5th Grade Websites
Homework help for science from NioKids
http://www.niokids.org/science.htm
Particles and States of Matter
Good animation to show movement of particles in matter (Brownian
motion)
http://www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/chemistry/atomic-structure/revise-it/particles
The Phantom's Portrait Parlor: Phases of Matter.
Students visit an Interactive Molecule Chamber. Good reinforcement of molecular
movement after students use the Molecule Energizers.
http://www.miamisci.org/af/sln/phases/
Introduction to the states of matter:
Reinforces the information in
text on states of matter, as well as introducing the fourth state of
matter: plasma.
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_intro.html
Websites that discuss the fourth state of matter: plasma
This website is provided for those students who might find
themselves fascinated by the fact that there is a fourth state of
matter: plasma.
Although some of these sites may seem too advanced, students with
interest will derive some knowledge and understanding from them.
Some of this information will be more meaningful after our study
of the atom.
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_plasma.html
http://www.spacescience.org/ExploringSpace/PlasmaStateOfMatter/1.html
http://fusedweb.pppl.gov/CPEP/Chart_Pages/5.Plasma4StateMatter.html
http://www.plasmacoalition.org/more3.htm
Mass and Weight
Find out what you would weigh on another planet:
http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/weight/
The Atom
Watching a hydrogen atom:
Even in a simple hydrogen atom, the single electron creates an
electron cloud. Here students watch the animation of the movement of
an electron around the nucleus to create the electron cloud.
http://www.miamisci.org/af/sln/phantom/spectroscope.html
Comparing Atomic Structure:
Click on "Atoms". Move cursor over the atom to hear the names of
subatomic particles. Compare the atomic structure of some common
elements by moving your cursor over the diagram then click on the
toggle next to "Compare the Atoms". Also try the "States of
Matter" desk.
http://www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?Area=Science+Lab&COOK
Chemistry: Structure of Materials
A fun review of the atom with a self-test.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/chemistry/structure/atomicstructurerev1.shtml
Paper cutting activity
An activity which demonstrates the "smallness" of the atom. This
one can be used with all ability levels.
http://www.miamisci.org/af/sln/phantom/papercutting.html
Can We See Atoms?
This website shows the comparison of size for subatomic
particles, using scientific notation. Although this may be advanced for some students,
the site explains that atomic particles can not be seen with regular microscopes because the
wavelength of light is too broad for these extremely small particles.
The scanning tunneling microscope uses electrons (electricity) to help make atoms visible.
The pictures on the website are good examples of the "array" or orderly arrangement of
atoms.
http://science.howstuffworks.com/atom9.htm
How we see the world: The World's Meterstick:
This website uses an easy to understand graphic that shows the
scientific instruments that we use to view both the extremely
large universe down to the smallest atomic particles. The electron
microscope is shown for viewing an atom. We use particle
accelerators to view the "evidence" of the subatomic particles.
http://particleadventure.org/particleadventure/frameless/meterstick.html
How we see the world: The Particle Adventure:
The problem with using waves of light or particles to detect the
physical world is that the quality of your image is limited by the
wavelength you use. The following series of web sites tells a cute
tale of a bear in a dark cave and how we can determine what the
bear looks like. It makes the point, that we can get a better
"picture" or resolution of an object by using particles with the
smallest wavelengths.
Please, click on the following web sites in a sequence.
http://particleadventure.org/particleadventure/frameless/better_micro.html
http://particleadventure.org/particleadventure/frameless/cave.html
http://particleadventure.org/particleadventure/frameless/moral.html
http://particleadventure.org/particleadventure/frameless/wave_res.html
Atom builder and famous atomic scientists:
The atom builder activity requires Shockwave to be installed
before proceeding with the activity. However, even without
Shockwave, the students can learn about the work of scientists
that led to our modern theory of atomic structure. Have them
scroll to the bottom for a list of scientists.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/tryit/atom/
CERN is the European Organization for Nuclear Research, the
world's largest particle physics center. Here physicists come to
explore what matter is made of and what forces hold it together.
Look behind the scenes at the world�s largest particle accelerator
lab.
Please, click on the icons along the bottom of the home page.
http://public.web.cern.ch/Public/Welcome.html
Elements Links to different Periodic Table of the Elements:
Cool! - Interactive Periodic Chart Use this site for your Science Lab Activity!!
http://www.chemicool.com/
Interactive Periodic Chart:
This is a great website for the children to use to research their
element and to become better acquainted with the Periodic Chart.
By clicking the titles on the left side, the students can change
the information that shows on the Periodic Chart, examples: atomic
number, electron configuration, etc. If they click on the square
of any element, they will be given atomic and historical
information about that element, as well as any other web links
that the author has included.
http://science.howstuffworks.com/framed.htm
http://www.chemicalelements.com/
http://elements.wlonk.com/Elements_Pics+Words_11x17.pdf
http://www.periodicvideos.com/
Metals and Nonmetals
Find out how fireworks are made, then play a fireworks game.
(Click on "Name that Boom".)
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/0007/fireworks/blast1.html
Take a tour of metals and minerals found around the home.
http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/mms/scho-ecol/tour/intro_e.htm
Play the animation, and see how coal was burnt to produce iron, a
pioneering process that accelerated the Industrial Revolution.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/society_culture/industrialisation/launch_a
Discover fascinating facts about gold.
(Scroll down to 'Amazing facts about gold' and click on "click to view".)
http://www.gold.org/discover/knowledge/index.html
Find out what rust is and how it occurs. (Click on "What is
Corrosion?" at the bottom for information about other types of
corrosion.)
http://science.howstuffworks.com/question445.htm
Rust Rod Test: Try an experiment to discover if metals rust more
quickly in tap water or salt water.
http://library.thinkquest.org/J001796/bshypoth.htm?
Different metals found in US coins. (Click on "What are current
circulating coins made from" then scroll down and click on "coins"
to find out how coins are made.)
http://www.usmint.gov/faqs/circulating_coins/index.cfm?
The recycling of aluminum and steel cans in the USA.
http://www.cancentral.com/environ4.htm
Take an interactive tour and find out how aluminum is recycled.
http://www.aluminiumcanrecycling.co.uk/plant_tour.php