HELPFUL SCIENCE LINKS:
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http://www.crsd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=6378 Testing solutions: http://www.nelnetsolutions.com/terc/default.aspx?sponsor=2088 Bio ppts http://www.sciencegeek.net/Biology/Powerpoints.shtml Chem online sites: http://www.sciencegeek.net/Chemistry/chemware/chemware.shtml Keystone review questions + millionaire game http://www.sciencegeek.net/Biology/review/directory.shtml Dissection resource link http://www.navs.org/additional-information/biology-education-advancement-program-bioleap/free-online-dissection-resources/ 80 + COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAMS FREE http://www.thecollegiateblog.org/2013/12/12/80-free-summer-programs-for-high-school-students/ PENN STATE SUMMER PROGRAMS: https://www.sas.upenn.edu/summer/programs/highschool STUDENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS http://www.studenteducationprograms.com/pennsylvania/ STUDENT PROGRAMS PENNSYLVANIA http://www.studenteducationprograms.com/pennsylvania/ Physical Science Links 1. More Factor Label Problems--everyone loves these! Try them to help sharpen your skills 2. Build an Atom--from simple to complex! 3. Scale of the Universe--how big (or small) is stuff? Based on the powers of 10 Biology Links 1. DNA Tube--like YouTube, but all about DNA. A mix of lower level and upper level concepts. 2. Earthworm Dissection--helpful information about our friend the earthworm 3. Virtual Earthworm Dissection--additional information for the earthworm 4. Spark Notes Biology--Just as the links describes it 5. CK-12 Biology Flexbook--free "textbook" of biological concepts...does not match our book 100%, but it is a great source Chemistry Links 1. Chem Game Tutor--love video games but not chemistry? This game goes over important chemistry concepts like significant figures, mole conversions, and stoichiometry. 2. Why Chemistry Matters--a website from nobelprize.org that highlights some of the more intriguing aspects of chemistry. Environmental Science Links 1. Biomes of the World--Marietta College provides an interactive map with lots of great information aobut the world's biomes. 2. Water Pollution Guide--this UK webiste gives general information, prevention, and treatment of water pollution 3. Holt Environmental Science--this is our textbook--online! You can read the book by chapter and section 4. Make your own plastic--this simple recipe relies in water, cornstarch, and vegetable oil. Microbiology Links 1. History of Vaccines--gives a timeline and interesting information regarding vaccines 2. Micro*scope--good information on microbes and microscopes 3. I Love Bacteria--adorable website with common bacteria and activities Cool Science Stuff 1. Determine your microbe personality--take this online quiz to see which microbe resembles you the most! 2. Story Behind the Science--website with stories that include the people and personal events regarding important scientific processes and discoveries. 3. Watch Know Learn--compilation of science and other educational videos--great as a study tool or to put in a presentation 4. Learningscience.org--categorized by disciplines, this page has websites, ideas, and interactive tools to help understand specific topics more in depth 5. Indiana BioLab--provides information good for science projects 6. Bubble.us--great site for making free graphic organizers as a review tool 7. Khan Academy--online videos about science topics 8. Brightstorm--videos for homework help with science and other subjects |