6th Grade Science Links:
General Links:
Online Textbook (McGraw Hill iScience)
http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/connected/login.do
The online textbook has the textbook in digital form. There are videos and Brain Pops, tutorials from a real teacher, glossary words can be read orally to you, digital labs, assessment questions, and places to take digital notes. The textbook and some of its resources are even offered in different languages!
· Usernames: rrisds###### where # is their student ID
· Passwords: s###### where # is their student ID
eLearn (Formerly Moodle 2)
http://elearn.roundrockisd.org/my/
Click on eLearn to take an online test and get your score immediately! Some research projects are also done through eLearn.
Nearpod:
nearpod.com/s/market/init
Click on this link to see my Nearpod lessons. Some are live (teacher paced) and some are self-paced.
Gizmos: Explore Learning
http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cUser.dspLoginJoin
The link above (Gizmos) has all kinds of simulations and virtual labs for Science and Math.
- Username: dlgstudent
Password: science - Choose Loter's class
- Click "Find Gizmo" and type the name of the Gizmo to launch it
https://www.brainpop.com/
Region 13 Science Manipulatives
http://www4.esc13.net/science/resources-science/manipulatives/
On this website you can print card sorts for all types of Science subjects. This is just for reinforcement of lessons.
Interactive Websites for Science:
http://interactivesites.weebly.com/science.html
This website has links to other interactive Science websites. It is geared towards elementary school but there are some 6th Grade TEKS in there as well.
You Tube Videos to Music (Mr. Parr)
http://www.youtube.com/user/ParrMr#p/u/0/53lMdHzvGCQ
Check out these powerpoint presentations that go to music with the lyrics about Science topics.
Phet Interactive Lab Simulations:
https://phet.colorado.edu/en/for-teachers/browse-activities
This website has different lab simulations of all grade levels.
Dr. Kate Biberdorf a Chemistry teacher at UT:
www.katethechemist.com/
This website has great educational videos on many different topics.
Chemistry:
Chemistry Quizlet
http://quizlet.com/26780332/6th-chemistry-flash-cards/
This quizlet has digital flash cards with pictures for our 1st six week Chemistry unit for 6th grade Science. Great study tool!
Chem 4 Kids
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_states.html
Learn about Chemistry, Matter, Phase Changes, Mixtures, & Chemical/Physical Science.
Elements on the Periodic Table
http://www.webelements.com/
This website has all the elements on the periodic table. Click on the element to learn more about it.
Periodic Table of Elements Videos
http://www.periodicvideos.com/index.htm
This website has a video about each element on the Periodic Table.
Periodic Table of Elements
Nonmetal Video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYvrOpOaaWo&feature=youtu.be
Metalloids Video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r01HBZqSVL4
"Meet the Elements" You Tube Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0zION8xjbM
This video shows many of the common elements that are all around you.
Metal/Nonmetal/Metalloid Virtual Identification Lab
http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/E21/E21.html
Do this virtual lab to identify unknown substances as their element by looking at their physical and chemical properties.
Density Virtual Lab:
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/density
You can use this simulation to see the voume, mass, and denisty of an object as well as if it sinks or floats in water.
Force & Motion:
Force & Motion Quizlet:
http://quizlet.com/29867784/force-and-motion-unit-6th-flash-cards/
Graphing Motion
http://www.mrsciguy.com/Physics/OneDimension.html
GAME: Roller Coaster Physics:
http://www.learner.org/interactives/parkphysics/parkphysics.html
Energy Resources Research:
US Department of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
http://www.eere.energy.gov/
Great energy resource.
Solar Schools
http://www.solarschools.net/resources/stuff/
This website has information about solar energy as well as other resources.
US Dept of Energy for Kids
http://www.energy.gov/forstudentsandkids.htm
Visit the Dept. of Energy's student site to learn how to do a Home Energy Checkup!
What you need to know about energy
http://www.needtoknow.nas.edu/
This link is a great place to research energy topics; anything from uses, sources, cost, and efficiency.
Alternative Energy Resources:
http://www.tc.umn.edu/~dama0023/index.html
This link discusses solar, hydroelectric, wind, biofuels, natural gas, and nuclear.
Burn: An Energy Journal
http://burnanenergyjournal.com/category/learn/
This link has great information about all energy resources including advantages& disadvantages.
Children's University
http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/science/energy/renewable/
This website has advantages and disadvantages of energy resources in a quiz form and explains it after you answer the question.
Fuel Cells
http://www.fuelcells.org/
Learn about how fuel cells are used for energy.
Energy:
Energy Quizlet:
http://quizlet.com/_944o8
GAME: Roller Coaster
https://assets.jason.org/resource_assets/4851/8673/coaster.html
This website has a digital roller coaster that you can create to test your potential and kinetic energy.
