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Science
Grades 5-8

Earth and Space Science

Print and Media

Bond, P. (1999). DK Guide to space: A photographic journey through the universe. New York: DK Publishing, 0789439468, $19.95.
Through vivid photographs, the reader is presented with information on the components of the solar system and universe. Each topic is described in a two-page layout that integrates scientific information with striking illustrations.
Audience: 5, 6, 7, 8
Subjects: Solar System, Universe
Standard: 8,9,10,11,12
Strand: Earth and Space Science

Bramewll, M. (1998). Mapping our world. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Lerner Publications Co., 0822529246, 16.95
Uses various kinds of maps along with text to describe many aspects of the earth including its history and changing conditions.
Audience: 5-8
Subjects: Mapping
Standard: 1
Strand: Earth and Space Science

Burnham, R. (2000). The Reader’s Digest Children’s Atlas of the Universe. New York: Reader’s Digest Children’s Books, 1575843730, $24.99.
This atlas visits the planets in our solar systems as well as asteroids, comets, and meteors before proceeding to the stars and galaxies of deep space.
Audience: 5, 6, 7, 8
Subjects: Planets, Space
Standard: 8, 9,10, 11, 12
Strand: Earth and Space Science

Carson, M. (2000). The wow’s and why’s of weather. New York: Scholastic Professional Books, 0590365088, 12.95.
Presents background information and more than thirty activities for learning about air, the sun and seasons, clouds and rain, wind and weather watching and forecasting; also includes a list of additional resources such as Web sites, softeare and reference, nonfiction and fiction books.
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Weather
Standard: 6,7,8,9
Strand: Earth and Space Science

Challoner, J. (2000). Rocks and Minerals (Fantastic Facts). Lorenz Books, 0765567210 $17.95
An excellent resource for teaching children the fundamental principles governing rocks and minerals.
Audience: 5, 6, 7, 8
Subjects: Rocks, Minerals
Standard: 6, 7
Strand: Earth and Space Science

Downs, S. (1999). Earth’s hidden treasures. Brookfield, CT: Twenty-First Century Books, 076134113, $17.95
Explains what rocks, minerals, and gemstones are found on the earth and how they are used by people.
Audience: 5, 6, 7, 8
Subjects: Rocks, Minerals
Standard: 6,7
Strand: Earth and Space Science

Downs, S. (2000). Earth’s Fiery Fury. Brookfield, CT: Twenty-First Century Books, 076131413X, $23.40.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of volcanoes and their activity. A unique feature is the descriptive vocabulary that helps readers build a mental picture.
Audience: 5, 6, 7, 8
Subjects: Volcanoes
Standard: 5
Strand: Earth and Space Science

Dyson, M. (1999). Space station science: Life in free fall. New York: Scholastic Reference,
0590058894, $16.95
Readers are introduced to the numerous systems that keep the space station up and running and the complexities of day-to-day living onboard.
Audience: 5, 6, 7, 8
Subjects: Space
Standard: 10
Strand: Earth and Space Science

Elsom, D. (1997). Weather explained: a beginner’s guide to the elements. New York: Henry Holt & Co., 0805048758, $18.95.
This beginner’s guide captures your attention from the opening overview of weather through sections on the world’s changing climate.
Audience: 5
Subjects: Weather
Standard: 6,7,8,9
Strand: Earth and Space Science

Gardner, R. (1997). Science project ideas about rain. Berkeley Heights, NJ: Enslow, 089790843X, $19.95
Uses experiments to illustrate the properties of rain as well as the reasons that water is such an important part of life.
Audience: 5
Subjects: Rain, Science Experiments, Water
Standard: 6,7,8,9
Strand: Earth and Space Science

Kahl, J. (1998). Hazy skies: weather and the environment. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Lerner Publications Co., 0822525305, $22.00
Describes the connections between pollution and weather, the destruction of the ozone layer, global warming, efforts at pollution control and alternative energy forms.
Audience: 5
Subjects: Weather, Energy, Pollution
Standard: 6,7,8,9
Strand: Earth and Space Science

Kahl, J. (1993). Storm warning: tornadoes and hurricanes. Minnespolis, Minnesota: Lerner
Publications, Co., 0822525275, $22.00
Provides information about hurricanes and tornadoes, such as where and when they occur, how they form, and the damage they can cause.
Audience: 5
Subjects: Weather, Hurricanes, Tornadoes
Standard: 6,7,8,9
Strand: Earth and Space Science

