Lincoln Academy Library-Library Guide-SCIENCE
SCIENCE – Books
National Geographic Series: 12-18 student copies per subject. Each area
comes with a teacher guide. Grades 3-6.
Physical Science:
1. Acids and Bases
2. Chemical Changes
3. Introduction to Energy
4. Machines Make It Move
5. Matter, Matter Everywhere
6. The Mystery of Magnets
7. Newton’s Laws
8. The Magic of Light and Sound
9. Understanding Electricity
10. Using Force and Motion
Life Science:
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Amazing Animals
Animal Adaptations
Classification Clues
Ecosystems
Life Cycles
Looking at Cells
Plant Power
Protecting the Planet
You and Your Genes
Earth Science:
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Earth, Sun, Moon
Exploring Space
Extreme Weather
Introduction to Weather
Rocks and Minerals
Stars and Galaxies
The Oceans Around Us
Uncovering Earth’s History
9. Volcanoes and Earthquakes
10. Weather and Climate
11. Wonders of Water
The Human Body:
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Bones and Muscles
Fighting Disease
The Human Machine
Keeping Fit
Making Healthy Choices
Respiration and Circulation
Understanding the Brain
SCIENCE – Games
Scum: The Food Chain Game
SCIENCE – Miscellaneous
Heart Model
Lung Model
Solar System Planetarium – Motorized model demonstrate the workings of the
solar system with light and motion. Grades 3 and up.
Life Cycle Models - Ant, frog, mealworm, praying mantis, earthworm, butterfly.
Electronic Snap Circuits – Create your own experiments. Over 60 parts. Grades 3
and up.
Cross Section of the Earth Model – Explore the earth inside and out. Grades K and
up.
Smashing Sphere Demo Kit – Strike two spheres together with paper in between
to observe the conversion of mechanical energy into heat energy.
Magnetism, Static and Water Cycle Kit – Magnetism: delve into magnets using
magnetic fields, lodestone, and iron fillings. Static Electricity: create sparks, bend
water, and make cereal jump! Water Cycle: form tornadoes, make clouds in a jar,
and recreate the water cycle. Grades K and up.
Energy Ball- Create pulsating sounds and light by touching the metal strips. Grades
1 and up.
Neo-Sci Elementary Science Kits
Life Science-The Characteristics of Organisms Module 1: It’s Alive!
Life Science-Life Goes Round:Life Cycle of Organisms
Earth Science – Everywhere on Earth!
Physical Science-Friend or Foe Module 3
Physical Science-Move It! Module 8
Physical Science-Pure Power Module 9
Lab Investigation- Earth What’s Up Module 5
Lab Investigation-Global Changes Module 6
Lab Investigation-It’s What Matters Module 7
Lab Investigation-Exploring the Weather
Lab Investigation-Fossil Casting
Lab Investigation-Mineral Formation and Investigation
Box of minerals
Box of rocks
SCIENCE WEB RESOURCES
Anatomy
Anatomy Arcade- loads of games, covering all eight systems of the body.
Anatomy Flash Cards- This is a HUGE list!
Anatomy of the Human Body- "The Bartleby.com edition of Gray’s Anatomy of the
Human Body features 1,247 vibrant engravings—many in color—from the classic
1918 publication, as well as a subject index with 13,000 entries ranging from the
Antrum of Highmore to the Zonule of Zinn."
Blink.biz- flash animations on immunobiology
Get Body Smart- interactive site with tutorials
Google Body Browser- 3D rendering of the human body.
Zoom in and out; explore all systems of the body. HTML5 allows you to view the
rendering without needing Flash or Shockwave. Viewing must be made in Google
Chrome.
Gray's Anatomy- over 12,000 entries cover everything about the human anatomy
Heart Anatomy- interior view; many self-tests on this page.
Human Blood-introduction to its components and types; also find flash cards and
crossword puzzles on the topic.
Inner Body- choose from the 8 systems to navigate
Learn Physiology Using Flow-Diagram Models
Master Muscle List- listed in alphabetical order or by region.
Medical Animation Library- from the University of Pennsylvania Health System;
close to 200 animations
Membrane Transport- animated explanation
Muscle Contraction Animation
Skull Anatomy Tutorial- includes all views and a slide show.
Think Anatomy- huge collection of all-things anatomy, including dissection videos,
terminology, mnemonics, podcasts, study guides and lots more.
The Whole Brain Atlas
Astronomy
8 Wonders of the Solar System- from Scientific American; interactive tour
Amazing Space- teachers will find teaching tools, astronomy basics and
education/public outreach resources; all grades covered
Astronomy- NASA's site
Celestia- free space simulation; free download for Mac, Windows and Linux
Google Earth- you can view the moon simply by choosing "moon" from the dropdown planet menu at the top of your browser; ( Mars can also be viewed) download
of Google Earth required
Google Sky- use your browser to view images from outer space
The Mars Millennium Project
NASA- devoted to space science; $9.95 for subscription, also free things
NASA's Mars Exploration Program- activities, games & special events
NASA's PlanetQuest Historic Timeline- beautiful timeline covers the history of
astronomy and space exploration
Nine Planets- a multimedia tour of the solar system
Sixty Symbols- videos about the symbols of astronomy
Sloan Digital Sky Survey/Skyserver- over 50 million image captures!
