LibGuides: Grade 7: Science: Earth and Space

Suggested Databases

Science in Context This link opens in a new window
For students in Gr. 6+, this database provides articles, images, video, and audio on topics including: biology, chemistry, earth & environmental science, general science, health & medicine, math, engineering, technology, physics and astronomy, as well as scientist biographies. Teacher lesson plans and ON curriculum correlations are also available.
Canada in Context This link opens in a new window
Online experience of contextual information on a broad range of Canadian topics, people, places and events.
PowerKnowledge Earth & Space Science This link opens in a new window
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.

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Which Study Habits can you Improve?
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Getting Set: A Guide for Middle School Students
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CSA - Canadian Space Agency
Learn about Canadian astronauts and the Canadian Space Program here.
International Space Station
Learn all about the International Space Station.
Kennedy Space Center - Experience it Here
Learn about this NASA facility here. You can even take a virtual tour.
NASA - for Students in Grades 5 to 8
Learn from the astronauts themselves! Find podcasts, videos, games, and research for your homework. All this and more is available.
NOVA - Space & Flight, by PBS
Learn about planets, stars, moons, and the sun, along with many other aspects of space. Video and written articles are available.
ESA - Space for Kids
This website produced by the European Space Agency (ESA) will help you to locate all kinds of space related information.

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The Night Sky Month by Month by Jean-Louis Heudier
ISBN: 9781552979723
Publication Date: 2004-09-04
A detailed schedule of celestial phenomena. The Night Sky Month-by-Month is like having a knowledgeable, friendly astronomer standing right next to you and pointing out the planets and constellations every night of the year.
Mars Beckons by John Noble Wilford
ISBN: 9780679735311
Publication Date: 1991-12-03
Mars Beckons is a fascinating synthesis of myth, history, politics, and high technology, written with the momentum of a grand adventure story.
The Universe and Beyond by Terence Dickinson; Edward G. Gibson (Foreword by)
ISBN: 9781552979013
Publication Date: 2004-10-02
"The Universe and Beyond is a celebration of the human spirit of exploration. It is a majestic voyage to the most distant realms we can imagine. Prepare yourself for a great adventure."

Prezi
Try this free online software to help you make fun presentations.
Bubbl us
Try this free brainstorming software when organizing your thoughts. You can even collaborate with your friends.
Remember the Milk - FREE List-Making Software
This FREE online tool will help you create lists to organize your time.