Kittinger J. (1997). A look at rocks: from coal to kimberlite. New York: Franklin Watts, 0531203107, $22.50
Describes the formation and appearance of rocks, changes they can undergo, and how to start a collection.
Audience: 5, 6, 7, 8
Subjects: Rocks, Minerals
Standard: 6,7
Strand: Earth and Space Science

McMillan, B. (1991). The weather sky. New York: Facts on File, 0374382611, $16.95
Discusses through colorful photographs, illustrations, and text the basic principles of energy and describes how it is extracted from its sources and put to use within the natural context and in human invention.
Audience: 5, 6, 7, 8
Subjects: Weather, Energy
Standard: 6,7,8
Strand: Earth and Space Science

Sattler, H. (1995). Our patchwork planet. New York: Lothrop, 0688093132, $15.93
Verbal and visual details offer a most pleasant excursion through present-day plate tectonic theory.
Audience: 6, 7, 8
Subjects: Tectonic Plates
Standard: 5
Strand: Earth and Space Science

Seibert, P. (1999). Discovering El Nino: How fable and fact together help explain the weather. Brookfield, CT: Milbrook Press. 0761312730, $21.90.
The author does a wonderful job of blending together the scientific information and facts about El Nino with the historical perspective and lore about the origins of the name.
Audience: 5, 6, 7, 8
Subjects: Weather
Standard: 6,7,8
Strand: Earth and Space Science

Silver, D. (1997). The amazing earth model book: easy-to-make, hands-on models that teach. New York: Scholastic Professional Books, 0590930893, 14.95
Presents instructions for kids in grades 3-6 to make more than twenty models that teach geology; includes reproducible pages and covers volcanoes, rocks and fossils, weathering, waste and erosion, earthquakes, and moving plates.
Audience: 5, 6, Teacher
Subjects: Earth, Geology, Volcanoes, Rocks
Standard: 5,6,7
Strand: Earth and Space Science

Sussman, A. (2000). Dr. Art’s guide to planet Earth: For earthlings ages 12 to 120. Chelsea Green. 189012173X, $14.95
Dr. Art’s systems-based Earth guide introduces three easy-to-understand principles that explain how our planet works- Matter Cycles, Energy Flows, and Life Webs.
Audience: 6, 7, 8
Subjects: Earth|
Standard: 1,2,3,4,5,6 & 7
Strand: Earth and Space Science

Symes, R. (2000). Rocks & Minerals. New York: DK Publications, 0789458047, $15.95
Text and photographs examine the creation, importance, erosion, mining, and uses of rocks and minerals.
Audience: 5, 6, 7, 8
Subjects: Rocks, Minerals, Geology
Standard: 1,2,3
Strand: Earth and Space Science

Vogt, G. (2000). Apollo moonwalks: the amazing lunar missions. Berkeley Heights, NJ: 0766013065, $18.95
Discusses the six Apollo missions that landed on the moon, describing the work performed there, what it is like to walk on the moon, and the collection of moon rocks.
Audience: 5, 6, 7, 8
Subjects: Moon
Standard: 10
Strand: Earth and Space Science

Science
Grades 5-8

Earth and Space Science

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Author Known 22 August 2002 Title: Astronomy.com

This site contains many updated articles about astronomy across the country. It also includes a section about tonight's sky.

http://www.astronomy.com/home.asp

Grades 5-8

Subject The Earth in the Solar System

Standard: 13 Recognize that the earth is part of a system called the solar system that includes the sun (a star), planets and many moons. The earth is the third planet from the sun in our solar system.

Author Unknown Sept. 2, 2002 Title: Geology : Plate Tectonics

This site has animations of the last 750 million years of planet Earth. It also contains a detailed history of each of the four major time eras of our planet.

http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/geology/tectonics.html

Audience Grades 5-8

Subject: Plate Tectonics

Learning Standard #5 Describe the movement of the earth s crustal plates causes both slow changes in the

earth's surface (e.g. formation of mountains and ocean basins) and rapid ones (e.g. volcanic eruptions and earthquakes).

Author Unknown 14 September 2002 Title: Ice Age Mammals

This is a fun site for both teachers and students to learn about the last ice age.

