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Science Projects, Online Resources, and References 1 Science Projects, Online Resources, and References Prepared July, 2007 By Stephen Gambuti and Roxanne Medina Aligned with the Paterson Public Schools 2007 Science Curriculum Map for grades 6-8
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Science Projects, Online Resources, and References 1
Science Projects, Online Resources, and ReferencesPrepared July, 2007
By Stephen Gambuti and Roxanne MedinaAligned with the Paterson Public Schools 2007 Science Curriculum Map for grades 6-8
Science Projects, Online Resources, and References 2
Science Projects, Online Resources, and References
Grade 6...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................4Astronomy......................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Observing the Sky......................................................................................................................................................................................................4Our Solar System........................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Matter.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................7Four States of Matter..................................................................................................................................................................................................7Changes of States.......................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Introduction to the Atom................................................................................................................................................................................................9The Periodic Table...................................................................................................................................................................................................10Arranging the elements.............................................................................................................................................................................................10Grouping the elements..............................................................................................................................................................................................10
Life...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................12Cells, the basic unit of life........................................................................................................................................................................................12Organization of life...................................................................................................................................................................................................12The discovery of cells...............................................................................................................................................................................................12
Grade 7.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................13Earth Systems...............................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Earthquakes..............................................................................................................................................................................................................13Volcanoes.................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Environment.................................................................................................................................................................................................................16Interactions of Living things....................................................................................................................................................................................16Environmental Problems and Solutions...................................................................................................................................................................17
Sound and Light...........................................................................................................................................................................................................19Nature of sound........................................................................................................................................................................................................19Nature of light...........................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Grade 8.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................21Forces, Motion and Matter...........................................................................................................................................................................................21
Matter in Motion.......................................................................................................................................................................................................21Friction.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................21Gravity......................................................................................................................................................................................................................21Force in Motion........................................................................................................................................................................................................21Newton’s Laws of Motion........................................................................................................................................................................................21
Earth’s Changing Surface.............................................................................................................................................................................................23
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Agents of Erosion and Deposit.................................................................................................................................................................................23Interaction of matter.....................................................................................................................................................................................................24
Chemical bonds........................................................................................................................................................................................................24Chemical reactions...................................................................................................................................................................................................24
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Grade 6Area ofScience
CulminatingProject Activity
Software Resources
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Astronomy
Observing the Sky
Our Solar System
Build your own comet
What makes the stars twinkle
Build your own Mars orbiter
Create a PowerPoint presentation on the solar system using the internet and other sources.
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Researchhttp://go.grolier.com/golOnline New Book of Popular Sciencehttp://education.jlab.org/vocabhangman/Science vocabulary hangman gamehttp://www.teachersdomain.org/sci/phys/fund/cosmo/index.html24 multimedia resources on cosmology and gravityhttp://www.cosmos4kids.com/ http://kids.yahoo.com/sciencehttp://solarsystem.nasa.gov/kids/index.cfmhttp://ology.amnh.org/astronomy/http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/gallery/video/2006.htmlQuickTime movies on marshttp://www.brainpop.com/science/space/mars/BrainPop movie on marshttp://www.brainpop.com/science/space/blackholes/BrainPop movie on black holeshttp://www.brainpop.com/science/space/comets/BrainPop movie on cometshttp://www.brainpop.com/science/space/earth/BrainPop movie on Earthhttp://www.brainpop.com/science/weatherandclimate/earthsatmosphere/BrainPop movie on Earth’s atmospherehttp://www.brainpop.com/science/space/exoplanets/BrainPop movie on exoplanetshttp://www.fourmilab.ch/yoursky/Star mapping and virtual telescopehttp://www.wikisky.org/Star mapping sitehttp://www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?Area=Science%20Lab
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Virtual labs. select solar systemhttp://www.thetech.org/exhibits_events/online/satellite/All about satellites including an online build your own satellite activityhttp://education.jlab.org/vocabhangman/Science vocabulary hangman game
How to starthttp://www.homeworkspot.com/sciencefair/The steps that students need to take in starting their projects.http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/steps.htmlStep by step guide to putting together science fair projects.http://www.sciencebuddies.org/Comprehensive Science fair resourceshttp://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/complete science fair resource
Sample Projectshttp://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/science_fair_projects/7/63/df7d6776b0f9ded3b3a264bb40c9d1e4.htmlSteps to make a comethttp://quest.arc.nasa.gov/lfm/events/starcensus.htmlStudents make data observations, analyze the data locally and share their resultshttp://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msp98/model.htmlhttp://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msp98/misc/m98o-ins.pdfhttp://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msp98/misc/m98o-par.pdfInstructions (3 sites) and parts to construct a paper Mars orbiterhttp://sciencespot.net/Media/astroscavht.pdfAstronomy online scavenger hunt
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Area of Science CulminatingProject Activity
Software Resources
OnlineResources
TechnologyStandards
Matter
Four States of Matter
Changes of States
It's Just a Phase: Water as a Solid, Liquid, and Gas Lesson and activity. Create a lab report using the big six turbo tools.
