Internet Resources	Skills
Questions Resources What is the scientific process? How do I create a valid experiment? What's a hypothesis and how do I test it? What's a fair test?  Is it the same as a controlled experiment? What's a variable and how do I change it?  What's a dependent variable? An independent variable? How can I accurately measure the results of my experiment? How can I explain the results of my experiment?   Janice VanCleave on the scientific process.  BrainPOP Scientific Method - a short video that explains the process. A Controlled Experiment - contains a short explanation of variables. The Scientific Method of Problem Solving - a short tutorial on the scientific method. ehow - explains how to conduct a controlled experiment. ZOOM Alter the Rocket - scroll down to check out variables that kids from across the country have tried. What is a chemical reaction and how does it produce the energy my rocket needs to fly? What is potential energy? What is kinetic energy? What is Energy?   Visit the Mummy's Tomb to learn about potential and kinetic energy. Energy Quest  What is a Chemical Reaction? Acids and Bases are Everywhere Physics Glossary Potential Energy Kinetic Energy What is gravity?  Is there anything I can do in my experiment to minimize the effects of gravity? What is gravity? - E Why does gravity cause things to fall? conduct an online experiment to learn about gravity Gravity Experiment What goes up, must come down BrainPOP Gravity - a short video on gravity. Rocket Principles Click on the SIRS button to find more articles about gravity:   What is Newton's Third Law and how does it help me explain why my rocket flies despite the effects of gravity? Newton's Third Law - a brief tutorial  Build a roller coaster and understand physics. Isaac Newton's Law of Motion - an interactive tutorial on all three laws. BrainPOP Newton - a short video on Newton's Laws Newton's 3 Laws of Motion Force and Inertia New Book of Knowledge Click on the bigchalk library button below to find out more about Newton's Laws: Alka-Seltzer Rocket Resources   Let's Build a Film Canister Rocket 3, 2, 1 - Pop! National Stem Centre - Want to extend your k What resources can I use if I do not know some of the science vocabulary? Glossary of Science Terms from the Voluntary State Core Curriculum World Book - click on the dictionary section to look up definitions.	Choosing the Best Search Tools for Your Task ...Learn when to use which search engine. Using Electric Library...Learn how to search for magazine, newspaper and transcripts. Comparing Search Tools on the Web...Learn the various search engines and why each produces a different set of results. Choosing the Best Search Tools for Your Task ...Learn when to use which search engine. Using the Internet
Local Print and Nonprint Resources	Skills
School Library holdings Automated Card Catalog Public Library holdings BCPL Kid's Catalog Print Encyclopedias CD-ROM Encyclopedias Online Encyclopedias New Book of Knowledge America the Beautiful	Using Books and Nonprint ... how to use automated catalogs and preview materials for usefulness. Keyword Search Strategies  Using the BCPL Online Catalog Using Print and CD-ROM Encyclopedias... Advantages of different encyclopedia formats Using Online Encyclopedias ...See help section on each encyclopedia website

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