Trimester I - Space Science - Our place in the Universe
Stardate for Stargazing and Moon Journals
This is a fascinating site with tips for stargazing and a play by play report of what to look for in the night sky. We will use this site as we record the phases of the moon. You can also use it to learn about planets and stars in the night sky.
Earth Video - "overview" of earth by the space shuttle crew "looking down at the earth from space". Inspirational and thought provoking. Everyone should see this.
Moon phases on NASA Kids
Moon Phases - explained by the MOONCONNECTION
Solar and Lunar Eclipse modeled
Solar and Lunar Eclipse explained with models and written words
Walking on Air - NASA
Why do we have Seasons? Interactive on PBS
Our Solar System
Build a Solar System Model - a space calculator by Exploratorium
Star Size Comparison - how big can the objects in our universe really be?
Orbit of the Planets - an artist's impression; notice the rate of the orbits
The Largest Star - a video mostly about our powerful sun
Solar Wind and Storms - an explanation of the effect of solar storms on Earth
Journey to the edge of the universe - an imaginative and descriptive adventure into space starting with our own solar system (quite long so you can watch this one on your own)
NASA Solar System Exploration Site - everything you might want to know about space
Chelyabinsk Meteor - a fast talking explanation of the size and effect of this amazing meteoroid
Earth's History
How the Earth was made - how did the particles from the explosion of a supernova join together to form our Earth? When did it happen and how long did it take? What event created our Moon?
The day Earth was born - Discovery Chanel reviews the earliest days of the earth
Down to the Earth's Core - just watch the last six minutes of this amazing National Geo video
Earth History Scaled to One Year -
Our Galaxy
Inside the MIlky Way - National Geographic looks at our galaxy
Beyond Our Solar System - NASA Hubble Site
The Ultimate Guide to Black Holes - because you asked
Supermassive Black Hole at the Center of Our Galaxy
Your Address in the Universe - Cosmic Journeys: Mysteries of a Dark Universe
Where is the Solar System in the Universe? - Space School/Science Channel Video
Scale of the Universe - an interactive site comparing the size of objects (from a neutrino up to the size of the known universe)
NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day - just have fun exploring
Three Galaxies in Draco
The Making of a Galaxy - Animation
Technology helping us to understand the universe
Moonshot Thinking - understanding the importance of thinking differently, creatively
How Large is the Universe? -
Big Bang: How two astronomers accidentally discovered it
NASA Johnson Style - parody
Observatory - the Exploratorium's observatory, a guide to astronomy resources
Next Generation Telescopes - solving the biggest mysteries of space
Online Telescope - Explore space by yourself
The Golden Age of Astronomy - trailer for Passport to the Universe
The Hubble Space Telescope - NASA site with links to Hubble discoveries
Hubble Deep Field Image shows deepest ever view of space in a sliver of sky
Hubble's Amazing Universe - National Geo looks at Hubble Telescope's view of the universe
The Hubble Story - Euro Space Agency explains the development and discoveries of Hubble
Hubble's Space Shattering Discoveries
Voyager's Epic Journey to the Stars
Voyager Reaches Interstellar Space - September 2013
Gravity keeps us down to earth: comparing our weight on different planets
Electromagnetic Spectrum Basics - a tour of the electromagnetic spectrum (waves, radiation)
Other Space Science Sites
NOVA BETA - Earth from Space
NOVA - Secrets of the Sun
NOVA SCIENCE NOW
NOVA SPACE AND FLIGHT
NOVA SCIENCE EDUCATION
NASA KIDS Solar System Links
CURIOSITY ON MARS - from SCIENCE BULLETINS ON VIMEO, you'll have to look for it. There are always new discoveries and breaking science news videos on this site.
Finding Life beyond Earth - NOVA asks "Are we alone in the universe?" Not an assignment, but definitely worth watching if you've ever asked the same question
Everybody's got questions - video
Trimester II - A History of the Planet Earth and Earth's Materials and Systems
Why Earth Science? - an overview of the work of Geoscientists
Amazing Planet - amazing shots of earth consolidated from BBC Planet Earth Series
Road Trip - a high speed journey across a miniature earth
Earth's Structure and Composition
Inside the Earth: A diagram and explanation of the earth's inner structure
Structure of the Earth: If you can tune out the background music, here's the facts
Structure of the Earth: Another kind of presentation. Perhaps you'll like this better.
