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Web LinksUnit A - The Diversity of LifeUnit B - ElectricityUnit C - Exploring Extreme EnvironmentsUNIT AGeneral Unit Links This site takes to you links where you can learn about organisms such as the coelacanth, an ancient creature from the deep; night creatures of the Kalahari; and the world's oldest living thing-a 4 600 year old bristlecone pine tree. This site provides many links for learning about the diversity of life that exists on Earth. Divided into categories (bugs and creepy crawlies; animals and birds; in the sea; lizards, reptiles and amphibians; plants) there are topics for all interests. This B.C. adventure site is a good starting point for research into the province's many mammals, birds, fish, and plants. This is an excellent site to use when researching the diversity of life that exists in the province.
Section 1.1 Join Detective LaPlant to learn all about how important plants are to life. Learn about the parts of plants, the mysteries of the seed, the process of photosynthesis, and much more. Section 1.2 Provides links to discover animals and plants that are able to live in the world's deserts. The easy to navigate layout takes you to photographs and text information about organisms such as a cactus, the darkening beetle, and the viper. You can continue your research into sea life, conservation, and wildfacts using the links on the left side of the site. A fun interactive quiz to test your knowledge of the various factors that affect survival. Section 1.3 Various links to potato-related websites. Section 1.4 This Web site has a lot of information, including a brochure that can be downloaded to explain biodiversity in B.C. Species at risk, alien species, and stewardship information are a few of the topics on this website. This site provides information about the diversity of insects in Canada . It shows a very interesting diagram illustrating the relative numbers of insects as compared to many other kinds of organisms. Learn more about insects' characteristics and their benefits to humans. Awesome Science A fantastic site to help you learn about Komodo dragons. There are videos, photos, and quizzes, in addition to dragon information. This easy to read site provides additional information about the Komodo dragon, such as their life cycle, feeding, locomotion, and habitat. A brief description of the Komodo dragon, as well as a photograph. Learn more about this non-profit organization that was created to save the leatherback turtle from extinction.
Section 2.1 Introduction to Classification Good background information about when scientists began to classify living things and why we are interested in such classification. A great introduction to the classification of matter. Learn about living and non-living things, the five kingdoms, and the history of classification. Try the quizzes to test your knowledge. Section 2.2 An introduction to using a classification key that uses a simple example with money. Section 2.3 An interactive classification key that allows you to determine the type of tree using its leaves or its fruits. An interactive classification key. Click on a photo to help you identify the plant. Science Works Ethnobotanist Wins Canada's Top Plant Science Award An article about Nancy Turner winning Canada 's top botany prize. Section 2.4 Information and examples of organisms in each of the five kingdoms. This site allows you to look around a plant cell. Select an action to take then using the search function to see deep inside the cell. Section 2.5 This site illustrates how animals are classified. The easy to navigate links will allow you to learn more about specific phyla. This site provides background information about marine animals. Links take you to beautiful photographs and text information about several groups of animals including sperm whales, sponges, sharks, and mollusks. Section 2.6 This site provides easy to read instructions to show that plants give off gas. Using simple materials, you can learn first hand about the process of photosynthesis. Information about the various ways in which plants reproduce. Section 2.7 This site provides information about micro-organisms and their role in our lives. Click on an environment to learn about the micro-organisms that live in dirt, water, air, and on and with other animals. A visit to the Snack Bar illustrates how microorganisms are both food makers and food contaminators. 
Section 3.1 This site explains the history of the microscope as well as provides many images of arthropods and plants. Section 3.2 This site takes you on a virtual microscope tour. There is a piece-by-piece description of each part of a microscope, as well as dozens of slide photographs taken using an electron microscope. Images include dust mites, shark skin, bread mould, an ant's head, and a rose petal. Section 3.3 Click on each of the three "Pond Life" links. Be sure to use the zoom function in the first link. The Identification Kit provides a key to identifying organisms commonly found in pond water. It provides the organism's name, a simple diagram, and a description. This site describes the rich diversity of micro-organisms present at different levels within pond water environment. You will learn that the amount of light and oxygen at different depths creates habitats for different micro-organisms. Section 3.4 This site provides excellent photographs of tardigrades and can be used to help you identify these tiny creatures before or during your investigation. Tech Connect This site provides background information about forensic science and the tools that scientists use to solve crimes. You will learn to analyze evidence using the skills of all scientists: observation, classification, comparison, making inferences, and interpreting data. You will practice these skills and then apply what you have learned to solve a crime. Discover how the FBI uses fingerprints to catch criminals. A simple activity that allows you to discover which type of fingerprint you have.
