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In the rectangle above, you will find the fundamental concepts and principles that underlie this standard. Below you will find a list of recommended "learning tools" for this standard. Just click the links within the descriptions. Numbers are for reference only. Use our "Tell a Friend" feature, at the bottom, to send this page to a friend!
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This web site is called Becoming a Scientist. It features famous scientists talking about what it takes to be a scientist. This comes to us from a wonderful organization dedicated to science and science education, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. |
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Stem cell research is an important topic. The name of this "learning tool" is called Human Embryonic Stem Cells. Elegantly designed, this tool conveys the basic biology behind stem cell research. This fine lesson is produced by Sumanas, Inc. Their work is conceptually clear and design is exceedingly well executed. Visit their Animation page to see other science topics. Just click the "Click to view animation" when you get to the page. |
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Spectacular web site called Making the Modern World comes to us from the Science Museum. This learning tool brings you powerful stories about science and invention from the eighteenth century to today. It explains the development and the global spread of modern industrial society and its effects on all our lives. The site expands upon the permanent landmark gallery at the Science Museum. |
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Machines and Man presents four questions examining robotics and ethics. Each question contains audio responses collected from researchers, scientists, labor leaders, artists, and others. This “learning tool” is brought to us by The Tech Museum of Innovation. |
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Engineer a Crop is a “learning tool” brought to us by NOVA. In the first interactive, “Selective Breeding”, students attempt to grow bigger corn using the most basic techniques to improve crops. In the second, “Transgenic Manipulation”, students use the latest in biotechnology to engineer a “supercrop”. |
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People living on Mars by 2015? Check out Explore Mars Now, a “learning tool” by Nexterra. Through great graphics and easy-to-read commentary, explore some of the emerging technology and design plans that just may allow people to land on and explore Mars. |
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The name of this "learning tool" is called Our Wireless Future: A Wireless Home of the Future. This tool is a futuristic glimpse into the new ways that technology will transform our homes. Created and presented by Scholastic and MSNBC. |
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The name of this clever "learning tool" is called Build Your Bridge. Designing and building a bridge to withstand earthquakes is no easy challenge. Explore the science, technology and people involved in the bridge with these interactive learning modules and simulations! Take on the challenge facing bridge designers and de sign a bridge that can withstand a Maximum Seismic Event—then test your bridge to see how it fares! Produced by NewBayBridge.org |
