updated 6 May, 2007

Science Grade 5

District 97 Science and Technology Integration

Physical Science

• Study light: properties, sources, uses, scientific explanation
• Learn about the eye and how we see
• Study sound: properties, sources, uses, scientific explanation
• Learn about the ear and how we hear

  Physical Science Related Web Sites

  • The Why Files Current events related to science. The archives provide news stories related to Biology, Environmental Science, Health, and Physical Science.

Earth Science

• Investigate features of the ocean, geography of oceans, location of currents, trenches, sea mounts, and ridges
• Explore navigation, including history, latitude, longitude, and navigation instruments
• Study oceanographer’s methods and careers

  Earth Science Related Web Sites

  • Ocean Research
  • Ocean Voice International
  • Ask Dr. Bob. A professor of oceanography answers questions.
  • The Sea Extensive site with many ocean related resources.
  • Ocean Link The site map offers easy access to many ocean related topics.
  • Secrets of the Ocean Realm

Life Science

• Learn about characteristics of human life
• Study systems of the human body: respiratory, circulatory, digestive, reproductive, excretory
• Investigate tools and techniques of medical science.

  Life Science Related Web Sites

  • The Heart: An Online Exploration
  • NeuroScience for Kids
  • Human Anatomy Online Extensive information about the systems of the human body with many interesting facts.
  • Brainarium a good site for well organized basic information about the brain with excellent illustrations. Don't miss the specimans.
  • The Hows, Whats and Whos of Neuroscience Answers commonly asked questions about the brain.