PHYSICAL SCIENCE Recommended Resources
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| Chem4Kids
A friendly and fun introduction to chemistry! Topics covered include matter, atoms, elements & the periodic table, chemical reactions, and biochemistry. Also includes online quizzes. |
Grades: 3rd to 6th
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| Amusement Park Physics
A fun way to learn physics concepts! Design a roller coaster, predict the outcome in bumper cars, learn about the free fall and pendulum, and visit other resources on physics. |
Grades: 6th to 12th
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| The Particle Adventure
An engaging site full of great diagrams and information on matter, particles, and touching on other physcial science concepts. The main section is a lengthy series of pages reading like a good book. Also features printable worksheets, a glossary, and physics news via Physics Central. |
Grades: 5th to 12th
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| Energy Quest
Great interactive site encompassing a broad range of energy-related topics: conservation, scientists, "how it works", transportation, energy in the news, and more. Also includes teacher resources and printable activities. |
Grades: 2nd to 10th
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| Dr. E's Energy Lab
Gateway to online energy studies resources from the US Department of Energy, attractively organized by topic: general renewable energy, wind energy, solar energy, geothermal energy, and alternative fuels. |
Grades: 2nd to 12th
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| Chemical Elements .com
Several interactive periodic tables and details on each chemical element such as atomic number, atomic mass, electron configuration, melting and boiling points, date of discovery, and more. |
Grades: 6th to 12th
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| WebElements
A more heavily advertised site, but with more textual information on each element, including details on isolation, uses, and processing. Includes some chemistry news articles. |
Grades: 4th to 12th
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| Lenntech Periodic Table
Another periodic table, but this one has more detailed information on each element's uses along with its effect on the environment and human health. |
Grades: 6th to 12th
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| Optics for Kids
Fun site full of information on various aspects of optical science: light and color, rays, vision, and optics in nature and in medicine. Includes printable lesson plans and a teen website. |
Grades: K to 12th
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| Flights of Inspiration
Online exhibit on aerodynamics and the history of flight, with teacher resources and ideas for constructing flight models. |
Grades: 5th to 9th
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| Doing Science
Lessons on physical science concepts with diagrams, charts, and other illustrations. Some experiments and other activities. |
Grades: 9th to 12th
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