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| http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=30 | ||
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| http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_mixture.html | ||
| This web site covers many of the concepts covered in this unit. There are no innovative demos, but the information is presented in a clear and concise manner. Click on the left-hand menu bar to examine different topics centred around matter. ( http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_mixture.html ) |
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Topic 2: Mixing Can Make It Flow | ||
| http://chemistry.beloit.edu/Water/moviepages/Comp3salt.htm | ||
| This movie clip shows salt being dissolved by water molecules. ( http://chemistry.beloit.edu/Water/moviepages/Comp3salt.htm ) |
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| http://www.schoolscience.co.uk/content/4/physics/bama/aerosch2pg3.html | ||
| A solid dissolves in a liquid when it mixes completely with the liquid. ( http://www.schoolscience.co.uk/content/4/physics/bama/aerosch2pg3.html ) |
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Topic 3: Separating Earth's Mixtures | ||
| http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/science/chemistry/elements_com_mix_8.shtml | ||
| This site showcases four ways of separating different types of mixtures: filtration, evaporation, distillation, and chromatography. ( http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/science/chemistry/elements_com_mix_8.shtml ) |
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| http://science.howstuffworks.com/oil-refining4.htm | ||
| Watch an animation of fractional distillation of crude oil and read the step-by-step description at this How Stuff Works web site ( http://science.howstuffworks.com/oil-refining4.htm ) |
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Topic 4 Flow Rate and Viscosity | ||
| http://www.learner.org/exhibits/volcanoes/movies/movies3.html | ||
| A 39-second video clip explaining the viscosity of lava. ( http://www.learner.org/exhibits/volcanoes/movies/movies3.html ) |
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Topic 5 Density | ||
| http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=17 | ||
| Why is it that some things float and others don't? Explore the relationship between mass, volume, and density. ( http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=17 ) |
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| http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=30 | ||
| This activity showcases the physical properties of density and volume. ( http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=30 ) |
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Topic 6 Buoyancy | ||
| http://www.onr.navy.mil/focus/blowballast/sub/work2.htm | ||
| Archimedes' principle is explained through submarines. ( http://www.onr.navy.mil/focus/blowballast/sub/work2.htm ) |
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| http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=23 | ||
| If a log is 2 m in radius and 10 m long, how much weight can I put on it before it sinks? Explore your ideas with this virtual log. ( http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=23 ) |
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| http://www.sciencejoywagon.com/physicszone/lesson/otherpub/wfendt/buoyforce.htm | ||
| A Java applet shows a simple experiment concerning buoyant forces ( http://www.sciencejoywagon.com/physicszone/lesson/otherpub/wfendt/buoyforce.htm ) |
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Topic 8 Fluid Systems | ||
| http://www.howstuffworks.com/hydraulic.htm | ||
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Topic 3 Separating Earth's Mixtures INTERNETCONNECT, page 31 Petrochemicals Chemistry in Industry | ||
| http://www.greatachievements.org/greatachievements/ga_17_2.html | ||
| This essay provides a history of the production of petrochemicals, lists some of their uses, and discusses associated environmental concerns. ( http://www.greatachievements.org/greatachievements/ga_17_2.html ) |
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Some Great Sites for Topics 1 to 3 Mixture Basics | ||
| http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_mixture.html | ||
| Do you know what a mixture really is? Chem4Kids does an excellent job of providing an explanation of mixture basics. Just about everything you combine is a mixture, from cakes, to concrete, to salt water. ( http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_mixture.html ) |
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How We Make Salt | ||
| http://www.nedmag.nl/index.cfm?sid=58 | ||
| Nedmag Industries, a European company, explains methods of extracting salt complete with a helpful illustration. ( http://www.nedmag.nl/index.cfm?sid=58 ) |
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Fractional Distillation | ||
| http://library.thinkquest.org/11430/research/fraction.htm | ||
| Not sure what fractional distillation is and what it's used for? Read this simple, clear, illustrated explanation. ( http://library.thinkquest.org/11430/research/fraction.htm ) |
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Some Great Sites for Topics 4 to 6 Outrageous Ooze | ||
| http://www.exploratorium.edu/science_explorer/ooze.html | ||
| If you liked "Magic Mud," you'll love Outrageous Ooze. Learn how to make it and what to do with it here. ( http://www.exploratorium.edu/science_explorer/ooze.html ) |
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Go with the Flow | ||
| http://www.exploratorium.edu/science_explorer/goflow.html | ||
| Try an experiment that allows you to see how a liquid flows inside a moving bottle. ( http://www.exploratorium.edu/science_explorer/goflow.html ) |
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Classifying Matter | ||
| http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science/sciber00/7th/classify/sciber/clmatter.htm | ||
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| http://mypage.direct.ca/k/kasmith/gina/page2.html | ||
| The first site uses humour and clear explanations complete with charts to explain about classifying matter. The second has a basic explanation with links to additional data on the topic. ( http://mypage.direct.ca/k/kasmith/gina/page2.html ) |
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| The Particle Adventure | ||
| http://ParticleAdventure.org/ | ||
| This interactive site investigates the standard particle model. Read the evidence for accepting this model and the mysteries yet to be solved and learn why particles decay. ( http://ParticleAdventure.org/ ) |
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| Solids, Liquids, and Gases Compared | ||
| http://library.thinkquest.org/2923/basic.html#solid | ||
| Brief descriptions of these three forms of matter. ( http://library.thinkquest.org/2923/basic.html#solid ) |
