Science Resources

Title: eSchooltoday: All About Forces

Description: Forces are everywhere. Learn what they are, the characteristics of forces, different kinds of forces, and factors that affect them.

URL: http://eschooltoday.com/science/forces/introduction-to-forces.html

LRT: Reference Material

Subject: Science

Keywords: balanced and unbalanced forces, eSchooltoday: All About Forces, frictional forces, gravitational force, gravity, mass, moments, pivot, pressure, resultant forces, weight

Publisher/Author: eSchooltoday

Academic Level: Middle

Roles: Student, Teacher, Admin

Languages: English

Knovation Readability Score: 2

Lexile© Score: 940

Sample Standards:

NGSS: 3-PS2-1 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions. Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence of the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of an object.

Title: BBC: Bitesize: Science: Energy, Electricity and Forces: Unbalanced Forces

Description:

Explains abut unequal forces acting on an object and what would be observed. Also, explains what the resultant force is and how it is calculated.

URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/science/energy_electricity_forces/forces/revision/6/

LRT: Reference Material

Subject: Science

Keywords: BBC: Bitesize: Science: Energy, Electricity and Forces: Unbalanced Forces, balanced forces, resultant forces

Publisher/Author: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Academic Level: Middle

Roles: Student, Teacher, Admin

Languages: English

Knovation Readability Score: 3

Lexile© Score: 1260

Sample Standards:

NGSS: 3-PS2-1 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions. Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence of the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of an object.

Title: Utah State Office of Education: Science: Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Description: After reading the explanation of what balanced and unbalanced forces are, check your understanding by answering the problems at the end.

URL: http://utahscience.oremjr.alpine.k12.ut.us/sciber99/8th/forces/sciber/forces.htm

LRT: Activity

Subject: Science

Keywords: Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Publisher/Author: Utah State Office of Education / Glen Westbroek

Academic Level: Middle

Roles: Student, Teacher, Admin

Languages: English

Knovation Readability Score: 3

Lexile© Score: 1020

Sample Standards:

NGSS: 3-PS2-1 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions. Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence of the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of an object.

Title: PBS: NOVA: Illuminating Photosynthesis

Description: To understand the process of photosynthesis, follow the hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen atoms as they travel between the air, the plant, and the soil.

URL: http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/assets/swf/1/photosynthesis/photosynthesis.swf

LRT: Interactive Media

Subject: Science

Keywords: Illuminating Photosynthesis, NOVA, PBS, Photosynthetic process, cycle, plant growth

Publisher/Author: PBS/WGBH Educational Foundation

Academic Level: Middle

Roles: Student, Teacher, Admin

Languages: English

Knovation Readability Score: N/A

Lexile© Score: N/A

Sample Standards:

NGSS: MS-LS1-6 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes. Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms.

Title: Interactive Concepts in Biochemistry: Photosynthesis

Description: Colorful animation investigates the process of photosynthesis, light and dark reactions, and photorespiration.

URL: http://www.wiley.com/legacy/college/boyer/0470003790/animations/photosynthesis/photosynthesis.htm

LRT: Interactive Media

Subject: Science

Keywords: Interactive Concepts in Biochemistry: Photosynthesis, dark reactions, light reactions, photorespiration

Publisher/Author: John Wiley & Sons Publishers, Inc.

Academic Level: Middle

Roles: Student, Teacher, Admin

Languages: English

Knovation Readability Score: N/A

Lexile© Score: N/A

Sample Standards:

NGSS: MS-LS1-6 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes. Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms.

Title:

University of Colorado: PhET: Forces and Motion: Basics

Description: Explore the forces at work when pulling against a cart,and pushing a refrigerator, crate, or person. Create an applied force and see how it makes objects move. Change friction and see how it affects the motion of objects.

URL: https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/forces-and-motion-basics/latest/forces-and-motion-basics_en.html

LRT: Interactive Media

Subject: Science

Keywords: Newton's first law, University of Colorado: PhET: Forces and Motion: Basics, force, friction, motion

Publisher/Author: University of Colorado

Academic Level: Middle

Roles: Student, Teacher, Admin

Languages: English

Knovation Readability Score: N/A

Lexile© Score: N/A

Sample Standards:

NGSS: 3-PS2-1 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions. Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence of the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of an object.

Title: University of Alberta: Photosynthesis

Description:

[ARCHIVE CONTENT] Interactive site showcases an animation of photosynthesis. Users will view carbon dioxide movement, oxygen gas movement as well as water flow in the cycle.

URL: http://web.archive.org/web/20160404110446/http://www.biology.ualberta.ca/facilities/multimedia/uploads/alberta/Photo.html

LRT: Interactive Media

Subject: Science

Keywords: photosynthesis, photosynthesis animation, process of photosynthesis

Publisher/Author: University of Alberta

Academic Level: Middle

Roles: Student, Teacher, Admin

Languages: English

Knovation Readability Score: 3

Lexile© Score: N/A

Sample Standards:

NGSS: MS-LS1-6 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes. Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms.

Title:

When Nature Strikes: The Science of Natural Hazards

Description:

The National Science Foundation's (NSF) Directorate for Geosciences has partnered with NBC Learn and the Weather Channel to produce a 10-part video series that explores the science of natural disasters and research to avert their human and economic toll.

URL: https://science360.gov/series/nature-strikes-science-natural-hazards/f67783e9-edef-4b54-9a63-43c477053a33?src=knovation

LRT: Video

Subject: Science

Keywords: NSF, National Science Foundation, Science 360, When Nature Strikes: The Science of Natural Hazards, effects of natural disasters, natural disasters, natural hazards

Publisher/Author: Science360

Academic Level: Middle

Roles: Student, Teacher, Admin

Languages: English

Knovation Readability Score: N/A

Lexile© Score: N/A

Sample Standards: Topic Environment and Society: Humans adapt to and modify the environment and shape the landscape through their interaction with the land. This has both positive and negative effects on the environment.