1. Air Travelers
This introduction to the basic principles of buoyancy, properties of gases, temperature, and the technology involved in hot air ballooning includes activities, teacher background information, and a gallery of photos. Primarily for teachers in the upper elementary grade levels. (added 7/11/97, reviewed 4/22/99)
2. The Science of
Hockey Developed by the Exploratorium with the assistance of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, this site takes you inside the sport and explains the science behind the world's fastest game. The site contains RealVideo and Audio interviews with top scientists and NHL players and coaches. Part of the Exploratorium's Sport! Science site. (added 5/16/97, reviewed 4/22/99)
3. International Boiling Point ProjectIn this international physical science experiment, students collect, share, and analyze data to determine what factors influence the boiling point of water. The Web site includes instructions, lesson plans, curriculum standards, and more. This project is managed by the Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education (CIESE) located at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey. See their Global Water Sampling Project for another great collaborative science project. (added 9/4/99, reviewed 9/16/99)
4. Skateboard
ScienceMomentum, gravity, friction, and centripetal force have never been so interesting. This online exhibit from the Exploratorium explains how skateboarders seemingly break the laws of gravity with tricks shown and explained in physics terms. The site includes a video webcast, glossary, and information about equipment. (added 7/16/99, reviewed 7/22/99)
The elements in this online periodic table are extensively linked to essential data, adjacent elements, and chemical & physical data as well as background, crystallographic, nuclear, electronic, biological and geological information. You can even hear a pronunciation! (added 11/25/95, reviewed 7/9/99)
From Philip Bell of U.C. Berkeley's Knowledge Integration Environment Project, this debate project engages students in an examination of the scientific properties of light using relevant evidence from the Web. It culminates in an informal classroom debate where groups present their arguments and respond to questions from other students. According to Bell, it "works very well as a culminating project where students have spent significant time learning about various properties of light through previous instruction." Be sure to see the extensive project description for teachers for goals, lesson plans, technical requirements, and more. (added 5/29/98, reviewed 6/11/99)
SEED offers learners a real world, real people context in which to develop their interest and excitement about science. The site includes articles about scientists and projects, experiments, teacher's guides, and an "Ask an Expert" feature. (added 5/9/99, reviewed 5/13/99)
From the National Institute of Standards and Technology, this site links to physical constants, units, conversion factors, spectroscopic data, and much more. (added 11/7/96, reviewed 5/1/99)
Nuclear physicist and educator Raman Pfaff created these interactive simulations to help students visualize physics and life science concepts. The Shockwave Plug-in is required, and the site can be easily downloaded for those with a slow Internet connection. The simulations should fit in with typical labs or demonstrations. (added 4/3/98, reviewed 5/1/99)
The latest in the Exploratorium's Sport Science series includes features on hitting a fastball, throwing a curve, putting something on the ball and more. (added 10/4/98, reviewed 4/24/99)
Start here to find out almost everything there is to know about Benjamin Franklin, the inventor, philosopher, writer, and diplomat. Includes lesson plans (ie. solar energy, electricity, and hot air balloon experiments) that focus on current implementations of Franklin's ideas. By the Franklin Institute. (added 3/9/97, reviewed 4/22/99)
From the University of Colorado at Boulder, this site uses interactive Java applets and cartoon characters to introduce physics in a friendly way. Topics range from electromagnetic waves and particles to microwave ovens to classic classic experiments in atomic physics. (added 8/29/98, reviewed 4/9/99)
Experts reflect on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, their aftermath, and the future. Article titles include: Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and the Politics of Memory; Let's Not Talk About the Bad Things; Keep the Bomb; and Clearing the Debris. (added 11/25/95, reviewed 3/18/99)
From the Particle Data Group, this site introduces the Standard Model theory of fundamental particles and forces. It explores the experimental evidence and the reasons physicists want to go beyond this theory. In addition, it provides information on particle decay, a brief history section, and materials to support classroom activities. (added 4/28/98, reviewed 5/13/99)