Greatest Discoveries on Earth - how the core was discovered (first 10 minutes)
Down to Earth's Core - a little over-dramatic but accurate
Earth's Structure Online Quiz
Earthquakes and Tsunamis - Explaining, Comparing
Powerpoint
Guide to Earthquake and Tsunami Hazards
Glossary
Comparing two earthquakes
Animation of San Francisco Quake 1906
Earthquake Simulations USGS
Anatomy of a Tsunami - Interactive
Forces of Nature - National Geographic
FAULTLINE - engineering for earthquakes
Designing for Disaster - This is a guide through several sites that help you to understand how engineers design buildings to withstand earthquakes.
Home Safety Quiz - Test your knowledge
Plate Tectonics
Earth's Interior and Plate Tectonics
Convection and the Mantle - How convection currents affect the earth's crust
How Density Works - you need to understand density to understand convection currents
Mid-ocean Ridges and Subduction - Internet Activity to Check your understanding
Paleomap Project - Looking at Earth's surface from past to future - several links
Ring of Fire - a look at the circle of volcanic activity surrounding the Pacific Ocean
Geology of Idaho - a convergence of wonders
Japan's Tsunami: How it happened
Greatest Discoveries on Earth - (8 to 18 minutes)
The Geologic Society Online Quizzes
Magnetic Stripes in the Ocean Floor - Explanation with images and Video
Geology and Geologic Processes
Hangman Review Games
Rock Cycle Challenge
Mt. Aetna Erupting - located on the island of Sicily, Aetna is the tallest active stratovolcano in Europe. Mt. Rainier is another active strato-volcano.
Strangest Places on Earth - and also some of the most beautiful!
Weathering, Erosion and Deposition - a concise, humorous description of these 3 processes
Over Grand Canyon - for your entertainment
Landslides
Greatest Discoveries on Earth - (starting at 35 minutes)
Trimester III - Breathing Planet: Water and Air
Water and Life on Earth - articles from the American Museum of Natural History about water, its uses and protection.
The World Water Crisis - a good site for learning about water problems around the globe
World Water Crisis Video I
World Water Crisis Video II
World Water Facts - a list from PBS to support seventh grade research paper
Water Facts - from the WaterProject.org
The Fresh Water Crisis - UNESCO explains why water availability is a pressing issue
Water for Life - UN list of goals for addressing future and current water shortages
Protecting Clean Water - National Resources Defense Council
Freshwater Quality - Center for Disease Control looks at agricultural and industrial pollution
What are the sources of water pollution? - Ask a Scientist
Water Changes Everything
Water Cycle Diagram
USGS Interactive Water Cycle
Water, Water Everywhere (NASA)
Why Care About Water - National Geographic looks at the way we use water
How Much Water Does it Take - a short list of the water needed to make the products we use
The USGS Water Science School
Water Treatment Process PreLab
The Ocean's Depth - a graphic display helping us grasp the vastness of the Ocean
Water Quality in the Philipines
Haiti Water Crisis - a video to explain the ways that many people use and obtain water
Haiti Water Crisis - website explaining the elements of the water crisis in Haiti
Air is Stuff
World CO2 Production
Our Atmosphere - a National Geographic Special
Weather and Climate
NASA Kids - ocean currents, the effects of salinity and heat
Forces of Nature - National Geographic
Climate and Weather -Trailer - National Geographic
Water Vapor from Space - National Geographic
Global Ocean Circulation - National Geographic
At the Edge of the World: NOVA looks at electromagnetism in the atmosphere
Great Discoveries (starting at 18 minutes)
Global Warming and Environmental Issues
"Chasing Ice" - if you have Netflix, this is a powerful documentary tracking the change in glaciers over several years, as it explains the connection between atmospheric CO2 and melting ice.
"Six Degrees Could Change the World" - National Geographic explores the effects on earth of even 1˚ increase in temperature. This is also on Netflix.
How READY are we for climate change? - National Resource Defense Council
"What's my carbon footprint?" - a carbon footprint calculator by Nature Conservancy
Capturing Carbon - how an eighth graders science project led to a new technology for capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
Global Warming 2
Global Warming 1
Earth in 1000 Years - an examination of the potential effects of global warming
Mapping the Earth
Topographic Map - Hills
Topographic Map - Valley
Topographic Map - Cliff
Topographic Map - Mountain
Topographic Map - Mountains
Topographic Map - Complex Landscape
Breathing Planet: Water and Air
Air is Stuff
Water, Water Everywhere (NASA)
World CO2 Production
Water and Life on Earth - articles from the American Museum of Natural History about water, its uses and protection.