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Origin of the Earth: Solids, Liquids, and Gases | ||
| http://zebu.uoregon.edu/internet/l2.html | ||
| The dawn of the Earth saw some heavy interaction between solids, liquids, and gases, with denser and lighter materials moving and changing. ( http://zebu.uoregon.edu/internet/l2.html ) |
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Hibernia Oil Project Facts | ||
| http://www.hibernia.ca/html/about_hibernia/index.html | ||
| A technical site about the Hibernia Project, with photos. Scroll to the bottom of the page, click on More About Hibernia, and scroll down to Hibernia Trivia for some less weighty facts. ( http://www.hibernia.ca/html/about_hibernia/index.html ) |
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Zebra Mussels in the Great Lakes Region | ||
| http://www.great-lakes.net/envt/flora-fauna/invasive/zebra.html#new | ||
| This site is specific to the problem of zebra mussels in the Great Lakes. It offers an overview, pictures, and information on their impact on the economy, environment, and tourism. ( http://www.great-lakes.net/envt/flora-fauna/invasive/zebra.html#new ) |
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Environmental Technologies Inc. | ||
| http://www.zebra-mussels.com/ | ||
| This company offers one solution to the zebra mussel problem. Explore the maps to see the extent of the problem. ( http://www.zebra-mussels.com/ ) |
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Topic 8 Fluid Strength: Hydraulics and Pneumatics | ||
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Some Great Web Sites for Topics 7 and 8 Jon's Mini-Sub Page | ||
| http://www.huv.com/jon/MiniSub/links.html | ||
| Find out about commercial submarines, diving, or personal submarine sites. Just click on the links that have been made for you. ( http://www.huv.com/jon/MiniSub/links.html ) |
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How Hydraulic Machines Work | ||
| http://www.howstuffworks.com/hydraulic.htm | ||
| Start with The Basic Idea and go on from there, in this very understandable set of explanations. ( http://www.howstuffworks.com/hydraulic.htm ) |
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How Does an Air Bag Work? | ||
| http://www.howstuffworks.com/question130.htm | ||
| A brief explanation of how air bags work, with links to further information. ( http://www.howstuffworks.com/question130.htm ) |
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Cool Stuff To See And DoThis Flash movie will help you investigate and the role of cells within living systems.
After viewing the movie you should be able to:
 Flash Movie: Plant and Animal Cells(1692.0K)
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Topic 2: Microscopes and Cells | ||
| http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/ | ||
| This site has one of the largest collections of photomicrographs (photos taken through an optical microscope) on the Web. You can also view movies taken through an optical microscope and examine different sample images through a virtual microscope. ( http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/ ) |
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| http://www.olympusmicro.com/ | ||
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Topic 3: The Cell and Its Structures | ||
| http://library.thinkquest.org/C004535/ | ||
| An interactive introduction to the microscopic world of the cell. ( http://library.thinkquest.org/C004535/ ) |
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| http://www.cellsalive.com/ | ||
| This web site has good information on Cell Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, and Microscopy. Click on the Cell Models and Cell Gallery to view some great graphics and labelled diagrams. ( http://www.cellsalive.com/ ) |
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| http://personal.tmlp.com/Jimr57/tour/cell/cell.htm | ||
| The Virtual Cell - an interactive tour of the cell. ( http://personal.tmlp.com/Jimr57/tour/cell/cell.htm ) |
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Topic 4: The Functions of Cells | ||
| http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/asguru/biology/01cellbiology/05pathways/06passivesimple/in... | ||
| This Diffusion animation is part of a series of explanations of terms in biology and other school subjects. ( http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/asguru/biology/01cellbiology/05pathways/06passivesimple/in... ) |
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Topic 5 : Cell Specialization and Organization | ||
| http://www.lima.ohio-state.edu/academics/biology/archive/celltype.html | ||
| This site allows you to examine microscope slides of specialized plant cells. Scroll to Links, click on either Biodiversity or Plant Biology, and then click on names of different plant kingdoms. ( http://www.lima.ohio-state.edu/academics/biology/archive/celltype.html ) |
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| http://www.kumc.edu/instruction/medicine/anatomy/histoweb/ | ||
| This site has a large selection of microscope slides of both plant and animal cells. ( http://www.kumc.edu/instruction/medicine/anatomy/histoweb/ ) |
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| http://camillasenior1.homestead.com/cells.html | ||
| This site focuses on Cells, Tissues, Organs, and Systems. The info is student-friendly and includes videos and web links related to various cell concepts. ( http://camillasenior1.homestead.com/cells.html ) |
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Topic 6: Organ Systems in Plants | ||
| http://www.ehc.com/VBody.asp | ||
| Great resources on the human brain, heart, skeleton, and digestive tract. ( http://www.ehc.com/VBody.asp ) |
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| http://americanhistory.si.edu/anatomy/ | ||
| Learn how papier-mâché revolutionized the study of human anatomy. You can also learn anatomy by playing "Place the Part" in the Body Parts section. ( http://americanhistory.si.edu/anatomy/ ) |
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| http://vilenski.org/science/humanbody/ | ||
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Topic 7: Organ Systems in Humans | ||
| http://www.biointeractive.org/ | ||
| This interactive site allows you to work in a virtual lab, view animations, visit a virtual museum, and listen to archived lectures from prominent scientists. ( http://www.biointeractive.org/ ) |
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Topic 1 Living Organisms INTERNETCONNECT, page 101 Studying Alberta's Wildlife | ||
| http://www.cd.gov.ab.ca/preserving/parks/anhic/flashindex.asp | ||
| The Alberta Natural Heritage Information Centre tracks the scientific names, locations, and population sizes of Alberta's plant and animal species. Anyone can contribute to various tracking projects currently being undertaken in the province. Select one of the headings in the left panel to get an idea of the immense diversity of Alberta's plant and animal wildlife. ( http://www.cd.gov.ab.ca/preserving/parks/anhic/flashindex.asp ) |
