8th Grade Science
Chapter 3 Plasma Lab links:
Chapter 3, 10 links:
Chapter 4 links:
Chapter 11, 12 links:
Synthetic Fibers & Fuel
Chapter 5 links:
Chapter 9 link:
Chapter 17 links:
Chapter 18 links:
Chapter 21 Links
Electromagnetic Spectrum & Light Webquest:
- First plasma video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVEGJZxglIg
- Second plasma video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkeSI_B5Ljc
- Plasma internet lab: http://www.plasmas.org/what-are-plasmas.htm
- Question #17 Plasma Display https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_display
Chapter 3, 10 links:
- Heat and temperature tutorial: http://www.physicstutorials.org/home/heat-temperature-and-thermal-expansion
- How a thermos works: http://home.howstuffworks.com/thermos.htm
- Thermos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BMRx45Nt5I
- Two middle school heat transfer demos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irRNJSrv_HE
Chapter 4 links:
- Flame test lab: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEUbBAGw14k
Chapter 11, 12 links:
- History of Atom - Crash Course https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thnDxFdkzZs
- History of Atom - Professor Dave https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B3DDY27ZtE
Synthetic Fibers & Fuel
- What are synthetic fibers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnbcIeh4B5Q
- Natural vs synthetic fibers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuuPDonTbz4
- Plastics and polymers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoyWY-LlYTs
- http://www.globalspec.com/learnmore/materials_chemicals_adhesives/composites_textiles_reinforcements/synthetic_fibers_fabrics_polymer_textiles
- How Stuff Works - What is a synfuel?
Chapter 5 links:
- Friction Bill Nye clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAqrWvkBoHk
- What is friction clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7NPD9W0kro
- Types of friction clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XtGJXVnQxk
Chapter 9 link:
- KE and GPE clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqV5L66EP2E
Chapter 17 links:
- Webquest on static electricity:
- Static Electricity & Lightning:http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/static_lightning.htm#.WOV4UqK1uUk
- Basics of Static Electricity: http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/static_electricity.htm#.WOV3uqK1uUk
- Static Electricity Sparks: http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/static_sparks.htm#.WOV4cKK1uUk
- Uses for Static Electricity: http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/static_uses.htm#.WOV4hKK1uUk
- Video about circuits #1: Voltage, current, resistance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvVTh3ak5dQ
- Video about circuits #2: Series and parallel circuits https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDEyvgrp8N4
- Lemon video #1: Lemons in series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtHt00AN0pU
- Lemon video #2: Lemon battery explained https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhbuhT1GDpI
- The fusebox tutorial: http://thefusebox.northernpowergrid.com/page/circuitbuilder.cfm
Chapter 18 links:
- Magnetic field calculator http://www.calctool.org/CALC/phys/electromagnetism/solenoid
- How stuff works mag lev trains http://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/engines-equipment/maglev-train.htm
- MRI http://science.howstuffworks.com/mri.htm
- Anti Shop-lifting devices http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/everyday-tech/anti-shoplifting-device.htm
- Microphones http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/audio-music/question309.htm
- Speakers http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/speaker.htm
- Rail guns http://science.howstuffworks.com/rail-gun.htm
- Elevators http://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/engines-equipment/elevator.htm
- Navy catapults for aircraft http://www.airspacemag.com/military-aviation/how-things-work-electromagnetic-catapults-14474260/?all
- Windup cell phone charger http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/travel/wind-up-cell-phone-chargers.htm
- Magnetic strip on credit card http://money.howstuffworks.com/personal-finance/debt-management/magnetic-stripe-credit-card.htm
- Electromagnetic locks http://www.yli.cn/en/customer/FAQ/2013-02-01/474.html
- TVs http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/tv5.htm https://allaboutmagnets.wikispaces.com/+What+is+the+function+of+magnets+in+televisions%3F
- VCRs https://allaboutmagnets.wikispaces.com/How+VHS+Tapes+Work
- Migration in birds https://allaboutmagnets.wikispaces.com/How+do+birds+and+other+animals+use+natural+magnetism+for+navigation%3F+%28By+Sam+B.+and+Helena%29
- Sharks and magnetic fields http://animals.howstuffworks.com/fish/sharks/shark-magnet.htm
- Motors https://allaboutmagnets.wikispaces.com/What+is+the+function+of+magnets+in+electric+motors%3F
- Motors http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/motor.htm
- Rollercoasters http://www.innovateus.net/science/how-are-magnets-used-roller-coasters
- Door bells https://allaboutmagnets.wikispaces.com/How+a+Doorbell+works.
- Electromagnets and applications http://science.howstuffworks.com/electromagnet.htm
- Tape recordings http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/audio-music/cassette.htm
- hydropower and hydropower footware http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/energy/hydropower-plant.htm
- Aurora borealis (northern lights) https://allaboutmagnets.wikispaces.com/Aurora+Borealis
- Electric guitar https://allaboutmagnets.wikispaces.com/How+do+electric+guitars+use+magnets%3F
- How electricity is generated
- Motor vs. generator
- Pedal power
- How wifi works
- How a fiber optic works
- Another fiber optic video
Chapter 21 Links
Electromagnetic Spectrum & Light Webquest:
- #1 - #8: https://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/science/toolbox/emspectrum1.html
- #9 - #12: http://www2.lbl.gov/MicroWorlds/ALSTool/EMSpec/EMSpec2.html
- #13 - #18: http://camillasenior.homestead.com/optics3.html