Mass and gas activity using alcohol and water. Create a lab report using the big six turbo tools.
A state debate. Decide whether a substance is solid liquid, gas, or in between. Create a lab report using the big six turbo tools.
Complete matter web quest
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Researchhttp://go.grolier.com/golOnline New Book of Popular Sciencehttp://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_intro.htmlIntroduction to states of matterhttp://www.teachersdomain.org/sci/phys/matter/props/index.html35 multimedia resources on the properties of matterhttp://www.teachersdomain.org/sci/phys/matter/air/index.html14 multimedia resources on the topic “air is matter”http://www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?Area=Science%20LabVirtual labs. Select matterhttp://www.brainpop.com/science/matter/statesofmatter/BrainPop movie on states of matterhttp://education.jlab.org/vocabhangman/Science vocabulary hangman gamehttp://www.brainpop.com/science/matter/statesofmatteradvanced/BrainPop movie on advanced states of matterhttp://www.collaborativelearning.org/statesofmatter.pdfStates of matter board game to print out
How to start http://www.homeworkspot.com/sciencefair/The steps that students need to take in starting their projects.http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/steps.htmlStep by step guide to putting together science fair projects.http://www.sciencebuddies.org/Comprehensive Science fair resourceshttp://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/complete science fair resource
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Sample Projectshttp://www.ucar.edu/learn/1_1_2_3t.htmSolid, Liquid, and Gas Lesson and activity instructionshttp://www.chemistry.org/portal/a/c/s/1/wondernetdisplay.html?DOC=wondernet%5Cactivities%5Cmatter%5Cmass.htmlMass and gas activityhttp://www.chemistry.org/portal/a/c/s/1/wondernetdisplay.html?DOC=wondernet%5Cactivities%5Cmatter%5Cdebate.htmlSimple activity demonstrating solid liquid and gas with shaving cream and a pennyhttp://sciencespot.net/Media/statesofmatter.pdfMatter Web quest which include many online activities
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Area ofScience
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Introduction to the Atom
Build an atom Internet Explorer
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Researchhttp://go.grolier.com/golOnline New Book of Popular Sciencehttp://www.teachersdomain.org/sci/phys/matter/atom/index.html11 multimedia resources on the atomhttp://www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?Area=Science%20LabVirtual labs. select Atomshttp://www.brainpop.com/science/matter/atoms/Flash movie on atomshttp://www.brainpop.com/science/matter/atomicmodel/Flash movie on the atomic modelhttp://education.jlab.org/atomtour/index.htmlAll about atoms presentationhttp://www.chem4kids.com/files/atom_intro.htmlInfo and quiz on atomshttp://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/tryit/atom/#Virtual atom builderHow to start http://www.homeworkspot.com/sciencefair/The steps that students need to take in starting their projects.http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/steps.htmlStep by step guide to putting together science fair projects.http://www.sciencebuddies.org/Comprehensive Science fair resourceshttp://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/complete science fair resource
Sample Projectshttp://education.jlab.org/qa/atom_model.htmlMake a model of an Atomhttp://teachers.sduhsd.k12.ca.us/jbrennan2/atom_model.htmInstructions for building an atom.
