Science

Science "Good Stuff"

Use these links to explore 6th grade Life Science topics!

Gizmos! Go to http://www.explorelearning.com/ to check out the science simulations I've arranged for our class, and use your student ID as your username and password to log in.

Unitedstreaming! Go to www.unitedstreaming.com and use cse.s1 for both the username and password, to search for video clips on our current topics.

Brainpop! Go to www.brainpop.com and use csia as username, & brainpop as password, to access the following SCIENCE (or HEALTH) videos CSIA now has home access, plus school access, 24 hours a day! Plus, we can use Brainpop, Brainpop Jr., and there are materials available in Spanish too!

(Brainpop also has great English R/LA movies!!)

**Scroll to the end for other great general science sites.

FIRST SEMESTER

Thinking Like a Scientist

http://go.hrw.com/resources/go_sc/hst/HSTSW091.PDF Even though we don't have a traditional science lab, we need to be familiar with safety regulations and procedures.

http://knight.noble-hs.sad60.k12.me.us/content/exploringLife/skills/labsafety/page1/ A review of Lab Safety symbols

CELLS on Brainpop

*Cellular Life & Genetics: Cell specialization (prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells), Cell structures (parts of an animal cell)

*Diversity of life: Classification (taxonomy based on characteristics)

*Scientific Inquiry: Microscopes (how they work, types of), Precision & Accuracy, Scientific Method

*Scientists: Jane Goodall (remember her?)

Valuable websites for Cell Exploration:

http://www.biology4kids.com/files/cell2_main.html Cells all have a purpose!

http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/cells/plantcell.html This site on plant cell structures is a bit high level, but a good resource for those interested.

http://www.forgefx.com/casestudies/prenticehall/ph/cells/cells.htm Allows you to look at the parts and functions of plant and animal cells in an interactive way.

http://www.biology4kids.com/files/cell_wall.html Good information on the cell wall of a plant cell.

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/cells/insideacell/ Interactive website allows you to look at organelles inside a cell.

http://www.ibiblio.org/virtualcell/tour/cell/cell.htm A tour of a ‘virtual cell’!

http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science/sciber00/7th/cells/sciber/celldiag.htm An interactive map of a cell, explaining parts as you click on them.

http://web.archive.org/web/20060108043356/http:/www.wellesley.edu/Biology/Courses/110/Animal/animal.html A higher-level resource, but does include definitions of parts of animal cells.

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/cell/cell.html Test your cell knowledge by labeling different types of cells with their organelles.

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/cells/scale/ Check out the comparative sizes of different cells.

http://www.smm.org/tissues/ Learn about connective, epithelial, muscle and nervous tissues.

Plants on Brainpop (a suggested order for viewing)

*SCIENCE- Cellular Life & Genetics- Plant Growth, Pollination, Asexual Reproduction

Diversity of Life- Seed Plants, Carnivorous Plants

Valuable Websites for Plants

http://www.biology4kids.com/files/plants_main.html

http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/cells/plantcell.html plant cell diagram and definitions- a little high level, but a good resource

http://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/tdc02.sci.life.stru.photosynth/ Photosynthesis video (use sra2thompson as username and csia for password)

http://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/tdc02.sci.life.stru.methusweb/ additional on photosynthesis (use sra2thompson as username and csia for password)

http://www.realtrees4kids.org/sixeight/letseat.htm very user friendly, photosynthesis explanation

http://www.mbgnet.net/bioplants/main.html Wow- very well organized, great pictures, games...

http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/plant_repro/eng/Introduction/activity2pop.htm plant reproduction interactive game

http://www.catie.org.uk/plants_galore_page.html matching game, types of plants

http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngexplorer/0604/games/game_intro.html plant parts game

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/plants/control.html *using genetic engineering to control plant growth & reproduction

http://www.kidport.com/RefLib/Science/HowPlantsGrow/HowPlantsGrow.htm Types of plants & how they grow and reproduce

http://www2.bgfl.org/bgfl2/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/science/plants_pt2/index.htm plant life cycle, reproduction, seeds...

http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/cells/plantcell.html cell structure/diversity of living things

http://www.cnr.vt.edu/DENDRO/forsite/idtype.htm gymnosperm or angiosperm?

http://www.msnucleus.org/membership/html/k-6/lc/plants/5/lcp5_5a.html some good information on gymnosperm and angiosperm reproduction

http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/250316/gymnosperm

Bacteria & Fungi on Brainpop (a suggested order for viewing)

*SCIENCE- Diversity of Life: Bacteria, Cellular Life & Genetics: Asexual Reproduction