Section 4.1 The wonders of camouflage are presented in this site. You will learn about creatures that can hide while being in plain sight, disguise themselves as other organisms, or blend in so completely that they are invisible. This site illustrates the link between the shape of a bird's feet, its function, and the habitat of the bird. Section 4.2 This site illustrates the link between the shape of a bird's beak, its function, and the food eaten by the bird. Section 4.3 This Washington Post site presents specific information about true hibernation. You will learn the difference between tupors, those animals who might hibernate for short periods and are easily aroused, and deep hibernators, who remain in a dormant state. This site provides information about polar bears. Topics include adaptations for winter, hibernation, conservation, and habitat. Section 4.4 According to this Vancouver Community Services site, the Lower Mainland is home to 2 000-3 000 coyotes! This site provides background information about this animal and its nocturnal habits. Section 4.5 This Environment Canada site is a launching pad to the 455 plant and animal species currently at risk in Canada. It is set up as a series of questions, so you can easily access specific information.
This Royal B.C. Museum site presents information about the Tiger salamander, including habitat, distribution, distinguishing features, and information about why it is endangered. This Royal B.C. Museum site presents information about the Viceroy butterfly, including its habitat, distribution, distinguishing features, and information about why it is endangered. Learn about the Vancouver Island marmot, the mountain area it calls home, and why it is endangered. Also, discover the recovery strategies currently being used to protect the animal.
UNIT BGeneral Unit Links This excellent site takes you through the investigation of electricity. The easy to use "chapter" format, text, and visuals include links to information about electricity, circuits, conductors and insulators, and transformations of electricity into heat, light, and motion. The last section provides ideas for designing a product using the information that has been learned. You can refer to this site throughout the unit. Frankenstein's Lightning Laboratory This fun-to-navigate site takes you through several topics related to electricity, including electrical safety, static electricity, and using fruit to make a battery.
Section 5.1 Understanding the idea of the size of an atom is difficult. At this site, you can follow simple instructions and use simple materials to create a model of an atom. Discover how electrical charges play a role in electricity. Awesome Science This site presents basic information about atoms in an easy-to-navigate manner. Be sure to click on the Fun Facts link for more information. Click on "Atoms" for a great interactive explanation and animation of atoms. Click on a part of the atom to learn more about it. Section 5.2 This site makes learning about static electricity simple. You'll learn about the parts of an atom, electrical charges, and how electrons move. This site provides an easy to do activity where you can investigate the effects of static electricity. Section 5.3 Controlling Static Electricity - Stop Getting Shocks Stop getting shocks by learning what materials typically cause electric shock.
Section 6.1 This site provides additional background information including how batteries work, voltage, and LEDs, as well as an extended experiment with a lemon cell. Click on the film container battery link to create your own battery. This easy-to-navigate site has information about circuits, switches, and tests your knowledge by showing various circuits. Be sure to click on the fact sheet when you've finished. Section 6.2 Diagrams and information about series and parallel circuits. Section 6.3 More specific information about why some materials conduct electricity while others do not. Test your knowledge of insulators and conductors on this interactive site. Section 6.4 The diagrams and simple manner in which information is presented make this site a useful tool. Section 6.5 Discover what happens when you remove a light bulb from a parallel circuit. A practical example of what happens when a bulb is removed from a circuit.
Section 7.1 Open each door to learn more about how light bulbs were invented, how they work, and how they are useful to us. At this site, you can learn about the bioluminescence by looking at how the lightning bug uses flashes to attract a mate. Section 7.2 This site can be used to find additional background information about maglev trains. The site includes text, diagrams, and photographs to explain how magnetic levitation works and the differences between German and Japanese maglev trains. Section 7.3 Learn about electromagnets, including the role of the coil. Section 7.4 Look inside an electric motor to see what makes it work. There are lots of photos and diagrams to help your understanding. Learn how this household appliance keeps your food fresh and cold. Section 7.5 This site provides information about how an electromagnet is used to make sound with a simple doorbell. Push the button to make the doorbell ring and watch the electromagnet operate. This Canadian Science and Technology Museum site provides additional information about sound. The easy to use question and answer format makes it ideal for conducting research. This site provides basic information about sound, sound waves, and the mechanisms that create sound (for example, speakers, microphone). Section 7.6 Type in a sentence and hear it transformed into Morse code! Learn why Morse code was invented and about its inventor, Samuel Morse. There is also information about the electric telegraph.
CHAPTER 7 REVIEW Q.9 A short biography of his life and contribution to science. A biography of Michael Faraday as well as links to more information about his work. Q.12 This site provides information about how many home appliances work. Just select one and go! This site provides information about how many electronic appliances work. Just select one and go!
