LibGuides: Grade 7: Science: Introduction

Ontario Curriculum

Please see Pages 124-137

Gizmos Science
FOR TEACHERS, Gizmos are interactive science simulations for grades 3-12. Over 400 Gizmos aligned to the latest standards help educators bring powerful new learning experiences to the classroom. (REGISTRATION NUMBER REQUIRED FOR HOME DOWNLOAD)

Let's Talk Science
PhET Home Page
Free online physics, chemistry, biology, earth science and math simulations. Requires adobe flash for simulations to work.
A Moment of Science

Learn how to plant your own butterfly garden. CLICK HERE!

Learn about the anatomy of a butterfly. CLICK HERE.

Learn about the biology of the Monarch butterfly, including the chrysalis. CLICK HERE.

Hands On Work - Get involved with Monarch Watch in your classroom. CLICK HERE!

Thousands of Monarchs migrate annually. CLICK HERE to learn more!

The best online databases for science, available at school or at home. Ask your LCI for the usernames & passwords!

Science in Context
Information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics. Full-text magazines, news, experiments, videos, audio and website links.
PowerKnowledge Physical Science
Everything you need to know about atoms & molecules, energy, matter, force and motion, the earth, temperature and more. Includes articles, videos, interactive games & activities, lesson plans and resource lists.
PowerKnowledge Life Science
Everything you need to know about plants, animals, the food chain, the human body. life cycles and more. Includes text-to-speech, videos, interactive games, hands-on science projects and activities, resource lists, lesson plans and more to support budding researchers in the sciences
PowerKnowledge Earth & Space Science
Everything you need to know about earth systems, ecosystems, weather, space and more. Includes articles, videos, text-to-speech, interactive games and activities, resource lists and lesson plans.
Britannica Middle School Edition
Reference articles, journals, magazines, websites, multimedia, and curriculum content for intermediate students. Includes dictionary, atlas and student workspace.

Great websites to check out for all things science!

Science Daily
Fun facts and latest science news!
Science.ca
The best site for all things Canadian and all things science
Encyclopedia of Life
Everything you want to know about life on earth.
How Stuff Works
Information and videos on thousands of topics about....well, how stuff works!
NASA
Information, images, videos on space and space exploration
Smithsonian Kids
From Art to Zoo, the Smithsonian has something to interest kids and students of all ages.
DK Find Out!
Extra Science Help

Use this checklist to help you cite your sources!

Academic Honesty Bookmark - Download & Print
Avoid plagiarism. Learn the basics of how to cite your sources!
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