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| http://www.srd.gov.ab.ca/fw/status/reports/index.html | ||
| The Alberta Wildlife Status Report Series provides detailed summaries of the biological status of selected wildlife species in Alberta. The reports focus on species that are potentially at risk. Learn about the habitat, population size, limiting factors, and distribution of selected species of Alberta's plants, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. ( http://www.srd.gov.ab.ca/fw/status/reports/index.html ) |
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| http://www.devonian.ualberta.ca/ | ||
| The University of Alberta's Devonian Botanic Garden is a regional centre for environmental collections of mosses, lichens, and fungi. The collections serve as repositories for native Alberta species and specimens of botanical significance collected worldwide. Researchers use the collections to study ecology, botany, and biology. ( http://www.devonian.ualberta.ca/ ) |
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| http://www.cellsalive.com/ | ||
| At this award-winning web site, you can see images of bacteria in full colour. Find out more about the mites under the bed that make you sneeze, and see colour diagrams showing how viruses infect cells and how diseases are combatted. There are plenty of other fascinating, illustrated accounts of bacteria, viruses, parasites, and antibodies. ( http://www.cellsalive.com/ ) |
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| http://www.life.uiuc.edu/plantbio/cell/ | ||
| Zoom! Cut! Turn! You can do all of this and more inside this life-like model of a plant cell. ( http://www.life.uiuc.edu/plantbio/cell/ ) |
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Other Great Web Sites for Topics 1 to 3 The Virtual Electron Microscope | ||
| http://www.uq.oz.au/nanoworld/virtual.html | ||
| The high cost of an electron microscope means that most schools cannot afford one. This site allows you to register for live broadcasts, take a virtual tour, and look at some amazing images. See if you can guess what the Mystery Images are! ( http://www.uq.oz.au/nanoworld/virtual.html ) |
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| http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/history/leeuwenhoek.html | ||
| This biography from the UniversIty of California, Berkeley, provides insight into the man who made some of the most significant discoveries in the history of biology. ( http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/history/leeuwenhoek.html ) |
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| http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/securit/sports/summer-ete/air_e.html | ||
| This Health Canada site offers practical advice to help you protect yourself from air pollution and from the harmful rays of the Sun. ( http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/securit/sports/summer-ete/air_e.html ) |
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| http://sln.fi.edu/biosci/heart.html | ||
| Explore the mysteries of the heart at this site. Do you want to know about the structure of your heart? Would you like to follow blood through vessels or learn about how to take care of your heart? Start your adventure here. ( http://sln.fi.edu/biosci/heart.html ) |
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| http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hpfb-dgpsa/onpp-bppn/food_guide_rainbow_e.html | ||
| This Health Canada site can tell you everything you need to know about Canada's Food Guide. Follow the links in the side panel to find out what the food guide is based on, what it tells you, and how to use it. ( http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hpfb-dgpsa/onpp-bppn/food_guide_rainbow_e.html ) |
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| http://sln.fi.edu/biosci/heart.html | ||
| In an average lifetime, the heart beats more than two and a half billion times, without ever pausing to rest. Like a pumping machine, the heart provides the power needed for life. Learn about the structure of your heart, how it develops as your body matures, and how you can keep your heart healthy. ( http://sln.fi.edu/biosci/heart.html ) |
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| http://homepage.tinet.ie/~juniorcert/ | ||
| This web site covers topics such as reflection, refraction, lenses, and colour in a fun, interactive format. ( http://homepage.tinet.ie/~juniorcert/ ) |
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| http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/mtr/opt/home.rxml | ||
| Click on Mechanisms to learn more about reflection, scattering, refraction, and diffraction of light. ( http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/mtr/opt/home.rxml ) |
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| This site has animations and explanations covering reflection and its importance, as well as the formation of plane mirrors, concave mirrors, and convex mirrors. ( http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/Class/refln/u13l1a.html ) |
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| http://www.ps.missouri.edu/rickspage/refract/refraction.html | ||
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| This java applet allows students to view the refraction of light in different mediums. ( http://www.physics.uoguelph.ca/applets/Intro_physics/refraction/LightRefract.html ) |
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| http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=13 | ||
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| http://www.howstuffworks.com/telescope.htm | ||
| Enter this site to learn more about the parts of a telescope and how they all work together to make distant objects look closer. ( http://www.howstuffworks.com/telescope.htm ) |
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| http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=11 | ||
| This applet allows you to examine colours through red, green, and blue lights. ( http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=11 ) |
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Topic 7: The Source of Colours | ||
| http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/teachers/lessons/roygbiv/roygbiv.html | ||
| This web site examines the relationship between frequency and wavelength. ( http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/teachers/lessons/roygbiv/roygbiv.html ) |
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Topic 8: The Wave Model of Light | ||
| http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/science/know_l1/emspectrum.html | ||
| This site describes the waves and components of the electromagnetic spectrum. ( http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/science/know_l1/emspectrum.html ) |
