Blue Web'n Search Results for: Science (Chemistry) - High School 30 Sites Found

Actionbioscience
http://www.actionbioscience.org/
Actionbioscience.org is a non-commercial, educational web site created and managed by BioScience Productions, Inc. to promote bioscience literacy. This web site provides articles by scientists, science educators, and science students on issues related to seven bioscience challenges: environment, biodiversity, genome, biotechnology, evolution, new frontiers, and bioscience education. In addition, the web site provides educators with lessons and resources to enhance bioscience teaching. Actionbioscience.org articles are correlated to the U.S. National Science Education Standards and organized in easy-to-follow charts. (added 9/9/02 , reviewed 3/31/04 )

Creative Chemistry
http://www.creative-chemistry.org.uk/index.htm
Creative Chemistry offers worksheets, teaching notes, and fun activities. There are over two hundred pages of question sheets and practical guides, chemistry puzzles, interactive revision quizzes, molecular models, and the "Tune-up Garage" to help improve science investigations. Nigel Saunders, Harrogate Granby High School, North Yorkshire. Requires Java. (added 2/23/04 , reviewed 2/23/04 )

General Chemistry Online
http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/
This rich resource for students and teachers of introductory chemistry includes interactive course guides and tutorials, an exam survival guide, reference tables, self-grading quizzes and exams, a searchable glossary, a question & answer board, answers to over 300 frequently asked questions, and a chemical trivia quiz. Created by Dr. Fred Senese, chemistry professor at Frostburg State University in Maryland. (added 5/22/99 , reviewed 5/23/99 )

International Boiling Point Project
http://k12science.stevens-tech.edu/curriculum/boilproj/
In 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 )

The Global Water Sampling Project
http://k12science.stevens-tech.edu/curriculum/waterproj/index.html
In this science project, middle school and high school students gather and share data to compare the water quality of a local river, stream, lake or pond with other fresh water sources around the world. Projects run in Fall and Spring. This project is from the Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education (CIESE) located at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey. (added 10/28/98 , reviewed 9/4/99 )

Chemistry Function
http://www.stanford.edu/~glassman/chem/index.htm
Do you have fond remembrances of balancing Chemistry equations? This site balances those pesky unbalanced equations and performs molar conversions equations with ease. The Chemistry Functions site is an excellent study aid authored by professors at Stanford. Note that some features are still under construction. (added 8/1/00 )

Eric Weisstein's World of Science
http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/
Eric Weisstein's World of Science contains "budding encyclopedias" of astronomy (587 entries), scientific biography (1,069 entries), chemistry (495 entries), physics (2,695 entries), and math (11,364 entries). Includes a search engine, cross-references, figures, and occasional animated graphics or Java applets. Sponsored by Wolfram Research. (added 6/20/03 , reviewed 6/20/03 )

ScienceInTheBox
http://www.scienceinthebox.com
Scienceinthebox.com covers a range of interesting and entertaining topics! The site was created to share the science behind Proctor & Gamble's laundry and cleaning products with a focus on addressing sustainable practices and products which embrace social responsibility as well as environmental practices. Product development and other considerations are presented. Users can select topics can be saved into a File Basket, downloaded, and printed. The interactive pages are particularly fun - especially the history of washing - http://www.scienceinthebox.com/en_UK/publications/interactivecontents_en.html. The glossary in the side menu provides definitions for numerous chemicals and terms. Product safety sheets can get pretty technical; so there's something for everyone here on a subject that we might not give much thought. (added 9/21/04 , reviewed 9/21/04 )

SEED - Schlumberger Excellence in Educational Development
http://www.slb.com/seed
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 )

Stain Detective
http://www.tide.com/staindetective/selectStain.jhtml
Sponsored by Tide, the Stain Detective is a creative interactive site that offers easy ways to find the right solution to removing stains. Great to use in the classroom for basic chemical reaction tests. (added 9/30/05 , reviewed 9/30/05 )

Unsolved Mysteries of Human Health: How Scientists Study Toxic Chemicals
http://www.unsolvedmysteries.oregonstate.edu
The Unsolved Mysteries features cutting edge research and tools currently used by environmental health scientists in the Environmental Health Sciences Center and Marine and Freshwater Biomedical Sciences Center at Oregon State University. Users of the website are challenged with an environmental mystery that they need to solve by using specialized analytical equipment. The website includes interactive lab tours, on-line quizzes, interviews and links to scientists, glossary, and additional resources. This website was created by the Community Outreach and Education Programs (COEPs) of the Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) Center and Marine and Freshwater Biomedical Sciences (MFBS) Center at Oregon State University. (added 1/18/05 , reviewed 1/25/05 )

Water Science for Schools
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/
From the US Geological Survey, this site is for anyone who wants to find out more about the many aspects of water, from what it is to how we use it. The site uses pictures, data, maps, and an interactive center to help convey information. A glossary and links are also included. (added 6/26/98 , reviewed 10/8/99 )

WebElements
http://www.webelements.com/
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 )

