Links To Get You Started
Science Games - Got your HW done already and want something to do? Check out some of these games!
PhET Sims - There's a bunch of science and math related games and interactive simulators
IV and DV Digital Breakout - Complete the questions for each level, then use the decoder puzzle to find the digital code!
7th Grade Links
Khan Academy - Class code: 4643XKXP
Unit 1 - A Balanced Biosphere
Unit 2 - Matter Matters
Unit 3 - Mimicking Nature's Design
Timelapse of the Universe - 13.7 billion years of history in 10 minutes
Possible Worlds: The Ruby Realm - Can you navigate the maze?
Model Ecosystems: Virtual Lab - Drag and drop to create an accurate food chain model of different ecosystems
Legends of Learning: Matter Cycling and Energy Flowing - Complete the interactive
NOVALabs - Energy: Complete the activity by designing an efficient renewable energy system.
8th Grade Links
Khan Academy - Class code: YR2EZT6S
Unit 1 - Colossal Collisions
Newsela: Surviving an Extinction Event Like the "Crater of Doom"
The Day the Mesozoic Died: The Asteroid That Killed the Dinosaurs
Forces and Motion Videos:
Unit 2 - Traveling Through Space
Modeling Phenomena: A Sun-Earth-Moon Model Resources:
Resource Card 1: Mystery Science - Why does the sun rise and set?
Resource Card 2: PBS Interactive - Why do we have seasons?
Resource Card 5: PBS Learning Media - Total Solar Eclipse Animation
Newton's Cannonball - Use the simulation to model Newton's thought experiment
Using Graphs: Gravity in the Galaxy - PhET: Gravity Force Lab
Gravity Simulation Lab - see how mass affects the amount of gravity, and how gravity affects the fabric of space
Magnetism Videos:
Unit 3 - Life's Unity and Diversity
Interactive Geologic Time Tour - Understanding Geologic Time.
Genetic Science Learning Center: Basic Genetics - this resource includes the videos we watched in class as well as interactive lessons, additional videos, articles, and other resources
Glencoe Interactive Lesson: How are traits passed from parent to offspring?
NOVALabs - RNA VirtuaLab: In this lab, you’ll play the role of a molecular engineer by solving RNA folding puzzles. Real-life scientists will use your data to help them design new treatments for patients.
NOVALabs - Evolution Lab: In this lab, you’ll puzzle out the evolutionary relationships linking together a spectacular array of species. This will help you construct a Tree of Life, and better understand life's unity and diversity.
Links for Genetic Disorder Research Project - Use the following links to start your research on your chosen genetic disorder. Any additional links you find must first be approved by Mrs. Sill
Links for Endangered Species Intervention Final Project - Use the following links to start your research on how humans have affected your chosen endangered species for the final project. Any additional links you find must first be approved by Mrs. Sill