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Science Resources

Topics in Science:

"Science is a way of knowing - a way of explaining the natural world through observations, questions and experiments"

Scientific Inquiry and Skills:

Measurements
​Scientific Tools

Accuracy vs. Precision

Hypotheses, Theories and Laws ​
​Inferences and Observations
Variables
​  Graphing:
​        Types of Graphs        Beginner's Guide to Graphing Data     Example of Graphing Process 

Earth Science (Geology)

Rock Cycle
Plate Tectonics, Dynamic Earth (Interactive)
Weathering
Erosion
​Deposition
Disturbances and Succession
​Topographic Maps

Cycles:

Cycles on Earth
Nutrient Cycles
Day and Night (Rotation and Revolution)
Seasons
Moon Phases

Moon Phases (video)
​Ocean Tides


What is Life?

Defining Life
Characteristics of Life
Biotic and Abiotic Factors
Chemistry of Life
Atoms
​Types of Bonds (in general), Chemical Bonds
Carbon and Carbon Bonds
Nitrogen
Phosphorous

Water, Polar and Nonpolar, 
Understanding pH

Ecology - Where and How does life live?

Levels of Organisms
Taxonomy
​Ecosystems
Ecological Relationships
Energy Transfer within Ecosystems
​Texas Ecosystems
​Biodiversity
Oceans
​Human Impact 

Biomolecules

Organic vs. Inorganic and Video
Major Groups of Organic Molecules
​Carbohydrates , Structure of Carbohydrates
Lipids
        Cell Membranes and Membranes and Transport, Phospholipids, Bilayer
Proteins and What is a Protein?
Nucleic Acids - 
​       DNA     DNA (HHMI collection)   DNA Facts      RNA   mRNA             Protein Synthesis Study Guide
​ATP
Organic Compounds  
​Biomolecule and Enzymes Quizlet set
​Biomolecules (video)
Energy Conversions: 

Photosynthesis (Texas Gateway) and Crash Course Video
Cellular Respiration and ATP and Respiration (video)
Energy Conversions of Photosynthesis, Energy Conversations of Cellular Respiration
Role of Enzymes
Nutrient Cycles

Cells and Processes

Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells:
Cells Alive - Interactive Website
A Tour of the Cell - Bozeman Science

Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic
Comparing Pro vs. Euk
Another comparison of Pro and Euk Cells
Introduction to Cells - video
Cell Organelles 
​Cell Interactive (really cool!)
Cellular Processes, including homeostasis and transport of molecules:
Homeostasis
Cells and Homeostasis
Cellular Processes and Cellular Processes Quizlet set 
​Gateway Resources - Cellular Processes - Fermentation, Respiration, Photosynthesis
Transport of Molecules

Cellular Transport
Sodium-Potassium Pump
Fermentation
Diffusion and Osmosis

Isotonic, Hypertonic and Hypotonic
Cell Structure and Function (website as lots of information that relates to this topic)
​Cell Structure and Functions - Quizlet set
Cell Differentiation:
Amazing Cells (many topics covered)
Plant Cells
Animal Cells
Cell Specialization

Cell Differentiation

Viruses and Disease:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rpj0emEGShQViruses
Texas Gateway - What is a Virus
Cells vs. Viruses and Are Viruses Alive?
​HHMI Virus Explorer Lab
About Viruses (video)
​Viral Reproduction

HIV, Malaria , Influenza (the flu) 
HIV Life Cycle
Vaccines and How Vaccines Work (video)
viruses_vs_cells_ppt.pdf
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Growth of Organisms

Understanding Growth - Britannica Link   
DNA Structure: Crash course video and Khan Academy
​DNA Replication - 1. video  2. website 
Structure of DNA and RNA (quizlet)
Role of DNA and RNA
​The Cell Cycle (growth)
Mitosis and Meiosis and flashcards to print and Website
​Basic Genetics - multiple interactives and explorations
​Punnett Squares
Resource: Bozeman Science - look at this main page at Unit 4. It's all about Genetics!
cell_division_and_cell_cycle.pdf
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Human Body Systems:

Human Body and Homeostasis
What are the body systems?



Earth, Space and the Universe (Astronomy)

Planet Earth
Our Solar System
Human Exploration of Space
Galaxies
Stars
​HR Diagrams
What's the Matter with Matter?

Is there life out there?


Physics:

Energy
       Potential and Kinetic 
       More on Energy
Forces
​Speed
Newton's Laws
​Amusement Park Physics



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  • Announcements and Calendar
  • 8th Grade Units
    • Unit 1 - How does Science Work?
    • Unit 2 - What are we Made of?
    • Unit 3.1 How is Balance Achieved? >
      • Sports
    • Unit 3.2 Earth's Balance
    • Mid-Term Review
    • Unit 4.1 What are Celestial Cycles?
    • Unit 4.2 What are Earth's Cycles?
    • Unit 5 What is your legacy?
    • Unit 6 - Are We Alone?
    • STAAR Review
    • End of the Year Assignment
  • MYP and Science Resources
    • Science Resources
    • Science Skills Help
    • Labs and Lab Reports
    • IB Skills
  • Class Resources
    • eTextbook
    • Content Recovery
    • Science Video and Website Links
    • Research
    • Science in the World
    • Gizmo Computer Labs
  • Contact
  • Archives - 2016-17 year
  • Archives - 2015-16 year