General Science 2

Cornell Math and Science Gateway

This website was created by Cornell University's Department of Education to help teachers as well as students from grades 9 through 12 broaden their understanding of various math and science related subjects. This website has helpful tips for lesson planning, it provides a list of math and science links, and posts detailed information on future conferences.

Ask Eric

Based on the family science program on PBS, Ask Eric is an excellent Web site for teachers to find very interesting and educational information that can be incorporated in lesson plans. Easy to navigate and all lessons are indexed in alphabetical order.

Global Warming - Study Works Online

This section of the Study Works Online site, features an eight-part series investigating Global Warming. It includes answers to the following questions: - What is Global Warming? - Is human activity partly responsible for current warming trends? - Why are we hearing so much about it in the media? - What's the Global Warming "debate" all about?

Who Did It?

If you're fascinated by forensic science you might want to check out this site. You'll find a really neat lesson plan for students in grades 6-8.

Chocolate Is Good For You

If you haven't already heard, chocolate is good for your health. Dark chocolate, that is. So eat up, guilt free. Want proof? Visit this site.

Coastal Erosion - A widespread problem

Did you know that beaches are constantly moving, building up here and eroding there, in response to waves, winds, storms and relative sea level rise?

This has many coastal residents up and down the United States really worried. Find out more about coastal erosion, *To get as much information as possible on this topic, be sure to click on the page numbers listed on the bottom of page.

Using The Web in Science Teaching

K-12 teachers attending the UCI Summer Science Institute at the University California at Irvine have developed Web Quests that engage students in on-line instruction in various science topics. Science Gems * Some of the web quests are traditional in approach, while others are more innovative and interactive in scope. * Each lesson follows a general format with links to WWW resources.

Science Experiments

Check out Fun Science Gallery to find fun, simple and inexpensive science experiments.You'll find instructions showing you how to build scientific equipment, like telescopes, microscopes, batteries, sidereal indicators, and several other instruments. *Click on ENGLISH to find the list of experiments.

IceWatch

This Canadian Nature Federation/Environment Canada project invites volunteers to contribute to a database to research how the climate will change in different regions of Canada, or how ecosystems will react to the change. Your class can become scientists by contributing their observations by watching for the winter "freeze up" and spring "break up" on a nearby lake, bay, or river. Their information will be entered into a database and they will be able to view a map showing their observation location and the location of other Icewatch volunteers in Canada. Cool, eh?

FrogWatch

FrogWatch another volunteer program from CNF in which participants of all ages can help scientists monitor Canada's frog populations. A guide is being developed for grades 7-12.

WormWatch

WormWatch is designed to help scientists learn more about earthworm populations and distribution in Canada. This knowledge will be useful in determining the health of our soils, and in tracking changes and reclaiming degraded sites. Volunteers of all ages can help monitor Canada’s worm populations. All you have to do is find a cool, moist spot and dig in!

Mars Odyssey

Follow the progress of the Mars Odyssey satellite which went into orbit October 24, 2001. There are lots of resources and suggestions for teachers on the web site. The video "Live for Mars 2001" is available from Télé-Québec. Call Carole Forget at (514) 521-2424 ext. 4219 or by e-mail at: cforget@telequebec.qc.ca

A Spicy Recipe for Good Health

Hey, add a big pinch of spices to all of your meals! Did you know there are some highly scientific and beneficial reasons to eat spices? According to research, spices have a wide range of medicinal properties. Find out which spices are good for your health and why.

Adventures in Science and Technology

Find cool projects, profiles of Canadian Scientists, and other fascinating information about science and technology at Canada's Digital Collections

Key Anthrax Discovery

When the symptoms of inhaled Anthrax appear, the disease may be un-treatable. Scientists have found the molecule that lets anthrax toxin inside cells. Blocking that receptor could save lives. Learn more about Anthrax, the bacterial disease that continues to claim victims in the United States.

Science Facts

Explorit Science Center, a non-profit, independent California Corporation has put together a number of interesting and educational science facts that are worth checking out. Start your learning adventure.

Spring Acid Rain Watch Project

Lakes are crystal clear but dead. Sugar maples are dying. Frog species are becoming extinct. The culprit? Acid Rain [PDF]. Where does it come from? How is it formed? Are we humans responsible for this problem?

Science for Kids

Find fun and interesting agricultural stories about insects, soil, plants, transportation and more. Visit the site and click on a picture to get started.

Suffering Salmon

What's to blame for the major fluctuations in population of sockeye salmon in Alaska over the past 2,200 years? Is overfishing to blame, or changes in climate? Perhaps an increase in predators? Well, a new study points a finger not at people but at climate! To learn more about this topic, read the following article featured on The Why Files.

Tagged Goose's Epic Journey

A tagged goose which completed a 9,000-mile return migration trip has helped scientists understand the bird's flight patterns.

How Birds Migrate?

Have you ever wondered or have any of your students ever asked you how birds know where they're going when they're migrating? *Be sure to click on the more link at the bottom of the page to find out as much as possible on this topic.

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