relationships among time, distance, velocity, and acceleration.	http://www.fearofphysics.com/Pendulums/pendhl.html This resource provides access to the experiment Two Pendulums. Two pendulums of different weights are swung. Through the use of stop action video the results are shown and explained.	Interactive Simulation
A. Mechanics 1. Develop a more complex explanation of motion using the relationships among time, distance, velocity, and acceleration.	http://www.fearofphysics.com/Xva/xva.html This resource provides access to a series of experiments that show the interaction of velocity, mass and acceleration using stop action video.	Interactive Simulation
A. Mechanics 2. Identify and relate formal ideas (Newton's Laws) about the interaction of force and motion to real world experiences.	http://www.fearofphysics.com/Fall/fall.html This resource allows the user to drop an object form various heights on famous American landmarks to trace and measure the fall.	Interactive Simulation
A. Mechanics 2. Identify and relate formal ideas (Newton's Laws) about the interaction of force and motion to real world experiences.	http://www.fearofphysics.com/XYIndep/xyindep.html This resource provides access to the experiment First One Down. Two balls are released together One is dropped the other is shot out. Through the use of stop action video the results are shown and explained.	Interactive Simulation
A. Mechanics 2. Identify and relate formal ideas (Newton's Laws) about the interaction of force and motion to real world experiences.	http://jersey.uoregon.edu/vlab/ When you choose Thermodynamics from this resource a series of Applet Animations are available that cover various manifestations of Newton's Laws. Topics include Kinetic Energy, Friction, Potential Energy, Conservation of Momentum, and 1D and/or 2D motion.	WebBased Video
A. Mechanics 3. Recognize and explain that every object exerts gravitational force on every other object.	http://www.fearofphysics.com/Zerog/zerog.html This resource provides access to the experiment Zero G . Through the use of video ways to counteract gravity's effects are shown and explained.	Interactive Simulation
A. Mechanics 3. Recognize and explain that every object exerts gravitational force on every other object.	http://www.fearofphysics.com/Satellite/satellite.html Thjis resource provides access to an experiment that explores why Satellites don't Fall.	Interactive Simulation
A. Mechanics 3. Recognize and explain that every object exerts gravitational force on every other object.	http://www.fearofphysics.com/Proj/proj.html This resource asks the user to experiment with different forces and motion to set up a Basket Ball shot that will score every time.	Interactive Simulation
A. Mechanics 4. Recognize and explain that energy can neither be created nor destroyed: rather it changes form or is transferred thgought the action of forces.	http://www.fearofphysics.com/Roller/roller.html This resource allows the user to experiment with different factors that influence a Roller Coaster ride.	Interactive Simulation
B. Thermodynamics 1. Describe and cite evidence that heat can be transferred by conduction, convection, and radiation.	http://jersey.uoregon.edu/vlab/ When you choose Thermodynamics from this resource a series of Applet Animations are available that cover the Ideal Gas Law, The Maxwellian Velocity distribution and Thermodynamic Equilibrium.	WebBased Video
B. Thermodynamics 2. Identify and explain that heat energy is a product of the conversion of one form of energy to another.	http://www.control.co.kr/java4/ThermoElectric.html This resource provides access to a simulation called ThermoElectric Device. This animation illustrates the conversion of electric energy into heat energy.	WebBased Simulation