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Area ofScience
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The Periodic Table
Arranging the elements
Grouping the elements
Splitting WaterElectrolysis activity/projectCreate a lab report using B6TT
Complete Chem table worksheet
Experiment – Chem Colors mix and match.
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Researchhttp://go.grolier.com/golOnline New Book of Popular Sciencehttp://www.brainpop.com/science/matter/periodictableofelements/Virtual labs. Select atomshttp://www.teachersdomain.org/sci/phys/matter/period/index.html18 multimedia resources on the periodic table and elementshttp://education.jlab.org/itselemental/index.htmlPeriodic table with online flash cards, printable color table, elements math, bingo, and other games linkshttp://www.chemsoc.org/viselements/pages/pertable_j.htmA great virtual periodic tableshttp://www.privatehand.com/flash/elements.htmlSing along and learn the elementshttp://dcbwww.unibe.ch/groups/ward/pictures/ELEMENTS.AIFPeriodic table song audio filehttp://education.jlab.org/vocabhangman/Science vocabulary hangman gamehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Periodic_tableoverview and background of the periodic tablehttp://www.chem4kids.com/files/elem_pertable.htmlInfo on Periodic table of elementshttp://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/tryit/atom/#Online Atom builder. http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/investigations/es0501/es0501page04.cfmAnother online atom maker using Bohr’s modelBrainPop movie and quiz on the periodic tablehttp://www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?Area=Science%20LabChoose atoms
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How to start http://www.homeworkspot.com/sciencefair/The steps that students need to take in starting their projects.http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/steps.htmlStep by step guide to putting together science fair projects.http://www.sciencebuddies.org/Comprehensive Science fair resourceshttp://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/complete science fair resource
Sample Projectshttp://www.energyquest.ca.gov/projects/split_h2o.htmlElectrolysis of waterhttp://sciencespot.net/Media/chemprdtable.pdfWorksheet to accompany an online periodic tablehttp://www.alka-seltzer.com/as/experiment/student_experiment5.htmChemical reaction Experiment using Alka-seltzer
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Area ofScience
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TechnologyStandards
Life
Cells, the basic unit of life
Organization of life
The discovery of cells
Making a Model of a Cell
Create a multimedia presentation on cells using PowerPoint or moviemaker
Solve the cell mystery using an egg
Demonstrating osmosis using eggsCreate a lab report using turbo tools
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Researchhttp://go.grolier.com/golOnline New Book of Popular Sciencehttp://www.brainpop.com/science/livingsystems/cellspecialization/BrainPop movie and quiz on Cell specializationhttp://www.brainpop.com/science/livingsystems/cellstructures/BrainPop movie and quiz on Cell structurehttp://www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?Area=Science+Lab&COOK=Virtual labs select cellshttp://www.biology4kids.com/files/cell_main.htmlCell information and resourceshttp://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/cells/plantcell.htmlResource information on cells with great color diagramshttp://www.wellesley.edu/Biology/Courses/Plant/plant.htmlInteractive call diagramshttp://www.microscopyu.com/moviegallery/livecellimaging/index.htmlview movies of various cell types in motionhttp://education.jlab.org/vocabhangman/Science vocabulary hangman gamehttp://www.biology.arizona.edu/cell_bio/cell_bio.htmlproblem sets and tutorials in English and Spanishhttp://www.phschool.com/atschool/science_explorer/CellsHeredity/Student_Area/SE_C_SC1_ACT_index.htmlonline cell identification quizhttp://www.bioscope.org/taste/builda.htmBuild a cell online activityhttp://science.pppst.com/cells.htmlPowerPoint presentations on cell biology
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http://www.phschool.com/atschool/science_explorer/CellsHeredity/Student_Area/SE_C_SC1_ACT_index.html