It contains many colorful pictures and good maps. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/Iceagemammals.shtml

Audience : Grades 6-8

Standard: Recognize that biological evolution accounts for the diversity of species developed through gradual processes over many generations

Author Unknown 30, August 2002 Title Jewels of the Night NOAO

The Jewels of the Night is a hands-on, teacher tested activity for middle school and older students.

Students measure the color and brightness of stars in the Jewel box Cluster from a color image. They determine the age of the cluster by plotting their measurements in a color brightness diagram.

http://www.noao.edu/education/jewels/

Audience: Grades 5-8

Subject: The Solar System

Author Unknown 2 Sept. 2002 Title Project Astro Tucson Phases of the Moon Demos

This web sites uses video clips to help students visualize the moon s phases

http://www.noao.edu/education/phases/

Audience Grades 5-8

Standard: Describe lunar and solar eclipses, the observed moon phases and tides. Relate them to the relative positions of the earth, moon, and sun.

Author Unknown : 2 Sept. 2002 Title: National Radio Astronomy Observatory

A Facility of the National Science Foundation

Operated by Associated Universities, Inc.

This site explores the world of radio telescopes. It contains many beautiful Radio Astronomy Images

NRAO is the national center for astronomical research at radio wavelengths in the United States

http://www.nrao.edu

Audience Grades 5-8

Standard: 13 Recognize that the earth is part of a system called the solar system that includes the sun (a star), planets and many

moons. The earth is the third planet from the sun in our solar system

Author Unknown Title NASA Kids August 30, 2002 This fun web site created by NASA follows the entire life cycle of a star.

http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/space/stars/

Audience Grades 5-8

Subject The Earth in the Solar System

Author Unknown 15 August 2002 Title: Terraserver

Fun site for students to learn about maps. They are able to see a close up aerial view of their home.

http://www.terraserver.com/

Audience Grades 5-8

Subject Maps

Standard #1 Obtain a topographic relief and a corresponding paper contour map of a coastal area (preferably in Massachusetts)/ Use both types of map to demonstrate the changes in the coastline that would occur if sea level were to rise by various amounts.

Author Unknown, Date 10, Sept. 2002 The Internet's Virtual Telescope

Students will learn a great deal about all the spectrum of light http://skyview.gsfc.nasa.gov/help/howto.html

Audience Grades 5-9

Subject Astronomy

Learning Standard #14 Recognize that the earth revolves around (orbits) the sun in a year s time and that the earth rotates on its axis once approximately every 24 hours. Make connections between the rotation of the earth and day/night and the apparent movement of the sun, moon, and stars across the sky

Author Unknown Title:/The Stars August 30, 2002

This web sites contains a simple web quest. It asks students to write descriptions of different types of

stars.

http://www.kidsastronomy.com/worksheet/worksheet2.htm

Audience Grades 5-8

Subject The Earth in the Solar System

Standard: 13 Recognize that the earth is part of a system called the solar system that includes the sun (a star), planets and many

moons. The earth is the third planet from the sun in our solar system.

Author Unknown Sept. 2, 2002 Title: Geology : Plate Tectonics

This site has animations of the last 750 million years of planet Earth. It also contains a detailed history of each of the four major time eras of our planet.

http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/geology/tectonics.html

Audience Grades 5-8

Subject: Plate Tectonics

Learning Standard #5 Describe the movement of the earth s crustal plates causes both slow changes in the

earth's surface (e.g. formation of mountains and ocean basins) and rapid ones (e.g. volcanic eruptions and earthquakes).

Arnett, W. (2001). Nine Planets.
A virtual tour of the nine planets.
URL: www.nineplanets.org FREE
Audience: 4-12
Subject: Planets, Solar System
Standard: 8,9,10,11,12
Strand: Earth and Space Science

Hamilton, C. (2001). Views of the Solar System.
Presents a vivid multimedia adventure that unfolds the splendor of the sun, planets, moons and much more.
URL: www.solarviews.com/eng/homepage.htm FREE
Audience: 4-12
Subject: Planets, Solar System, Moon, Sun
Standard: 8,9,10,11,12
Strand: Earth and Space Science

Looking at the Sea The Changing Ocean
To learn about the physical features of the world’s oceans and get historical information and water cycle.
URL: http://www.mos.org/oceans/planet/change.html
Audience Grades 6,7,8
Subject Continental Drift
Strand:Earth and Space

McDonald, Laura of NASA. 2002. SkyView Non-Astronomer Page

This �virtual telescope� from NASA displays sky pictures using sky coordinates and provides an excellent astronomy lexicon just a click away.