Valuable Websites for Bacteria & Fungi

http://archive.food.gov.uk/hea/711/english/part1.html very good and simple!

http://www.biology4kids.com/files/micro_main.html how small?

http://www.biology4kids.com/files/micro_bacteria.html bacteria info.

http://kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/germs.html Good for both bacteria and fungi as well as viruses- from the point that they are GERMS

http://www.cellsalive.com/ecoli.htm the free part explains how bacteria multiply

http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/economy/cheese.htm Interesting- HELPFUL bacteria (science plus history)

http://www.biology4kids.com/files/micro_fungi.html good fungi information

http://herbarium.usu.edu/fungi/FunFacts/Kingfact.htm Fungi information

HEREDITY/DNA on Brainpop (a suggested order for viewing)

*SCIENCE- Cellular Life & Genetics: Cell Specialization, Heredity, DNA, Genetics, Active & Passive Transport, Mitosis, Twins, Asexual Reproduction, Genetic Mutation, Cloning, Dolly the Sheep

*HEALTH- Genetics, Growth & Development: Genetics, Heredity, DNA, RNA, Gender Determination, Genetic Mutations

Valuable Websites for DNA & Heredity

http://www.cccoe.net/genetics/student.html This is a great site with student tutorials for genetics, Mendel, dominant and recessive genes.

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/tour/ Choose from the links at the top of this site to learn a lot about DNA, genes, chromosomes, heredity, protein's role, and traits.

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/traits/ Lots to explore, though some is high level- the 'traits activities' are interesting to try at home, or you could suggest one for our classroom!

http://www.nature.ca/genome/index_e.cfm Use the links from this home page to explore the genomes, DNA, Gregor Mendel... lots to see!

http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science/sciber00/7th/genetics/sciber/animatin.htm Mitosis & meiosis explained with animation.

http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science/sciber00/7th/genetics/sciber/history.htm The history of genetics- outlined, short notes about scientists & their discoveries.

http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science/sciber00/7th/genetics/sciber/termin.htm List of definitions related to heredity.

http://www.weeklyreader.com/currentscienceanimations/ Scroll down to "Gene Tracing" to watch the movie.

http://www.biology4kids.com/files/cell2_mitosis.html Learn about mitosis.

http://www.biology4kids.com/files/cell2_meiosis.html and meiosis.

http://kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/what_is_gene.html General information about genetics.

http://www.amnh.org/ology/index.php?channel=biodiversity#channel Click "Around the world with DNA" to learn how scientists use DNA to study animals AND click "Scientist at Work...DNA Detective" to learn how DNA studies can solve crimes

http://www.amnh.org/ology/index.php?channel=genetics TONS of great learning links about genetics & DNA

SECOND SEMESTER

Animals

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/classification/kc_classification_main.htm classification of animals- click to learn about mammals and birds especially

http://www.zooschool.ecsd.net/classification.htm classification

http://www.pembermuseum.com/animaltree.shtml classification image

**Symmetry among animals- http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/_0_0/arthropods_04

http://infusion.allconet.org/webquest/BilaterallySymmetricalAnimals.html Top only

http://www.columbuszoo.org/AnimalGuide/default.aspx The Columbus Zoo site has info on all kinds of animals!!

Worms on Brainpop (a suggested order for viewing)

*SCIENCE- Diversity of Life- Six Kingdoms of Life, Invertebrates

Valuable Websites for Worms

http://www.biology4kids.com/files/invert_flatworm.html

http://www.infusion.allconet.org/webquest/PhylumPlatyhelminthes.html

http://www.biology4kids.com/files/invert_nematode.html

http://www.biology4kids.com/files/invert_annelid.html

http://www.animalcorner.co.uk/insects/worms/worm_about.html

http://druniverse.wsu.edu/QandA.asp?questionID=11031

http://www.biologyjunction.com/earthworm%20facts.htm

http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs/BL_14/BL_14.html a virtual worm dissection

http://www.hometrainingtools.com/article.asp?ai=1319&bhcd2=1267289217

http://www.biologyjunction.com/earthworm_dissection.htm

Insects on Brainpop (a suggested order for viewing) Go to www.brainpop.com and use sra2thompson as username, & csia as password, to access the following SCIENCE (or HEALTH) videos

*SCIENCE- Diversity of Life- Insects

Valuable Websites for Insects

http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/insects/story22/pollinators/index.htm pollinators

http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/insects/story15/index.htm pollinators, again

http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/insects/story8/piratebugs2.htm not all insects are bad...

http://www.earthlife.net/insects/six.html lots of information

Birds on Brainpop (a suggested order for viewing)

*SCIENCE- Diversity of Life- Birds, Penguins

Valuable Websites for Birds

http://www.biology4kids.com/files/vert_bird.html general bird info

http://www.biology4kids.com/files/vert_bird2.html anatomy

http://www.kidskonnect.com/subject-index/13-animals/15-birds.html Good identifying info on the first page, plus a lot of quality links at the bottom

http://www.kidzone.ws/animals/birds1.htm

http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/ great pictures!

http://depts.washington.edu/natmap/facts/birds-k6.html If you're interested in specific birds...