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http://www.teachersdomain.org/app/search/run_search/?mode=refined&incl_lesson_plans=true&incl_exhibits=true&num_found=102&display_number=20&terms=cell+biology&lower_grade=K&upper_grade=12&media_types=video&media_types=audio&media_types=interactive&media_types=image&media_types=document&media_types=incl_lesson_plans&oer_level=a&subject_codes=sci.ess&subject_codes=sci.life&subject_codes=incl_exhibits&subject_codes=sci.engin&subject_codes=sci.physdozens of multimedia presentations relating to cell biology
How to start http://www.homeworkspot.com/sciencefair/The steps that students need to take in starting their projects.http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/steps.htmlStep by step guide to putting together science fair projects.http://www.sciencebuddies.org/Comprehensive Science fair resourceshttp://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/complete science fair resource
Sample Projectshttp://library.thinkquest.org/19037/making_a_cell.htmlcreate a cell model with karo syrup and food itemshttp://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.cfm?BenchmarkID=11&DocID=101Another cell model site with a complete lesson planhttp://www.cals.arizona.edu/agliteracy/pdf/lessons/day_egg.pdfComplete lesson plan and activity instructions using eggs to teach about cellshttp://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/CURR/Science/sciber00/7th/cells/sciber/osmosis1.htmStudents will use eggs as cell models and demonstrate osmosis.
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Grade 7Area ofScience
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TechnologyStandards
Earth Systems
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Build a model to demonstrate how earthquakes are caused
Demonstrate how lava flows when a volcano erupts
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Researchhttp://go.grolier.com/golOnline New Book of Popular Sciencehttp://www.brainpop.com/science/theearthsystem/earthquakes/http://www.brainpop.com/science/theearthsystem/erosion/http://www.brainpop.com/science/theearthsystem/volcanoes/Flash movies about, volcanoes, earthquakes and erosion.http://education.jlab.org/vocabhangman/Science vocabulary hangman gamehttp://www.geography4kids.com/Information on earth sciencehttp://www.geography4kids.com/files/earth_earthquake.htmlIllustrations and examples of earthquakeshttp://www.geography4kids.com/files/earth_volcano.htmlIllustration and examples of volcanoeshttp://www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?Area=Science%20LabVirtual lab. select volcanoeshttp://www.sciencecourseware.org/eec/Earthquake/Virtual activities on earthquakeshttp://www.teachersdomain.org/app/search/run_search/?mode=refined&incl_lesson_plans=true&incl_exhibits=true&num_found=149&display_number=20&terms=earthquakes&lower_grade=K&upper_grade=12&media_types=video&media_types=audio&media_types=interactive&media_types=image&media_types=document&media_types=incl_lesson_plans&oer_level=a&subject_codes=sci.ess&subject_codes=sci.life&subject_codes=incl_exhibits&subject_codes=sci.engin&subject_codes=sci.phys29 multimedia presentation on earthquakeshttp://www.teachersdomain.org/app/search/run_search/?
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mode=refined&incl_lesson_plans=true&incl_exhibits=true&num_found=29&display_number=20&terms=volcanoes&lower_grade=K&upper_grade=12&media_types=video&media_types=audio&media_types=interactive&media_types=image&media_types=document&media_types=incl_lesson_plans&oer_level=a&subject_codes=sci.ess&subject_codes=sci.life&subject_codes=incl_exhibits&subject_codes=sci.engin&subject_codes=sci.phys39 multimedia presentation relating to volcanoes.
How to starthttp://www.homeworkspot.com/sciencefair/The steps that students need to take in starting their projects.http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/steps.htmlStep by step guide to putting together science fair projects.http://www.sciencebuddies.org/Comprehensive Science fair resourceshttp://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/complete science fair resource
Sample Projectshttp://all-science-fair-projects.com/project813_25.htmlscience Actual steps for a Lava Flow science fair projecthttp://all-science-fair-projects.com/project299_25.htmlActual steps for an Earthquake project
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Environment
Interactions of Living things
Do different colors of light affect plants differently?
