Shelburne Community School Science Student Sites

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Science
Student Sites - 4


Plants Scientific Method Scientists Biographies Sound Time Water (Rivers, Lakes and Oceans) Weather
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Plants

ABC Teach ... learn about plants including work sheets and activity starters.
Apples ... learn about apples, try recipes or take a quiz. Maintained by the Vermont Apple Marketing Board in cooperation with the Vermont Department of Agriculture, Food and Markets.
Garden Web Glossary ... searchable database of terms related to gardens, botany, horticulture, and landscape gardening.
Great Plant Escape ... help Detective LePlant solve the mysteries of plant life, by the University of Illinois Extension Service. Includes parts of a plant, what plant parts do and how they grow.
Internet 4 Classrooms - Plants ... a list of links related to plants.
LichenLand, Fun with Lichens ... learn about lichens, maintained by the Oregon State University with funding from the National Science Foundation.
Life Science Safari ... learn about plants, bacteria, fungus, protists and animals.
How to Plant a Tree ... tips on planting trees by the American Forests organization.
My First Garden ... a guide for first time gardeners by the University of Illinois Extension Service.
Parts of the Plant ... learn about the parts of a plant and how it grows in soil. Provided by the University of Illinois Extension Service in Urban, Illinois.
Photosynthesis, Energy, and Life ... learn how light feeds plants and the important process of gas exchange that follows.
Plant Structure ... facts about plants (in English and Spanish). Provided by the University of Illinois Extension Service in Urban, Illinois.
Plants and Our Environment ... a ThinkQuest site that looks at how plants grow and the parts of a plant. This site also looks at how seeds "travel" and the relationship between plants, bees, and animals.
Plants Database ... a comprehensive database of U.S. plants (including trees) maintained by the US Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. Includes common names, scientific names, images, location mapping of US, fact sheets, wet lands, and more.
Project BudBurst ... participate in a national reporting of plant and tree life cycle changes online. Learn about plant life cycle (phenology) and how climate changes effect plants and trees. Sponsored by the National Center for Atmospheric Research and University Corporation for Atmospheric Research.
Secret Life of Trees ... animated story of the parts of trees by the University of Illinois Extension Service ... requires Flash plug-in.
Trees are Terrific! ... animated story of why trees are important by the University of Illinois Extension Service ... requires Flash plug-in.
Trees, Soil and Water ... online article addresses the need for trees to prevent soil erosion.
Tropical Rainforests Plants ... plant adaptations, economic plants, and a list of tropical plants found in the rainforests.
Wonderful World of Trees ... how trees change over the seasons, pictures, facts, and games. Maintained by Domtar, Inc.

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Scientific Method

Design Model ... a flash overview of the Design Model by Tara Dec. Related links can be found on her Multimedia Page including: identifying and defining technology, construction vs. manufacturing, and a chart to help define the design loop. This is a personal page housed at the College of New Jersey.
Scientific Method ... an overview of what the Scientific Method is for students, maintained by Biology4Kids.Com.

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Scientists Biographies

4000 Years of Women in Science - biographies of women inventors, scholars, writers, mathematicians, and astronomers are compiled here.
Biography.Com ... search the Biography Channel's index of over 25,000 famous people including scientists.
Einstein, Albert ... a list of sites including biographies, pictures, quotes, and more. Created by C. Morgan Friedman.
Darwin, Charles ... the life and times, pictures, journeys, literature and more.
Distinguished Women of Past and Present ... biographies of famous women organized by subject area (writers, educators, heads of state, etc) and by name. Maintained by Danuta Bois.
Dr. K Famous Scientist List ... a collection of links related to famous scientists.
Famous Physicists and Scientists ... collection of famous scientists gathered by Dalibor Paar, Faculty of Science, Department of Physics, University of Zagreb, Croatia.
Franklin, Benjamin ... part of the Franklin Institute's Pieces of Science series.
Inventors Hall of Fame ... search an online database by inventors or inventions.
Lemelson MIT Invention Dimension ... celebrates those inventors who have turned their ideas into accomplishments.
Nobel Prize Recipients ... search from all the categories including physics, chemistry, and medicine of men and women who have received the Nobel Prize.
People and Discoveries ... over 100 20th century scientists and their stories, maintained by PBS.
Tesla - Life and Legacy ... learn about the inventor and scientist Nicola Tesla, a PBS site that explores the life of this 19th and 20th century inventor. Topics include electricity, robotics, remote controls, wireless energy transmissions, and radio waves.
Women of the Century - hosted by the Discovery Channel chronicling famous women of the 20th century.

