Science links
This page has some of my favorite science links. Enjoy!
I have included a reader friendliness scale from 1 to 10. 1 is well below
grade level (7th/8th grade), 5 grade level, 10 is well above grade level
(10th-12th grade).
University of Nottingham's periodic table of videos provides interesting and
entertaining facts about elements. Click on an element and a short video will
follow. Videos typically include examples of the element's reactivity and
interesting commentary.
Reader Friendliness Scale - N/A
Periodic Table of Videos *Mrs. Dukes' Top Pick*
The writers for Smithsonian magazine.com create stimulating articles about
science and other culturally relevant subjects. Not only are there great
articles, but videos and picture montages as well. Visit often! The site
changes daily. (Specifically, "Photo of the Day" and "This Day in History".)
Reader Friendliness Scale = 7
Smithsonian Magazine
Scientific American provides in-depth material from microbiology to
astrophysics. This site is easy to search. Given Scientific American's long
history, finding articles on any science subject should be a snap!
Reader Friendliness Scale = 8
Scientific American
Science News for Kids is geared to students ages 9-14. The articles relate to
issues students may encounter. The menu on the left creates an easy method
for searching out articles in specific areas of science.
Reader Friendliness Scale = 4
Science News for Kids
This article gives tips on how to study. It outlines seven different aspects
to studying that are helpful jumping off points for developing good study
habits.
Reader Friendliness Scale = 5
Study Skills
This article is more for parents, but students would get a lot out of it as
well. This article offers more detailed ideas about how to study.
Reader Friendliness Scale - 5
Study Skills 2
This is the US National Park Service website. This site offers a wide variety
of information, from activities for youth at individual sites to directions
and logistical information. Our National Parks are a treasure - if you have
the opportunity to visit one, jump at it!
Reader Friendliness Scale = 5
National Park Service
This website is a fun introduction to forensic science. Students can learn about a variety of tools
that forensic scientists use to solve crimes.
Reader Friendliness Scale = 5
CSI: Web Adventures
This website details gives strategies for balancing chemical equations.
Reader Friendliness Scale = 5
Balancing Chemical Equations
Use this website for practice with identifying significant figures.
Significant Figures Practice
This is a highly interactive periodic table chalked full of information. Very useful tool!
Reader Friendliness Scale = N/A
Dynamic Periodic Table
This video gives step-by-step instructions on how to track the electrons in a redox reaction.
Redox Reaction Balancing 1/2 Reactions (Tracking the electrons)