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:

TeachEngineering: Checking the Surf

Description:

This lesson introduces the concepts of wavelength and amplitude in transverse waves. In the associated activity, students will use ropes and their bodies to investigate different wavelengths and amplitudes.

URL: https://www.teachengineering.org/lessons/view/cub_soundandlight_lesson2?src=knovation

LRT: Activity

Subject: Science

Keywords: Earth Science Lesson Plans, Geology lesson plans, Integrated Teaching and Learning Program and Laboratory, STEM, TeachEngineering, amplitudes, engineering, transverse wave, tsunami, wavelength, waves

Publisher/Author: TeachEngineering

Academic Level: Middle

Roles: Teacher, Admin

Languages: English

Knovation Readability Score: 3

Lexile© Score: 1100

Sample Standards:

Science > Earth Science > Earth's Processes > Earthquakes > Tsunamis

Title:

TeachEngineering: Skyscrapers: Engineering Up!

Description:

Skyscrapers are one of the most glorified products of Civil Engineering and contain an interesting history of progress and development. In this lesson, the students will learn about the history of the world's tallest free standing structures and the basic design principles behind their success. Students will build their own newspaper skyscrapers with limited materials and time, trying to achieve a maximum height and the ability to withstand a "hurricane wind" force. Discussion will concentrate on materials, forces that a skyscraper needs to withstand, and basic structural design.

URL: https://www.teachengineering.org/lessons/view/duk_tower_tech_less?src=knovation

LRT: Activity

Subject: Science

Keywords: Civil Engineering, Integrated Teaching and Learning Program and Laboratory, STEM, TeachEngineering, civil engineering project, design, engineering, forces, skyscrapers, structural design, towers

Publisher/Author: TeachEngineering

Academic Level: Middle

Roles: Teacher, Admin

Languages: English

Knovation Readability Score: 5

Lexile© Score: 1260

Sample Standards:

Science > Engineering > Engineering Disciplines and Projects > Civil Engineering > Civil Engineering Projects > Buildings

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.

Title:

National Institute of Mental Health: Eating Disorders

Description:

Resource provides introductory information about eating disorders. Learn about the symptoms and causes associated with anorexia, bulimia and binge-eating, and read about treatments and medical research findings.

URL: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/eating-disorders/index.shtml

LRT: Website

Subject: Science

Keywords: National Institute of Mental Health: Eating Disorders, anorexia, anorexia nervosa, anorexic, binge eating, binging, bulimia, bulimia nervosa

Publisher/Author: National Institutes of Health

Academic Level: Middle

Roles: Student, Teacher, Admin

Languages: English

Knovation Readability Score: 4

Lexile© Score: 1380

Sample Standards:

Health and Physical Education > Health > Social and Emotional Health > Mental Health Disorders > Eating Disorders

Title:

Kids 19.2: Chemical Changes

Description:

Mixtures and solutions, solutes and solvents, but what about things that can't be undone? What about chemical changes? Sabrina talks about how to tell if you have a chemical change.

[3 minutes, 50 seconds]

URL: https://www.youtube.com/embed/37pir0ej_SE?rel=0

LRT: Video

Subject: Science

Keywords: Chemical Changes, Crash Course, Crash Course for Kids, mixtures, solutes, solutions, solvents

Publisher/Author: Crash Course

Academic Level: Middle

Roles: Student, Teacher, Admin

Languages: English

Knovation Readability Score: 2

Lexile© Score: N/A

Sample Standards:

Science > Chemistry > Matter > Properties of Matter > Physical Changes and Chemical Changes

Title:

Eating Disorders

Description:

Resource provides introductory information about eating disorders. Learn about the symptoms and causes associated with anorexia, bulimia and binge-eating, and read about treatments and medical research findings.

URL: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/eating-disorders-new-trifold/index.shtml?src=knovation

LRT: Website

Subject: Science

Keywords: National Institute of Mental Health: Eating Disorders, anorexia, anorexia nervosa, anorexic, binge eating, binging, bulimia, bulimia nervosa

Publisher/Author: National Institutes of Health

Academic Level: Middle

Roles: Student, Teacher, Admin

Languages: English

Knovation Readability Score: 4

Lexile© Score: 1380

Sample Standards:

Health and Physical Education > Health > Social and Emotional Health > Mental Health Disorders > Eating Disorders

Title:

Ecology #10: 5 Human Impacts on the Environment

Description:

Hank gives the run down on the top 5 ways humans are negatively impacting the environment and the detrimental effects on valuable ecosystem services.

[10 minutes, 38 seconds]

URL: https://www.youtube.com/embed/5eTCZ9L834s?rel=0

LRT: Video

Subject: Science

Keywords: Crash Course, Crash Course Ecology #10: 5 Human Impacts on the Environment, Human Footprint, Human Impacts on the Environment

Publisher/Author: Crash Course

Academic Level: Middle

Roles: Student, Teacher, Admin

Languages: English

Knovation Readability Score: N/A

Lexile© Score: N/A

Sample Standards:

Science > Biology > Ecology > Human Impact

Title:

Your Guide to Diabetes

Description:

A well-organized resource with detailed information on what diabetes is, the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, how to treat diabetes, and why treatment is so important.

URL: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/types?src=knovation

LRT: Reference Material

Subject: Science

Keywords: National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse: Your Guide to Diabetes, diabetes , health

Publisher/Author: National Institutes of Health

Academic Level: Middle

Roles: Student, Teacher, Admin

Languages: English

Knovation Readability Score: 3

Lexile© Score: N/A

Sample Standards:

Health and Physical Education > Health > Disease and Disorders > Noncommunicable Diseases and Disorders > Diabetes