This science library guide is designed to help understand the interactions between matter and energy. The content includes information about the water, carbon and nitrogen cycles and how energy flows through a food chain, food web and energy pyramid. You will find videos, flashcards, interactive games, related links and worksheets to help further your knowledge in these areas. Be sure to check with your teacher about your assignments.
Introduction to the water, carbon, and nitrogen cycle.
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A great all in one resource for the three cycles.
Bill Nye explains how the Water Cycle works.
The Carbon Cycle and how it effects the Earth.
The Nitrogen Cycle
The following link takes you to a great interactive video which explains the nitrogen cycle.
Enjoy!
http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/lsps07_int_nitrogen/
Enjoy!
http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/lsps07_int_nitrogen/
Food Chain Interactive Game
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A creative, fun, and interactive food chain game that is guaranteed to peek the interest of students.
Food Chain Flash Cards
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A hands on activity that can be used at school or at home.
Food Web Video
Food Web Activity
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This Food Web/Chain Activity is a great visual learning tool. A hands on activity, allows the students to place the pieces in the correct spots.
Energy Pyramid
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Definition for Energy Pyramids
Energy Pyramid Video
An interactive video which shows you how an energy pyramid works.
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/science_up_close/314/deploy/interface.html
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/science_up_close/314/deploy/interface.html
Energy Pyramid Virtual Lab
Every student loves walking into class when its lab day! The model ecosystems Virtual Lab allows a lab day, even on the weekends. The simple, but effective, drag and drop design allows learning at your pace. You can problem solve on your own.
http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs/BL_02/BL_02.html
http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs/BL_02/BL_02.html