URL: http://skyview.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/easy.html Free

Audience: 7,8, 9, 10, 12 and Teacher

Subjects: Astronomy

Standard: Science Standards 9, 10 and 12

Strand: Earth and Space Science

MadSci Network, (2001). Mad Scientist Library.
A network of scientists recommended some exemplary sites that are not only educational, but fun and interactive dealing with middle and high school science.
URL: www.madsci.org/libs/MAD_libs.html FREE
Audience: 5-12
Subject: Science
Standard: ALL
Strand: ALL

MSHA’s Kid’s Page
Let your students find out what minerals are mined in your state and what they are used for go to:
URL: http://www.msha.gov/KIDS/MINING.HTM
Audience Grades 5,6,7,8
Subject Minerals
Strand:Earth & Space

National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (2001). NASA Spacelink.
Explores amazing space information for students and teachers. This site also includes teacher guides and other sources.
URL: spacelink.nasa.gov/index.html FREE
Audience: 4-12
Subject: Space
Standard: 8,9,10,11,12
Strand: Earth and Space Science

Ottewell, Guy 3 September 2002 Title Universal Workshop The Thousand Yard Model or, The Earth as a Peppercorn.

This is a classic exercise for visualizing just how BIG our Solar System really is. Both the relative size and

spacing of the planets are demonstrated in this outdoor exercise, using a mere peppercorn to represent the

size of the Earth

http://www.noao.edu/education/peppercorn/pcmain.html#pacing

Audience Grades 5-8

Standard: 12 Recognize that the universe contains many billions of glaxiezes and that each galaxy contains

many billions of stars.

Schatz, 3 September 2002 Title: Making comet in the Classroom 30, August 2002

This lesson demonstrates to students how a real comet exists in space.

http://www.noao.edu/education/crecipe.html

Audience Grades 5-8

Subject The Solar System

Standard; 13 Recognize that the earth is part of a system called the solar system that includes the sun (a star), planets and many moons. The earth is the third planet from the sun in our solar system.

Science Quest Foundation (2001). SciQuest Foundation.
This site explores more than 20 categories of science.
URL: www.sciquestfoundation.org/k12/index.html FREE
Audience: K-12
Subject: Science
Standard: ALL
Strand: ALL

Spartech Software, (2001). Reeko’s Mad Scientist Lab.
A source for free science experiments for parents, teachers, and students of all ages.
URL: www.spartechsoftware.com/reeko Free
Audience: 5, 6, 7, 8
Subject: Science
Standard: ALL
Strand: All

The Weather Underground, Inc. 2002. Weather Underground: Wunderground.com Sky

Current stargazing maps, weather and properties of heavenly bodies worldwide. Type in location. Scroll down and click on Star Chart. Click on a star, planet, the sun or moon for more information. Authoritative and easy to use.

URL: http://www.wunderground.com/sky/index.asp Free

Audience: 7,8 and Teacher

Subjects: Astronomy and Weather

Standard: Science Standards 9, 10 and 12

Strand: Earth and Space Science

Author Unknown Title Welcome to Astronomy for kids A fun and easy page for children to learn about our universe.

http://www.dustbunny.com/afk/

Grades 5-8

US Department of the Interior Date August 12, 2001 Ask a geologist
Have students ask questions of a professional geologist.
URL: http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/ask-a-geologist/
Audience Grades 6,7,8,9
Subject Geology
Strand:Earth & Space

US Dept of the Interior Date August 12, 2001 Education and outreach
Contains alot of information about the oceans and terrific lesson plans.
URL:http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/pubinfo/
Audience Teachers
Subject Oceanology
Strand:Earth and Space, Life Science

US Dept of the Interior Date August 12, 2001 Methods and Equipment Used by Marine Geologists
To see photos of the ocean basins and how they are used to explain plate tectonics go to this site.
URL: http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/pubinfo/margeol2.html#plates
Audience Grades 6-8
Subject Plate Tectonics
Strand:Earth & Space

