Crossword Puzzle Generator http://www.armoredpenguin.com/crossword/
AWESOME Website for Citing Sources http://easybib.com/
Websites for Biology
Organic Macromolecules Worksheet
http://www2.nl.edu/jste/biochem.htm
Mitosis Internet Activity
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/cell_bio/activities/cell_cycle/cell_cycle.html
Geologic Timeline Links
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/help/timeform.html
Links to information on different geologic periods
http://park.org/Canada/Museum/extinction/extincmenu.html
Mass Extinctions information
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/Geologictime.html
Organized timeline with a cool continental drift graphic (seriously, check it out!)
Genetic Engineering Project
https://college.livetext.com/doc/3803636/19288070/
No matter your topic, START HERE!!
Genetic Mutations Activities
http://nature.ca/genome/04/0413_e.cfm#010
This website is for the Mighty Mutation Maker Activity--try it out!
http://nature.ca/genome/04/041/cell-e.html
This game describes the protein making process. Try it out!
Biomes
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/index.php
Descriptions of four different biomes--tundra, grasslands, forests, deserts.
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm
Taiga, tundra, grasslands, deciduous forest, chapparral, deserts, savanna, rainforests
http://www.mbgnet.net/
More biomes...
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/
even more information about biomes
Websites for Advanced Biology
http://www.k-state.edu/parasitology/biology198/hardwein.html
Hardy Weinberg problems* There is a link to the answers at the bottom of the page.
www.dictionary.com
This website will help you with your root word assignments. Also, the CD-ROM that came with your book is helpful as well.
http://www.betterendings.org/homeschool/Words/Root%20Words.htm
This site has a list of common root words with their meanings and example terms.
http://www.awrsd.org/oak/Library/greek_and_latin_root_words.htm
Another root word link similar to the above site, but not as many examples.
Mitosis/Meiosis Websites
http://www.cellsalive.com/
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/cell_bio/tutorials/meiosis/main.html
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/cell_bio/activities/cell_cycle/cell_cycle.html
Ecology Project Websites
http://www.globalstewards.org/issues.htm
http://www.actionbioscience.org/environment/
http://www.nrdc.org/
http://www.epa.gov/
http://www.bagheera.com/
http://www.defenders.org/
http://www.nwf.org/
http://earth911.com/
Cell Membrane Animation
http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/tdc02_int_membraneweb/
Cell Respiration Links
http://www.science.smith.edu/departments/Biology/Bio231/glycolysis.html
http://www.science.smith.edu/departments/Biology/Bio231/krebs.html
http://www.science.smith.edu/departments/Biology/Bio231/etc.html
Websites for Environmental Studies
Plans for solar homes and links to pictures
http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/SolarHomes/plansps.htm
Guides to designing passive solar homes
http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/SolarHomes/guidesps.htm
Pictures!
http://www.ecobusinesslinks.com/passive_solar_house_design.htm
More plans...
http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy01osti/27954.pdf
Alternative Vehicle Webquest
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/Tech_Ed/altfuels.shtml
Use the link to get to the main page of the webquest. Then, answer the 10 question that are on the webpage using the sites given. You do not need to do other web surfing, the sites are bookmarked at the bottom of the page for you.
Alternative Fuel Sources Activity
http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/transportation/index.html
This website has great basic information on alternative fuels. Great place to start!
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/consumer/fuels/altfuels/altfuels.htm
This EPA site has fact pages on Alternative fuels.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/current.shtml
This site has great information about tax breaks for alternative fuels--what a great incentive for buyers!
http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/matter_energy/alternative_fuels/
The Science Daily website has great articles on alternative fuels. It's not very organized though...
http://www.cleanvehicle.org/technology/
Has a great section on frequently asked questions on alternative fuel technologies.
Environmental Issues Discussions
Here are some helpful links for your environmental issues discussion:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/
Science Daily is a great resources, because they update it very frequently. Look under the tab, "Earth and Climate" for applicable topics.
http://geology.com/news/category/environment.shtml
Geology news has interesting stories, but not all of them are applicable to Environmental Science--check with Mrs. McG if you have questions.
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/environmental-issues/
Buzzle doesn't have many current event articles, but it does have great supplemental information to aid in your research.
Soil Webquest
http://soil.gsfc.nasa.gov/soilform/parmat.htm
Use this website to answer questions about soils.
http://www.ncagr.gov/cyber/kidswrld/plant/nutrient.htm
This website is valuable for information on plant nutrients