Slooh-the first online service to offer live viewing from outer space!
Starry Nights- monthly guide to planets, meteors, comets
Stellarium- free open source planetarium; sky is shown in 3D; download for Mac,
Windows or Linux
Sumanas Animated Astronomy Tutorials
Wonders of the Solar System- interactive tour
Worldwide Telescope- "enables your computer to function as a virtual telescope,
bringing together imagery from the best ground and space-based telescopes in the
world. Experience narrated guided tours from astronomers and educators featuring
interesting places in the sky." From Microsoft Research.
Biology
Biology Animation Library- from the Dolan DNA Learning Center; requires Flash to
view.
The Biology Corner- lessons, Web lessons, Web quests, images and quizzes; for
grades 6-12.
Biology Videos- view right in your browser
Bug Bios-photos, descriptions & articles about the history of insects
Cells Alive! - contains film & computer enhanced images of living cells & organisms
for education & medical research; highly recommended site.
Cell Biology Animation – A must see for all Biology teachers! AWESOME site for
animations for Biology and Chemistry classes.
Cell Games An interactive site that steps you through the different parts of the
Animal, Plant and Bacterial cells. After learning about the cells, students can play a
game or take a quiz on what they've learned. Cool!
Genetics Resources
Human Genome Project Educator Resources- genetics sites, posters, workshops,
downloadable teaching aids. This site is very extensive!
Instant Anatomy- illustrations of the human body
LabWrite- assists students in writing lab reports
Sumanas Animated Biology Tutorials
Understanding Genetics- online exhibits, ask a geneticist, genetics in the news
Virtual Cell Animation Collection- from N. Dakota State University; covers 17
cellular and molecular processes
Chemistry
BKChem.org- free chemical drawing program
Challenger Disaster- how polymers played a part in what happened
Chem Education Digital Library- collaborative venture where teachers share,
organize and use the resources; includes Periodic Table Live!, Mahjong Chemistry,
3D models of molecules and much more
Chemical Element Games eight online games to teach you the chemical elements,
periodic table, and more
Chemistry Software & Science Teaching
Element Adventure Web Quest
Inquiry in Action- activities allow you to teach concepts using an inquiry-based
approach; download the whole book for FREE. (pdf format)
LabWrite- assists students in writing lab reports
Periodic Table -detailed information on the elements
Periodic Table Games- 5 levels of play for your students
The Periodic Table of Comic Books- every element on this table has a reference to
one or more comic pages involving that element
The Periodic Table of Videos- one for each of the elements; cannot view videos if
YouTube is blocked.
pH Factor- taste tests, testing for acids/bases/neutrals; interactive site
Polymers, They are Everywhere- National Geographic site covers where polymers
are in nature, the home & recycling.
Questions About the Periodic Table-contains an online "Chemistry Calculator",
which converts units of energy, volume, temperature, mass, pressure & power.
Covers grades 3-12
Sumanas Animated Chemistry Tutorials
Web Elements- more advanced information on the individual elements
Environmental Science
The Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Program- facts on global warming
Climate Change- from the EPA, this is a very comprehensive site
Earth Trends-EarthTrends is a comprehensive online database, maintained by the
World Resources Institute, that focuses on the environmental, social, and economic
trends that shape our world.
Environmental Defense Fund
Environmental History Timeline
The Environmental Protection Agency-they protect our health and our environment
High School Environmental Center- from the EPA; for high school students
Natural Resources Defense Council- "works to protect wildlife and wild places and
to ensure a healthy environment for all life on earth."
Save Our Earth and Make a Difference-created by high school students, this site has
a lot to offer, including a quiz, bulletin board and lots of information.
The Sierra Club- "we are 1.3 million of your friends and neighbors, working together
to protect our communities and the planet."
Sumanas Animated Environmental Science Tutorials
Forensic Science
*Lesson Plans
Case of the Barefoot Burglar- middle school science
CSI: The Experience-virtual crime scene activity; see if you can solve the crime
Discovery Education Lesson Plans- 5 listed; for grades 6-8
Fingerprinting: A Lesson on Classification- for elementary or middle school
Forensics Activities- written by Nancy Clark, retired high school science teacher
Forensic Science- this site was designed by students 16-18 years old and won an
honorable mention in Oracle's Thinkquest Competition
Forensic Science Lesson Plans- a Thinkquest award-winning site (honorable
mention) written by teens
Murder Mystery- from Newton's Apple; student activity
The Science Spot- lesson plans and many resource links listed here
*Sites
All About Forensic Science
America's Most Wanted- web site of the television series
Autopsy Files- celebrities and other not-so-famous people
Crimes and Clues: The Art and Science of Criminal Investigation
Crime Library- true crime stories
Crime Spider- covers loads of information, including arson, crime scene photos and
a criminal justice library.