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Some Great Web Sites for Topics 1 to 3 Light Walk | ||
| http://www.exploratorium.edu/sln/light_walk/light_walk.html | ||
| This site shows you the beauty of light through a series of black-and-white photographs that capture interesting light patterns in natural settings. The photographer explains how the images came to be - a wonderful blend of science and art! ( http://www.exploratorium.edu/sln/light_walk/light_walk.html ) |
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Optics for Kids | ||
| http://www.opticalres.com/kidoptx.html | ||
| This site is available in three languages - English, Chinese, and Japanese. Explore at your own pace the basic concepts about light, and progress to careers related to optics. ( http://www.opticalres.com/kidoptx.html ) |
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Topic 4 Lenses and Vision Exposure: A Beginner's Guide to Photography | ||
| http://www.photonhead.com/exposure/ | ||
| An understanding of light is essential in photography. Learn tricks of the trade to improve your own picture taking. A "Sim-Cam" allows you to take some practice shots. ( http://www.photonhead.com/exposure/ ) |
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Grande Prairie Regional College | ||
| http://www.gprc.ab.ca/prospective/programs/program_details.html?PID=35 | ||
| Investigate education for a career in the visual arts at this web site. ( http://www.gprc.ab.ca/prospective/programs/program_details.html?PID=35 ) |
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Red Deer College Optometry | ||
| http://www.rdc.ab.ca/programs_and_courses/university_transfer_programs/pre-professional_p... | ||
| This pre-professional optometry program leads to a full program at the School of Optometry at the University of Waterloo. ( http://www.rdc.ab.ca/programs_and_courses/university_transfer_programs/pre-professional_p... ) |
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Ophthalmology | ||
| http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/vumcdept/ophthal/training.html | ||
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Fox Valley Ophthalmology | ||
| http://www.foxvalleyeyes.com/procedures.htm | ||
| Want to know what an ophthalmic technician does? Read here about one set of services they provide. ( http://www.foxvalleyeyes.com/procedures.htm ) |
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Working with Nanoparticles | ||
| http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/1998-09/RU-NMBK-080998.php | ||
| "A whole new approach to optical materials" is taken by these researchers, working on microscopic particles and specific wavelengths of light. They call these tiny particles "the malted milk balls" of the nano-scale world. ( http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/1998-09/RU-NMBK-080998.php ) |
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Topic 5 Extending Human Vision INTERNETCONNECT, page 221 Eye on the Universe: The Hubble Space Telescope | ||
| http://www.thetech.org/exhibits/online/hubble/ | ||
| Find out what it would be like to have an eye in space. At this site, you can view images, learn why the Hubble Telescope is so important for space exploration, or have a guided tour of a mission to service the telescope. ( http://www.thetech.org/exhibits/online/hubble/ ) |
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Hubble Space Telescope Pictures | ||
| http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/ | ||
| See lots of images, thumbnail or enlarged, taken by the Hubble Telescope. You can choose pictures by subject or by year. ( http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/ ) |
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Other Great Web Sites for Topics 4 and 5 NASA | ||
| http://www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/home/index.html | ||
| The NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center offers this site for space science education. Start your search for space-related information here. ( http://www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/home/index.html ) |
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Illusions from Exploratorium | ||
| http://www.exploratorium.edu/exhibits/f_exhibits.html | ||
| Great illusions and enlightening explanations! Some of these illusions require ShockWave or QuickTime. ( http://www.exploratorium.edu/exhibits/f_exhibits.html ) |
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Escher Illusions | ||
| http://www.etropolis.com/escher/ | ||
| Optical illusions from the work of artist M.C. Escher, with comments. ( http://www.etropolis.com/escher/ ) |
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Topic 6 The Source of Colours | ||
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Topic 7 The Wave Model of Light INTERNETCONNECT, page 243 Spectra and What Scientists Can Learn From Them | ||
| http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/science/how_l1/spectra.html | ||
| This article from Imagine the Universe provides an introduction to spectra and details about
Iaasac Newton's discovery of how light forms colours. ( http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/science/how_l1/spectra.html ) |
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Topic 8: The Wave Model of Light INTERNETCONNECT, page 253 Nocturnal Animals | ||
| http://www.enchantedlearning.com/coloring/nocturnal.shtml | ||
| Simple descriptions of nocturnal animals and their ability to function in the dark. ( http://www.enchantedlearning.com/coloring/nocturnal.shtml ) |
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Nova: Night Creatures of the Kalahari. | ||
| http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/kalahari/ | ||
| Choose Night Vision and click on any eye to learn about the nocturnal animal that uses it. ( http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/kalahari/ ) |
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Dog Vision | ||
| http://workingdogs.com/vision_coile.htm | ||
| Why your dog can see better in the dark than you can. ( http://workingdogs.com/vision_coile.htm ) |
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How Can Cats See in the Dark? | ||
| http://whitedovemsg.com/messages/nov99/cats.htm | ||
| They can't, says this article. But read on for a more complete explanation. ( http://whitedovemsg.com/messages/nov99/cats.htm ) |
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INTERNETCONNECT, page 255 IR / UV / X-Rays in Crime Solving FBI Kids and Youth Educational Page | ||
| https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/fun-games/kids | ||
| Have you ever dreamed about working for the RCMP or FBI? Do you like reading detective fiction? This page has special articles about crime detection, prevention, and DNA testing. See if you can solve a mystery. ( https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/fun-games/kids ) |
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The Science of Crime | ||