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Sound

Properties of Sound ... learn about the Doppler Effect, the sound barrier, harmonics and more.
Science of Music - Accidental Scientist ... what is music? How are sounds made? The answer to these questions and more at this Exploratorium site.
Site vs. Sound Reflexes ... test your reactions (requires Flash plug-in).
Sound - Ben Franklin's Armonica ... science of sound, how music works, and Ben Franklin's invention the "Armonica". Part of the Franklin Institute's Pieces of Science series.
Text-to-Speech ... Bell Laboratories project that converts text to speech. Multiple languages and styles are used.
Ultrasound ... how does it work (requires Flash plug-in)?

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Time

Clockworks - Britannica.Com ... measuring time, from sundials to the atomic second.
Daylights Savings Time A - History ... the history of Daylights Savings Time from Benjamin Franklin to the present.
It's About Time ... a timeline on the history of time.
NASA's Time Conversion Table ... what is the current time based on the atomic clock at the U.S. Naval Observatory? Convert Universal Times into U.S. Standard or Daylight Savings time by time zones (Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific).
On Time ... how Americans keep time, an Exhibition at the National Museum of American History (requires Flash plug-in, or try the non-Flash site).
Past, Present, Future: It's About Time! ... learn about the history of time keeping, exact time keeping clocks, "beat the clock" game, and how to make a time capsule.
Snapdragon - Telling Time ... match the hands of the clock to match the time given, provides both English and Welsh dialects (from BBC Education, United Kingdom).
Time Estimation ... do you know your time? Try this simulation to see how good you are (requires Flash plug-in).
United States Government Clock ... see the official time.
Walk Through Time ... ancient calendars, early clocks, "Atomic Age", and more. Maintained by National Institute of Standards and Technology Physics Lab.

Water
(rivers, lakes and oceans)

Aquatic Insects ... learn about the bugs that live in or around water, especially their importance in the food chain and their need to maintain healthy streams and lakes. Maintained by the Pacific Northwest Fisheries Program, USDA Forest Service.
Animals of the Ocean Webquest ... an Interet webquest on ocean animals by Monica Jeske.
Atlantic Ocean Facts ... information provided by the U.S. Navy.
Artic Ocean Facts ... information provided by the U.S. Navy.
Burlington Eco Info ... site provides environmental information on topics of interest to the greater Burlington community including air, water, land and energy.
Comparing Oceans: Space Available ... lesson plans supported by NASA and the Gulf of Maine Aquarium (includes oceans, bays, "design a fish", whale migration).
EPA Student Center ... created by the National Environmental Protection Agency, this site provides information for middle and high school students regarding air, water, eco-systems, waste and recycling, human health and conservation.
Fish and Water Animals Sites ... SCS CyberTrips collection of sites.
Indian Ocean Facts ... information provided by the U.S. Navy.
Lake Champlain Basin Science Center ... site providing exhibits and programs on the environment, history and culture of Lake Champlain, Vermont, and its basin.
Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) ... is a federal, state and local initiative to restore and protect Lake Champlain, Vermont, and its surrounding watershed. Includes the Kid's Page.
Ocean Quest ... the ocean floor, animal life, currents, tides, waves, history of oceans, and technologies related to oceanography. Created by the U.S. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command.
Oregon Coast Aquarium ... take a virtual tour of the aquarium, learn about aquatic life or visit the education section for teachers and parents.
Ocean's in Trouble Webquest ... a webquest for grades 4-6 where students use the Internet to explore and identify why oceans and beaches are in trouble. In your learning, look for relationships between humans, animals, and the ocean. Use this Worksheet.
Pacific Northwest Fisheries Program ... this USDA Forest Service site provides information on rivers, streams, and lakes of the Northwest region of the United States.
Pacific Ocean Facts ... information provided by the U.S. Navy.
Riparian: River Continuum Concept ... describes the physical processes (geology, climate) outside of a river that effect the biological processes (vegetation) along a river, which effect the physical and biological processes within a river (temperature, nutrients).
River as a Continuum ... provides a model of changes that might take place as water travels from headwater streams to larger rivers. Maintained by Exploring the Environment, a project of NASA's Classroom of the Future.
Search for a Treasure Chest of Ocean Facts ... at the Missouri Botanical Garden- Oceans
Shelburne Bay Organization ... requires Netscape 6 or Internet Explorer 5 to work.
Treasures @ Sea ... explore the oceans and sea through literature. Sponsored by the Franklin Institute Wired @ School project and the Marshall Elementary School.
Underwater World - Quick Flick ... a BrainPop and National Geographic short animation that explores the ocean, also includes a quiz.
Virtual Pond Dip ... learn about the creatures that live in a pond. Site maintained by Sparsholt School Center for Environmental Education, England.

