Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: It's Elemental: Sulfur
This online resource is for information on the 16th element of the Periodic Table--Sulfur--can be found here. The site lists scientific information such as atomic weight, atomic number, melting/boiling point, and more. There is also a...
NC State University
Nc State University: General Entomology, Elements of Behavior
Behavior is what animals do. It can be defined more precisely as an internally directed system of adaptive activities that facilitate survival and reproduction. Ethology is the scientific study of animal behavior -- particularly when...
Science Struck
Science Struck: The Internet's Scientific and Technical References
Discusses how to find scientific and technical reference materials online, e.g., the periodic table and formulas, and some advantages of online resources over print.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Journey to Mars: Out of Thin Air
Discuss facts about Mars and investigate scientists' efforts to create fuel from materials found in space. Perform a simplified method of aqueous electrolysis to split water into its two chemical elements using electric current from a...
Joe Landsberger
Study Guides & Strategies: Elements of a Research Paper
All the basics of writing the research paper are presented here very succinctly. Links to more in-depth looks at various steps are provided.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: Writing Center: Formatting Science Reports
This site outlines the necessary elements of a scientific report. The site is broken down into the follow segments: title, abstract, introduction, methods, results, and discussion. Within each section is a contents section as well as a...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Atoms and Models of Atoms
This lesson introduces students to scientific models. The students will learn how models of the atom have changed as new evidence is gathered. The students will also learn about the current model of the atom. Each student will make a...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Observing Living and Non Living Components of an Ecosystem With a Partner
In this activity students will observe a square foot of an ecosystem surrounding our elementary school. They will keep a journal to record the physical elements of their area. It will include both written details and drawings. They will...
Other
Harvard University: Project Zero: Visible Thinking
Learn about the key elements and practices of visible thinking, a mode of inquiry that develops students' thinking skills by encouraging them to be active processors. Includes a lot of advice about the kinds of small changes that...
Other
Science Fair Primer: Reporting the Results
A good explanation of the elements of a good science fair report written by a high school science teacher. Details are given step by step on stating the hypothesis, explaining the experimental procedure, presenting the data attained, and...
Other
American Institute of Physics: Ideas of Cosmology: Big Bang or Steady State?
Find out about the Steady State Theory of the origin of the universe. Learn about the scientific thinking and historical findings supporting this theory which states that new matter is continuously being created.
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Realizing the Power of Your Own Creativity [Pdf]
In this instructional activity, students interpret a poem called 'The Little Blue Engine' by adding music, movement, visual art, and drama. After performing their creation, they will discuss any mathematical and/or scientific connections...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Marie Curie Biographical
This site from the Nobel eMuseum from the Nobel Foundation provides information for you to read about the life and scientific discoveries of Marie Curie (1867-1934 CE), whose work with radioactivity earned her two Nobel Prizes.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Games Machines Play: Streamlined Design
Explore the streamlined shapes of submarines and design an effective hull shape. Observe how streamlining affects a vehicle as it is pulled through a water-filled trough.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Future Car: Model Car Design 5 8
Explore the fields of engineering and automobile design. Construct from a variety of materials a model of a vehicle that travels the greatest distance on balloon power.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Dmitri Mendeleev
This biography on scientist Dmitri Mendeleev details his childhood, gives information on his scientific studies, and discusses his formal presentation made to the Russian Chemical Society in which he detailed his findings on elements.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Games Machines Play: Rube Goldberg Challenge
Explore the cartoons of Rube Goldberg and design a complex machine to perform a simple task. Use scientific design elements and information about energy transfer to build a model of the machine.
National Library of France
National Library of France: The Art of the Arabic Book
Explore the pages and elements of Arabic books throughout history by looking at examples and details of codices, illuminated texts, artistic scripts, calligraphy instruments, scientific illustrations, book bindings, and contemporary...
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Albright Knox Art Gallery: Kinetic Art Mobiles
Alexander Calder invented two new kinds of sculpture: mobiles and stabiles. In The Cone, he combines elements of each-a stabile, or non-moving sculpture, connected to a mobile, or moving sculpture. In this lesson, students use their...
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Henry Moseley
Learn about the scientific accomplishments of Henry Moseley including his method for identifying elements in this article.
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: Reading Comprehension Passages
Thirty-three cloze reading passages on various scientific passages including the scientific method, the water cycle, earth science, atoms, elements, cell division, body systems, and more.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Socrates
Socrates lived between 469-399 BC and was the founder of Attic philosophy. He served as a hoplite in the Athenian army. He was interested in scientific philosophy, but in the middle and late times of his life, he turned his interest to...