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Middle and High School • Science & Technology
Science InContext http://0-ic.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ic/scic/?userGroupName=lvccld_main
Science - Student Resources InContext http://0-ic.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ic/suic/browseTopics/CategoryFullListWindow#category/Science%20and%20Health
Covers Science and Health topics.
Science - Topic Pages http://0-www.xreferplus.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/topiccategorybrowse.do?category=science
Topic Pages are a dynamic “one stop shop” where you can find much of what your library has on Science. Topic Pages aggregate information from Credo Reference, your other library databases and the open web, all on one screen.
Science eBooks (GVRL) http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&pg=BooksForSubject&it=static&subject=Science&p=GVRL&sw=w
eBooks on a variety of topics dealing with science and famous scientists.
Science Topics - Junior Reference Collection http://0-find.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/srcx/infomark.do?subjectArea=Science and Health&userGroupName=lvccld_main&prodId=JRC&type=subjectTopics&version=1.0&source=gale
Select a topic in Science to get information from books, primary sources and multi-media.
Scientific Thought http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9781414410852&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Includes original essays written by leading experts in the field, primary source documents that articulate the interrelation of science and society, and sidebars on the cultural, economic, and political issues surrounding scientific thought -- providing insights on leading social issues and exploring the impact of science on society through the ages.
Timelines
Timelines - World Book http://0-www.worldbookonline.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/pl/referencecenter/timeline?ac=all
Find a timeline of Political Leaders, World History, Arts & Literature or Science. Create a login to edit the timeline and make it your own.
Homework sites
National Science Digital Library http://nsdl.org/
NSDL is the Nation's online library for education and research in
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics. Enter your search terms then refine the results by selecting the K-12 tab then select your grade level.
Printables
Science Printables Grades 6-8 http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/collection/printables-6th-8th-grade/
Test our knowledge of Science with these fun activities. Scroll down to the Science section.
Chemistry
Chemicool http://www.chemicool.com/
Chemistry is cool! Find information about all of the chemical elements on the Periodic Table, as well as a chemistry dictionary, tools and discussion forum.
Experimenting with Chemistry http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|4PZX&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Includes easy-to-perform experiments that instruct students on topics such as states of matter, chemical reactions, gravity, energy, electricity, flight, and simple machines.
The Periodic Table of Comic Books http://www.uky.edu/Projects/Chemcomics/index.html
Learn about the periodic table via classic comic books! Click an element in the periodic table to “see a list of comic book pages involving that element.” Choosing oxygen brings users to strips featuring Batman (who says he is a “human fish” because of an underwater oxygen supply) and other characters. A “Web Elements” link presents factual information.
Space
It Came from Outer Space http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9780313058417&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Contains entries on products and technologies that have been either developed or improved upon because of space-related research and technology development. They represent the broad range of products spun off from the space program-from smoke detectors and fire-retardant materials to the futuristic technologies such as virtual reality and bionic eyes and muscles.
Science Experiments & Projects
Experiment Central - Ecology http://www.gale.cengage.com/free_resources/environment/experiment/
Here are 12 ecology-related experiments for you to try.
Kitchen Scientists - A Guide To Home Science Experiments http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Kitchen-Scientists-Home-Experiments.asp
For anyone with an interest in science or figuring out how things work, there are many experiments that can be performed at home. Some projects are very basic and require few materials; others involve more in-depth instructions, a background in some form of scientific process, and possibly protective garments.
Science Fair Project Resource Guide http://www.ipl.org/div/projectguide/
Need to choose a science fair topic? Here is a site that will take you from choosing your topic to displaying your finished project. Check out the Helpful Hints section to make your project even better!
General
Girl Start http://www.girlstart.org/
Science, math and technology for girls.
Scientific American http://www.sciam.com/
Cool Science News!
Vision Learning http://www.visionlearning.com/index.php
Science resource designed for students, teachers, parents or anyone interested in learning. The website features a free, bilingual library of learning modules that integrate text, multimedia, and other resources to make learning Science exciting.
Astronomy & Space
Amazing Space http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/
Stars, astronomy, pictures from Hubble, more!
Antimatter: Mirror of the Universe http://livefromcern.web.cern.ch/livefromcern/antimatter/index.html
Learn about antimatter from experts at Swiss-based CERN, the largest particle physics lab in the world. Gather basic knowledge at “Kid’s Corner” before exploring “Everyday Antimatter,” “The Antimatter Factory,” “The History of Antimatter,” and “Live Webcasts.”
Stars: A Mystery of Space http://library.thinkquest.org/25763/mindex.htm
Find out about space with this great site. Includes a Planetarium!
Computers
Scratch http://scratch.mit.edu/
An easy to use programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share your creations on the web. Use it to create a really cool presentation.
Earth Science
Climate Change http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9781414437088&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Offers coverage of the history, politics, and ethical debates related to climate change, including the impact of climate change on daily life, trade and commerce, travel, and the future of both industrialized and impoverished nations. Provides insights on leading social issues and spurs critical thinking about the impact of environmental issues on daily life and globalization.
Earth Guide http://earthguide.ucsd.edu/
The science and nature of the Earth, its oceans and our environment. An interactive educational resource.
Environmental Encyclopedia, 2011 http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9781414487397&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Provides in-depth, worldwide coverage of environmental issues. Each article is written in a nontechnical style and provides current status, analysis, and suggested solutions whenever possible.
Rocks & Minerals
Rocks & Mineral, 2011 http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9781615354764&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Examines various aspects of rocks and minerals - including formation, classes, uses, and the earth's crust - with detailed illustrations and photographs.
