Website
PBS

Pbs: Tesla, Master of Lighting

For Students 9th - 10th
Inventor Nikola Tesla is the subject of this extensive PBS site. In addition to information on Tesla's life and work, the site offers insight into the ways in which society and invention affect each other.
Website
Other

Earthworks: Jobs

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in an environmental career? Explore current environmental job opportunties in the Earthworks database.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Teachers' Domain

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Teachers' Domain is a multimedia digital library for the classroom that provides learning experiences in ways no textbook can. This ever-expanding library currently includes collections on: Science: Life Science, Physical Science,...
eBook
The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute: Treasures at Sea

For Students 2nd - 6th
Learn about ocean systems and habitats. Lots of reading, writing, games, and interactive activities. Colorful and fun.
Unit Plan
San Diego State University

San Diego State University: Researching Research

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This comprehensive unit site from the San Diego State University is geared towards seventh grade math and science students. "Students will chose a research project currently in progress and research it using traditional techniques, the...
Handout
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: John Ambrose Fleming

For Students 9th - 10th
John Ambrose Fleming was an electronics pioneer who invented the oscillation valve, or vacuum tube, a device that would help make radios, televisions, telephones and even early electronic computers possible. A brilliant innovator,...
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ebola: At a Glance

For Students 9th - 10th
The Ebola disease is a life-threatening illness caused by the Ebola virus. There is currently no vaccine or specific medication for Ebola. Further discussion includes How does the virus replication work?; What are the symptoms of Ebola...
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Energy Systems and Solutions

For Teachers 7th - 8th
The Energy Systems and Solutions unit brings students through the exploration of science and engineering concepts as they relate to energy issues in everyday life. Issues surrounding energy production and energy consumption provide a...
Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Build Your Own Perpetual Motion Machine [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson for young scholars to explore the conversion of energy from electrical energy to kinetic energy by constructing a homopolar motor. Also by constructing the motor, students can investigate magnetism, electricity, and RPM.