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Recommended Web Sites

I will post web sites we refer to in class here for your reference.

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


 

Author: Kristine McGurkin
Last modified: 10/10/2011 4:24 PM (EST)