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Science

 

Diversity

 

Exploring Diversity of Matter by their Physical Properties

  1. The leaning tower of pasta experiment: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/MatlSci_p009/materials-science/build-pasta-tower#summary (Moderate)

  2. Float or sink experiment with soft drinks: https://youtu.be/MzsORE0ae10 (Simple)

  3. What is melting and boiling points: https://byjus.com/chemistry/melting-and-boiling-point/ (Difficult)

  4. Animation about electrical conductivity: https://youtu.be/QZPURSF5iH4 (Simple)

  5. Interesting article about potato battery: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/a-potato-battery-can-light-up-a-room-for-over-a-month-180948260/ (Difficult)

  6. What is thermal conductivity and practices: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/physics/thermodynamics/specific-heat-and-heat-transfer/a/what-is-thermal-conductivity (Difficult)

  7. Experiment on heat conductivity: https://youtu.be/Ry8yXhCxclA (Moderate)

 

Exploring Diversity of Matter by its Chemical Composition

  1. Difference between element, compound and mixture: https://www.chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/atoms/elements.html (Simple)

  2. Animation on element, compound and mixture: https://youtu.be/uWfhB9q2GHc (Moderate)

  3. Difference between solvent, solute and solution (with examples): https://youtu.be/fAjvEoNMpL8 (Moderate)

  4. Types of mixtures (solutions vs suspensions): https://youtu.be/3ROWXs3jtQU (Moderate)

  5. Activity worksheet for separating mixtures: https://www.teachengineering.org/activities/view/uoh_sep_mixtures_activity1 (Moderate)

 

Exploring Diversity of Matter Using Separation Techniques

  1. Article on types of separation techniques: https://davidson.weizmann.ac.il/en/online/maagarmada/separation-methods-science-industry-and-home (Difficult)

  2. Summary of different separation techniques: https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Book%3A_Introductory_Chemistry_(CK-12)/02%3A_Matter_and_Change/2.08%3A_Methods_for_Separating_Mixtures (Moderate)

  3. Real-life example of a magnetic separator: https://www.inntal-heartbeat-radio.de/product/magnetic-separator/magnetic-separator.html (Difficult)

  4. How to make a water filter: https://sciencing.com/make-water-filter-science-experiment-5507017.html (Moderate)

  5. Simple animation of evaporation to dryness: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zgvc4wx/revision/2 (Simple)

  6. Real-life uses of distillation: https://sciencing.com/practical-uses-distillation-6111781.html (Moderate)

  7. All about water distiller: https://www.freshwatersystems.com/blogs/blog/what-is-a-water-distiller-and-how-does-it-work (Difficult)

  8. Separate of marker inks using paper chromatography: https://youtu.be/uOhefwQBAbI (Moderate)

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Understanding Diversity of Living Things

  1. Why is biodiversity important: https://www.globalissues.org/article/170/why-is-biodiversity-important-who-cares (Difficult)

  2. TED Ed video about biodiversity: https://youtu.be/GK_vRtHJZu4 (Moderate)

  3. Video on classification of living things: https://youtu.be/vqxomJIBGcY (Simple)

 

Models

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Model of Cells

  1. A 3D visualisation of animal and plant cells: https://www.cellsalive.com/cells/cell_model_js.htm [Simple]

  2. Build your own animal and plant cell and find out about the similarities/differences between both types of cells: https://sepuplhs.org/high/sgi/teachers/cell_sim.html [Moderate]

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The Particulate Nature of Matter:

  1. A simulation of the various concepts taught in this topic: https://iwant2study.org/ospsg/index.php/interactive-resources/chemistry/02-atomic-structure-and-stoichiometry/01-the-particulate-nature-of-matter/121-states-of-matter [Simple]

  2. A short demonstration of the Particulate Nature of Matter: https://peda.net/kenya/ass/subjects2/physics/form-12/5nom/pnom [Simple]

 

Atoms and Molecules:

  1. Explore the fundamental concepts of an atom and a molecule: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/states-of-matter-basics [Simple]

  2. Build your own atom in this simulator: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/build-an-atom [Moderate]

  3. Build your own molecule in this simulator: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/build-a-molecule [Moderate]

 

Ray Model of Light:

  1. A simulation summarising the concepts taught in this topic: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/bending-light [Simple]

  2. A simulation summarising simple ray diagrams: https://iwant2study.org/ospsg/index.php/interactive-resources/physics/04-waves/04-light/562-simpleraydiagram [Simple]

 

Systems

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Transport System in Living Things

  1. A simulation of diffusion, osmosis and active transport: https://learn.concord.org/resources/120/diffusion-osmosis-and-active-transport [Simple]

  2. A visualisation of the human anatomy: https://www.biodigital.com [Difficult]

  3. A brief summary of transport in plants: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtuX7H05tmQ [Simple]

 

Human Digestive System

  1. A fun episode of Magic School Bus exploring the human digestive system: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6tx7y5 [Simple]