What side of a plant's leaf takes in atmospheric gases?
Use paper chromatography to analyze the leaf pigments found in three different types of plants.
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Researchhttp://go.grolier.com/golOnline New Book of Popular Sciencehttp://www.brainpop.com/science/livingsystems/photosynthesis/Flash movie on the process of photosynthesishttp://www.biology4kids.com/files/plants_photosynthesis.htmlInformation on the process of Photosynthesishttp://www.biology4kids.com/General Information on biologyhttp://www.biology4kids.com/files/plants_main.htmlSpecific Information on plants.http://education.jlab.org/vocabhangman/Science vocabulary hangman gamehttp://www.teachersdomain.org/app/search/run_search/?mode=refined&incl_lesson_plans=true&incl_exhibits=true&num_found=37&display_number=20&terms=interaction+of+living+things&lower_grade=K&upper_grade=12&media_types=video&media_types=audio&media_types=interactive&media_types=image&media_types=document&media_types=incl_lesson_plans&oer_level=a&subject_codes=sci.ess&subject_codes=sci.life&subject_codes=incl_exhibits&subject_codes=sci.engin&subject_codes=sci.physDozens of multimedia presentations relating to the interaction of living things.
How to start http://www.homeworkspot.com/sciencefair/The steps that students need to take in starting their projects.http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/steps.htmlStep by step guide to putting together science fair projects.http://www.sciencebuddies.org/
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Comprehensive Science fair resourceshttp://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/complete science fair resource
Sample Projectshttp://all-science-fair-projects.com/project875_102.htmlExperiment to see what side of a leaf takes gases.http://all-science-fair-projects.com/project640_102.htmlActual steps for a project on the different colors of lighthttp://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentoring/project_ideas/Chem_p010.shtmlpaper chromatography experiment
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Area ofScience
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Environmental Problems and Solutions
Grade 7
How to investigate the quality of air.
Understanding the Greenhouse effect
How to effectively keep our water supplies clean through filtration.
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Researchhttp://go.grolier.com/golOnline New Book of Popular Sciencehttp://www.brainpop.com/science/populationsresourcesandenvironment/greenhouseeffect/Flash movie on Greenhouse Effecthttp://www.brainpop.com/science/populationsresourcesandenvironment/globalwarmingFlash movie on Global Warminghttp://www.brainpop.com/science/populationsresourcesandenvironment/waterpollution/Flash movie on Water pollutionhttp://www.geography4kids.com/Information on Earth Sciencehttp://www.geography4kids.com/files/atm_intro.htmlOverview of the Greenhouse Effecthttp://education.jlab.org/vocabhangman/Science vocabulary hangman gamehttp://www.teachersdomain.org/resources/ess05/sci/ess/earthsys/esdrought/index.htmlmovie on air qualityhttp://www.teachersdomain.org/app/search/run_search?terms=greenhouse+effectdozens of multimedia presentations relating to global warming and the greenhouse effect.http://www.teachersdomain.org/resources/ess05/sci/ess/watcyc/h2otreatment/index.htmlmovie about a water treatment plant
How to start http://www.homeworkspot.com/sciencefair/The steps that students need to take in starting their projects.http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/steps.html
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Step by step guide to putting together science fair projects.http://www.sciencebuddies.org/Comprehensive Science fair resourceshttp://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/complete science fair resource
Sample Projectshttp://all-science-fair-projects.com/project1021_118.htmlActual steps for an Air pollution science fair projecthttp://all-science-fair-projects.com/project1017_121.htmlActual steps for a Greenhouse Effect science fair projecthttp://all-science-fair-projects.com/project1011_119.htmlActual steps for a Water Pollution project
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Area ofScience
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Software Resources
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TechnologyStandards
Sound and Light
Nature of sound
The science of musical sounds
Measure your threshold of hearing as a function of the frequency of the sound.
