Science

=Science= The following links are divided into sections as defined by the State of Michigan Standards. Some links are compatible with multiple sections, so I placed links in both places. Please feel free to e-mail me additional links and I can add them to this page.

Inquiry Process
Coming soon...

Reflection and Social Implications
Coming soon...

Properties of Matter
Characteristics of Materials - Interactive "test chamber" to see which properties common objects possess (waterproof, flexible, etc.)

Organization of Living Things
New Plants - interactive science module showing that plants grow from seeds and the different parts of the plant and their functions. Best part is the final section of "Watch it Grow" where you can click on the plant part word and see the part pointed out on 5 different kinds of plants with an explanation of the plant part's function. Plants - nice video of life cycle of pine tree, also has nice animated summary and quiz about plant parts and functions Interactive plant experiment - see what plants need to stay alive by adding water and heat to a plant

Heredity
Coming soon...

Solid Earth
Earth's Materials - quality video on weathering of rocks, other resources also of good quality to use and designed for 2nd grade Pebbles, Sand, and Silt - interactive science module explaining and identifying these substances (can also be used as Properties of Matter lesson)

Fluid Earth
Solids, liquids, and gases - video - simple animated video clips explaining definition of each state and how they can change from one to the other. Teacher must read slides, as only audio is music (which can be turned off). Solids, liquids, and gases - activity - first sort items into proper category, then do virtual experiments to change matter into different states Water Cycle - simple animated video of water cycle. No audio, so you can talk through process. Interactive "quiz" at end. Thirstin's Water Cycle - high quality animated video of water cycle. Audio explains process. Able to review sections when done. Household water use - shows how much water is used for different household activities. Other links about water, also. Watersense - EPA government site for kids about water. Primarily focused on water conservation. Water facts - interesting fact about water for kids from Water Education Foundation. Water trivia - water trivia and directions for water related experiments Interactive water cycle - another water cycle, this one is from Discovery Education