| http://www.mtholyoke.edu/~mlyount/MySites/ForensicSpectroscopy/ForensicApps.html | ||
| Infrared spectroscopy is useful for identifying substances and confirming their identity. Read about forensic applications of this technology here. ( http://www.mtholyoke.edu/~mlyount/MySites/ForensicSpectroscopy/ForensicApps.html ) |
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Other Great Web Sites for Topics 6 to 9 About Rainbows | ||
| http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/staff/blynds/rnbw.html | ||
| As well as being beautiful, rainbows have scientific explanations. If you want the simple answer, it's here. If you're looking the "big picture," more detailed explanations are here too. ( http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/staff/blynds/rnbw.html ) |
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Auroras: Paintings in the Sky | ||
| http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/auroras/ | ||
| Have you ever been outside during an aurora borealis or seen one in a movie? This site offers views from space as well as Earth. Take the self-guided tour and be amazed. ( http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/auroras/ ) |
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Ye Olde Homemade Colour Wheel | ||
| http://www.suzannecooper.com/classroom/colorwheel.html | ||
| Understanding colour and the effects of colour is the focus of this site. Find out how to make your own colour wheel and how to start designing using colour. ( http://www.suzannecooper.com/classroom/colorwheel.html ) |
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How Nuclear Radiation Works | ||
| http://www.howstuffworks.com/nuclear.htm | ||
| This detailed site explains "nuclear," nuclear medicine, radioactive decay, and Carbon-14 dating. ( http://www.howstuffworks.com/nuclear.htm ) |
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Lasers: From Science Fiction to Everyday Life | ||
| http://www.thetech.org/hyper/lasers/ | ||
| An easy-to-follow explanation of lasers, with great graphics. Explore laser basics, everyday lasers, or online exhibits. ( http://www.thetech.org/hyper/lasers/ ) |
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Topic 1: Levers and Inclined Planes | ||
| http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=27 | ||
| This activity lets you alter the initial velocity, mass, and angle of a frictionless inclined plane. ( http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=27 ) |
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| http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=41 | ||
| Put several masses on a see-saw in an effort to balance the system. ( http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=41 ) |
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| http://www.fearofphysics.com/Seesaw/seesaw.html | ||
| Help two students of different weight balance on a see-saw in this activity. ( http://www.fearofphysics.com/Seesaw/seesaw.html ) |
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Topic 2: Wheel and Axle, Gears, and Pulleys | ||
| http://www.howstuffworks.com/gear.htm | ||
| This web site showcases how gears work with pictures, descriptions, and simple demonstrations. ( http://www.howstuffworks.com/gear.htm ) |
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| Raise or lower the load, examine the tension on the string, and change the weight of the load on this java site about pulleys. ( http://www.walter-fendt.de/ph11e/pulleysystem.htm ) |
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| http://library.thinkquest.org/27948/pulley.html | ||
| This java applet created by students allows you to examine the efficiency of different pulley systems. ( http://library.thinkquest.org/27948/pulley.html ) |
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| http://www.exploratorium.edu/cycling/ | ||
| This site examine the physics of cycling. Click on the Drives and Gears link to learn more about the science behind bicycles. ( http://www.exploratorium.edu/cycling/ ) |
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Topic 3: Energy, Friction, and Efficiency | ||
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Topic 5: Hydraulics and Pneumatics | ||
| http://www.howstuffworks.com/hydraulic.htm | ||
| This web site demonstrates how hydraulics are utilized in heavy-duty machinery. You can also try your hand at running pieces of heavy equipment, like a backhoe. ( http://www.howstuffworks.com/hydraulic.htm ) |
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Topic 6: Combining Systems | ||
| http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/ | ||
| This site shows the physics behind amusement parks and allows you to design your own roller coaster. ( http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/ ) |
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| http://www.exploratorium.edu/hockey/ | ||
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Topic 7: Machines Throughout History | ||
| http://www.mos.org/sln/Leonardo/ | ||
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Topic 1: Levers and Inclined Planes INTERNETCONNECT, p. 275 Canada in Space - Canadarm | ||
| http://www.canadianaconnection.com/cca/canadarm.htm | ||
| Canadarm was born in Ontario and came of age when NASA's astronauts first used the robotic manipulator on November 13, 1981. Read the full story here. ( http://www.canadianaconnection.com/cca/canadarm.htm ) |
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| http://www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/default.asp | ||
| Why do we go into space? How can you become an astronaut? The Canadian Space Agency provides answers to these questions and much more. Choose KidSpace or Careers, Exploration or the latest news. ( http://www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/default.asp ) |
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NASA - International Space Station | ||
| http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/station/index.html | ||
| Read the latest news about this exciting mission, get real-time space station data, or search the site for information on the Canadarm. If you have time, take a robot-guided tour of the International Space Station. ( http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/station/index.html ) |
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Other Great Sites for Topics 1 to 3 Office Ergonomics | ||
| http://www.office-ergo.com/ | ||
| This site's information is based on research done to help office workers maintain a safe work environment. It is organized by specific categories such as hand and arm basics or low back pain ergonomics. Use the information to help you be more comfortable when you study. ( http://www.office-ergo.com/ ) |
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How Gears Work | ||
| http://www.howstuffworks.com/gears.htm | ||
| This site delivers exactly what it promises - an excellent explanation of how different kinds of gears work. ( http://www.howstuffworks.com/gears.htm ) |
