Web Links
UNIT
A - Forces and Machines
General Links
Physics
The Exploratorium site provides many excellent links to science
subjects from physics to biology.
Motion
and Math
This site explores the connections between the physics of motion
and math.
Forces
and Structures
Information about forces and loads associated with structures. Provides
demonstrations for stretching, bending, and sliding.
UNIT PREVIEW
Roller
Coasters
Background information about the forces involved in roller coasters
and additional activities for the classroom.
Roller
Coasters and G-Forces
The forces and sensations associated with rollercoasters.
Roller
Coasters and How They Work
This site contains information about the importance of gravity and
inertia on the ride, and the difference between potential and kinetic
energy of a moving coaster.
Chapter 1: Forces Around Us Affect the
Movement of Objects.
General Links
Forces
This site provides background information for teachers and capable
students about forces and links to many activities related to force
and motion, including Newton's Laws, mass, and inertia.
Forces
Activities
Bouncing balls, friction, gravity..it's all here. Activities to
make science forces lessons informative and fun.
Section 1.1: What Makes Things Move?
Forces
Activities
Links to activities related to forces and motion. Links are broken
down by level making it easier to find activities appropriate for any
class.
Section 1.2: Measuring Forces
Gravity
Background information about the force of gravity.
Parachute
Activity
A lesson plan for an activity on gravity using parachutes.
The
Spring Scale
Background information on the use of the spring scale.
Section 1.3: Friction
Friction
An explanation of friction, including an explanation of the relationships
between normal force and friction, and the distinctions between static
and kinetic forces.
Friction
Race
An activity on friction and information on how objects move in the
microgravity of space.
Section 1.4: How Does Surface Texture Affect Force?
Friction
in Our Lives
Activity in which students investigate friction and compare the
way a matchbox car moves on different surfaces.
Friction
and Surfaces
Greater detail about friction between surfaces.
Section 1.5: What Affects the Amount of Force Needed to Move an Object?
Build
a Luge
Activity in which students build a luge track and test the effects
of surface texture, wind resistance, slope, and the shape of their luge.
Forces
Additional background information on forces including explanations
of contact and non-contact forces, how weight affects the force needed
for acceleration and deceleration, and gravity.
Section 1.6: How Do Slope and Load Affect How Far a Can Rolls?
Load
and Gravity
This activity investigates the effects of changes in weight on the
movement of a car.
Section 1.7: Combining Forces
Backpacks
Information about the proper way to use backpacks.
Balanced
and Unbalanced Forces
Additional background information for teachers and capable students
on balanced and unbalanced forces.
Chapter 2: Machines Use Force to Do Work.
Section 2.1: Machines Make Work Easier
Work
and Machines
Information for capable students and teachers about simple machines,
work, and forces.
Section 2.2: Machines and the Work They Do
Simple
Machines and Mechanical Advantage
Information about the mechanical advantage of each simple machine.
Simple
Machines
Information about simple machines, their use by the ancient Egyptians
and Romans, and the concept of perpetual motion machines.
More
About Simple Machines
Information about all simple machines for teachers and capable students.
Click on the simple machine for additional information.
Archimedes
A collection of stories about Archimedes including information about
his work with simple machines.
Section 2.3: Levers
Lever
Activity
This NOVA site provides an activity to show the power of the lever.
Building
a Catapult
Students use their understanding of simple machines to design and
construct a working catapult to launch marshmallows.
Section 2.4: Wheels and Axles
George
Ferris
Background information about amusement park designer, George Ferris,
and his invention, the ferris wheel.
Gear
Mechanisms
An article about the world's smallest gear mechanism.
Math
and Bicycles
An activity to do with students to find out if all bicycles travel
the same distance with one crank of the pedal.
Section 2.5: Pulleys
Pulley
Systems
Article about the pulley and the mechanical advantage of different
pulley systems.
Section 2.6: Inclined Planes and Wedges
Zippers
Explains what zippers and wedges have in common.
Section 2.7: Screws
Screws
Detailed information about the screw.
The
Robertson Screw
Information for teachers and capable students about Canadian Peter
Robertson, inventor of the 'biggest little invention of the 20 th century'
- the Robertson screw and screwdriver.
History
of the Screw and Screwdriver
This About Inventors site provides background information about
the history of the screw and the screwdriver.