Mammals on Brainpop (a suggested order for viewing)

*SCIENCE- Diversity of Life- Mammals (can also search for specific animals)

Valuable Websites for Mammals

http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/

http://www.biology4kids.com/files/vert_mammal.html

http://www.kidzone.ws/animals/mammals.htm

http://www.iwrc-online.org/kids/Facts/Mammals/mammal_families.htm

http://depts.washington.edu/natmap/facts/mammals-k6.html Specific animals...

Food Chains & Webs on Brainpop (a suggested order for viewing)

*SCIENCE- Ecology & behavior- Food Chains

Valuable Websites for Food Chains & Webs

http://www.geography4kids.com/files/land_foodchain.html food chains & webs

http://www.vtaide.com/png/foodchains.htm

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/foodchain/foodchain.htm

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/food/pond_activity.html

Populations & Ecosystems on Brainpop (a suggested order for viewing)

*SCIENCE- Our Fragile Environment- Populations, Humans & the Environment; Ecology & Behavior- Ecosystems, Land Biomes

Valuable Websites for Populations & Ecosystems

http://www.geography4kids.com/files/land_ecosystem.html Starts with defining an ecosystem- be sure to click on other links to the right.

http://www.geography4kids.com/files/land_population.html Again, population is the main topic, but visit links at the right.

http://forest.mtu.edu/kidscorner/ecosystems/definition.html Ecosystem definition, plus some specifics to our neighbor to the north, Michigan!

http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/ Biomes defined, plus information on specific biomes

http://www.mbgnet.net/ Really great information about particular biomes

http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngexplorer/0904/games/game_intro.html What happens when there is an invader in an ecosystem?

Interactions & Adaptations on Brainpop (a suggested order for viewing)

*SCIENCE- Ecology & Behavior- Symbiosis

Valuable Websites for Interactions & Adaptations

http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngexplorer/0601/articles/mainarticle.html How do some animals work together?

http://video.poc.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/kids/animals-pets-kids/fish-kids/fish-symbiosis-kids.html video, fish working together

EVOLUTION on Brainpop (a suggested order for viewing)

* Diversity of Life: Fossils, Charles Darwin, Carbon Dating

*Earth System: Geologic Time

*Our Fragile Environment: Extinction

Valuable websites for Natural Selection & Evolution:

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/explorations/adaptation/libraryarticle.asp?ItemID=27&SubjectID=114&categoryID=2&SubjectName=Evolution Similar to textbook explanation of Darwin's theories

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/explorations/adaptation/libraryarticle.asp?ItemID=130&SubjectID=142&categoryID=2&SubjectName=Real-World%20Science Darwin's timeline, including his trip to the Galapagos Islands

http://www.amnh.org/ology/index.php?channel=paleontology Check out the Fossils links

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Stories/AnimalsNature/Lungless-frog National Geographic article about a frog that has evolved to have NO LUNGS

http://www.fossilsforkids.com/Website_Directory.html As the site says 'fossils for kids'!

http://www.sdnhm.org/kids/fossils/ More about fossils

http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/education/explorations/tours/geotime/gtiframe.html Follow a guided tour to understand Geologic Time

http://science.discovery.com/interactives/literacy/darwin/darwin.html An interactive study of Charles Darwin's theory of Natural Selection, followed up with a game to test your knowledge.

Scientists Research Project

Websites that offer information on multiple scientists:

http://pbskids.org/dragonflytv/scientists/index.html

http://www.dmoz.org/Kids_and_Teens/School_Time/Science/Scientists/

http://kids.yahoo.com/directory/Science-and-Nature/Scientists

http://www.kids.gov/6_8/6_8_science_scientists.shtml

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/scientists.html

Websites for specific scientists:

http://www.biography.com/bio4kids/bio4kids-einstein.jsp Albert Einstein

http://www.biography.com/articles/Alessandro-Volta-40436 Allesandro Volta

http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/scientists/ampere.html Andre Ampere

http://www.infidels.org/library/historical/charles_darwin/voyage_of_beagle/ Charles Darwin- a searchable text copy of his journal from the Galapagos Islands trip!http://www.aboutdarwin.com/darwin/darwin_01.html