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How a Block and Tackle Works (Pulley) | ||
| http://www.howstuffworks.com/pulley.htm | ||
| Take a step-by-step tour of the workings of a pulley (block and tackle). The illustrations are great! ( http://www.howstuffworks.com/pulley.htm ) |
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Topic 5: Hydraulics and Pneumatics INTERNETCONNECT, page 317 Pneumatic Tools | ||
| http://www.bartleby.com/65/pn/pneumati.html | ||
| A Columbia Encyclopedia article explaining what pneumatic tools are and how they work using air pressure. Three types of devices make up the basis of these tools. ( http://www.bartleby.com/65/pn/pneumati.html ) |
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| http://home.howstuffworks.com/nail-gun1.htm | ||
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INTERNETCONNECT, page 319 Hovercraft Museum Trust | ||
| http://www.hovercraft-museum.org/ | ||
| The Hovercraft Museum in southern England has a large collection of hovercraft. Scroll down to the middle of this page and follow the links for information on different hovercraft models. ( http://www.hovercraft-museum.org/ ) |
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INTERNETCONNECT, page 320 How Hydraulic Machines Work | ||
| http://www.howstuffworks.com/hydraulic.htm | ||
| For an overview of how hydraulic power works, this site is a great place to go. Then follow the links in the table of contents to learn how hydraulic technology is used in the construction industry. ( http://www.howstuffworks.com/hydraulic.htm ) |
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| http://www.forging.org/Design/pg5_1_2.html | ||
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| http://www.tokimec.co.jp/hyd/index.html | ||
| Many hydraulic and pneumatic machines are made in Japan. Here is one manufacturer's list of hydraulic equipment, with short descriptions. ( http://www.tokimec.co.jp/hyd/index.html ) |
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Topic 6: Combining Systems INTERNETCONNECT, page 327 MotionNet Machines | ||
| http://www.motionnet.com/ | ||
| This site has pneumatic devices combined with almost any other machine that exists. ( http://www.motionnet.com/ ) |
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| http://www.howstuffworks.com/framed.htm?parent=disc-brake.htm&url=http://www.tpub.com/flu... | ||
| A clear, illustrated description of automobile hydraulic brakes, a multiple piston system. ( http://www.howstuffworks.com/framed.htm?parent=disc-brake.htm&url=http://www.tpub.com/flu... ) |
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How Automatic Transmissions Work | ||
| http://www.howstuffworks.com/automatic-transmission.htm | ||
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| http://www.montshire.net/minute/mm010507.html | ||
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Taiwan Hydraulic and Pneumatic Equipment | ||
| http://manufacture.com.tw/hydraulic/ | ||
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Other Great Sites for Topics 4 to 6 Pascal's Law | ||
| http://www.lerc.nasa.gov/www/K-12/WindTunnel/Activities/Pascals_principle.html | ||
| Review this explanation of Pascal's Law, and then test your knowledge by trying the exercise questions. ( http://www.lerc.nasa.gov/www/K-12/WindTunnel/Activities/Pascals_principle.html ) |
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| http://www.rube-goldberg.com/ | ||
| Cartoonist Rube Goldberg is famous for his ingenious drawings of wacky machines. They depict elaborate, ridiculous devices to accomplish the most mundane tasks. Learn about Rube Goldberg, and don't miss the Gallery of his "inventions." ( http://www.rube-goldberg.com/ ) |
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Topic 7: Machines Throughout History INTERNETCONNECT, page 339 Alberta's Air Quality | ||
| http://www3.gov.ab.ca/env/air/AmbientAirMonitoring/maml.html | ||
| Environment Alberta's Mobile Air Monitoring Laboratory (MAML) is a special vehicle that has been designed to measure air quality. You can view the inside of the vehckle or read the answers to frequently asked questions. ( http://www3.gov.ab.ca/env/air/AmbientAirMonitoring/maml.html ) |
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| http://www.theweathernetwork.com/features/airq/info/aq_smog.htm | ||
| The Weather Network provides a good summary of smog in Canada, and an explanation of the nature and effects of smog. ( http://www.theweathernetwork.com/features/airq/info/aq_smog.htm ) |
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| http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/airquality/brochures/smog.html | ||
| This Manitoba government site looks at problems with air quality in Canada, specifically tracking and explaining smog. In addition to citing data from Manitoba, it looks briefly at all Canadian provinces, summarizing a unique program in Calgary. ( http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/airquality/brochures/smog.html ) |
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| http://www.etc-cte.ec.gc.ca/naps/index_e.html | ||
| The NAPS Network collects air quality data to demonstrate the links between air pollution and human health and to identify emerging air pollution issues. ( http://www.etc-cte.ec.gc.ca/naps/index_e.html ) |
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Topic 8: People and Machines INTERNETCONNECT, page 345 Ballard Power Systems | ||
| http://www.ballard.com/be_a_customer/carbon_fiber_products/frequently_asked_questions | ||
| Find out how the fuel cell developed by this Canadian company is contributing to the fight against air pollution. Under About Fuel Cells, click on the question, "What are the advantages of using fuel cells over other sources of power?" ( http://www.ballard.com/be_a_customer/carbon_fiber_products/frequently_asked_questions ) |
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Other Great Sites for Topics 7 and 8 The Industrial Revolution | ||
| http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/i/industr1.asp | ||
| A quick summary of the Industrial Revolution and why it was so important. Click on the links below the summary for more background and significance. ( http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/i/industr1.asp ) |
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Inventions and the Industrial Revolution | ||
| http://inventors.about.com/science/inventors/cs/indrevolution/ | ||
| If you are interested in learning more about the Industrial Revolution, this is a great place to start your web research. Follow the links to learn more about the people, events, and technological advances that made this one of the most exciting times in history. ( http://inventors.about.com/science/inventors/cs/indrevolution/ ) |
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Topic 1: A World of Water | ||