CSI Web Adventures- funded by the National Science Foundation, this site takes you
through beginner to advanced level; also games and other fun stuff.
Famous Trials-from Charles Manson to O.J. Simpson
F.B.I.- government site for the Federal Bureau of Investigation
F.B.I. Kids' Page- choose your grade level and learn more about what goes on at the
F.B.I.
F.B.I. Records- find out about their records and how to obtain information which has
been released or not yet released.
Forensic Entomology
Forensic Evidence Articles- categories include Evidence Law News, Identification
Evidence, Behavioral Evidence and Biological Evidence.
Forensic Magazine
Forensic Teacher Magazine
Interpol- world’s largest international police organization
NOVA: Investigations Archive- videos on the Unabomber, Typhoid Mary and more.
PBS Teachers- shows that involve forensic science
The Science Spot- lesson plans and many resource links listed here; excellent list
TruTV Crime Stories
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Virtual Exhibit on Forensic Science- site has a databse, timeline and interactive
game.
Visible Proofs-forensic views of the body; media, exhibition images, biographies
General Science
Dinosaurs- illustrations with animations; activity guide for teachers
Eagle Cam – Rare look inside a bald eagle nest in the wild
Earthwatch- research, conservation, education
The Earth Science Enterprise- FAQs, sections on water, air, land, natural hazards
Electronic Games for Education in Math & Science
eNature- very extensive site about nature
Fossweb- very colorful, easy to navigate site; covers grades K-8; contains
information on weather, chemical reactions, planetary science, electronics, force &
motion, populations & ecosystems & earth history.
Free Science Software
Global Warming is Hot Stuff!- environmental education for kids
Google Global Science Fair – Google is looking for the brightest, best young scientists
from around the world to submit interesting creative projects relevant to the world
today
Hey LHS Kids- cool site for elementary students from the Lawrence Hall of Science
Jason.org -adventures in science
Jonathan Bird's Blue World- videos explore the underwater world
Journey North- "a global study of wildlife migration & seasonal change"
Knotebooks- science education platform; known as the "textbook killer". Incredible
tool!
Microworlds -science education for grades 9-12
Middle/High School Science Web Sites
Mission to Geospace
NOVA Teachers
Physical Science Hotlist -extensive
Reading Weather Maps- learn how to prepare a forecast
Sci4Kids- interactive site for kids 8-13 yrs. old
Science & Math Learning
Science Daily Magazine
Science Fair Central- Discovery's site teaches students how to make a successful
science fair project
Science Fairs
Science Learning Network
Shape it Up- "an Earth-changing erosion activity" for younger students
Shedd Educational Adventures- aquatic science resources for K-12 teachers
The Smallest Page on the Web- here you will find the most common microscopic
organisms that live in fresh water. Contains brief descriptions, diagrams & pictures.
Spotlight on Simple Machines- wheels, axles, inclined planes, screws, levers, wedges
& pulleys are taught on this site.
Teachers' Domain- a searchable index of "multimedia resources" ; contains lesson
plans, images, documents & audio & video clips.
Teaching About Genetics- resource list
United States Geological Survey- information on volcanoes, earthquakes
The Water Cycle- large colorful illustrations explain the water cycle in an easy-tounderstand way; link to a dolphin's diary
Wonderful World of Insects
World Clock - world clock widget/applet that includes world time, population,
death, illness, environment, energy, US crimes, food and more.
Zona Land- visual tools to explain things
Zoom Dinosaurs- everything "dinosaur"...this site is very extensive!
Physics
EduRef Physics Resources
LabWrite- assists students in writing lab reports
Physics4Kids!- basic physics information
Physics Central- all about physics
The Physics Classroom- download worksheets to use in the classroom
School Physics- download worksheets which explain various processes
Sixty Symbols- videos about the symbols of physics
*Lesson Plans
Astronomy Worksheets
The Biology Corner -worksheets & lessons
Biology Lesson Plans
Flowers and Plants- GRADES 7-12
Oceanworld
Physics Lessons
Tsunamis
Awesome Library Teacher Resources
Discovery School-Understanding Tsunamis
Earth Science-Understanding Tsunamis-for grades 6-8
FEMA for Kids- tsunamis
GOOGLE Listing-lesson plans on tsunamis
How Tsunamis Work- from How Stuff Works
Reading A-Z-earthquakes, volcanoes & tsunamis
Teach-nology- lesson plans on tsunamis
Welcome to Tsunami!- many links listed here