Section 8.1 Learn about renewable and non-renewable resources, as well as electricity and solar energy. Learning About Renewable Energy A fact sheet about renewable energy. Includes animations, a glossary, and links to other organizations. Section 8.2 This B.C. Hydro safety site provides links to safety information. Topics include how to remain safe when near transmission lines, power lines, and hydroelectric facilities. Click on the Power Outage Safety link to learn what to do in case of a power failure. This is an excellent B.C. Hydro site that illustrates how electricity gets to your home. Text and a detailed diagram explain how electricity is moved from a hydroelectric dam to a home. Section 8.3 This excellent B.C. Hydro site will help you learn about the generation of electricity from water. It takes you through how electricity is generated and lists some of the advantages and disadvantages of hydroelectric dams. This site provides very good photographs and diagrams of fish ladders used at hydroelectric dams along the North American Columbia River system. Section 8.4 This is the Kids' Zone section of the Atomic Energy of Canada site. Scrolling down, you will find a good diagram of how natural gas is formed, and additional information about other fossil fuels. This site provides information about the B.C. Energy Plan. The fact sheets links will take you to specific information about the province's projected energy needs and planned use of oil, gas, and coal reserves. Vuntut Gwitchin Porcupine Protection This Indian and Northern Affairs Canada site provides detailed information about the issue of oil exploration in the Arctic and the effects exploration could have on the Porcupine Caribou herd and the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation in Old Crow, Yukon. This site provides information about the atom, uranium, how the CANDU nuclear generating stations operate, and how nuclear energy is used in Canada. Scroll to the bottom of the site to play a game of Beat the Clock. After you find each vocabulary word in the game a definition will pop up. This B.C. Hydro site provides information about oil and natural gas. Topics within the site include properties and composition of oil and gas, how they are formed, where they are found, and how they affect the environment. This is the Oil Sands Discovery site. Click on The Oil Sands Story to learn the history of the Athabasca region of Alberta, or on the Kid's Centre to find out more about the area. Section 8.5 This B.C. Hydro site provides background information about wind energy in the province. Links provide additional interesting information, including an interactive model of a wind turbine demonstrating how it operates. Whale in River In Danger, Experts Say This CBC site tells the story of the six-metre whale nicknamed Sluice that slipped through the tidal gates at Annapolis. Section 8.6 Click on Energy Facts to learn about various sources of energy. This site has many links for each source of energy. Section 8.7 This is the learning centre on the Energizer batteries site. Links will take you through several topics, including how batteries work, how to care for them, their history, and a comparison of Energizer battery products. You can also learn what the company is doing to help protect the environment through their battery materials and packaging systems.
CHAPTER 8 REVIEW Q.12 This Living Oceans site provides an environmentalist's point of view regarding the impact of drilling for offshore reserves of oil and gas. The site provides a historical overview of the leases owned by oil and gas companies of over 9 million hectares of British Columbia coastal waters. B.C. Offshore Oil and Gas Team This Ministry of Energy and Mines provides information about B.C.'s offshore oil and gas reserves. Included at the site are links to offshore sites found in other parts of the world. The Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) section link can be used to help you access information about this complex issue.
UNIT CGeneral Unit Links Scientists Explore Underwater Volcano This site details scientists' undersea exploration of the Ring of Fire and compares it to the Rover mission. Discover how deep sea vents are created, what species live there, and what happens when they erupt.
An alphabetical listing of terms and Arctic-related sites.
Section 9.1 This site tells you how to survive a winter's hike by providing tips on how to dress properly, supplies you should bring with you, what to do in case of frostbite, and the importance of having enough food and water for everybody. Section 9.2 Click on one of the six biomes to learn more about it.
Learn about arctic lands and how animals keep warm. Click on an animal to learn more. There are many things to explore on this site. You can see how Antarctica looks from space, learn how to survive in the cold, and take a quiz. There is also a lot of good background information. This site has good background information about Antarctica . Explore this extreme environment by clicking on the Climate, Plants, and Animals links. You can learn even more about deserts by clicking on any of the related links at the bottom of the page. Learn about hot and cold deserts. Click on the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts to learn more about each one. This site provides information about hot deserts around the world in a table format, and includes information about its size, physical features, and special facts. This site provides information about cold deserts around the world in a table format, and includes information about its size, physical features, and special facts. Over a dozen facts about the ocean, presented in an easy-to-read format. Click on each object to learn how deep they can go. Visit this site to see a scale model of the ocean zones. Section 9.3 The Top Three Reasons for Humans in Space See if you agree with the three reasons presented on this site. There are many links to careers in extreme environments on this site. Section 9.4 Learn about the history of copper Inuit technology. Click on the Trail of Our Ancestors link to learn how Inuit adapt to new technologies. Learn about who the Inuit are, their land, communities, spirit, and economy. Section 9.5 Read about how a team climbed to the highest point in Canada. There are tips on this site for how to plan an extreme expedition. Science Works UBC Team Links Yukon Glacier with Global Climate Change Learn more about Dr. Clarke's expedition on this site. Glaciologist Has Coolest Job on Earth Learn what a glaciologist does by reading this profile.