Physical Science
Handbook of Forensic Services http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/handbook-of-forensic-services-pdf
The actual manual the FBI forensics folk use! (It's a PDF)
How the FBI Handles Forensic Investigations http://www.forensicscience.org/resources/how-the-fbi-handles-forensic-examinations/
An overview of what the FBI does when they're investigating.
Current Events
Science News for Kids http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/
Looking for Science in the news? Help with your science project? Try here! Ages 9-14.
Geography & Maps
21st Century Geography: A Reference Handbook http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|4NYY&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Highlights the most important topics, issues, questions, and debates any student obtaining a degree in the field of geography ought to have mastered for effectiveness in the 21st century.
Biology
Cells Alive http://www.cellsalive.com/
Cell Biology, Immunology, Microscopes, and more!
Genetic Engineering http://www.iptv.org/exploremore/ge/
Genetic Engineering is the application of engineering technology to single genes, and the reintroduction of these genes into cells of the same or different species. [This site] provides the basic information you need to know as you look at the issues surrounding this growing field....[Also] check out the ways genetic engineering is already being used and other uses on the horizon....[Evaluate] some of the most controversial issues raised by genetic engineering, from pharming to cloning to feeding the world.
Net Frog http://frog.edschool.virginia.edu//
The Online Dissection Tool! Dissect that frog, without the gross smell!
Study Aids
Ask A Scientist http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/archive.htm
Answers for your trickiest science questions!
All About Animals
Encyclopedia of Human-Animal Relationships [Four Volumes]: A Global Exploration of Our Connections with Animals http://0-ebooks.abc-clio.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/reader.aspx?isbn=9780313090295
Explore the profound and sometimes unrealized connections among humans and other animals.
Animal Life http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9780756688868&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Presents a comprehensive look at all groups of the animal kingdom, examining such aspects of their behavior as hunting and feeding, defense, sex and reproduction, birth and development, communication, and intelligence.
Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9781414404899&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Everything you wanted to know about animals. Grades 6&up
Inventions
Groundbreaking Scientific Experiments, Inventions, and Discoveries of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9780313058523&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Describes experiments, inventions, and discoveries of the period, as well as the scientists, physicians, and scholars responsible for them. Individuals such as Leonardo da Vinci, Marco Polo, and Galileo are included, along with entries on reconstructive surgery, Stonehenge, eyeglasses, the microscope, and the discovery of smallpox.
Inventions - Student Resources InContext http://0-ic.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ic/suic/topic2/actionWin?query=&prodId=SUIC&windowstate=normal&contentModules=&display-query=&mode=view&limiter=AC%20y&showDisambiguation=true&displayGroups=&action=e&catId=GALE%7CAAA000044211&scanId=&userGroupName=lvccld_main&jsid=9af718cac7b3659cd920fabea4751987
Biomes
Biomes http://www.gale.cengage.com/free_resources/environment/biomes/
A biome is an ecosystem containing plant and animal species that are characteristic to a specific geographic region.
Endangered Plants & Animals
Endangered Species http://www.gale.cengage.com/free_resources/environment/endangered/
Take a closer look at 24 endangered plants and animals.
Technology
Information Security: A Manager's Guide to Thwarting Data Thieves and Hackers http://0-ebooks.abc-clio.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/reader.aspx?isbn=9780313345593
An IT security expert arms managers and security professionals with the knowledge they need to protect computers, networks, Web sites, and other company assets.
Technology - Topic Pages http://0-www.xreferplus.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/topiccategorybrowse.do?category=technology
Topic Pages are a dynamic “one stop shop” where you can find much of what your library has on Technology. Topic Pages aggregate information from Credo Reference, your other library databases and the open web, all on one screen.
The Video Game Explosion: A History from PONG to PlayStation and Beyond http://0-ebooks.abc-clio.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/reader.aspx?isbn=9780313082436
Once dismissed as a fleeting fad of the young and frivolous, this booming industry has not only proven its staying power, but promises to continue driving the future of new media and emerging technologies. The Video Game Explosion: A History from PONG to PlayStation and Beyond traces the growth of a global phenomenon that has become an integral part of popular culture today.
Archaeology
Archaeology http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/archaeology/
Insights and introductions to the work of history's forensic experts - the archaeologists.
Alternative Energy
Alternative energy 3 Vols. http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9781414405070&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
This set introduces the issues surrounding both current energy sources and alternative energy options. While there is significant discussion of the non-renewable resources now used to meet the majority of the world's energy needs (oil, coal and natural gas), the primary focus of the set is on newer options to meet the ever-growing demand.
Physics
Building Blocks of Matter: A Supplement to the Macmillan Encyclopedia of Physic http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9780028659213&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Reviews all observed and theoretical particles known to date, retracing the history of each particle's discovery and function. Covers current research; practical applications both hypothetical and actual; and provides biographical entries on scientists who made significant contributions. Case studies and experiments round out the broad range of topics covered.
Energy
Energy and Movement, 2011 http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9781615354856&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Discusses energy and its sources, manifestations, and uses.
Life Sciences
Invertebrates http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9781615354801&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Uses illustrations and detailed photographs to examine the diverse category of creatures known as invertebrates, and how they have evolved from being the first form of life on earth.
History of Civilization
Science of Everyday Things http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9780787677466&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
This 4-vol. set illustrates the importance of scientific and mathematical principles through their use in everyday life. Each volume focuses on a specific scientific discipline -- biology, chemistry, earth sciences and physics -- offering students an in-depth understanding of each discipline and its theories.