District 97 Science and Technology Integration

Physical Science

• Investigate forces that act on matter and cause motion
• Define, describe, and categorize kinds of motion
• Explore force, kinds of force, and the relationship of force to motion
• Investigate machines: What are they, what do they do, what principles govern their action

  Physical Science Related Web Sites

  • Lesson Plans for Newton's Third Law of Motion: has beginner activities; Roll Away, Circular Centipede and more advanced activities
  • Slinky Physics from Newton's Apple: has background information and lesson plans for designing motion objects.
  • How Stuff Works: Experts answer physics questions.
  • Paper Rockets: NASA activity to create small flying rockets to make out of paper and propel with air blown through a straw. Demonstrates stability.
  • Rocket Pinwheel: Nasa activity to create a balloon- powered pinwheel. Demonstrates action-reaction.
  • The Elements of Machines Basic descriptions and illustrations that lead to use of the Gadget Anatomy page.

Earth Science

• Explore astronomy, emphasizing night sky and constellations
• Investigate objects in the solar system and their motion
• Study the stars and galaxies

  Earth Science Related Web Sites

  • NASA
  • Kennedy Space Center
  • NASA Stumpers
  • Astronomy for Kids - Ten basic astronomy topics are explained here at an elementary level. An astronomy dictionary is included, along with an offer to answer astronomy questions by email.
  • Liftoff to Space Exploration These pages provide information on planets, the solar system, the galaxy and information on space exploration from NASA. Also included is a NASA Kids Section that gives the same kind of information at a primary level for younger children to understand. There are puzzles, activities and an area that calculates your weight on each of the planets.
  • Ask the Astronomer. Questions answered about space science and astronomy.
  • Ask the Astronomer. From Case Western University.
  • Space Place
  • Adventures in Astronomy Comprehensive compilation of links including current events, astronomers, solar system, NASA, Apollo Missions, and educator sites. Easy access to links are on page 2 of the site.
  • Star Child A site good for basic information about the solar system and related space topics.
  • Asteroid Introduction Valuable information and pictures of asteroids. The site makes a good connection to information about the solar system

Life Science

• Investigate characteristics of plants and animals
• Investigate animal populations and study their behavior

  Life Science Related Web Sites

  • Animal Diversity Web A large well organized site with comprehensive background information for each animal entry.
  • National Zoo Webcams From the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., come nine animal cams and ZooTV (http://zootv1.si.edu/) with a schedule of live Webcast events. To savor the entire virtual zoo experience, take in the daily elephant foot care demo, the weekly Meet-a-Kiwi Webcam, or the naked mole-rat habitat tour. Some of these live events include chat.
  • Interactive Amazon Interactive activities for understanding various aspects of the rainforest.
  • Desert USA An excellent source of information about desert related topics and a large resource guide for animal and plant life.