phy

p h y s i c s

t e a c h i n g p h y s i c s :
for teachers | k - grade 3 | grades 4 - 8
grades 9 - 12 | college +

t e a c h i n g p h y s i c s

f o r t e a c h e r s

Frank Potter's Science Gems - Physical Science I

contains physical science resources for teachers and students from kindergarten through college

Little Shop of Physics

is a collection of hands-on science experiments designed for students at all grade levels, K-16

k - grade 3

Adventures of Amelia the Pigeon

this interactive web site with supporting lesson plans

hands-on activities can be used to illustrate science concepts to children in grades K - 4

the animated adventure engages children in a story-based scenario that emphasizes concepts of remote sensing

children are taught how NASA scientists use satellite imagery to better understand the Earth's environmental changes
Art of Bubbles

sponsored by the Soap and Detergent Association, this site includes a recipe for bubbles, as well as simple science experiments for kids

grades: 4 - 8

Adventures of Echo the Bat

is a program with both online and classroom components

it teaches "understanding light" and the "electromagnetic spectrum" as a foundation for Remote Sensing

grades: 9 - 12

Physics - especially for Grades 10 - 12 = 90 links Internet Resources for Science and Math Teachers

r e f e r e n c e

g e n e r a l

HighSchoolHub.Org

r e s e a r c h

Thinker Tools

science can be viewed as a process of creating laws, models, and theories that enable one to predict, explain, and control the behavior of the world
learn about the nature and utility of scientific models and the processes by which they are created

t a b l e s

Periodic Tables

find dozens of links to a variety of periodic tables

includes instant facts and figures for every element
Periodic Tables - professional edition

at this site, students can learn the properties of elements by selecting a given element on a graphic representation of the periodic table

s u b j e c t s

c a m e r a s

the digital camera

e n e r g y

Energy Quest

is the award-winning energy education website of the California Energy Commission

the goal of the site is to teach youth an "energy ethic" and
to help them imagine new ways to harness the elemental forces of our planet and the universe
Geothermal Education Office

promotes public understanding about geothermal resources and their importance in providing clean sustainable energy while protecting our environment

includes an energy unit glossary, an energy scrapbook

and Ask Arthur (a geothermal energy expert)

f l y i n g

National Air and Space Museum

science activities for classroom are featured from three of the museum's online galleries: Exploring the Planets, Explore the Universe and How Things Fly

i n f r a r e d l i g h t

Seeing Our World Through Infrared Light

images included on this site give viewers an idea of how different the world around us would appear if we had infrared eyes, and begin to reveal the additional information we could not obtain by simply relying on our eyes

this web module explores some of the common and clever uses of infrared light - in science and art, in industry, and for medical and safety diagnostic studies

m i c r o s c o p e s

microscopes & microbes

r o c k e t s

Beginners Guide to Model Rockets

s a t l e l i t e s

Satellites - You Be the Engineer

with the help of an onscreen aerospace engineer, students are led through the design process of various satellite types

students may keep track of their work in an on-line notebook

s o l a r p h y s i c s

Solar Physics

this site is filled with hands-on, solar-related activities
many of the activities teach about the Sun itself
others teach a physical concept, like rotation, using the sun as an example

s o u n d w a v e s

Lightning Simulator

this is an interactive website for learning how sound waves travel

Wolfhard Touchard, M. L. S. Retired Reference & Database Librarian
Andrews University - July 2008