Speed, Acceleration, Vectors - Practice!
Newton's Laws of Motion - Learn about the 3 laws and quiz yourself.
Gravity Launch! - Complete 5 missions to win the game! Don't forget the "Learn More" button!
Forces and Motion - Webquest activity
Density and Buoyancy - Excellent 12 minute video if you're having trouble with this topic!
Helpful Science Links
Click the link for instructions on how to solve a logic puzzle.
Click on the link to access the QUIZ
Click on the link to access the quiz.
Here is a website that has some fun games that will help you practice your typing skills. Scroll down for more skill games!
Links to online dictionaries - if you don't have one at home!
The Free Dictionary - Dictionary, Thesaurus, Encyclopedia, and more!
Dictionary.com - Look up definitions, word forms, etc.
Merriam Webster Dictionary - Helpful reference material PLUS a game or two!
Science Dictionary - What?? A dictionary just for science terms?? Crazy!!
Science Term Dictionary - Type in a science term and see what you get.
Ocean Acidification - The Other Carbon Dioxide Threat - video (3 minutes)
What Scientists are Learning About the Impact of Acidity in the Ocean - article
Roller Coaster Simulation - make it work!
Roller Coaster History and Other Information:
Roller Coasters - How they work, Newton's Laws, and Energy
Introduction to Roller Coaster History
The Beginning of Roller Coasters
Early Roller Coasters in America
Roller Coaster History - and evolution
Roller Coaster Timeline and Significant Events
How Roller Coasters Work - Information on kinetic and potential energy.
Physics of Rollercoasters - Physics behind rides
5 Ways Roller Coasters Have Changed Throughout History
A Century of Screams - History and Evolution of Rollercoasters
Environmental Impact of Roller Coasters
Economic Impacts - Economic Impacts of Amusement Parks
Tourism Report - Theme Parks - A study conducted in China
More about why we like scary rides
10 Classic Amusement Park Rides
2014's Best New Theme Park Rides
Amusement Park Physics - Information on different types of rides and safety info. Click on your type of ride for info.
Are Roller Coasters Risky for the Heart?
Health Hazards of Amusement Park Rides
How to design a safe amusement park ride - Not for research but may help you as you build your ride!
Energy in a Coaster - plus links to other sources of information - gravity, centripetal force, etc.
Really Rad Rollercoaster Information
Drop Ride Information:
Swing Ride Information:
Water Ride Information:
5 of the World's Wildest Water Rides
How a Carousel became part of Civil Rights History
Popular Mechanics - Carousel History
Newton's Laws and the Physics of Amusement Park Rides - bumper cars, carousels, free fall rides, roller coasters
Webelements - Click on a square of the periodic table and get information about that element
Periodic Table Displays - Museum Art w/lots of information!
Periodic Table - More information on elements. This periodic table is similar to the one in our room!
Periodic Table of Elements and Chemistry - Data and facts about elements - includes short videos.
Chemical Elements.com - Lots of information and links to other sites.
All About Atoms - Easy to understand information about atoms.
Chem4Kids - Information and activities about atoms, elements, and matter.
How Stuff Works: Atoms - Short videos about atoms.
A Beginner's Guide to Balancing Chemical Equations - Short video with graphics and a few practice problems.
You have found it! Click on the link to continue with your challenge.
Sterling Hill Mining Museum - Video to watch before reading the article "Glow in the Dark Mine"
Properties of Waves (Station Lab - Research It)
Waves Station Lab Video - Watch It
Virtual Sound Analyzer (Oscilloscope)
The Physics Classroom - Wave Simulator
How are Frequency and Amplitude Related? - an interactive
*What is Analog and Digital? - YouTube video
*Difference Between Analog and Digital Signals - YouTube video
*Analog vs Digital: Fast as Possible - YouTube video
*Physics/Waves - Analog vs Digital - YouTube video
*Difference between Analog and Digital Signals in Technology - YouTube video
Intro. to EM Spectrum & Spectoscopy - Article
The Electromagnetic Spectrum - Article
7 Types of Electromagnetic Waves - Article
What is a light wave? - Interactive
Here is a link to some science videos via Google Drive.
NASA Stemonstrations - Potential and Kinetic Energy
The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation - YouTube Video
Evidence of Evolution through Embryology
Wings of the Flightless Cormorant
Formation of the Solar System (Gravity Lab)
NASA Solar System Overview - Information about objects in our Solar System. If you have a touch screen computer, you can see the solar system object locations in 3D in the moment.
Compare the size of planets - interactive
Solar System Facts - Facts about planets, asteroids, and more!
Planetary Society Charts and Comparisons - click on the image boxes for different bits of information.
Shooting for the Stars - An 8th Grader's Dream of going to Mars (1000L)
Shooting for the Stars - An 8th Grader's Dream of going to Mars (720L)
Electromagnetic Radiation PPT - If you are having trouble accessing this, try logging into your school acount.
Your Weight on Other Worlds - a look at what you would weigh on different objects in the universe.
Sizing up the Universe -Interactive activities
Astronomy Picture of the Day - NASA's picture of the day with a brief explanation.
