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2. Earth and Space Science | 3. Life Science |
| 4. Chemistry | 5. Physics | 6. Environmental Science |
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http://infusion.allconet.org/PowerPoints/WeatheringandErosion.ppt This resource provides access to a teacher made power point that explores the various forms of weathering and erosion and ends with an interactive quiz. It contains macros so yoour computer's power point security must be adjusted to run the complete presentation. It works well as a group activity for younger students. Excellent images. | Power Point |
| B. Earth History 2. Recognize and explain that fossils provide evidence about the plants and animals that lived long ago and about the nature of the environment at that time. |
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/dinosaurs/dinofossils/Fossilhow.html This site is a review of how fossils form and the story they tell. It contains student worksheets. | WebSite |
| .B. Earth History 2. Recognize and explain that fossils provide evidence about the plants and animals that lived long ago and about the nature of the environment at that time. |
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/geotime.html This resource provides access to a simple timeline of Earth's History. It provides fossil evidence from each time period. | WebSite |
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http://infusion.allconet.org/virtual/nasatrip.html This resource provides access to a teacher produced virtual fieldtrip that explores the solar system. | Virtual Fieldtrip |
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http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/cosmic/index.shtml# This resource provided access to an interesting set of NASA pictures that show celcestial objects as seen from different types of telescopes. Nice group presentation using LCD projector. | WebSite |
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http://infusion.allconet.org/virtual/SolarSystemFieldTrip.html This resource provides access to a teacher produced virtual fieldtrip that explores the planets. Contains several worksheets and excellent graphics. | Virtual Fieldtrip |
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http://infusion.allconet.org/webquest/MTAPP/SSFarrell.ppt This resource provides access to a teacher produced Power Point that presents very nice images of the solar system. It can be downloaded, saved, or edited. | Power Point |
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http://www.zoomschool.com/subjects/astronomy/planets/earth/Atmosphere.shtml This site is a contains information about how the earth's atmosphere works and its compostion and contains student worksheets. | WebSite |
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http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/case3/c3facts3.html This is an interactive resource that reviews the germination of plants. | Interactive WebSite |
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http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/butterfly/lifecycle/index.shtml This is a simple review of the life cycle of a butterfly and contains Student Worksheets | WebSite |
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http://www.enchantedlearning.com/classroom/quiz/frog.shtml A dictionary scavenger hunt that explores the life cycle of a frog is included in this site. | Worksheet |
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http://www.learning-connections.co.uk/curric/cur_pri/h_body/handson/hands_4.html This is a discussion resource that provides pictures of the different stages of a human's life and invites the students to discuss the differences. | Discussion Starter |
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http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/geotime.html This resource provides access to a simple timeline of Earth's History. It provides fossil evidence from each time period. | WebSite |
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http://hoopermuseum.earthsci.carleton.ca/lobby.html This resource provides access to a comprehensive exhibit of fossils at the Hooper Museum in Carleton, Canada. It would be an excellent teacher resource for nice pictures of fossils that show similarities that prehistoric animals and plants have with present day life forms | Web Based Teacher Resource |
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http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/content/science/brainpop/movie?id=heat This is BrainPOP movie that explores the concept of heat transfer. | WebBased Video |
| B. Thermodynamics Indicator 1. Identify and describe ways in which heat can be produced. |
http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-appliances-channel.htm This resource provides access to a series of links that explore different heat producing appliances in the home such as a furnace, microwave, stove, hotwater heater, etc. | Web Based Teacher Resource |
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http://my.execpc.com/~rhoadley/magencyc.htm This site is a study guide on magnetism. | Web Document |
| C. Electricity and Magnetism Indicator 1. Identify and describe the sources and uses of electricity in daily life. |
http://www.firstenergycorp.com/kids/ This is an entertaining review of What Is Energy? | WebSite |
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http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/index.html A comprehensive set of resources that track different types of energy and focuses on the conservation of energy. | WebSites |
| A. Natural Resources and Human Needs Indicator 1. Recognize and explain how Earth's natural resources from the natural environment are used to meet human needs. |
http://www.metrokc.gov/dnr/kidsweb/ This is the Natural Resource Kid's Page. It explores Conservation, Habitats, Wildlife, Hazardous Waste, and Recycling. | WebSites |
| A. Natural Resources and Human Needs Indicator 1. Recognize and explain how Earth's natural resources from the natural environment are used to meet human needs. |
http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/sources/non-renewable/nonrenewable.html This is a simple review of nonrenewable resources. | WebSite |
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http://www.energyhog.org/ This is an interactive game that explores the waste of energy. | Interactive Website |
| B. Environmental Issues Indicator 1. Recognize and describe that the activities of individuals or groups of individuals can affect the environment. |
http://www.units.muohio.edu/dragonfly/ This resource provides access to an online environmental magazine for young students. It is an excellent teacher resource | Web Based Magazine |
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