| http://observe.arc.nasa.gov/nasa/earth/hydrocycle/hydro1.html | ||
| This web site from NASA examines the water cycle and the processes of condensation, precipitation, infiltration, runoff, and evapotranspiration. ( http://observe.arc.nasa.gov/nasa/earth/hydrocycle/hydro1.html ) |
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| http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/droplet.html | ||
| Help Droplet, the water molecule, as he enters the great water cycle - condensation, precipitation, infiltration, runoff, and evapotranspiration - and starts his journey home. ( http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/droplet.html ) |
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| http://www.water4tomorrow.com/ | ||
| Click on the activities link to learn many interesting facts about water. ( http://www.water4tomorrow.com/ ) |
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Topic 2: Earth's Frozen Water | ||
| http://nsidc.org/cryosphere/index.html | ||
| This site includes information on snow, glaciers, ice shelves and icebergs, arctic climatology, and more. ( http://nsidc.org/cryosphere/index.html ) |
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| http://glacier-bay.gsfc.nasa.gov/glacierbay.story.html | ||
| See NASA animations of the changes in the glaciers at Glacier Bay, Alaska. ( http://glacier-bay.gsfc.nasa.gov/glacierbay.story.html ) |
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Topic 3: Fresh Water Systems | ||
| http://www.bellmuseum.org/distancelearning/watershed/watershed2.html | ||
| Play the Watershed game. Examine the issues in each area of the watershed, then see the impacts of your choices. ( http://www.bellmuseum.org/distancelearning/watershed/watershed2.html ) |
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| http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/flood/ | ||
| This web site from NOVA focuses on issues related to floods. ( http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/flood/ ) |
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Topic 4: The Oceans | ||
| http://www.mos.org/oceans/ | ||
| Oceans Alive is a comprehensive site that examines topics such as the water planet, oceans in motion, life in the sea, and scientific research. ( http://www.mos.org/oceans/ ) |
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| http://podaac.jpl.nasa.gov/hot/el_nino/ | ||
| This site collects web sites and information on El Niño and La Niña. ( http://podaac.jpl.nasa.gov/hot/el_nino/ ) |
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| http://www.sfgate.com/getoutside/1996/jun/tides.html | ||
| This simple animation shows the gravitational action of the Sun and Moon on the Earth's oceans. ( http://www.sfgate.com/getoutside/1996/jun/tides.html ) |
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Topic 5: Living in Water | ||
| http://www.aquatic.uoguelph.ca/ | ||
| This comprehensive site examines plants, animals, habitats, human interactions, and research in Canada. Click on Habitats to learn about the features of aquatic life in lakes, oceans, rivers, and wetlands. ( http://www.aquatic.uoguelph.ca/ ) |
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Topic 6: Water Quality and Water Management | ||
| http://www.nwri.ca/threats/intro-e.html | ||
| Environment Canada's in-depth document: Threats to Sources of Drinking Water and Aquatic Ecosystem Health in Canada. ( http://www.nwri.ca/threats/intro-e.html ) |
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| http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/waterproj/index.shtml | ||
| A collaborative project comparing the water quality of your local river, stream, lake, or pond with other fresh-water sources around the world. ( http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/waterproj/index.shtml ) |
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Topic 1: A World of Water | ||
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Topic 2: Earth's Frozen Water INTERNETCONNECT, page 376 The Inquisitive Traveller | ||
| http://www.inquisitivetraveler.com/pages/artlib/naglacer.html | ||
| This online magazine article has a surprising amount of material about glaciers, including the different types of glaciers, in highly readable language. ( http://www.inquisitivetraveler.com/pages/artlib/naglacer.html ) |
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All About Glaciers | ||
| http://nsidc.org/glaciers/information.html | ||
| Mountains of information about glaciers. To read about the different kinds of glaciers, click on Q & A, then scroll down to the question "What types of glaciers are there?" ( http://nsidc.org/glaciers/information.html ) |
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Icefields and Glaciers | ||
| http://www.msc.ec.gc.ca/crysys/education/glaciers/glaciers_edu_e.cfm | ||
| This Environment Canada site gives good data about glaciers in Canada and includes interesting links. ( http://www.msc.ec.gc.ca/crysys/education/glaciers/glaciers_edu_e.cfm ) |
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Other Great Web Sites for Topics 1 and 2 Water Quality | ||
| http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6243/water.html | ||
| Wendy Walsh, a conservation biologist, offers her views about the water quality situation on Earth. Links to the Environmental Protection Branch and other sites outline some of the legal issues involved. You can e-mail her if you agree or disagree. A very user-friendly site. ( http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6243/water.html ) |
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Environment Canada: Properties of Water | ||
| http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/nature/prop/e_prop.htm | ||
| This bilingual site provides information about the Properties of Water, the Hydrologic Cycle, Quick Facts, Rivers, Lakes, and the World's Water Supply. Well organized and very useful. ( http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/nature/prop/e_prop.htm ) |
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Water and Art | ||
| http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/culture/art/e_art.htm | ||
| Water is a force of nature that has awed and inspired artists. Read about water and Canadian art, and see water-inspired paintings by the Group of Seven and ( http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/culture/art/e_art.htm ) |
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Topic 3: Fresh Water Systems INTERNETCONNECT, page 401 A Province of Rivers | ||
| http://www3.gov.ab.ca/env/water/basins/BasinForm.cfm | ||
| Alberta is divided into seven major river basins. Each river's geography, tributary rivers, and discharge rates are given in this Alberta water sub-site. ( http://www3.gov.ab.ca/env/water/basins/BasinForm.cfm ) |
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Topic 4: The Oceans INTERNETCONNECT, page 410 Ask a Marine Scientist | ||
| http://oceanlink.island.net/ask/askmain/ask.html | ||
