The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: Ms Ls1 7: Food and Chemical Reactions
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard MS-LS1-7: food and chemical reactions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Biochemical Reaction Chemistry
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of a biochemical reaction, the different types and the importance of enzymes in biochemical reactions.
Texas A&M University
Peer Curricula: Story Time: Hans Krebs
Read about Hans Krebs' childhood and how it influenced his interest in science. Read about the importance of mentors in his life as he did research in chemistry.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Prokaryote Metabolism
Learn how prokaryotes get energy and nutrients, and find out the difference among chemotrophs, phototrophs, heterotrophs and autotrophs.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Engineering the Future of Solar Electricity
Part of a materials science engineering course, a project through which students investigate the future of solar electricity by creating prototypes of solar cells. Students complete exercises in "project planning, analysis, design,...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Cell Mitochondria
Study the mitochondria in the science of biology on this site. Find out how these tiny organelles inside cells produce energy for the rest of the cell through respiration.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Plant Cell Chloroplasts
Study the plant cell chloroplasts in the science of biology including their function, structure, and how they help make energy through the process of photosynthesis on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Practice Science Questions
A link to quizzes over a wide range of science topics. Students can test their knowledge on topics from the cell to kinetic energy.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Oxidative Phosphorylation
Article presents an in-depth overview of oxidative phosphorylation which provides most of the ready chemical energy (ATP) used by the cells in your body.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Protists Nutrition
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The cells of protists need to perform all of the functions that other cells do, such as grow and reproduce, maintain homeostasis, and obtain energy. They also need...
Other
Dr. Saul: Biology in Motion
This interactive site provides animations and activities in several areas of physiology. The images are simple, but clear. The accompanying text provides a good description of the process being shown.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Methods of Generating Electricity
Provides brief descriptions of the different methods used to generate electricity.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cellular Respiration Review
Review concepts covered in high school biology dealing with cellular respiration. Page includes vocabulary as well as charts to explain the process.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Into the Mitochondrion: Making Atp With Oxygen
The aim of this article is to relate the history of oxygen in the atmosphere to the evolution of photosynthesis, aerobic respiration, mitochondria, and life on earth.
Other
Planet Ark: World Environmental News
Welcome to Planet Ark's daily Reuters World Environment News - the most comprehensive source of environmental news on the Net. To read previous news stories, please use the search engine below to find stories relating to any...
Read Works
Read Works: Solar Absorbers and the Future of Electricity
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about solar panels being used to create electricity. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.