Chapter 3: We Use Simple and Compound
Machines to Do Work for Us
Section 3.1: Compound Machines
Earliest
Compound Machine
Compound machine used in ancient China to work on jewelry over 2500
years ago.
Section 3.2: The Power of Compound Machines
The
Bicycle
The physics of bicycles. Connections are made between flows with
friction and the motion of a bicycle.
Awesome Science: Amazing Robots
Robotics
The history of robots.
Robonaut
Robonaut, a humanoid robot designed at the NASA Johnson Space Centre.
Section 3.3: Compound Machines over Time
Early
Machines
Photographs and drawings showing early fishing, mining, and logging
in British Columbia .
Section 3.4: Compound Machines in Mining
Hydraulics
Information about how hydraulics operate in different machines,
many used in mining.
Conveyor
Belts
Simple line drawings explain the mechanics of pulley operated conveyor
belts.
Section 3.5: Compound Machines in Forestry
History
of Logging
History of forestry in British Columbia with an emphasis on the
machines used.
Feller
Buncher
Information about the feller buncher with links to other machines
used in logging today.
ScienceWorks: Carving Using Simple and Compound Machines
Carving
Tools
Information about tools and techniques used in carving.
Section 3.6: Nisga'a Fish Wheel
Traditional
Fishing Methods
BC Aboriginal Fisheries Commission site provides background information
about fish wheels and other traditional fishing methods.
UNIT B - The Human Body
Chapter 4: Your Body Takes In Nutrients
and Oxygen to Keep You Alive
Section 4.1: What Is a Body System?
Cells
to Systems
For teachers and capable students. Explanation of cells, tissues,
organs, and systems, with an overview of the human body systems.
Section 4.2: Your Digestive System and How It Works
The
Digestive System
A virtual tour of the digestive system. Measurements given are not
metric.
Section 4.3: Your Respiratory System and How It Works
Respiratory
System Activities
Check Lessons on Lungs for activities to do with your students.
Human
Respiratory System.
Detailed diagram and information on the respiratory system.
Chapter 5: Your Heart and Blood Carry
Nutrients and Oxygen to Your Cells
Section 5.1: Your Body's Transportation System
Diagram
of the Circulatory System
A diagram of the circulatory system showing the major blood vessels.
The
Circulatory System
An overview of the circulatory system and its components.
Section 5.2: The Job of Your Heart
Systemic
and Pulmonary Circulation
For teachers and capable students. An animation of the heart and the
systemic and pulmonary circulatory systems.
Section 5.3: Your Blood and What It Does
Components
of Blood
In-depth information about the components of blood with links to
information about different blood types.
Section 5.4: Does Exercise Affect Your Heart Rate?
The
Heart and Exercise
For teachers and capable students. Explains what happens to the
heart during exercise. Also has a short quiz at the end.
Section 5.5: Getting Rid of Wastes Through Your Blood
The
Excretory System
Article on the excretory system (urinary system): how it works,
what it does, and problems/disorders.
Chapter 6: Your Bones, Muscles, and Skin
Support and Protect Your Body
Section 6.1: Your Body's Framework
The
Human Skeleton
An overview of the human skeleton.
Section 6.2: Your Bones
Bones
of the Human Skeleton
The first two pages show the human skeleton with all major bones
labeled.
Section 6.3: How Your Bones Move
Cartilage
Short article on the three different types of cartilage in the human
body.
Bone
Marrow
Information and links to more information about bone marrow.
Section 6.4: The Role of Calcium in Bones
Calcium
Article about calcium including amounts needed and sources of calcium.
Section 6.5: Your Muscular System
Muscles
For teachers and capable students. Describes the three types of
muscles and also includes an animated diagram that shows how the bicep/tricep
muscles move the arm.
TechConnect: Computer Muscle
New
Technologies
An article about Functional Electric Simulation (FES) with links
to other similar sites.
Section 6.6: Skin: Your Protective Covering
Fingerprint
Patterns
Nine general patterns of fingerprints.
Skin
Article on skin with sections on functions and hygiene.
Chapter 7: Your Nervous System Controls
All Your Other Body Systems
Section 7.1: The Parts of Your Nervous System
Neuroscience
Find out everything you want to know about the nervous system on
this site.
Section 7.2: The Brain: Your Control Centre
The
Changing Brain
Learn about the brain and how it changes from a baby's brain to
an aging brain.
Parts
of the Brain
Detailed information about the different parts of the brain.
Section 7.3: Test Your Reaction Time
Reaction
Time
Definitions and information about reaction time from different sources.
