LibGuides: Grade 9: Science: Biology

Suggested Databases

ON-Core : Core Curriculum On-Demand This link opens in a new window
Core Concepts Biology This link opens in a new window
Environmental Studies In Context This link opens in a new window
Academic OneFile This link opens in a new window
Science in Context This link opens in a new window
Britannica High School Edition This link opens in a new window
Britannica K-12 Science Launch Pack This link opens in a new window

Find more databases.

ScienceFlix This link opens in a new window
Grades 4-9. ScienceFlix offers teachers and parents hands-on projects, activities, videos, and more to help kids learn about science. (Access until June 30, 2020)

VLC Bookmark

Logins for all VLC databases are found on the back of the VLC Bookmark.

Talk to your LCI today!

Science in Canada

Science.ca
Science.ca came on-line in the fall of 2001. It combines rich narrative biography with clear graphic explanation to describe Canada's greatest scientists and their achievements. The site is visited by thousands of students from across Canada every day, often as part of their provincial school curriculum.

Data Sources for Sea Levels, Temperature, Projections, etc.

RealClimate Data Source
This site collects and analyses raw data for the study of climate change - for example, the actual yearly sea level measurements along coastlines and the yearly recorded temperatures in various locations around the world are available.
Global Change Master Directory - NASA
NASA+
Information, images, videos on space and space exploration

Suggested Climate Change Websites

Cloudy with a chance of chemistry

ATom NASA research project to help measure climate change
Nature is Speaking
Conservation International has assembled this glossy site with famous actors which provides a simple yet clear introduction to climate change effects and current associated problems.
Let's Talk Science - Climate Change
Good student site - search "climate change" in the search bar on this site and find current news, research, analysis in multiple formats (text, video, etc.)
David Suzuki Climate Change
This Canadian site offers factual information on climate change organized in a user-friendly manner.
Smithsonian Ocean Portal
Enter "climate change" in the search bar on this site and then select from the left side of the screen which format you want information in - slideshow, article, video, etc. Get an overview of the effects of climate change on the world's oceans - or narrow your search to a specific area or animal.
Climate change from The Financial Times
Check out the latest media releases and news stories about climate change here.
This respected newsource, The Financial Times, created this site to keep its readers up to date about climate change and the political and business ramifications of climate change.
Environmental Defence Fund
The EDF works with business and governments to improve the world's environment. Current information on climate change - use the search bar and links to discover what the people who formed EDF reveal about climate change.
The Guardian
Is tropical story Harvey caused by climate change?
Read this account of the real life impact of climate change by hurricane Harvey which devasted the Texas coastline in Sept. 2017.

Search terms

This is a short list of subject search terms when searching for books or online sources that may apply to your needs.

- ecosystems

- biodiversity

- effects of climate change on ... sea levels, forestry, weather patterns, economic development in (name a country), etc.

-environment, environmental factors

Evaluate Websites & Information Sources

Learn how to evaluate the information that you find online. Click HERE!

Canadian Wildlife Federation

Climate Change

Gr. 9-12: Ask Us/Demande Moi

Gr. 9-12: How do I start my research?

Gr. 9-12: How do I cite my sources?

Measure Your Ecological Footprint

Ecological Footprint Calculator
Take this 5 minute quiz to determine how sustainable your lifestyle is - what percentage of the total resources here on earth do you use up every year just to maintain your current way of life?