Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Atom: Lesson 2
This lesson will illustrate that an atom is mostly empty space and has a positively charged, massive core (containing both protons and neutrons called the nucleus) surrounded by negatively charged electrons. It is 2 of 3 in the series...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Subatomic Particles: The Neutron: Lesson 2
This lesson will explain that neutrons are particles in the nucleus that have no charge and a mass of one amu. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Subatomic Particles: The Neutron."
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Nuclear Membrane Function
Describes the structure and functions of the membrane surrounding a cell nucleus.
Math Science Nucleus
Math/science Nucleus: Night Without Light
This animation discusses light and the properties of electricity in a storybook format. The theme of the story is that a family lost their power, so the animations discuss power and electricity and how it travels into homes.
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Math/science Nucleus: Famous Earthquakes Animation
This animation reviews three famous historical earthquakes in a storybook format with pictures and animations, told from the perspective of three girls.
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Math/science Nucleus: Harbor Seal Animation
This animation discusses the harbor seal in a storybook format. It follows the life of Phoca the seal as she is born and travels through the ocean.
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Math Science Nucleus: Maps as Tools
A series of lessons in which students learn about landforms. Includes interpreting landforms, creating landforms, and information on Angel Island.
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Math:science Nucleus:identifying Bones of the Body (Lab)
A nice site which provides descriptions of each of the bones that make up our skeletal system. Then there is a lab activity for students to complete in which they build a skeletal system and describe the structure/function of each bone...
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Math/science Nucleus: Storybook: Ant Trails
An introduction to ants, told in an animated storybook format. Includes information about ant behavior, body structures, and more.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Alpha Decay
Watch alpha particles escape from a polonium nucleus, causing radioactive alpha decay. See how random decay times relate to the half life. Java required.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Beta Decay
Watch beta decay occur for a collection of nuclei or for an individual nucleus.
Other
Cartage.org: A Typical Plant Cell
This interactive resource provides a large clickable-map graphic of a plant cell. Simply click on the cell part and you are provided with a thorough explanation of nucleus or organelle.
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: A Tour of the Cell
Imagine having a microscopic camera so small that you could travel inside a cell. This interactive site allows you to do just that. Click on any one of eight individual parts of the cell--cell membrane, nucleus, DNA, RNA, ribosome,...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Nuclear Radiation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this module, students will understand how radioactivity involves a change in the nucleus of a radioisotope and calculate the conversion of mass to energy...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: Structure of a Cell: Introduction to Eukaryotic Cells
An article reviewing the structure of eukaryotic cells. Learn how the cells have a nucleus, organelles, and chromosomes.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Neutron Activation Analysis
A simple explanation of neutron activation of some natural elements in order to create a radioactive nucleus.
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Math/science Nucleus: Polymer Storybook
This animation discusses polymers and the properties of polymers in a storybook format. The story covers polymers both plastic and natural, and provides interesting information.
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Math/science Nucleus: Cloud Poem Animation
This animation, in a storybook format, tells the various types of clouds (stratus, cirrus, nimbus) through a picture poem.
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Math/science Nucleus: Giving Water a Second Chance
This animation discusses water and the water cycle in a storybook format. Condensation, evaporation, and precipitation are all covered.
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Math/science Nucleus: Nu, You, and Water Animation
This animation discusses water and its properties in a storybook format. An emphasis is placed on filtration and purification of water.
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Math/science Nucleus: Drippy Water Cycle Animation
This animation discusses the water cycle in a storybook format using the character Drippy. All the stages of the water cycle are covered.
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Math/science Nucleus: Frog Poem Animation
This animation outlines the life of a frog in a storybook format through a poem. The poem covers the stages in the life of a frog.
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Math/science Nucleus: Appendix Animation
With a focus on the appendix, this site explores, in a storybook format, the digestive system. The story involves a young boy with stomach pain which turns out to be appendicitis.
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Math/science Nucleus: Snail Animation
This animation tells the story of a murder investigation taking place among a group of gastropods. The behavior and nature of snails is discussed along with strange habits.