USA Today (2001). How Weather Works.
This site explains how weather works, it also includes definitions, experiments and much more.
URL: www.usatoday.com/weather/wworks0.htm FREE
Audience: 5, 6, 7, 8
Subject: Weather
Standard: 6,7,8,9
Strand: Earth and Space Science

Wood, C. (2001). Volcano World.
Everything that you wanted know about volcanoes, past and present you can find on this site.
URL: volcano.und.nodak.edu/vw.html FREE
Audience: 3-12
Subject: Volcanoes
Standard:5,6
Strand: Earth and Space Science

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Life Science

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Animal Diversity Web Team, University of Michigan. 1995-2002. Animal Diversity Web

Amazing coverage of many animals, including classification, physical traits, geographic range, food, reproduction, behavior, habitat, conservation, biomes, maps and photos. Tremendous scope and authority.

URL: http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/index.html Free

Audience: 7,8 and Teacher

Subjects: Animals and biomes

Standard: Standard 1: Classification of Organisms; Standard 13: Living Things and Their Environment

Strand: Life Science (Biology)

Atkins, J. (2000). Girls who looked under rocks: the lives of six pioneering naturalist. Nevada City, CA:1584690119, 8.95.
Contains profiles of six girls who displayed an early interest in nature, and who grew up to be award-winning scientists and writers.
Audience: 5, 6, 7,8 Reference
Subjects: Naturalist, Environment
Standard:
Strand: Earth and Space Science

Caduto, M. (1998). Keepers of life: discovering plants through Native American stories and Earth activities for children. Golden, CO: Fulcrum Publishing, 1555913873 16.95
A collection of Native American stories that provide information about botany, plant ecology, and natural history, accompanied by activities for students.
Audience: 6, 7, 8
Subjects: Plants, Botany, Ecology, Natural History
Standard:13, 14, 15 & 16
Strand: Life Science

Darling, K. (2000). There’s a zoo on you! Brookfield, CT: Millbrook Press, 0761313575, $23.00
Describes the variety of microorganisms that inhabit the human body, especially the ones that are harmless or helpful and how we interact with them in various ways.
Audience: 5, 6, 7, 8
Subjects: Microorganisms
Standard: 2,3,4
Strand: Life Science

Dudley, K. (1997). Wolves. Raintree/Steck-Vaughn, 08172456178, $18.48.
Examines the lives of wolves as a pack with details on size, fur, adaptation, classification, and group life.
Audience: 6, 7, 8
Subjects: Wolves
Standard: 13
Strand: Life Science

Facklam, H. (1994). Bacteria. New York: Twenty-First Century Books, 0805028579, $15.98
Discusses the characteristics of bacteria, explaining how these tiny organisms invade cells and can be essential or harmful to life.
Audience: 6, 7, 8
Subjects: Bacteria
Standard: 5,6
Strand: Life Science

Facklam, H. (1994). Parasites. New York: Twenty-First Century Books, 0805028587, $15.98
Describes the partnerships formed by plants and animals that live on or in other organisms.
Audience: 6, 7, 8
Subjects: Parasites
Standard: 5, 6
Strand: Life Science

Gowell, E. (1999). Life in the deep sea. New York: Franklin Watts, 0531203913, $16.95
Presents a history of deep sea exploration as well as a description of the landscape and life found there.
Audience: 5, 6, 7, 8
Subjects: Oceans
Standard: 13
Strand: Life Science

Johnson, R. (1991). The Great Barrier Reef: a living laboratory. Minneapolis, Minnesota, Lerner Publications, 0822515962, $24.00
An account of various research projects involving the animal and plant life of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
Audience: 5, 6, 7, 8
Subjects: Great Barrier Reef
Standard: 13
Strand: Life Science

Kittinger, J. (1999). Stories in stone: the world of animal fossils. New York: Franklin Watts, 0531203840, $22.50
Describes the formation and characteristics of animal fossils.
Audience: 5, 6, 7, 8
Subjects: Fossils
Standard: 11
Strand: Life Science

Lavies, B. (1993). Compost critters. New York: Dutton Children’s Books, 0525447636, $15.99
Describes what happens in a compost pile and how creatures from bacteria and mites to millipedes and earthworms aid in the process of turning compost into humus.
Audience: 5, 6, 7, 8
Subject: Compost
Standard: 14,15
Strand: Life Science