CHAPTER 9 REVIEW Q.8 Visit this site to learn more about the technology you selected or to help you make a technology selection. This site organizes inventions by year. Be sure to only look at the past twenty years!
Section 10.1 This site provides daily data for how to find satellites at times/locations in each evening's sky. Start by selecting your region from the database. A great introduction to sea exploration. Be sure to check out the satellite photos of the ocean floor. Learn how new high-tech Sonar is helping scientists map the ocean floor. Check out The adventures of Echo the Bat, and The Adventures of Amelia the Pigeon to learn more about remote sensing and satellite imagery. Section 10.2 Click on the question to learn how penguins adapt to their environments. Be sure to try the experiment. Section 10.3 Some background information about this station, including the coldest Earth temperature measurement which was recorded there. Visit this site for current conditions and a five-day forecast for Vostok. Section 10.4 Read about a teen's scuba diving experience. This site has a simple demonstration of buoyancy. Section 10.5 Learn more about black smokers.
CHAPTER 10 REVIEW Q.7 Over a dozen facts about the ocean, presented in an easy-to-read format. A great introduction to sea exploration. Be sure to check out the satellite photos of the ocean floor. Q.8 This timeline dates back to 5000 BC. Be sure to check out what has happened since 1800 AD. Learn about Scuba from 332 BC to present.
Section 11.1 Click on a year to learn more about the Wright Brothers' milestones. Learn about the early efforts of flight to the Wright Brothers' first flight. Science Museum History of Flight This timeline indicates events in relation to what the status of flight was at the time. Section 11.2 Excellent NASA site explaining the dynamics of flight, including how a pilot controls the plane, a virtual cockpit, and the speeds of flight. A good general site for aviation history, theory, and principals. Section 11.3 A timeline of Canada's contributions to space exploration. Good background information about the Canadarm. Awesome Science Spirit and Opportunity-Rover Mission Check here for frequent updates on the Spirit and Opportunity. Try the videos and slideshow. Learn about the first Dante and the new features of Dante II. Click on each section of Ropos to learn more about it. Section 11.4 Click on the rocket for some great information and video clips. Section 11.5 Learn about the International Space Station, as well as others. Building the International Space Station This page answers the five Ws and the How of the construction of the International Space Station. Section 11.6 Straight from NASA, this site examines what life is like in space. There is also a timeline for a typical day. Discover what living in space is like, including how to get around, sleeping, and how you go to the bathroom.
CHAPTER 11 REVIEW Q.7 International Space Station Overview Learn about how various countries are contributing to the International Space Station. Worldwide International Space Station Team Discover how Canada, the U.S., and Europe all contribute to the International Space Station. This site also has links to each country's space agency. Q.8 International Space Station FAQs How Canada became involved, its role, and the expected benefits are some of the topics covered on this site. Learn more about the Canadarm 2 and its contributions to space exploration. Q.9 Click on an astronaut's name to learn more about them. A biography of Roberta Bondar. A biography of Dave Williams.
Section 12.1 Discover how NASA technology plays a role in your everyday life, from home, to the mall, to the airport. Discover how many of the items we use everyday were initially developed for use in space. Section 12.2 NASA Spinoffs - Bringing Space Down to Earth Click on Health and Medicine to learn about medical advancements that began as space tools. Section 12.3 Learn more about space junk and its threats to spacecraft. Learn about what space junk is, how much there is, and the potential hazards. Section 12.4 Is Space Exploration Worth the Cost? Good information if you're researching space exploration. There are many links about the Arctic on this site. Try several to help your research.
CHAPTER 12 REVIEW Q.5 Information about current NASA missions. This site organizes NASA missions by those that are under study, in development, and currently operating. Q.6 A biography of Roberta Bondar. A biography of Dave Williams. A biography of Robert Thirsk. Q.7 Learn about Canada's contribution to medicine. NASA Spinoffs - Bringing Space Down to Earth Click on Health and Medicine to learn about medical advancements that began as space tools.
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