| Ask your questions here, or read some of the answers to 600 questions. You can also read interviews with marine scientists, or find out about careers in marine biology. ( http://oceanlink.island.net/ask/askmain/ask.html ) |
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WhaleNet | ||
| http://whale.wheelock.edu/whalenet-stuff/ASK_SCI.html | ||
| Ask a marine scientist about marine mammals, or check out previous answers. ( http://whale.wheelock.edu/whalenet-stuff/ASK_SCI.html ) |
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INTERNETCONNECT, page 413 Remote Sensing Tutorials | ||
| http://ccrs.nrcan.gc.ca/resource/tutor/fundam/pdf/fundamentals_e.pdf | ||
| Need more help understanding Remote Sensing? Go through this extremely detailed tutorial, and come out the other end a more informed person. You can skip directly to the topics you want using the Table of Contents in the side panel. ( http://ccrs.nrcan.gc.ca/resource/tutor/fundam/pdf/fundamentals_e.pdf ) |
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Exploring Satellite Oceanography | ||
| http://dcz.gso.uri.edu/amy/avhrr.html | ||
| See some satellite images of parts of the ocean, and learn about their uses. This page is designed for high school students ( http://dcz.gso.uri.edu/amy/avhrr.html ) |
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Other Great Web Sites for Topics 3 and 4 Erosion by Nature | ||
| http://www.eman-rese.ca/eman/reports/publications/tomlin/tomlin4.htm | ||
| This detailed slide presentation on Productivity in Agricultural Soils has a great deal to say about erosion by wind and water, as well as other challenges to agricultural activity in Canada. ( http://www.eman-rese.ca/eman/reports/publications/tomlin/tomlin4.htm ) |
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River Systems of the World | ||
| http://www.rev.net/~aloe/river/ | ||
| Not all of the links given in this table work, but it is still a good overview of the rivers of the world and their statistics. ( http://www.rev.net/~aloe/river/ ) |
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Rocks and Water Songs | ||
| http://www.interlog.com/~wrenfolk/ | ||
| Chris Rawlings' rocks and water songs include "Wetland Wonderland" and "Groundwater Song." Listen to audio clips if you have an MP3 player. ( http://www.interlog.com/~wrenfolk/ ) |
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Topic 5 Living in Water INTERNETCONNECT, page 435 Your Link to the Ocean | ||
| http://oceanlink.island.net | ||
| At this OceanLink page, click on Vancouver Aquarium Aquafacts for a list of fascinating marine animals, or on OceanInfo to find out about sea otters, abalones, and radiolarians. ( http://oceanlink.island.net ) |
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Whale Times | ||
| http://www.whaletimes.org | ||
| Read the Whale Times to find out how your favourite animals survive in the sea, what they eat, and where they live. Click on Fishin' for Facts to find out what a cookie cutter is, or a fairy penguin. ( http://www.whaletimes.org ) |
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Pond Life in Alberta | ||
| http://www.pma.edmonton.ab.ca/natural/insects/projects/pondlife.htm | ||
| A pond is an interesting ecosystem, full of invertebrate life, in all its stages. Scoop water at the edge of a slough or pond and you will find all kinds of invertebrates: protozoans, hydras, snails, waterfleas, and more. This Museum of Alberta page tells you how to set up your own pond aquarium. ( http://www.pma.edmonton.ab.ca/natural/insects/projects/pondlife.htm ) |
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A Drop of Life | ||
| http://ebiomedia.com/gall/drop/dropmain.html | ||
| Investigate the world of single-celled life that exists in a drop of pond water. The protists in your nearest pond are not all that different from the ancient single-celled organisms that started the lines of development into more complex, multicellular life. ( http://ebiomedia.com/gall/drop/dropmain.html ) |
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Frequently Asked Oceanography Questions | ||
| http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/pubinfo/ | ||
| Learn about the environment and research projects, or ask a geologist your questions at this site. What are the hazards to the environment? What are the natural resources we use? Investigate the issues with Western Region Coastal and Marine Geology. ( http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/pubinfo/ ) |
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Topic 6: Water Quality and Water Management INTERNETCONNECT, page 454 The Northern River Basins Study | ||
| http://www.gov.ab.ca/env/water/nrbs/ | ||
| What is the NRBS? Who conducted the study? How and why was it done? What will be done with the information collected? Find out at this official web site, and read the Final Report or any part of it that interests you. ( http://www.gov.ab.ca/env/water/nrbs/ ) |
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Governments' Response to the NRBS | ||
| http://www.gov.ab.ca/env/water/nrbs/response/intro.html | ||
| The governments of Canada, Alberta, and the Northwest Territories have worked co-operatively to review and respond to the recommendations of the Northern River Basins Study. This report outlines their action plans to ensure the long-term environmental protection of the Peace, Athabasca, and Slave rivers. ( http://www.gov.ab.ca/env/water/nrbs/response/intro.html ) |
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INTERNETCONNECT, page 462 Water Use in Canada | ||
| http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/manage/use/e_use.htm | ||
| Environment Canada presents all kinds of water use in Canada, from industrial use to city use to home use. ( http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/manage/use/e_use.htm ) |
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The Health of Our Water | ||
| http://www.agr.gc.ca/nlwis-snite/pub/hw_se/pdf/intro_e.pdf | ||
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada presents an illustrated account of various uses of water related to agriculture. ( http://www.agr.gc.ca/nlwis-snite/pub/hw_se/pdf/intro_e.pdf ) |
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Alberta's Water Resource | ||
| http://www3.gov.ab.ca/env/water.html | ||
| Somewhat technical information from the Alberta government about water conditions and water use in the province. ( http://www3.gov.ab.ca/env/water.html ) |
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National Water Research Institute | ||
| http://www.nwri.ca/ | ||
| The National Water Research Institute (NWRI) is Canada's largest freshwater research establishment. NWRI generates scientific knowledge through ecosystem-based research to support the development of sound government policies and programs, public decision-making, and early identification of environmental problems. ( http://www.nwri.ca/ ) |
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