Silverstein, A. (1996). Monerans and protists. New York: Twenty-First Century Books, 0805035214, $16.98
Describes these single-celled organisms and explains their importance in maintaining the ecosystem.
Audience: 5, 6, 7, 8
Subject: Ecosystem, Monerans, Protists
Standard: 2,3,4, 17
Strand: Life Science

Snedden, R. (1996). Yuck! A big book of little horrors. New York: Simon & Schuster 0689806760, $16.00
A microscope reveals the disgusting, secret horrors of the home.
Audience: 5
Subject: Microorganisms
Standard: 2,3,4,17
Strand: Life Science

Snedden, R. (2000). A world of microorganisms. Chicago, IL: Heinemann Library, 1575722410, $22.79
Introduces microscopic organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and prions, describing how they live and reproduce and how they affect humans.
Audience: 5, 6, 7, 8
Subject: Microorganisms
Standard: 2,3,4, 17
Strand: Life Science

Science
Grades 5-8

Life Science

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Access Excellence Activities Exchange Activities Date August 12, 2001 Activity Description of "Cell Membrane/Surface Area Demos"
This site has many execellent labs for teachers to help demonstrate osmosis in cell walls.
URL: http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/ATG/data/released/0307-TrumanHoltzclaw/description.html
Audience Teachers
Subject Cell Walls
Strand:Life Science

Animal Diversity Web Team, University of Michigan. 1995-2002. Animal Diversity Web

URL: http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/index.html Free

Audience: 7,8 and Teacher

Subjects: Animals and biomes

Standard: Standard 1: Classification of Organisms; Standard 13: Living Things and Their Environment

Strand: Life Science (Biology)

Busch Entertainment Corp. (2001). Animal World Database.
Lots of information on different animals around the world. Includes teacher guides and much more.
URL: www.seaworld.org/infobook.html Free
Audience: 5, 6, 7, 8
Subject: Animals
Standard: 13
Strand; Life Science

Ciuccu, Mary et al. 1997. Learn About Biomes!

Excellent biomes information with good distribution map of various biomes

URL: http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/as/education/projects/webunits/biomes/biomes.html

Audience: 6,7,8 and Teacher

Subjects: Biomes

Standard: Standard 13: Living Things and Their Environment

Strand: Life Science (Biology)

Discovery Channel Date August 29,2001 C-E-L-L-O
The purpose of this lab is to compare and contrast a plant cell and an animal cell; and describe and locate the cell organelles within the cell.
URL: http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/cello/
Audience Grades 6,7,8 and Teachers
Subject Animal and plant cells
Strand:Life Science

EnchantedLearning.com. 2002. Biome/Animal Habitat Printouts

Biomes facts in brief with incredible pictures of animals from various biomes. Free

URL: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/

Audience: Grades 4-8 and Teacher

Subjects: Biomes

Standard: Standard 13: Living Things and Their Environment

Strand: Life Science (Biology)

The Evergreen Project, Inc. 1995-1998. What�s It Like Where You Live

Explore biomes of the world with easy text and colorful maps and pictures.

URL: http://mbgnet.mobot.org/sets/index.htm Free

Audience: 6,7,8 and Teacher

Subjects: Biomes

Standard: Standard 13: Living Things and Their Environment

Strand: Life Science (Biology)

Franklin Institute. (2001). Living Things.
Explores the world around you.
URL: www.fi.edu/tfi/units/life FREE
Audience: 5, 6, 7, 8
Subject: Living Things
Standard: 5,6,13
Strand: Life Science

Kelley, J. (2001). EPA Student center.
This site provides information and other sources to learn about conservation and the ecosystem.
URL: www.epa.gov/students FREE
Audience: 5-12
Subject: Ecosystem, Conservation
Standard: 17,18
Strand: Life Science

Rader, A (2001). Biology4Kids.
Explores biology, cell structure and ecology
URL: www.kapili.com/topiclist.html FREE
Audience: 5-12
Subject: Biology
Standard:1,2,3,4,5,6
Strand: Life Science