Teachers Resources for ChemCom
http://www.lapeer.lib.mi.us/ChemCom/
ChemCom, a chemistry curriculum written for secondary school students by the American Chemical Society, attempts to enhance science literacy by emphasizing chemistry's impact on society. This web site offers information about ChemCom and the ChemCom e-mailing list, links to relevant Web sites, eight real-world, problem-based units, and more. TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE. (added 7/2/96 , reviewed 7/28/99 )

Advanced Placement Digital Library for Biology, Physics and Chemistry
http://apdl.rice.edu/DesktopDefault.aspx
A National Science Foundation (NSF) funded project that provides access to a database of science resource links for teachers and students engaged in Advanced Placement (AP) and Pre-AP level classes. Resources are reviewed by experienced teachers and linked to specific topics commonly taught in these courses. Requires registration (free). (added 12/15/03 , reviewed 12/15/03 )

Chemistry Teaching Resources
http://www.anachem.umu.se/eks/pointers.htm
This extensive, well organized hotlist of teaching resources should serve as an excellent starting point for chemistry teachers. Be sure to check out Matters of Public Concern for relevant issues and Curiosities Related to Chemistry for some fun enrichment ideas. By Knut Irgum of Umeå University in Sweden. (added 10/23/97 , reviewed 5/3/99 )

EnergyNet Community Web
http://www.energynet.net
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 )

Global Warming
http://students.itec.sfsu.edu/ITEC815/antaramian/
Government Representative of Developed Nations, Environmental Impact Specialists, Climate Expert Scientists, Government Representative of Newly Industrialized and Industrializing Nations meet at a United Nations conference to decide what steps, if any, should be taken to slow global warming. (added 1/12/01 )

Lab Tests Online
http://www.labtestsonline.org/
You have to go a lab to have a test run following a trip to the doctor. Why? This site will tell you, in fairly plain language, what tests look for andEhow that test is done. Articles include Inside the Lab and Follow the Sample. Chem and Life Science lab teachers might want to use this site in the classroom to tie in good lab habits and careers. (added 8/10/01 , reviewed 8/13/01 )

Periodic Table Adventure
http://web.buddyproject.org/web017/web017
Middle school teachers will love this website with 5 lessons and activities that introduce the periodic table. The Element Adventure Webquest allows students to research an element and create an advertisement for that element. (added 3/30/01 )

The Science Niche
http://scienceniche.com/science/science.cfm
The Online Biology and Chemistry Education Center. Science Niche includes lessons, on-line science tools, chat, and much more. (added 3/21/05 , reviewed 3/29/06 )

Wacky Uses
http://www.wackyuses.com/uses.html
Products we have around our classrooms and houses can be used for many things. Did you know that ChapStick can make a zipper operate more smoothly, or the Glad Flexible Straws can help start a bottle of ketchup? This list is a great starting point if you want students to learn more about the scientific process. (added 9/14/00 )

ChemistryWeb Internet Resources
http://www.ssc.ntu.edu.sg:8000/chemweb/htmlj/
This searchable gateway to chemistry sites includes annotated links to software, newsgroups, online journals, reference materials, teaching resources, and more. (added 11/21/98 , reviewed 5/13/99 )

Franklin Institute's Energy Hotlist
http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/hotlists/energy.html
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 )

MathMol
http://www.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/textbook/
From the New York University Scientific Visualization Laboratory, MathMol (Mathematics and Molecules) is designed to serve as an introductory starting point for those interested in the field of molecular modeling. Includes Hypermedia Textbooks and K-12 Activities. (added 11/5/96 , reviewed 7/24/99 )

Mouse Party
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/addiction/drugs/mouse.cfm
A simple interactive Flash activity that lets users "experiment with drugs" and the effects on their brains. There is a specific focus on neurotransmitters and the brain's reward pathway. Breadcrumbs at the top of the page lead back to supporting data on the brain's reward pathway (http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/addiction/drugs/) and ultimately to the New Science of Addiction (http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/addiction/). Explore for more interactive activities. From the University of Utah. (added 10/30/07 , reviewed 10/30/07 )

Mr. Guch's Cavalcade o' Chemistry
http://www.chemfiesta.com
This site celebrates all things chemistry, with lesson plans, labs, worksheets, activities, handouts, and tests for teachers, as well as a helpdesk and tutorial links for students; also available in Spanish. (added 12/14/99 , reviewed 3/2/01 )

Science Teacher's Resources
http://chem.lapeer.org/
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 )

Understanding Our Planet Through Chemistry
http://minerals.cr.usgs.gov/gips/aii-home.htm
This multi-author resource helps learners find out how earth scientists use chemistry. (added 1/19/96 , reviewed 5/13/99 )

Water What-ifs
http://www.ncsu.edu/sciencejunction/depot/experiments/water/
This water quality testing project encourages inquiry investigations of water quality in North Carolina and Delaware, but teachers outside these states will also find useful links, information, and lesson plans. Developed by Lisa L. Grable and April J. Cleveland for Science Junction. (added 7/24/98 , reviewed 9/16/99 )