Science Struck
Science Struck: How to Use a Scientific Calculator
Presents detailed explanation of how to use the different key functions on a scientific calculator. Each function is accompanied by example problems with the steps for finding the solutions using the calculator. Includes diagram of...
Calculator Soup
Calculator Soup: Scientific Notation Calculator
Use this calculator to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers in scientific notation, E notation, or engineering notation. Answers are provided in three formats: scientific notation, E notation, and engineering notation.
Calculator Soup
Calculator Soup: Number and Word to Standard Notation Calculator
Convert number and word combinations into numbers only. This calculator converts a number word phrase such as 2.75 million into its numerical equivalent. The number word phrase 2.75 million converts to numbers in standard notation as...
PBS
Pbs: Scientific American Frontiers: Teaching Gude: Healthy Choices
Through this activity, high school learners keep track of what they eat everyday and compare their nutrient intake with the minimum requirements for good health.
PBS
Pbs: Scientific American: Never Say Die: Eat Less Live Longer
This site from the PBS production "Never Say Die" provides a section on how to eat less and live longer. The first part of this site discusses food and nutrition. The second part is an activity in which you can make a calorimeter. The...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Unit Conversions, Error, and Uncertainty
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students explore a science investigation learning module including conversions, error, and uncertainty in scientific measurement.
Chem Tutor
Chemtutor: Overview of P H
The learning resource explores the Chemistry topic of pH. The activity consists of a table that shows the relationship between the hydrogen ion concentration and the hydroxide ion concentration. In addition there is a pH box and...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Something's Fishy: A Lesson in Biological Sampling
Determining the population in a larger area by tagging. By using proper scientific method and careful sampling procedures, students learn how biologists work in the field to collect data about a population. Students will also calculate...