Created by high school students in Virginia and Alaska, this ThinkQuest entry explains the physics of sound and how the human ear perceives it. Be sure to visit the Interactive Sound Lab for Java applets that illustrate the Doppler effect, sound waves, and more. (added 10/24/98, reviewed 4/25/99)
Featuring animated movies that explain matters of health, science, and technology, this site offers useful information in kid-friendly packaging. The site includes banner ads. (added 7/9/99, reviewed 7/16/99)
This attractive resource site has well developed reference, societies, and publications sections, and also links to history, news, and fun sites as well. Visitors can subscribe to PhysLINK's Quotations mailing list for a weekly quote by e-mail. (added 1/16/98, reviewed 5/15/99)
Learn the what, why and how of man-made satellites, then build one of three Java-based satellites with the interactive construction sets. Includes information about Communications, Earth Remote Sensing, Weather, Global Positioning, and gallery lesson plans. From the Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, California. (added 4/9/99, reviewed 4/15/99)
This general physics resource includes an Educational resources section. (added 5/15/96, reviewed 7/28/99)
In this science project, "students evaluate their school's heating and lighting systems, and then share their data. Students thus form scientific research communities in which they learn about the production, cost, and management of the energy upon which both their school and their society depend." (added 1/17/96, reviewed 7/28/99)
"Did you know that a certain kind of energy makes sound?" Learn about "how sound is made and what it looks like when it's recorded" from elementary students Samuel Beckett & Jason Williams. This ThinkQuest Jr. award winner includes information on orchestra instruments, sound clips, and an activities section where you can see how to make some instruments. (added 6/18/99, reviewed 7/6/99)
How are rainbows formed? The University of Minnesota's Calculus Initiative has the inside scoop. Here your students will learn about reflection, refraction and how light travels. They will be able to calculate the path of a beam of light through a water droplet and predict the best viewing angle for observing the resulting rainbow. (added 3/3/97, reviewed 5/23/99)
From Boston's Museum of Science, the Theater of Electricity offers an overview of how electricity works and a look at the historical use of electricity in scientific experiments. You'll find information on Tesla coils, Van deGraaff generators, and Ben Franklin's kite experiments. Videos clips and teacher resources are also available. (added 11/6/98, reviewed 5/1/99)
The Physics Classroom is a set of interactive, hypertext lessons covering the topic of motion. The site presents an exhaustive amount of physics principles in an easy-to-read style, complemented by informative graphics. Also included in each lesson is a set of "Check Your Understanding" questions with answers and explanations hidden within pop-up menus. From Glenbrook South High School in Illinois, this site is an ongoing effort to present physics content online in an interactive style. (added 1/13/97, reviewed 7/28/99)
Core mathematic and physic concepts come to life when explained in the context of sports like bungie jumping and basketball. Simple lesson plans in Adobe Acrobat format include activity sheets and brief video clips, and could be used as enrichment activities. (added 1/15/99, reviewed 7/24/99)
The Learning Center provides information about high-energy astronomy for middle and highschool students and teachers. Includes teacher resources, and lesson plans for Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy, and Chemistry. (added 1/16/97, reviewed 7/24/99)
Teacher Tony Wayne worried that a educators and community members "might not see the educational value in attending an amusement park for the purpose of doing lab work, " so he documented how he incorporates the the principles of roller coaster design in his curriculum. This online resource introduces the science of roller coasters, including weightlessness, hills and dips, and the physiological effects of acceleration. Instructional materials include roller coaster simulator instructions, field estimation tips, and amusement park labs. Part of Virginia's Physics Pavilion. (added 2/20/98, reviewed 4/9/99)
This site illuminates energy in all its forms. Loaded with games, puzzles, and other interactive fun, the site also includes extensive resources. From the California Energy Commission. (added 3/1/97, reviewed 8/13/99)
This web site is for science teachers to share ideas (labs, demonstrations, teaching tips, etc.). Topics are categorized by subject areas including: Chemistry I, Chemistry II, Biology I & Life Science, Biology II, and Physics. (added 7/2/96, reviewed 7/28/99)
This good selection of links includes kinds of energy, energy issues, background information, images, teacher resources, and more. (added 12/11/95, reviewed 4/22/99)
31. Physics Glencoe
This is the site for the Glencoe Book used temporarily for the Honor's Physics classes at Marian. It corresponds to the book.
