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Web Links

Unit 1

Limitations of the Scientific Method  The scientific method is a great tool but there are topics beyond its reach. This web page addresses the limitations and why there are limitations.

Scientific Laws, Hypotheses, and Theories  There is a big difference between lay people and scientists when talking about "laws," "hypotheses," and "theories." This web link approaches these terms from a scientific perspective and helps explain them in simple terms.

5 Scientific Laws and the Scientists Behind Them  This web link talks about 5 scientific laws, the stories behind the laws, and the scientists involved.

SCIENTIFIC LAWS and THEORIES  The difference between a "law" and a "theory" often confuses people. This article discusses the way a professor approaches this topic with his students.

Unit 2

How Do 3D Glasses Work?  You've come to the right place for free 3D glasses! Besides learning about the how and why of 3D glasses, you can order your own pair of 3D glasses free!

How are rainbows formed?  Ever wondered what's really going on when you see a rainbow? This link is the place for you! Explore the science behind beautiful rainbows.

How Stuff Works - Rainbows  Another great source for learning about rainbows. Very simple terms allow you to learn the science of rainbows quickly and easily!

The Tech Behind Avatar - 3D  This link is all about the amazing 3D effects used in the movie Avatar. Even if you haven't seen the movie, this site is a must for everyone!

Unit 3

CHEM4KIDS.COM This link explains IN SIMPLE TERMS how matter changes states. A fun resource for simple explanations.

Phase Changes This is a great video of a real life phase change right before our eyes. The video is of course sped up but its great to see it happen in real life!

Kinetic Molecular Theory This link is a quick description of the phases of matter and how the particles are arranged and the way they move. Also includes demos of the particles moving.

Democritus: Greek Atomists This link is a quick overview of the Greek atomists, primarily Democritus, and what he did to discover atoms.

Unit 4

Specific Heat This site covers what specific heat is and the specific heat of some of the more common substances. It also discusses how to perform certain calculations involving specific heat.

Heat Transfer This site is an interactive lesson on heat transfer. It’s a fun way to learn all about heat transfer. It covers conduction, convection, and radiation.

Proper Window Insulation This is another great tool from howstuffworks. It discusses how to properly insulate your windows to gain all the benefits of insulated windows.

Worth the Extra Money? This link is about double pane vs. single pane windows. It tells why it is best to spend the extra money to gain the many benefits of double pane windows.

Unit 5

How to Understand Water Pressure in Scuba Diving This website covers the basic rules to keep in mind when scuba diving. It covers everything from how depth affects pressure, water pressure relating to air pressure, and how air space can change size depending on pressure.

How Air Pressure Affects You This link is all about air pressure. It is a great resource to help you understand air pressure in simple terms.

Pressure, Barometers, and Barometric Pressure This link discusses pressure and how it is measured using a barometer. It also covers topics like how air pressure relates to water pressure, how to measure air pressure, and variations in barometric pressure.

Relationship Between Depth and Pressure This link has a nice diagram describing pressure vs. depth. It also has quite a variety of mathematical equations to help you calculate water the water pressure is at a certain depth.

Unit 6

Why can boats made of steel float on water when a bar of steel sinks? This is one of the best sites I have found so far. A VERY in-depth site about how heavy objects, like steel boats, can float on the ocean. It also includes a link to a great MythBusters episode about walking on water.

Is There Gravity in Orbit? Have you ever wondered if you are really weightless in orbit. This link covers that, along with many other questions about gravity and orbit. This site is great for kids because it is interactive and includes many cartoons illustrating the idea of orbit and gravity.

Fish anatomy: The Swim Bladder This site covers everything you ever wanted to know about swim bladders. It includes many photographs of swim bladders and also easy to understand diagrams of swim bladders.

Quick Facts On Icebergs This site covers all the FAQs about icebergs. Questions range from "What is an iceberg?" to "Why do scientists study icebergs?" Very simple, easy to understand terminology makes this site a must for anyone interested in icebergs!

Unit 7

"Intelligent Design" Not Accepted by Most Scientists This link is about a school board who was petitioned to include intelligent design along with evolution. Even though the majority of scientists still do not believe in intelligent designit is gaining popularity in textbooks and being presented more often than previously.

Do Miracles Happen Today? This link contains tons of information about miracles including testimonials, historical background, and even describes the proper perspective to recognize miracles. I don't agree with all of it but it is good to read.

dowsing (a.k.a. water witching) This link contains an interesting article about dowsing and covers the basics of dowsing. It also provides a little historical background about dowsing. At the end of the article, it discusses a couple of experiments that were done to see if dowsing really worked under lab conditions.

How To Move Things With Your Mind This article actually discusses how to move things with your mind. It's more of a lesson on how to prepare yourself to move things with your mind, but it still is interesting. I'm pretty skeptical of this and don't believe it's even worth trying, but it's still an interesting read.