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Weather

Blizzard Attack ... tips on preparing for winter weather by KGAN and the Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO).
Catastrophic Events ... learn about storms, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Maintained by Science and Technology Concepts for Middle Schools (STC/MS).
Climate Glossary ... terms from A-Z sponsored by the Climate Prediction Center, NOAA/National Weather Service.
Climate Prediction Center ... the NOAA/National Weather Service site for predicting hazardous weather and drought conditions.
Collecting, Representing, and Interpreting Data Using Spreadsheets and Graphing Software: Collecting and Examining Weather Data ... for grades 3-5, this NCTM Illuminations site allows students to gather data regarding local weather changes, enter them in an online spreadsheet and then use simple graphs to represent their findings.
Earth's Tilt Creates the Seasons ... this interactive model shows how the earth's tilt creates the seasons as it orbits the sun. A US Today animated graphic.
El Nino and La Nina Fact Sheets ... what are they? How do they affect the world's weather? Answers to these questions and more from the Climate Prediction Center, NOAA/National Weather Service..
Franklin Institute ... natural sciences, physical sciences, weather, human body and more are compiled here for students and teachers research.
Global Warming ... "What's Up With The Weather?" a production of Nova and Frontline sponsored by PBS.
Hole in the Sky - What Happened to the Ozone? ... an online lesson looking at the earth's protective shield known as the ozone. Hosted by SIMPLE Science.
How to Build a Weather Station ... plans on building an inexpensive weather station to measure temperature, rain fall and wind direction.
Hurricane Center - Tracking Storms by Satellite ... learn how scientists track hurricanes including the use of satellites. Hosted by SIMPLE Science.
Hurricane Hunter - Ask a Question ... answers to frequently asked questions related to hurricanes.
Hurricane Hunter - Homework Helper ... suggestions and help when learning about hurricanes.
Hurricane PICTURES ... pictures by Warren Faidley of hurricanes, tropical storms, typhoons, and hurricane Katrina for Weatherstock.
Hurricane: Storm Science ... learn about how hurricanes develop, instruments used to measure hurricanes, and stories about hurricanes. Maintained by the Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium.
Hurricanes ... hosted by the NOAA Satellite and Information Service, National Climatic Data Center (NCDC). Includes data and maps by year as well as special government reports.
Hurricanes ... hosted by the FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) for Kids website.
Hurricanes, A Fierce Force of Nature ... learn about how hurricanes form, hurricane seasons, classifications, dangers and more. Maintained by NASA's Observatorium.
Hurricanes - Quick Flicks ... a BrainPop and National Geographic short animation explores what a hurricane is, also includes a quiz.
Interactive Weather Information Network (IWIN) ... view current weather locally, nationally and globally. Includes weather videos. Maintained by the National Weather Service Interactive Weather Information Network.
Internet 4 Classrooms - Weather ... a list of links related to weather.
Layers of the Atmosphere ... learn about the layers of atmosphere from the earth's surface to upper most regions.
Library.Spot Weather Maps ... sites of real time weather, precipitation maps, wind maps, and how to read a weather map.
Lightning - The Shocking Story ... National Geographic's site includes the science of lightning, stories by survivors, and lots of striking photographs!
National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) ... the world's largest archive of Climate Data, hosted by the NOAA Satellite and Information Service (NESDIS). Includes data, tools, and images related to weather, climate and more.
National Hurricane Center Tropical Prediction Center ... information on storms by region and year including the history, meteorological statistics, casualties, damages, and images, maintained by the National Weather Service.
National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) - Weather Room ... learn all about weather including phenomena (tornadoes, thunderstorms, lightning, hurricanes) and weather related research.
National Weather Service ... national, international, and special climate predictions.
NOAH Interactive Weather Information Network ... up-to-date weather information maintained by the National Weather Service.
Old Farmers Almanac ... the oldest continual publication in the US, contains weather and climate information.
Project BudBurst - Climates ... learn about climate, climate change, and the impact of climate on plant life cycle (phenology). Sponsored by the National Center for Atmospheric Research and University Corporation for Atmospheric Research.
Savage Seas - The Weather Station ... hurricanes, cyclones, ice floats, water spouts, and a satellite imaging simulator help to explain weather at sea.
Severe Storms ... hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, winter weather, and more are looked at and maintained by USA Today.