The USGS Water Science School
The Ocean's Depth - a graphic display helping us grasp the vastness of the Ocean
Water Quality in the Philipines
Physics - Force and Motion: Velocity, Acceleration, Momentum and Newton's Laws (Grade 8)
Position vs. Time Graph 1
Position vs. Time Graph 2
Speed, Velocity and Acceleration
Scalars and Vectors
Usain Bolt - 200 m - 2013
Newton's Laws of Motion illustrated
Newton's Laws and Hockey - NHL and NSF team up to explain the physics of hockey playing
Newton's Laws and Football - NFL and NSF team up to explain the physics of football playing
Newton's Laws and Basketball - Jeremy Lin, just watch and see if you can explain the physics
Physics and Basketball - a great series investigating basketball, force and motion
Science of the Winter Olympic Games - looking at the role of physics in a few winter sports
Newton's Third Law Explained
Bill Nye explains Momentum
Newton's Laws of Motion - Action and reaction
More Physics of Basketball (and motion) - with Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Brian Greene
Technology and Science
What is the design process?
Ask an engineer - a closer look at the amazing work of engineers
Simple Solutions - a lesson in making water safe, especially in disasters
Trimester I - Space Science - Our place in the Universe
Stardate for Stargazing and Moon Journals
This is a fascinating site with tips for stargazing and a play by play report of what to look for in the night sky. We will use this site as we record the phases of the moon. You can also use it to learn about planets and stars in the night sky.
Earth Video - "overview" of earth by the space shuttle crew "looking down at the earth from space". Inspirational and thought provoking. Everyone should see this.
Moon phases on NASA Kids
Moon Phases - explained by the MOONCONNECTION
Solar and Lunar Eclipse modeled
Solar and Lunar Eclipse explained with models and written words
Walking on Air - NASA
Our Solar System
Build a Solar System Model - a space calculator by Exploratorium
Star Size Comparison - how big can the objects in our universe really be?
Orbit of the Planets - an artist's impression; notice the rate of the orbits
The Largest Star - a video mostly about our powerful sun
Solar Wind and Storms - an explanation of the effect of solar storms on Earth
Journey to the edge of the universe - an imaginative and descriptive adventure into space starting with our own solar system (quite long so you can watch this one on your own)
NASA Solar System Exploration Site - everything you might want to know about space
Chelyabinsk Meteor - a fast talking explanation of the size and effect of this amazing meteoroid
Our Galaxy
Inside the MIlky Way - National Geographic looks at our galaxy
Beyond Our Solar System - NASA Hubble Site
The Ultimate Guide to Black Holes - because you asked
Supermassive Black Hole at the Center of Our Galaxy
Your Address in the Universe - Cosmic Journeys: Mysteries of a Dark Universe
Where is the Solar System in the Universe? - Space School/Science Channel Video
Scale of the Universe - an interactive site comparing the size of objects (from a neutrino up to the size of the known universe)
NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day - just have fun exploring
Three Galaxies in Draco
The Making of a Galaxy - Animation
Technology helping us to understand the universe
Moonshot Thinking - understanding the importance of thinking differently, creatively
NASA Johnson Style - parody
Observatory - the Exploratorium's observatory, a guide to astronomy resources
Next Generation Telescopes - solving the biggest mysteries of space
Online Telescope - Explore space by yourself
The Golden Age of Astronomy - trailer for Passport to the Universe
The Hubble Space Telescope - NASA site with links to Hubble discoveries
Hubble Deep Field Image shows deepest ever view of space in a sliver of sky
Hubble's Amazing Universe - National Geo looks at Hubble Telescope's view of the universe
The Hubble Story - Euro Space Agency explains the development and discoveries of Hubble
Hubble's Space Shattering Discoveries
Voyager's Epic Journey to the Stars
Voyager Reaches Interstellar Space - September 2013
Gravity keeps us down to earth: comparing our weight on different planets
Electromagnetic Spectrum Basics - a tour of the electromagnetic spectrum (waves, radiation)
Other Space Science Sites
NOVA BETA - Earth from Space
NOVA - Secrets of the Sun
NOVA SCIENCE NOW
NOVA SPACE AND FLIGHT
NOVA SCIENCE EDUCATION
NASA KIDS Solar System Links
CURIOSITY ON MARS - from SCIENCE BULLETINS ON VIMEO, you'll have to look for it. There are always new discoveries and breaking science news videos on this site.
Finding Life beyond Earth - NOVA asks "Are we alone in the universe?" Not an assignment, but definitely worth watching if you've ever asked the same question
Just great sites to visit
Science Friday
Speedy Road Trip Around a miniature Earth
My Science Academy - Science fictions that recently became Science Facts
Explore Science Topics - if you're researching a topic, this could be a great place to start