Astronomy for Kids - Everything you wanted to know about astronomy
Astronomy for Kids ThinkQuest - Learn about objects in our universe
Solar System - Interesting facts about objects in our solar system provided by National Geographic
Stars, Galaxies, and Nebulae - Great pictures to go along with facts about each of these celestial objects
Solar System Simulation - PhEt - Colorado
Evolution of Earth's atmosphere
How Strong is the Gravity on Mars?
Mars Planning Group - Frequently Asked Questions
More info. about Cyanobacteria
Extreme Survival of Cyanobacteria - video clip
Genetics Disorders and Diseases
Who Wants to Live A Million Years? - A game of survival
All Living Things are Related - video ppt
Building a Dinosaur from a Chicken - YouTube Video (Jack Horner)
Guess that Embryo - Interactive game
All in the Family - Updated Interactive Game
All in the Family - Interactive Game (old)
Stories from the Fossil Record - Introduction to Fossil Evidence
Earth's History in 24 Hours - A look at the timeline of events in Earth's history.
Learn Genetics - Basics of Genetics
The Story of Fido - Physical Traits
What did T-Rex Look Like? - An introduction to how life is related
Evolution of the Peppered Moth - YouTube Video
Evolution: The Greatest Show on Earth - slide show
Common Past: Different Paths - PBS video clip
Controversies in Genetics - a research project
Genetics - A Tour of the Basics
Communications:
How do Satellites Communicate?
How Does the Mars Base Communicate with Earth?
Energy:
Farming and Nutrition:
Living in Space - NASA - Recycling Air and Water
10 Crops that Have Been Grown in Mars Simulated Soil
Learning How to Grow Plants on Mars
Scientists Just Grew Plants in Martian Soil, But..
Scientists Grow First Edible Plants
Research:
MAVEN Mars Evolution (NASA) - video clip
Death of a Planet (BBC) - video clip
Olympus Mons on Mars (BBC) - video clip
Giant Volcanos on Mars (BBC) - video clip
Mariner Reveals Mars (BBC) - video clip
Curiosity Finds Water and Poison in Martian Soil
Shelter and Habitat:
Building an Ice Shelter on Mars
Spacesuits:
SuitUp with NASA - Lots of information and video clips about the evolution of spacesuits.
Clickable Spacesuits - Interactive Spacesuit Experience
Surveyors:
Martian Makeover - Interactive site that helps us understand what Mars needs to have liquid water
NASA Confirms Evidence for Liquid Water on Mars
It's Going to Be Tougher to Find Drinkable Water on Mars Than We Thought
NASA Discovers Liquid Salty Water Flowing on Mars
Spectral Evidence for Hydrated Salts...
Hidden Ice Sheet Contains More Water than Lake Superior
Transportation:
Chronology of Mars Exploration
Destination Mars - A Timeline of Red Planet Landings
How do Magnetic Levitation Trains Work?
The Best Ways to Travel on Mars
Water Extraction:
Water on Mars - Exploration and Evidence
NASA is Planning to Make Water and Oxygen on Moon & Mars by 2020
Living in Space - NASA - Recycling Air and Water
Water Extraction From Martian Soil
Scientists Test New Techniques to Mine Water on Mars
Curiosity Sample Shows Astronauts Could Mine Water on Mars
Designing a Rover to Mine Water on Mars - Mars Aqua Retrieval System (MARS)
Exploring Gravity - PhET Simulation
NASA Stemonstration Video - Newton's 2nd Law
Newton's First Law Lab - Watch It! Station
Newton's First Law Lab - Research It! Station
Stopping Distance - The Physics Classroom: Work and Energy - Calculate KE of a Car
Newton's Laws of Motion - An overview of Newton's Laws of Motion - with a quiz!
PhET Simulations - LOTS of interactive activities on Forces and Motion - Basics, gravity, friction, and more!
Newton's Laws Interactive Activities (similar to "Who Wants to Live a Million Years). Yep... this one has a quiz, too.
The Physics Classroom - Overview of information for Forces and Newton's Laws
Newton's Laws - Basic overview with really good animations! You guessed it, this site contains ANOTHER QUIZ!
What is a force? A closer look at force, friction, and air resistance.
Physics4Kids - Motion information - speed, velocity, acceleration, gravity, and so much more... (Look at the menu on the right hand side near the top of the page for the different content areas)
Tree Frog Fact Sheet - Tree frog fact sheet
Pacific Northwest Tree Frogs - Information about Northwest Pacific frogs
Octopus Intelligence - Check out the two videos, as well as read the interesting information about octopi.
Northwest Pacific Temperate Rainforests
Temperate Rainforests of the Northern Pacific Coast
Northwest Tree Octopus - Help save the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus!
Mass, Volume, Density - To help you practice finding M, V, and D
Units and Measurement - SI Units
States of Matter - Info. on states of matter and molecular arrangement
Mixtures, Solutions, Suspensions - Learn about mixtures, etc.
Scale of the Universe - Look at how big or small things in our universe really are!