Snow - Electron Microscope ... images of snow crystals, maintained by USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC), Maryland.
Snow and Ice (Part 1) ... learn about the changes occurring at the North Pole and how scientists measure possible indications of global warming. Hosted by SIMPLE Science.
Snow and Ice (Part 2) .... after visiting Part 1 (the prior link), learn more about changes occurring in the Northern Hemisphere related to global warming. Hosted by SIMPLE Science.
StormFax - Timeline of US Weather Collection History ... from 1849 to 1998, key dates in the history of weather information collection sciences.
Sun Times - The Global Sun/Temperature Project ... an interactive site where schools around the world can investigate and participate in research regarding the equator, average daily temperature readings, and sunlight.
Stratosphere Home ... information on stratospheric forecasts, UV index, winter bulletins, the Ozone and more. Maintained by NOAA/National Weather Service and the Climate Prediction Center.
Thunderstorms - Quick Flicks ... a BrainPop and National Geographic short animation explaining what a thunderstorm is, also includes a quiz.
Tornadoes ... how tornadoes are formed and more, maintained by the Weather Channel.
Tornado PICTURES ... pictures taken by Warren Faidley of tornadoes, waterspouts, funnel clouds and twisters for Weatherstock.
Tornadoes and Twisters ... all about the deadly natural occurrence, maintained by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Tornadoes - Quick Flicks ... a BrainPop and National Geographic short animation explaining what a tornado is, also includes a quiz.
Tropical Weather ... up-to-date information on tropical storms such as hurricanes including maps and tracking information. Sponsored by the WeatherUnderground.
UV Index ... learn about the UV Index and the effects of the sun on our skin including current forecasts. Maintained by NOAA/National Weather Service and the Climate Prediction Center.
Water Cycle ... simple explanation of the water cycle including diagrams and an overview of concepts in addition to: Scientific Concepts, the Cycle, and Cloud Formation.
Water Cycle at Work ... a simple diagram explaining the water cycle. Provided by the EPA.
Weather ... what forces affect our weather? Developed by Learner.Org and the Annenberg/CPB Channel.
Weather Basics ... common questions and answers related to weather including help on understanding forcasts. hosted by US Today news.
Weather Events ... a ThinkQuest that provides information on weather related events ranging from avalanches to tornadoes.
Weather Eye ... earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, snow, and tornados
Weather FAQ: Seasons, Solstices, Length of Days ... answers to a variety of questions related to weather.
WeatherPages.Com ... includes weather history, data sets, and a storm severity calculator. Provided by USA Today.
Weather Report ... sponsored by the Utah Education Network (UEN) this site allows schools to submit weather reports then retrieve data from other locations.
Weather Room Lesson One: Weather Symbols ... learn about the ways that meteorologists communicate the weather. Provided by the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL).
Weather Room Lesson Two: Weather Maps ... when were weather maps first used? How do they help meteorologists? Use what you learned to analyze a weather map. Provided by the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL).
Weather Room Lesson Three: Weather Systems ... how do weather systems form? How do weather systems affect our lives? Provided by the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL).
Weather: Space Available ... lesson plans supported by NASA and the Gulf of Maine Aquarium (includes hurricanes, fog, and volcano effects).
Weather Stock ... stock pictures and videos of weather and storm images.
Weather - Yahooligans ... a list of sites related to weather.
WeatherUnderground - UV Index ... an up-to-date graphical display of how the sun's radiation effects our skin, this map focuses on the U.S. Northeast.
What is Weather? ... use the four major weather elements to describe today's weather. Sponsored by the TERC Leveraging Learning What's the Weather? Site .
Wind Chill Chart and Calculator ... learn about Wind Chill Factor and try out the calculator, maintained by the National Weather Service.
Wind Chill Factor ... how do meteorologists calculate the wind chill? What does wind chill mean? Maintained by NASA's Observatorium.
Wind Chill - What Forces Affect Our Weather? ... learn about Wind Chill and try out their calculator. Maintained by Annenberg/CPB Learning.
Winter Storms ... what makes winter storms, history of winter storms, interactive weather makers. Maintained by Scholastic.
Winter Storm Trivia ... maintained by the National Weather Service, this site provides questions related to winter weather.
Winter Weather Terms ... an index of terms provided by NOAA located on their Winter Awareness site.
World Temperature Extremes ... look at the coldest and hottest temperatures recorded around the world

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