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Researchhttp://go.grolier.com/golOnline New Book of Popular Sciencehttp://www.teachersdomain.org/sci/phys/energy/sound/index.html20 multimedia presentations on sound waveshttp://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/education/video/sound_vid.htmWhat is sound video (English and Spanish)http://www.brainpop.com/science/energy/sound/Brain Pop movie on soundhttp://www.brainpop.com/science/energy/waves/Brain Pop movie on waveshttp://www.brainpop.com/health/senses/hearing/Brain Pop movie on hearinghttp://www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?Area=Science%20LabVirtual labs. select soundHow to start http://www.homeworkspot.com/sciencefair/The steps that students need to take in starting their projects.http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/steps.htmlStep by step guide to putting together science fair projects.http://www.sciencebuddies.org/Comprehensive Science fair resourceshttp://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/complete science fair resourceSample Projectshttp://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentoring/project_ideas/Phys_p023.shtmlThe science of music; Create an instrument out of straws to learn about pitchhttp://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentoring/project_ideas/HumBeh_p007.shtml Measureing hearing project
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The Nature of light
Leaves and light experiment
Mixing light to make colors
Pinholes, light, and aperture
Internet ExplorerMS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPointMS PublisherI MovieMovie MakerEssay ExpressVisual ThesaurusBig Six Turbo Tools
Researchhttp://go.grolier.com/golOnline New Book of Popular Sciencehttp://www.teachersdomain.org/sci/phys/energy/light/index.html24 multimedia resources on the subject of lighthttp://www.brainpop.com/science/energy/light/Brain Pop movie on lighthttp://www.brainpop.com/science/energy/color/Brain Pop movie on Colorhttp://www.brainpop.com/science/energy/rainbows/Brain Pop movie on Rainbowshttp://www.brainpop.com/science/energy/waves/Brain Pop movie on waveshttp://www.brainpop.com/science/energy/refractionanddiffraction/Brain Pop movie on refraction and DiffractionHow to start http://www.homeworkspot.com/sciencefair/The steps that students need to take in starting their projects.http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/steps.htmlStep by step guide to putting together science fair projects.http://www.sciencebuddies.org/Comprehensive Science fair resourceshttp://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/complete science fair resourceSample Projectshttp://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentoring/project_ideas/PlantBio_p015.shtmlLeaves and lighthttp://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentoring/project_ideas/HumBeh_p021.shtmlMixing light to make colors
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http://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentoring/project_ideas/Photo_p010.shtmlPinholes, light, and aperture
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Grade 8Area ofScience
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Forces, Motion and Matter
Matter in Motion
Friction
Gravity
Force in Motion
Newton’s Laws of Motion
Can air pressure alone cause an egg to be pushed into a bottle?
Can quarters and feathers fall at the same speed?
Compare how different types of balls bounce and determine what the factors that contribute to this difference are.
