Ms. Smith

Links

Animal Cell - This is a diagram of an animal cell that gives explanations of cells organelles.
Cell information - Good basic information about cell structures and organelles

Digestive System - Good overview of the parts of the digestive system. Scroll over parts of a diagram to get more information about individual organs.
Digestive System at work - Put the digestive system together. Then trace food items through the mouth and out the rectum.

Earth's Layers - Good overview of the characteristics of each layer of Earth
Structure of Earth - Seismologic studies of the Earth have uncovered new information about the interior of the Earth that has helped to give credence to plate tectonic theory.
Up to the Hour Earthquake Data - Worldwide earthquake data.

Frog Dissection Lab - Information about internal and external anatomy of frog.
Fun Frog Facts - An assortment of facts about frogs.
More information about frogs - Good information about frogs
Net Frog 2002: on line dissection
Penn State Frog Dissection - The purpose of this lab activity is to help you learn the anatomy of a frog and give you a better understanding of the anatomy of vertebrate animals in general, including humans.

Genetics Practice Problems - This site gives an opportunity for more advanced practice with punnett squares. The answers are provided so you can check your work.
How to Run Gel Electrophoresis - An animation that takes you through the steps of running DNA through electrophoresis.
Punnet Square Practice - This gives an explanation and practice in completing a punnett square.

Practice Quiz on Light, Reflection and Lenses - 15 questions from the readings in our green textbook pages 66-90.
visible light - You can add and subtract colors of visible light

Animations of many wave types - Click on the 'longitudinal and transverse waves' video icon. I can't always get this to load.
Introduction to Longitudinal Waves - Good beginning site with animations of how the particles of a wave transport energy.
Slow motion wave - You can get to this from the Waves Types site, also.

Amimation of Pangaea - This might help with your Pangaea puzzle
Convection in the Mantle - Labeled diagram of convection with density references.
Convection in the Mantle - Diagram and explanation of subduction.
Convection in the Mantle - Diagram with references to temperature.
Convection in the Mantle - Diagram with temperature differences.
Pangaea - More help with Pangaea map.
Pangaea
UW Volcano Site - Good overview of volcano information. Scroll down to look at three volcano types

Slow motion wave - You can get to this from the Waves Types site, also.
Transverse Waves - This is a quick video of a transverse wave.
Transverse Waves - Another very quick demonstration of a transverse wave.
Transverse Waves with a slinky - This is what you will do at the slinky station.
Waves Introduction with animations - Good beginning site with animations of how the particles of a wave transport energy.

The Nature of a Wave - This is a good introduction of how we experience waves in everyday life.The left side gives links to more specific wave information.

Animations of Weather Fronts - Thanks to A.L. we have a great animation page. Check it out.
Catastrophic Events Website for Students - More information on storms, earthquakes and volcanoes. Check it out
Dan's Climate Change Page
Dan's Wild Weather Page
Shoreline Weather Underground - Mega information on this site. Local and World Wide.
The Anatomy of a Hurricane - Takes you through the ingredients and structure of a hurricane. Good visuals.
Weather Wiz Kids - Lots of information about specific storms. Weather Games

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