Energy Transformations
http://www.poweringourfuture.com/students/energy/index.html
Click on the link to play energy transformation games or to get definitions.
Energy Transfer Digital Lab
https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/legacy/energy-forms-and-changes
This digital lab allows you to see the energy transfer using the 7 forms of energy in several situations. This includes thermal energy transfer.
Mr. Bunny Melty Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6ATb9HiZWU
Watch this video showing thermal energy transfer of conduction, convection, and radiation.
Heat Transfer Music Video
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sUOMds_zmE
Hot to Cold
Adding Thermal Energy to Change States of Matter
http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/E17/E17.html
Check out this virtual lab. Add different substances to a beaker in a microwave to add thermal energy. You can also graph the change in temperature for the substance that is changing state.
Thermal Energy Quizlet
http://quizlet.com/29959193/rrisd-thermal-energy-transfer-41-6th-flash-cards/
Earth Science:
Earth Science Quizlet
http://quizlet.com/_ino0b
Rock Cycle Edpuzzle Video
edpuzzle.com/media/59f37c7ac4c54740e95d2608
GAME: Mineral ID Lab: Jason's Project Digital Lab:
https://assets.jason.org/resource_assets/9576/8678/MasterMines.html
GAME: Landform Detectives: Jason's Project Digital Lab:
https://assets.jason.org/resource_assets/9575/8677/LandformDetectives.html
Maps of boundaries, earthquakes, plate movement, mountains, volcanoes
http://www.esri.com/connected#Earth%20Science%20GeoInquiries
Phet Plate Tectonics Digital Lab/Simulation
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/plate-tectonics
Geography 4 Kids
http://www.geography4kids.com/index.html
Learn about the earth, climates, and atmosphere.
Disaster games
http://www.stopdisastersgame.org/
This website is called stop Disasters and is a collection of disaster simulation games created by the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction. The student role is to plan and construct a safe environment for their population in the face of a natural disaster. (Hurricane, wild fire, flood tsunami and earthquake)
Forces That Shape Earth Website
http://www.learner.org/interactives/dynamicearth/index.html
Interactive Website on forces that shape the Earth.
Plate Boundaries
http://www.learner.org/interactives/dynamicearth/plate.html
This link has an interactive plate tectonic boundaries to show their movements.
Layers of the Earth Rap
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9j1xGaxYzY
Boundaries & Geologic Events Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOi542f5p0Y
Continental Drift Rap Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC1E93lTJbA&feature=em-uploademail
Space:
Space Quizlet:
http://quizlet.com/31340765/rrisd-space-6th-grade-flash-cards/
Kids Astronomy
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htm
This website has information about the planets in our solar system, the sun, moons, asteroids, and comets.
Kid's NASA Website
http://science.nasa.gov/kids/kids-solar-system/
Cool website with games, simulations, and movies.
Solar System Exploration:
http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/index.cfm
Solar System Scope:
Solar System Scope
This website give a great view of our solar system. You can also click on each object in space to see a closer view and to learn more about it.
PBS 32 Space Themed Resources
www.pbs.org/education/blog/32-space-themed-resources-to-explore-the-galaxy-from-your-classroom
This website has videos and interactive activities.
Biology:
Interactive Human Body Systems
http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/health-and-human-body/human-body/
National Geographic's interactive human body systems
Interactive Cells
http://waynesword.palomar.edu/lmexer1a.htm
Learn about the function of each organelle in a cell.
Domains & Kingdoms Classification of Organisms:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVouQRAKxYo
Venn diagram comparing plant vs animal cells with animation and voice-overs.
https://www.thinglink.com/scene/730847876611047424
Role of Abiotic Factors in an Ecosystem Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrY8nZuZMFY
This video shows how biotic organisms are dependent on abiotic factors in an ecosystem. This video goes along with the notes we are taking in class.
Amoeba eats 2 Paramecium Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvOz4V699gk
Amoeba Biology Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa0cvmsD_2Q
Hydra (kingdom animalia)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0p_QGqHIyYw
Biology 4 Kids
http://www.biology4kids.com/
Learn about cells, microorganisms, plants, vertebrates, invertebrates, animal systems, and plants.
Ecosystem Quizlet:
Ecosystem Quizlet
Classification Quizlet:
Classification Quizlet
Other Links:
Hunkin's Experiments
http://www.hunkinsexperiments.com/default.htm
Funny Science experiments in a cartoon format.
GAME: Science Mystery Games
http://www.sciencemystery.com/
Visual Words
http://www.visuwords.com/search
Visuwords™ online graphical dictionary — Look up words to find their meanings and associations with other words and concepts. Produce diagrams reminiscent of a neural net. Learn how words associate.