Science - Grade 5  

Biomes

• Biomes of the World - http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/tools.cfm?DocID=34&Grade=K-2

• A Food Pyramid in the Temperate Rain Forest Biome

http://curriculum.calstatela.edu/courses/builders/lessons/less/biomes/rainforest/temp_rain/temppy.html

• Tropical Rainforest Biome - http://nhs.needham.k12.ma.us/cur/Bio96_97/P3/TropicalRF/cgdb3.html

• Introduction to Tropical Rainforests - http://www.mtholyoke.edu/~aasyed/POL116/introduction.html

• Virtual Ecosystems – Webquest Activity - http://coe.nevada.edu/sstewart/ 

• Light - http://www.hazelwood.k12.mo.us/~grichert/sciweb/light.htm

•  Biomes of the World - http://mbgnet.mobot.org/

•  Blue Planet Website on Biomes - http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/

•  Tundra Biome - http://mbgnet.mobot.org/sets/tundra/

• Biomes of the World - explore the 6 biomes of the world...location, basic facts, plants/animals, images.
• Temperate Rain Forest Biome - Check out the food pyramid.
• Blue Planet Biomes
• Tropical Rainforest Biome
• Introduction to Tropical Rainforests
• The World's Biomes
• Enchanted Learning:  Biomes - Habitats
• Tour of Biomes
• NASA Earth Observatory - Biomes
• Introduction to Biomes
• Major Biomes of the World - Fact Monster website
• Earth Science Explorer - Biome information, this site has a nice biome summary.
• The Wild Habitat - Information about the wildlife of various biomes, including tropical rainforests, grasslands, woodland areas, polar and mountainous regions.

Solar System

•  Our Solar System in 3D Images - http://www.the-solar-system.net/3d/pictures.html

•  Field Guide to the Universe - http://www.childrensmuseum.org/cosmicquest/fieldguide/index.html

•  The Solar System - http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/solar_system_level2/solar_system.html

•  NASA Kids - http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/SolarSystem/

•  Welcome to the Planets - http://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/

•  National Geographic Virtual Solar System - http://www.nationalgeographic.com/solarsystem/splash.html

•  NASA – Astro-Venture – Search for and design a habitable planet. - http://astroventure.arc.nasa.gov/

•  Solar System Videos

       http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/Science_and_Nature/Astronomy_and_Space/Solar_System/Solar_System_Videos/

•  Amazing Space - http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/

•  Magic School Bus: Space/Planet Tour - http://www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/tour/tour.htm?space

• Wicked - http://www.tki.org.nz/r/wick_ed/quizit/feature_quizits_s.php
  Interactive quizzes on topics of solar system, Earth science, electricity, simple machines, and changes of state.

• Exploring the Planets - http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/ceps/etp/etp.htm  Exploring the Planets is a simulated research center at the National Air and Space Museum that illustrates how scientist explore planets that are millions of miles away.  Students can choose to log in, enabling them a chance to save their work.  There are three levels for grades 5-8, grades 6-8, and grades 7-9.

•  Planet Impact! - http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/resources/explorations/impact/   Discover the fierce force of gravity and pelt poor Jupiter with a comet!  Teacher Tips included. Grades 5-8

•  Solar System Trading Cards - http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/resources/explorations/trading/  Students will collect solar system trading cards by playing an interactive card game. They will identify the sun, planets, comets, and asteroids by answering questions about them. Students will learn facts about the solar system presented with amazing pictures taken by the Hubble Space Telescope and various NASA missions.  Grades 3-6

• BrainPop - Original animated movies that explain science, biology and technology topics.

• Solar System in  3D Images
• A Field Guide to the Universe - Explore the planets in our solar system, visit with famous astronomers, or probe into our spacecraft, past and present, in this interactive field guide
  to our universe.
• Star Child:  The Solar System - Learn about the sun, moon, planets, and other objects in our solar system.
• NASA Kids - The Solar System - Explore the solar system. Then find your age and weight on other planets!
• California Institute of Technology: Welcome to the Planets - Take an up-close look at the planets.
• Natural Geographic Society: Virtual Solar System - Take a virtual tour of our solar system.
• Design a Planet - Check out this site that is put together by NASA.
• Views of the Solar System
• Discover the Solar System
• World Almanac for Kids: Solar System
• Space Exploration Facts
  

Atoms

• Atoms Movie from BrainPop - Download a movie and learn all about atoms.  Take the online quiz.
• The Discovery of the Electron - Learn about the experiments of J.J.Thomson and the discovery of the electron.
• Chem4Kids - Everything explained from atoms to elements to the periodic table.
• Chemical Elements - An online, interactive Periodic Table of the Elements.

Digestion

• Digestion Movie from BrainPop - Download a movie and learn all about digestion.  Take the online quiz.
• The Real Deal on the Digestive System

Owls

• The Raptor Center - Learn about birds of prey.
• NatureSongs - Hear the calls of various owls.

• Owl Pellet Lab - Visit a lab that shows students dissecting owl pellets.
• The Owl Pages - An excellent site that will help you find out lots of information about owls.

• Owls of North America - Great photos and sounds.
• U.S. Forest Service - Information about a variety of owls.
• Owl's Hill Nature Center - Information on the following: Eastern Screech, Barred, Barn and Great Horned Owls.
• Yahooligans - A list of web sites about a variety of owls.
• All About Owls - Visit Enchanted Learning's web site.
• Owling.com - The largest US website totally dedicated to owls.

Photosynthesis

• Photosynthesis Movie from BrainPop - Download a movie and learn all about photosynthesis.  Take the online quiz.
• Photosynthesis
• Photosynthesis - Created by Hinkle Creek Elementary School
• Photosynthesis - Discussions, resources, and an activity page.
• Photosynthesis - A simple explanation with a diagram.

Scientists

• Go to GES home page and click on Searching.  Go to the Yahooligans website.
• Go to GES home page and click on Reference.  Go to Biography.com.
  

Snowflakes

SnowCrystals.com - What a great site that teaches about snowflakes.

Last Updated: 27/08/07 03:40 PM