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Challoner, J. (2000). Energy. New York: Dorling Kindersley, 0789455765, $15.95.
Text accompanied by photographic illustrations survey various sources of energy and the ways in which they have been harnessed.
Audience: 5, 6, 7, 8
Subject: Energy
Standard: 13, 14, 15,16
Strand: Physical Science

Cooper, C. (2000). Matter. New York: Dorling Kindersley, 0789467143, $19.95
Examines the elements that make up the physical world and the properties and behavior of different kinds of matter.
Audience: 6-8
Subject: Matter, Elements
Standard: 1,2,3
Strand: Physical Science

Dispezio, M. (1998). Awesome experiments in force and motion. New York: Sterling, 0806998210, $17.95
Provides more than fifty experiments illustrating the properties of force and motion including gravity, inertia and density.
Audience: 5, 6, 7, 8
Subject: Force, Motion
Standard: 11
Strand: Physical Science

Doherty, P. (1996). The cool hot rod and other electrifying experiments on energy and Matter.. New York: John Wiley, 0471115185, $10.95
Presents over twenty experiments exploring energy transformations and how they affect the everyday world.
Audience: 6, 7, 8
Subject: Energy, Science Experiments
Standard: 1,2,3,4
Strand: Physical Science

Fitzgerald, K. (1996). The story of oxygen. New York: Franklin Watts, 0531202259, $21.00
This book describes the unique characteristics of oxygen, such as its importance to life, chemical behaviors, and abundance. Others in the series are Iron and Nitrogen.
Audience: 6, 7, 8
Subject: Oxygen
Standard: 5,6,7,8,9
Strand: Physical Science

Mebane, R. (1995). Salts & Solids. New York; Twenty-First Century Books. 0805028412, $15.95
Learn about the distinct properties of salts and solids through 16 experiments using common household items.
Audience: 6, 7, 8
Subject: Solids, Salts, Science Experiments
Standard: 5,6,7,8,9
Strand: Physical Science

Skurzynski, G. (1996). Waves: The electromagnetic Universe. Washington, D.C., National Geographic, 07922235207, $16.95
Spectacular color photographs, easy-to-follow diagrams and a comprehensive glossary supplement the text and help students understand science principles at work in everyday items.
Audience: 6, 7, 8
Subject: Waves
Standard: 13,14,15,16
Strand: Physical Science

Science
Grades 5-8

Physical Sciences

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Web Sites

Bentor, Y. (2001). Chemical Elements.
An online interactive periodic table of the elements.
URL: www.chemicalelements.com FREE
Audience: 6-12
Subject: Elements
Standard: 5,6,7,8,9,10
Strand: Physical Science

California Energy Commission (2001). Energy Quest.
Explores various types of energy, what you can do with energy, includes stories, information, and much more.
URL: www.energy.ca.gov/education/index.html FREE
Audience: 5, 6, 7, 8
Subject: Energy
Standard: 13,14,15,16
Strand: Physical Science

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Science
Grades 5-8

Technology/Engineering

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Print and Media

Aaseng, N. (2000). Construction: building the impossible. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Oliver Press, 1881508595, $19.95
Profiles eight builders and their famous construction projects, including Imhotep and the Step Pyramid, Alexandre Eiffel and the Eiffel Tower, and William Lamb and the Empire State Building.
Audience: 6, 7, 8
Subject: Building, Construction
Standard: ALL
Strand: Technology/Engineering

Bruno, L. (1998). Science and technology breakthroughs: from the wheel to the world wide web. Detroit, MI: UXL, 0787619272, $85.00
Highlights milestones in agriculture, astronomy, biology, chemistry, communications, computers, medicine, and transportation from prehistory to the present.
Audience: 6, 7, 8
Subject: Technology, Science
Standard: ALL
Strand: Technology/Engineering

Doherty, P. (1996). The spinning blackboard and other dynamic experiments on force and Motion. New York; John Wiley & Sons. 0471115142, $10.95
Presents over twenty experiments exploring the principles of mechanics.
Audience: 6, 7, 8
Subject: Mechanics, Force, Motion
Standard: ALL
Strand: Technology/Engineering

Engelbert, P. (1999). Technology in action: Science applied to everyday life. Detroit, MI:
UXL, 0787628093, $85.00
Contains information on approximately 120 technological terms such as computers, fiberoptics, and biochemistry. Includes sidebars and inserts of famous facts, trivia items and unusual facts.