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Science and Technology Menus Click above to see the menus from the Science and Technology CD-ROM. Hundreds of Science and Technology sites categorized to the Ontario Curriculum. Science and Technology WebQuests - From the WebQuest Locator Science WebQuests - From the WebQuest Locator Science Links - From my Backflip Site   OSAPAC Expectations Database Search online for Ontario Expectations and licensed software to address them. OSAPAC Learning Objects Repository Free downloads of learning objects to support software in the Ontario Curriculum. Bad Astronomy Site devoted to exposing misconceptions about space, stars, and astronomy. Boil, Boil, Toil and Trouble Internet and electronic mail form the method for students to discover the answer to the question "What makes a pot of water boil?" Chickscope Everything you could ever want to know about chickens and eggs! Lots of applications to the science and mathematics classroom. Nutrition Facts Get nutrional advice. Do a self-analysis.  Exploratorium Science Snacks This web site is a terrific place to obtain science activities to learn from and have fun with.  The Weather Network Keep up to date with weather forecasts right or wrong from Windsor to around the world.  Sport! Science @ The Exploratorium How does science figure into your favourite sport?  CNN - Earth Investigate issues in the news relating to the environment  Stratospheric Ozone Depletion Investigate questions about the ozone layer by visiting Environment Canada  Earth Day Groceries Project An important topic, and how to make it real for your students. Green Thumbs Looking for ways to bring plants, shrubs, etc. into the curriculum and spruce up the grounds at the same time? The Why Files Science Behind the News  USA Today Weather Obtain great weather resources that you can use with your students under Classroom help and Just for Teachers.  Great Canadian Scientists Meet some of Canada's great scientists online.  Earth Rise Explore remote imagery of the earth for science and general education use.  Birds - Environmental Indicators A curriculum plan for junior high school students investigating environmental issues relevant to the Great Lakes region.  Royal Ontario Museum Visit the museum online for great interactive displays and learning opportunities.  Volcano World More information and activities about volcanoes to blow your top  Telescopes in Education Live camera images, and historical background of telescopes. Space sites of the week for free.  The Nine Planets The ultimate multimedia tour of our universe  The Journey North Spectacular project tracking global migration of animals and birds. Cells alive Everything you ever wanted to know about cells  Sea World/Busch Gardens Animal Information Database Lessons, animals, information, Shamu, pictures, sounds and more  Franklin Institute Science Museum Doors are always open at this science museum  Ontario Science Centre Plenty of online, interactive things to do.  Environment Canada Regional weather forecasts, climate and atmospheric research Brain Pop Site containing Flash movies dealing with many topics in science, technology, and health. The WorldWatcher Project Site devoted to GIS, global warming, with free software to download and analyse warming trends. Mr. Pitonyak's Pyramid Puzzle What would an Egyptian Pyramid cost to build today? RaceRocks Terrific resource for Geography and Science dealing with EcoSystems, First Nations, and the History of this area on Canada's west coast. YES I can! Science Over 300 lessons plans, activities, and labs for science classes, k-12. Insectclopedia Complete reference portal for everything dealing with bugs. Water Everywhere Great webquest to encourage students to student the science and politics of drinking water. Try Science Once you've tried English or tried the Arts, it's time to Try Science! ScienzFair Project Ideas The following categories provide numerous ideas which you may use to develop into a science fair project. Virtual Fishtank In this virtual world, you can create your own personal fishtank with up to 4 personally designed fish. Animal Diversity Web Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species details let you know immediately where this animal fits into the big scheme of things. Ministry of Labour Occupational Health and Safety General and specific information surrounding safety issues in the workplace. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Online Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada provides information, research and technology, and policies and programs to achieve security of the food system, health of the environment and innovation for growth. WHMIS Table of Contents WHIMIS Information from the University of Manitoba Occupational Health and Safety Four Steps to Health and Safety Workplace Inspections. Shop Safety - Science Rules for working in all kinds of shops Health Canada's WHIMS Site The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is Canada's hazard communication standard. School Workers' Health and Safety Work Guide Users will learn to recognize and control health and safety hazards associated with school occupations. Ontario Ministry of Labour Student Site The Ministry of Labour wants to ensure that you are aware of your rights and obligations and your employer's rights and obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Employment Standards Act University of Guelph Machine Shop Safety Program The Machine Shop Safety Program covers the requirements for the safe installation and use of machine tools as well as administrative systems to control hazards. WHMIS: What You Need to Know The ultimate goal is to create a safer workplace by providing workers with the knowledge and tools to enable them to work safely. Webquests from Down Under Unique collection of webquests from Australia dealing with castles, flight, robots, radio, Egypt, Volcanos and the moon. Building Robots Build and test your own robot online. Indianapolis Zoo Facts Huge database covering everything about animals. Scrambled EggQuest Webquest investigating the life cycle of a chicken. Worldtime Who needs a watch when you have this website? Simple Machines Great reference for pullies, levers, wedges, and more... On the Prairie Ecosystems and habitat of the North American prairies The Physics Classroom Huge collection of online references and activities dealing with the study of physics. Kidwings Amongst other things, dissect owl pellets online. The Solar System in Pictures Site devoted to information and spectacular photographs of our planets. LearnChem.NET Comprehensive resource with tutorials and resources for secondary school chemistry teachers and students. Molecular Expressions DNA Gallery Site devoted to discussion of DNA, including online microscope. Escarpment Centre Ontario Site devoted to pictures and the science of the Niagara Escarpment Model Science Commercial software site with an interactive Periodic Table. Plants in Motion Online movies illustrating various science concepts. Science and Technology Homepage Camilla Senior's launchpad for Science resources. Hydroville The simulation features a number of catastrophies from a Mysterious Illness Outbreak to a Pesticide Spill to understanding Water and Indoor Air Quality Science Fair Projects This site has over 500 fully searchable and categorized science fair projects, with full instructions and explanations. You can search for ideas for your projects by simply entering a keyword on whatever interests you. A Guide to Collecting Computers and Computer Collectibles All kinds of ideas for what to do with old computers! The Hurricane Name Book What's in a hurricane name and what's its importance. Newton's Castle Learn about color, optical illusions, observations from nature and fascinating facts about how cars roll up hill and why dogs chase cars. There are several Project Legal (TIPS) lessons included regarding copyright and censorship issues and a Newton Timeline. Ten Best Foods Ten Worst Foods This project looks at the best foods to eat to manage weight and cure common ailments and then identifies the worst foods which have become all to prevelant in our society. Simple Machines Learn about simple and compound machines while you explore the House and the Tool Shed. Weather Learn how to report and predict the weather at the underground W.H.E.D. weather caves. Fighting Island Weather Station Check out the weather from Fighting Island, just off LaSalle in the Detroit River. Plants in Motion See how plants respond to their environment plus details about how to create your own projects. Science from the BBS Online science activities and experiments to engage students. Earthquakes and Typhoons From the USGS, world-wide data about Earthquakes and Typhoons. Rocks for Kids Resources for studying minerals in the classroom Chemicals Around the House Just where would you find dangerous materials at home? Science Playwiths Huge collection of lessons and activities for the K-6 classroom AmphibiaWeb The authors claim the inspiration for the website lies in the decline of amphibians world-wide. Milk Matters This website was created to provide resources for teachers and students to dig into the subject or milk. Water Science for Schools Interested in researching the water cycle or to find out where water is used and in what percentages? Earth Day Canada For a Canadian perspective, check out the Earth Day Canada websites for news and activities from a Canadian viewpoint. Earth Day Network Use this resource to view international initiatives and projects. Daylight Saving Time Everything you wanted to know about DST including rationales for doing it. About Daylight Saving Time in Canada And the Canadian version Science Playwiths The site is absolutely enormous will all kinds of ideas and suggestions for the K-6 science teacher.