Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Conservation of Angular Momentum
Students learn the concept of angular momentum of objects in two dimensions and how rotational motion is determined.
My Science Site
Life Systems: Cells, Tissues, Organs
Extensive site for teachers provides some helpful resources that pertain to plant and animal cells. Includes a microscope diagram as well as plant, animal and pond labs. Also contains links to structures and mechanisms, matter and...
Museum of Science
The Atom's Family: Phases of Matter
Help the Phantom choose a material and observe the changes at different temperatures in the molecule chamber. What happens to the elements or molecules as the temperature changes?
Other
Boston Public Library: The Sargent Murals
A fully illustrated examination of John Singer Sargent?s monumental mural cycle, "Triumph of Religion," with information on the history of the murals, their interpretation, and the steps the library is taking to conserve the work.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Leptons
This site has a definition and properties of Leptons, the "Basic building blocks of matter." There are links to table of properties and more information.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Dalton's Atomic Theory
An article describing Dalton's atomic theory. Learn how this theory was the first attempt to describe a fundamental part of matter, atoms. Article also discusses where the theory is incorrect based on the knowledge we have today.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Physical and Chemical Changes
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces fifth graders to physical and chemical changes in matter. The Law of Conservation of Matter is also covered.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Chemical Relationships: Chemical Equations
An introduction to chemical reactions and an explanation of balanced equations.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Energy Systems and Solutions
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...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Implementing Biomimicry and Sustainable Design
This unit provides students with an opportunity to study ecological relationships with an emphasis on the Sonoran Desert. Students appreciate the complexity and balance that supports the exchange of energy and matter within food webs....
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Chemistry: Stoichiometry
Through informational text, interactive practice problems, video clips, and real-world application, students are introduced to the science of Stoichiometry.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Chemical Reactions: Investigating Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions
In this 9th grade physical science guided inquiry, learners will work in pairs to discover the indicators of chemical reactions. Each pair of students is assigned either an exothermic or endothermic reaction. Based on their observations,...
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Dalton's Playhouse
Travel back in history and visit the laboratories of Priestley, Lavoisier, and others. Take part in simulations of the experiments which laid the foundation for the scientific field of chemistry. Learn about the discoveries which lead to...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Dalton's Atomic Theory
Resource investigates the beliefs of Dalton's atomic theory which consists of four parts. Which points do we still use today, and what have we learned since Dalton?
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Thermodynamics
Students learn about the conservation of energy, aspects that affect energy in a system such as pressure and temperature, and to gain a better understanding of concepts such as entropy.
US Geological Survey
Mercury in the Geochemical Cycle
Mercury in the geochemical cycle ultimately affects the food chain. Learn about this and its effect on the Everglades.
Museum of Science
The Atom's Family: Radiometer
Help Dracula find out about light waves by using a virtual radiometer.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science
This customizable digital textbook covers topics related to fifth-grade science. It is Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned.
Other
Laws of Thermodynamics
A page from the Fundamentals of Physical Geography site. Identifies, describes and elaborates upon the first, second, and third laws of thermodynamics.
Other
Mother Nature Network: Earth Day: An Animated Tribute
Animated review of environmental legislation and events, produced as a commemoration, in 2010, on the forty-year anniversary of the first Earth Day. Includes a timeline of events. [4:40]
University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas Mc Donald Observatory: Spectroscope
This lesson guides students to build a spectroscope, use it as a tool, and interpret their observations by applying concepts of conservation of energy and properties of matter.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Evolution of the Atomic Model
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students take a closer look at how our understanding of the atom has evolved over time.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Black Footed Cat
In addition to quick facts, the Brookfield Zoo presents information on the social and eatings habits, appearance, conservation matters, and other characteristics of the black-footed cat.