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Recent ActivityClass Announcements  Introduction to the MicroscopeI've provided 2 additional resources for you to help better understand and use the microscopes. One can be found in the Chapter 3 Class File and is called "Introduction to the Microscope." The other is in the Class Links section and is called "How to Use a Microscope." By providing me evidence that you have used one or both of these, I'll accept your extra effort as extra credit for the 2nd trimester. Have Fun!!!
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Class Homework No "Class Homework" exist(s) Class Links  "Chemistry" Virtual Physics SimulationThis website has a number of links that teach chemistry by allowing you to interact with the applets. "Machines" Virtual SimulationsThis website has a number of interactive applets for exploring mechanical advantage "Mechanics" Virtual SimulationsFrom Newton's Laws to Conservation of Angular Momentum; try out these interactive sites. "Sound" Virtual Physics SimulationThis website has 26 links to help you better understand sound. The interactive applets are fun to explore. 8th Grade Science Standards TestHey Guys! Want to get a head start on the Science section of your CTS test next year. In 8th grade, you are tested on your science knowledge. Here is a practice test you can take over and over again similar to the one you will take for real! Anatomy and Physiology of an Animal CellLooking for more information about chapter 3? This Wiki site will give you what you might need. Baby Steps Through the Punnett SquaresThis is a really good site to help you understand Punnett Squares. Cell Cycle & MitosisHere is another good website to help you learn and practice the phases of the cell cycle. You can also take a quiz at the end. Cell Cycle GameYou take the job as a Cell Division Supervisor. Click on the "Play the Control of the Cell Cycle Game." Diffusion & OsmosisHere is a great web site to help you understand osmosis and diffusion. It also includes an animation feature. Gamma Rays in Your EyesThis web page gives you information on gamma rays and has two Quicktime videos showing gamma radiation Human Anatomy OnlineThis site allows you to choose from a number of body systems and has animations to help explore them Human BiologyActivities, Problem Sets, and Tutorials on such topics as color blindness, blood types, genetics, and forensics. Introduction to Punnett SquaresThis website is a good place to start if you are having difficulty understanding punnett squares Light Tour-Discover Light's MysteriesLearn about wavelengths of light, types of light, how astronomers use different wavelengths, and what they see. Measurement BasicsThis website has virtual simulations that allow you to get a better understanding of the metric system Mutate a DNA Sentence!It's time to try your hand at mutating a DNA sentence! See if you can translate a DNA sequence. Peppered Moth SurveySimulate the populations of white and dark colored moths as environmental influences affect them. Polarization of LightThis site has background on polarization of light along with good information and examples of electromagnetic waves RGB Color MixingYou have the power to move squares around to see what happens when you mix the primary colors of light. Science - How Stuff WorksYou can type in questions about any number of science related topics to see how things work. The Cell Cycle & Mitosis TutorialA great source of information for cell division. You have an interactive mitosis cycle and practice quiz at the end. The Land of Magic WindowsCome and see the universe in a completely different light. This interactive website allows you to see the universe through the different electromagnetic waves. The Science of LightThis website is designed for kids giving you the basics about light, color, and the laws of light. It has interactive links to help. The World of ColorThis site allows you to try color addition (mixing light) and color subtraction (mixing pigments) Tour of The Basics - DNA & GenesAre you feeling a little bit confused by all the talk of DNA, Genes, and Genetics? Here is a site that can help! What are genetic DisordersThis website is a great resource for finding out about common genetic disorders X-Ray Sources Near and FarThis website gives information X-ray sources in space along with Quicktime videos Your Weight On Other WorldsDid you ever want to know how much you weigh on Mars? Now you can find out! | ||
