World of CellCraft Game

Home:  So we are learning about cells and all their teensy tiny little parts - what were those called again? Oh, yes! Organelles.  So what exactly is an organelle? What does it do? Do they have names? How will you ever learn about them in time for the science quiz??  Don't worry; play CellCraft!!

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Science by Email | Phantom island, Treasure maps

Science by Email | Phantom island, Treasure maps:  An island that appears on many maps doesn't really exist! How can this happen?  Check out the latest edition of Science by Email to find out!

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Ted Ed - Cell Theory Lesson

http://ed.ted.com/on/HFCVlRcL Check out this TED Ed lesson about the history of the Cell Theory! If you think cells and cell theory is BORING, then you need to watch this! Homework will be assigned 11/30 - you will need to watch this video, take the quiz (easier if you login - you can save and print out your answers), explore the websites listed under the "Dig Deeper" section - you will be responsible for summarizing what you learned at ONE of the websites - your choice. Finally, visit the "Finally" section and listen to the Cell Song!! We are going to have a blast learning about cells, genetics and classification!

The Cell and its Organelles

The Cell and its Organelles:  Check out this awesome game! Learn all about the parts of a cell!

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All You Ever Wanted to Know About Coal, and more!!

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Maths and Stats by Email | Symmetry

Maths and Stats by Email | Symmetry:  Symmetry is all around us - humans find people with symmetrical faces more attractive, it turns up in chemical formulas, too! Try making some molecules in this month's try at home activity!



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Science by Email | X-ray birthday and surface tension

Science by Email | X-ray birthday and surface tension:  Learn about how X-rays work, who the youngest person to win a Nobel prize was and try a very cool surface tension experiment!!

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December solstice 2012: 21 Dec 11:12 (UTC)

December solstice 2012: 21 Dec 11:12 (UTC):  We are just a few short weeks away from the Winter Solstice - the shortest day of the year in terms of daylight.  Soon, the length of daylight will increase little by little, as we inch closer to spring time!

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A 'Green' Gold Rush? Calif. Firm Turns Trash To Gas : NPR

A 'Green' Gold Rush? Calif. Firm Turns Trash To Gas : NPR:

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Video: Electric Nation | Watch America Revealed Online | PBS Video

Video: Electric Nation | Watch America Revealed Online | PBS Video:

'via Blog this' Program: America Revealed Episode: Introduction to Energy From Thomas Edison and the first electricity cables, to harnessing wind energy to power California, we discover what keeps our country powered and the old and new technologies that we use to do it. Yul intoduces some of the topics, themes and people that appear in episode three of America Revealed, Electric Nation. Watch this clip to find out more.

Biodiversity Day at the Boston Museum of Science November 18th @1 p.m.

Participate in Biodiversity Quests (free with Exhibit Halls Admission) for a chance to learn about biodiversity and  maybe even win a cool t-shirt! Visit the BMOS website for more information!

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Energy Time Machine - Events in Energy History

Energy Time Machine - Events in Energy History:  Take a trip back through time to learn about significant events in Energy history with this super cool interactive website!

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Energy - Powerplay

This interactive website allows you to explore how we harness different forms of energy! Check it out!

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Adventures in Energy

Adventures in Energy:  This is a website created by the American Petroleum Institute - it will help you learn about how petroleum gets from the ground to you!  This website is recommended for use with the Oil to You project!



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Science by Email | Water and Leaky loos

Science by Email | Water and Leaky loos:
Water, Water, Everywhere!
It’s a small molecule, made of oxygen and hydrogen atoms in a V-shape. It’s colourless, odourless and expands when it freezes into a solid. It’s water, and without it, we wouldn’t be here.