LibGuides: Grade 9: Science: Physics

Suggested Databases

ON-Core : Core Curriculum On-Demand This link opens in a new window
Britannica High School Edition This link opens in a new window
Reference articles, journals, magazines, websites, multimedia, and curriculum content for high school students. Includes dictionary, atlas and student workspace.
Britannica K-12 Science Launch Pack This link opens in a new window
Gizmos Science This link opens in a new window
Gizmos are interactive science simulations for grades 9-12. Over 400 Gizmos aligned to the latest standards help educators bring powerful new learning experiences to the classroom. (REGISTRATION NUMBER REQUIRED FOR HOME DOWNLOAD)
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.

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

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BBC Bitesize -
Good information easily explained - search this British Broadcasting Service student website for more information about eletricity, magnetism, etc.
Simulations from PhET
Some simulations may require Adobe Flash.
Center for Nondestructive Evaluation
PowerKnowledge Earth & Space Science Database Entries
Kate the chemist

Try using these search terms when looking for information in our databases or via Destiny:

Canada's Energy, StatsCan
Energy (general), coal, crude oil and natural gas, energy consumption and disposition,
nuclear and electric power, petroleum products, pipelines, all subtopics of energy.
Energy Star
Canadian consumer information on the energy efficiency of products (example, ovens, refrigerators, air conditioning units, etc.)
WHIMIS