Section 7.4: Your Senses
Touch
Activity
Another activity in which students can explore their sense of touch.
Skin
Receptors
Information about different skin receptors and what they respond
to.
The
Senses
Information on the sense organs with diagrams.
UNIT C - Earth's Resources
Chapter 8: We Depend on Earth's Natural
Resources for Our Survival
Section 8.1: Earth's Natural Resources
Natural
Resources in British Columbia
The Teachers' Corner of this site about British Columbia 's natural
resource use in fishing, mining and forestry over the last 200 years
provides additional links to resources found in BC's archives.
Living
or Non-living?
An activity about distinguishing living and non-living things.
Section 8.2: The Impact of Resource Use
Terrariums
Making and caring for a plant terrarium.
Oil
Spills
A more detailed activity for students related to oil spills.
Section 8.3: Conserving Resources
Plastics
Extensive information on the life cycle of a plastic product, and
different types of plastics and their properties.
Recycling
Overview of recycling and products that can be recycled.
Composting
Information about composting from the Composting Council of Canada.
Chapter 9: Renewable Resources Can Replace
Themselves
General Links
Energy
Resources
Information and activities about Canada 's energy resources. Click
on Learning Resources to find information by product, subject, or grade.
Section 9.1: Renewable Resources
Renewable
Resources
Information on renewable resources, including renewable energy resources
and conservation.
Section 9.2: Salmon
Wild
Salmon
Information on British Columbia 's salmon industry including its
history and salmon conservation.
Salmon
Processing
Overview of Pacific wild salmon including processing and products.
Life
Cycle of Pacific Salmon
An activity about the life cycle of salmon
Section 9.3: Forests
British
Columbia's Forests
Background on the forest industry. Site has an interactive map of
British Columbia showing the different forests that sustain BC's forest
industry.
Logging
and Processing Trees
Comprehensive information about logging and processing trees, and
the environmental impacts of both.
Harvesting
Trees
How trees are harvested in British Columbia .
Awesome Science: Cedar: The Tree of Life
Cedars
and Totems
Photos of cedars, cutting of cedars, and totems, many from Haida
territory.
The
Great Provider
The importance of cedar in the lives of Aboriginal peoples of BC.
Section 9.4:Water
Freshwater
Environment Canada 's fresh water website with information about
Canada 's freshwater issues.
Polluting
Our Water
Read the Pledge List for information on how water gets polluted.
Make
a Model Watershed
Students work in groups to make a model of a watershed.
The
Water Cycle
An activity that takes students through the stages of the water
cycle.
Section 9.5: How Does Water Pollution Affect Living Things?
Endangered
Fish
Information about the Salish Sucker's peril from water pollution.
Section 9.6: Renewable Energy Resources
Energy
Resources
The Center for Research and Information portal for current information
on Canada 's renewable energy resources.
Dams
History of British Columbia dams and types of dams.
Chapter 10: Non-Renewable Resources Can
Be Used Only Once
Section 10.1: Non-Renewable Resources
Formation
of Coal
Explains how coal is formed.
Section 10.2: Mining Materials
BC
Museum of Mining
Activities, resource packages, and lesson plans are available from
this site.
Mineral Resources
Education Program of British Columbia
Good resource for workshops, lessons, and materials. Also provides
maps and information about all mining in British Columbia .
Section 10.3: Processing Ore to Find Minerals
Copper
Outlines the history, properties, and uses of copper.
Processing
Metals
Information on mining and processing copper, gold, and other metals.
ScienceWorks Plants: Nature's Way of Helping the Environment
Plastic
from Plants
Information on biodegradable plastics.
Section 10.4: Opening and Closing a Mine
Sullivan
Mine
Information on the closing and subsequent reclamation of the Sullivan
Mine in Kimberley , BC .
Section 10.5: Mining Chocolate Chips
Mining
Coal
A similar activity but with more focus on the impact of mining on
the environment.
Section 10.6: The Pros and Cons of a New Copper Mine
Mining
Facts
A fact sheet about the economics of mining in British Columbia .
Section 10.7: Fossil Fuels
Offshore
Oil and Gas
Information about the offshore oil and gas moratorium in British
Columbia .
Coal
Source of speeches, publications and links about Canada 's coal
industry.
TechConnect: Designing Better Cars
Hybrid
Cars
Provides an explanation of what hybrid cars are and how they perform.
