Lindsey Schmitz
| Unit 1: What is Science? | |
| http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/science-definition.html | Here's a link to a snapshot definition of Science. |
| http://undsci.berkeley.edu/ | Check out this interesting site about how science really works. |
| http://www.enotes.com/science-religion-encyclopedia/truth-theories | Have questions about truth? This website presents various theories of truth accordingto science and religion. |
| http://wilstar.com/theories.htm | This site provides working definitions of scientifice Law, Theory, and Hypothesis. |
| Unit 2: Color! | |
| http://science.howstuffworks.com/question41.htm | Have you ever wondered what makes a rainbow appear? Check out this link to learn all about it! |
| http://www.fi.edu/color/ | This site describes how light, color, and the human eye works. |
| http://www.obsessable.com/feature/the-third-dimension-how-3d-movies-work/ | Ever wondered how 3D movies work? Check out this link to learn all about it! |
| http://www.3d-images-gallery.com/ | Check out this link to a gallery of 3D images. Hope they look sweet! |
| Unit 3: Kinetic Theory | |
| http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-kinetic-theory.htm | What is the Kinetic Theory?? Find out from Wise Geek! |
| http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/phase.html | Sooo what's up with phase changes? Maybe this can help you out. |
| http://www.docstoc.com/docs/2197377/History-of-the-Atom-Timeline/ | Take a trip through time to see how our idea of the atom developed to what it is today. |
| http://www.brainpop.com/science/energy/kineticenergy/preview.weml | Check out this video for a fun explanation of kinetic energy. |
| Unit 4: Phase Changes and Heat Transfer | |
| http://www.how-to-cook-gourmet.com/principlesofcooking.html | What does heat transfer have to do with my everyday life? How about life in the kitchen? |
| http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Greenhouses-Work&id=238756 | I've always wondered how a greenhouse works, haven't you? Well heat transfer has an answer to offer! |
| http://www.woodrow.org/teachers/ci/1988/foodheat.html | Looking for something to do? Check out this experiement to learn more about heat and calories in food. |
| http://www.ausetute.com.au/heatcapa.html | This site walks you through learning how to calculate specific heat capacities! |
| Unit 5: Pressure | |
| http://www.howstuffworks.com/water.htm | I've alway found water towers facsinating, haven't you? This link shows you how they really work! |
| http://www.randomscience.com/Drinking-With-A-Straw-Is-An-Application-Of- Atmospheric-Pressure.php | Who knew atmospheric pressure played such a prominent role in everyday life? This link explains what air pressure has to do with drinking your favorite soda! |
| http://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/teacherslounge/articles/air_pressure_ experiments.php | For those who school at home or just love to learn, check out these air pressure experiments for all ages! |
| http://www.ux1.eiu.edu/~jpstimac/1400/pressure_wind.html | Air pressure also plays a prominent role in the weather just outside your door! Check this out to learn more. |
| Unit 6: Mass, Density, Weight, Buoyancy | |
| http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/weight/ | Ever wonder what you would weigh on mars or the moon? I think it's time to find out! |
| http://www.spartechsoftware.com/reeko/experiments/floating.htm | Conduct an experiment to learn about how and boats float. |
| http://www.pitara.com/discover/eureka/online.asp?story=107 | Wait - who is Archimedes again? Check it out at this site - so easy, kids can use it! |
| http://www.bsharp.org/physics/icebergs | So does Archimedes have anything to do with icebergs? I think it does.... |
| Unit 7: Science and Religion | |
| http://www.sacred-texts.com/aor/einstein/einsci.htm | What did Einstein have to say about Science and Religion?? Let's find out! |
| http://www.icr.org/ | Check out this site for information and research on Creation. |
| http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1555132,00.html | Do God and Science have to be on opposite sides? This article frome TIME may offer some insight. |
| http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/FTrials/conlaw/evolution.htm | So what's the deal with this evolution controversy? Check out this site for some history of the issue. |