CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Water Properties
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following online tutorial students will describe the structure and polarity of a water molecule. They will also describe the hydrogen bonding that occurs in...
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Ice on Europa
With the exception of Earth, Europa currently appears to be the only body in the solar system which potentially harbors a global ocean of liquid water. The possibility of liquid water raises the possibility of life, as well. This NASA...
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society: Explore Chemistry: Water and Chemistry
Explore water's unique properties in the activities here. Includes ideas for starting a chemistry club, ideas for Earth Day, articles, and videos.
Other
The Partnership for a Drug Free America
Working to reduce the illicit drugs in America, this is the website of Partnership For A Drug Free America. This site contains a database of drugs with slang names as well as standard. For each drug there are descriptions of the drug...
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Melting Ice
Using temperature probes, students will monitor the temperature of melting ice cubes in different situations. This lab activity, allows students to view the procedure and answer questions online that can be saved and evaluated by the...
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Winter Weather Teaching Box
A collection of hands-on educational resources about the science of winter weather for primary grade students.
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Investigating Water
This guide engages children in the process of scientific inquiry using the context of a favorite early childhood pastime-water play.
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: Herd of Buffalo Crossing the Missouri on Ice
This poem s about a herd of buffalo who are crossing on a frozen river.
New York University
New York University: About Water and Ice
Page uses movies and 3D images to explain how properties of water relate to polarity and hydrogen bonding.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Stories in the Ice
Take a journey back through time, using ice cores to learn about Earth's climatic history, including evidence of global warming and nuclear activity.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Does Ice Float in Water?
Ever wonder why solid ice floats in liquid water? In this video lecture you will explore the special properties of water. Learn "the science behind how hydrogen bonds keep the ice in your glass (and the polar ice caps) afloat". At the...
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Cold, Colder and Coldest Ice
Describes research into the freezing point of water and how scientists have frozen it at different temperatures, depending on the electric charge.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Ice Stories: Dispatches From Polar Scientists: Ice
Water water everywhere. There are many types of ice found surrounding the poles of the earth. Get details on the varieties of ice studied by polar scientists.
PBS
Pbs: Introduction to Glaciers
This interactive tutorial illustrates all the different types of glaciers. Learn about how they move, how they form, where they are found, and more.
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Human Impact: Melting Ice
Lesson plan examines the potential impacts of the warming of the atmosphere.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse: Club Drugs
This resource provides information and addresses concerns over popular "club drugs," including ecstasy. Read about the side effects of ecstasy, GHB, Ketamine, Rohypnol, Methamphetamine, and LSD.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Just a Phase: Water as a Solid, Liquid, and Gas
This site helps students construct a model of the arrangement of water molecules when present as solid, liquid or gas. Includes background information, lesson plans, links to standards and assessment ideas.
Other
Njawwa: Kids' Water Zone
Students can learn fun facts about water, perform experiments with it, and play games about it. Includes links and a suggested reading list.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: States of Water
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the three states of water.
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tar Heel Reader: Forms of Water
Find out how water can exist in the three different pahses of matter.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Cold, Ice, and Snow Safety
Playing in the snow is fun, but it can also be dangerous. KidsHealth website helps you learn about the importance of dressing for the weather to protect your body and health. This page also includes information about the dangers...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Structure of Ice
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers structure of ice and hydrogen bonding in ice.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Freezing
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains what happens to matter when it freezes and the definition of freezing point.
WebMD
Web Md: Help for Shin Splints
This site from WebMD Health provides a great article on the treatment for shin splints written by Richard Weil, MEd, CDE. Includes methods such as rest, massage, ice, stretching and strengthening. Very helpful and not too in-depth,...