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Researchhttp://go.grolier.com/golOnline New Book of Popular Sciencehttp://www.teachersdomain.org/sci/phys/maf/forces/index.html13 multimedia resources on forces between objectshttp://www.brainpop.com/science/motionsandforces/newtonslawsofmotion/Flash movie about Newton’s Laws of Motion.http://www.brainpop.com/science/motionsandforces/force/Brain Pop movie on forcehttp://www.brainpop.com/science/motionsandforces/acceleration/Brain Pop movie on accelerationhttp://education.jlab.org/vocabhangman/Science vocabulary hangman gamehttp://www.physics4kids.com/Information on physical sciencehttp://www.physics4kids.com/files/motion_laws.htmlExplanation of Newton’s Law.http://www.physics4kids.com/files/motion_velocity.htmlExamples of how velocity works.http://www.physics4kids.com/files/motion_friction.htmlIllustration and examples of Friction Basicshttp://education.jlab.org/vocabhangman/Online hangman game select force and motion vocabularyhttp://www.physics4kids.com/files/motion_intro.htmlExplanation and quiz on motion
How to start http://www.homeworkspot.com/sciencefair/
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The steps that students need to take in starting their projects.http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/steps.htmlStep by step guide to putting together science fair projects.http://www.sciencebuddies.org/Comprehensive Science fair resourceshttp://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/complete science fair resource
Sample Projectshttp://all-science-fair-projects.com/project784_57.htmlActual steps for an Air pressure science fair projecthttp://all-science-fair-projects.com/project697_57.htmlActual steps for a Quarter/Feather science fair projecthttp://all-science-fair-projects.com/project706_57.htmlActual steps for Ball Bounce project
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Area ofScience
CulminatingProject Activity
Software Resources
OnlineResources
TechnologyStandards
Earth’s Changing Surface
Agents of Erosion and Deposit
Grade 8
Demonstrate how erosion happens in different ways
Estimate rates of soil erosion due to rainfall at different sites using homemade sampling containers
Internet Explorer
MS Word
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
MS Publisher
I Movie
Movie Maker
Essay Express
Visual Thesaurus
Big Six Turbo
Tools
Researchhttp://go.grolier.com/golOnline New Book of Popular Sciencehttp://www.brainpop.com/science/theearthsystem/erosion/BrainPop movie on erosionhttp://www.brainpop.com/science/theearthsystem/soil/BrainPop movie on soilhttp://www.brainpop.com/science/theearthsystem/glaciers/BrainPop movie on glaciershttp://www.brainpop.com/science/theearthsystem/rivers/BrainPop movie on rivershttp://www.teachersdomain.org/app/search/run_search?terms=erosionOver 20 multimedia presentations relating to erosion.
How to start http://www.homeworkspot.com/sciencefair/The steps that students need to take in starting their projects.http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/steps.htmlStep by step guide to putting together science fair projects.http://www.sciencebuddies.org/Comprehensive Science fair resourceshttp://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/complete science fair resource
Sample Projectshttp://all-science-fair-projects.com/project825_25.htmlActual steps for an Erosion science fair projecthttp://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentoring/project_ideas/EnvSci_p012.shtmlEstimate rates of soil erosion due to rainfall at different sites using homemade sampling containers.
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Area ofScience
CulminatingProject Activity
Software Resources
OnlineResources
TechnologyStandards
Interaction of matter
Chemical bonds
Chemical reactions
Paper Chromatography activity
Liver Stinks! Extracting enzymes from liver
Fun with pennies
investigate ozone levels over time using archived data
Internet Explorer
MS Word
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
MS Publisher
I Movie
Movie Maker
Essay Express
Visual Thesaurus
Big Six Turbo
Tools
Researchhttp://go.grolier.com/golOnline New Book of Popular Sciencehttp://www.brainpop.com/science/matter/chemicalequations/Brain Pop movie on chemical equationshttp://www.brainpop.com/science/matter/compoundsandmixtures/Brain Pop movie on compounds and mixtureshttp://sciencespot.net/Pages/classchem.html#Anchor-49575Lesson plans with worksheet and projects for chemical bonding and equationshttp://www.chem4kids.com/files/react_intro.htmlExplanation and quiz on chemical reactions
How to start http://www.homeworkspot.com/sciencefair/The steps that students need to take in starting their projects.http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/steps.htmlStep by step guide to putting together science fair projects.http://www.sciencebuddies.org/Comprehensive Science fair resourceshttp://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/complete science fair resource
Sample Projectshttp://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentoring/project_ideas/Chem_p010.shtmlPaper chromatography activity illustrates chemical bonding
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentoring/project_ideas/Chem_p015.shtmlLiver Stinks! Activity extracting the enzyme catalase from fresh liver (chemical reactions)
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http://chemistry.about.com/cs/demonstrations/a/aa022204a.htmActivities demonstrating chemical reactions using pennieshttp://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentoring/project_ideas/EnvSci_p019.shtmlinvestigate ozone levels over time using archived data
Prepared July, 2007 by Stephen Gambuti and Roxanne Medina
