Typing practice, online: https://www.typingclub.com/
Are you curious about when the Sun rises and sets?
Google now provides sunrise and sunset times—simply type "sunrise" and "sunset" in Google.
Many weather apps for smartphones also feature this information included with the day's forecast.
Or try this site to see a graph of sunrise, sunset and daylight times for a particular location.
More information on the Coriolis Effect:
https://scijinks.gov/coriolis/
https://mass.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/nvcl.sci.earth.coriolis/the-coriolis-effect/support-materials/
Google now provides sunrise and sunset times—simply type "sunrise" and "sunset" in Google.
Many weather apps for smartphones also feature this information included with the day's forecast.
Or try this site to see a graph of sunrise, sunset and daylight times for a particular location.
More information on the Coriolis Effect:
https://scijinks.gov/coriolis/
https://mass.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/nvcl.sci.earth.coriolis/the-coriolis-effect/support-materials/
What about the Moon's rotation and orbit of the Earth?
NASA article on the slow carbon cycle: https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/features/CarbonCycle/page2.php
NASA article on the slow and fast carbon cycles: https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/features/CarbonCycle
NASA article on the slow and fast carbon cycles: https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/features/CarbonCycle
Bill Nye writing on atoms and molecules: https://billnye.com/the-science-guy/atoms-and-molecules
Carolina Biological:
- Bacteria Reference Guide
- Introduction to Prokaryotes, Student Lab Sheet (we would adapt)
- Techniques for Studying Bacteria and Fungi Manual
Microbiology Online: Bacteria, and pages about other microbes
What's the Difference Between Viruses and Bacteria?
1-minute Smithsonian video
Growing Bacteria in a petri dish
Science News about Bacteria
Podcast and transcript: Bacteria in the human body
Microscopes
Cells
Cells Alive!
Learn Genetics: Inside a Cell
Learn Genetics: Cell Size and Scale
Learn Genetics: videos of cells!
BBC Bitesize: What Are Cells? Read the article, practice labeling the included diagram, and take the quiz. Please note that the video will not show, but everything else should work.
BBC Bitesize: Cell Structure Read the article and take the quiz at the end. Please note that the video will not show, but everything else should work.
BBC Bitesize: Sample exam questions in cell biology
Other Cell information from LearnGenetics
Learn Genetics: Inside a Cell
Learn Genetics: Cell Size and Scale
Learn Genetics: videos of cells!
BBC Bitesize: What Are Cells? Read the article, practice labeling the included diagram, and take the quiz. Please note that the video will not show, but everything else should work.
BBC Bitesize: Cell Structure Read the article and take the quiz at the end. Please note that the video will not show, but everything else should work.
BBC Bitesize: Sample exam questions in cell biology
Other Cell information from LearnGenetics
Immunity, Colds, Flu, Viruses and Bacteria
How germs become resistant (from the CDC)
CDC - Influenza (Flu) provides a wide variety of resources related to influenza.
CDC - Common Cold and Runny Nose provides information on the common cold.
WebMD - Allergies Health Center provides information on allergies.
WebMD - Cold, Flu, & Cough Health Center provides information on colds and influenza.
WebMD - Allergy Medications lists and describes OTC and prescription drugs to relieve allergy symptoms.
CDC - Influenza (Flu) provides a wide variety of resources related to influenza.
CDC - Common Cold and Runny Nose provides information on the common cold.
WebMD - Allergies Health Center provides information on allergies.
WebMD - Cold, Flu, & Cough Health Center provides information on colds and influenza.
WebMD - Allergy Medications lists and describes OTC and prescription drugs to relieve allergy symptoms.
Resources related to the 9/9 and 9/16 classes on sanitation and investigations
9/9/19 Vocabulary: hypothesis, prediction, variable (independent, dependent, controlled)
handout: Experimental Design graphic organizer from the GED
handout: The Case of the Disappointing Product
How can we prevent the spread of infection?
There is a race between pathogens, which need to grow and reproduce in other organisms, and the organisms they infect. Humans use various ways to keep themselves and their crops free of disease.
There is a race between pathogens, which need to grow and reproduce in other organisms, and the organisms they infect. Humans use various ways to keep themselves and their crops free of disease.
Additional Information on sanitation:
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(Video) It's a Wash: The Chemistry of Soap
The Science of Soap Show Me the Science: Why Wash Your Hands? Show Me the Science: When and How to Use Hand Sanitizer |
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Test your knowledge of science facts and applications of scientific principles by taking this 11-question quiz, part of a study by the Pew Research Center.
What ideas about scientific processes and methods do these videos give you?
Other Adult Education class sitesJana's Level 2 English class (Another class at the CLC)
Morgantown Adult Learning Center (West Virginia) |
College & Career Readiness
College for Adults ("This website will help you with career planning, college selection and the application process. We will also suggest ways to find money to pay for college, and direct you to resources to help you prepare for college-level work.")
GCF LearnFree: free online courses in Microsoft Office, other tech skills, and reading and math skills (GCFLearnFree.org® is supported by the Goodwill Community Foundation, Inc. whose mission is "to create and provide education, employment, and life enrichment opportunities for people who desire to improve the quality of their lives.") |