  2. A fun experiment to try at home to model digestion: https://www.teachengineering.org/lessons/view/cub_biomed_lesson05 [Difficult]

  3. A compilation of simulations of the Human Digestive System: https://junior.edumedia-sciences.com/en/node/117-the-digestive-system [Simple]

  4. A 3D visualisation of peristalsis: https://skfb.ly/68FYp [Simple]

 

Human Sexual Reproductive System

  1. A lesson summary of the topic, with supplementary questions to work on: https://www.siyavula.com/read/science/grade-9/human-reproduction/03-human-reproduction?id=toc-id-6 [Moderate]

  2. A 3D visualisation of the male reproductive system: https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/the-male-reproductive-system-335099cf8e1e4af5984be0b0dc55db6c [Simple]

  3. A 3D visualisation of the female reproductive system: https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/female-reproductive-organs-x-section-6c89dc45574c40b3981e8de6310d28d4 [Simple]

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Electrical Systems:

  1. A simple simulation visualising an electric motor: https://www.absorblearning.com/media/item.action?quick=7k [Simple]

 

 

Interactions

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Interactions through applications of forces

  1. A nice article about some examples of forces and its applications [Simple] https://sites.google.com/a/tipsandshare.com/blogs/explanation-on-force-in-science-and-examples-of-force

  2. YouTube channel which provides many interesting demonstrations relating to applications of forces [Difficult - For interest] https://www.youtube.com/user/onemeeeliondollars

  3. Website showing nice summary of all formulas for forces [Moderate] https://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/newtlaws/Lesson-2/Types-of-Forces

  4. Cliff diver simulation showing interaction between gravitational force and air resistance [Difficult] https://interactives.ck12.org/simulations/physics/cliff-diver/app/index.html?lang=en&referrer=ck12Launcher&backUrl=https://interactives.ck12.org/simulations/physics.html

  5. Lesson and demonstration involving frictional force [Simple] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwO2KQ7uZxY

  6. Interesting demonstration for gravity water cup drop [Moderate] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EUEYStS8G4

  7. Interesting demonstration involving two non-contact forces -Gravity and Magnetic force [Moderate] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iM1kDonMbL8

 

Energy and Work Done

  1. Simulation for energy changes with appropriate tools shown [Moderate] https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/energy-forms-and-changes/latest/energy-forms-and-changes_en.html

  2. Simulation showing interactions between potential energy and kinetic energy -Energy Skate Park [Moderate] https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/legacy/energy-skate-park

  3. BBC Bitesize Information on Work Done [Simple] https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zgr8nbk/revision/1

  4. Institute of Physics - Summary of Concepts with Experiment Examples [Moderate] https://spark.iop.org/collections/work-energy-and-power#gref

  5. Experiments exploring Work Done and Energy Changes [Difficult - need teacher guidance] http://www.physics.usyd.edu.au/super/physics_tut/volume3/mechact.pdf

 

 

Transfer Sound Energy through Vibrations

  1. Interesting video to show vibration of sound [Difficult] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zstmGnaaaCI

  2. Video to show vibrations in air - Candle experiment [Simple with explanation] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUiQv1ieokI

  3. Vox Video on why ocean is getting louder - Sound impact on ecosystem [Moderate] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrpkZkwTvu0

  4. Interesting Infographic on how sound works, and loudest sounds [Simple] https://futurism.com/how-sound-works-the-worlds-loudest-noises-interactive-infographic

  5. Video with light-hearted learning on sound [Simple] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEL87lznGrg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J9HhdgV1cY

  6. Nice video teaching on pitch and amplitude https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsQL-sXZOLc

 

Effects of Heat and its Transmission

  1. Colour experiment showing convection heat transfer [Simple] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86ChgK38EIA

  2. Simple Heat Transmission Experiments [Simple] https://sciencing.com/thermal-energy-science-experiments-kids-8484153.html

  3. Three Experiments Showing Heat Transfer [Moderate] https://www.lascells.com/help-students-love-energy-changes-and-transfers-with-three-fun-experiments/

  4. Why will the balloon not burst in the candle [Moderate] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zih8_BqolS0

  5. Introduction to the solar heater/radiator [Difficult] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgLj3u4TohU

  6. Chemical Changes

    1. Ten amazing chemical reactions video [Difficult] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEhMqR2ZkCM

    2. Good explanations of physical and chemical changes [Moderate] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZGULLWEy1c

    3. Good simple introduction on chemical changes [Simple] https://blog.prepscholar.com/physical-change-examples-chemical-change-examples

    4. Fun Simulation and Game for Balancing Chemical Equations [Moderate to Difficult] https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/balancing-chemical-equations

 

 

Interactions with Ecosystems

  1. Respiration and Photosynthesis Shuffle [Difficult] https://sepuplhs.org/high/sgi/teachers/photosynthesis_sim.html

  2. Fun HTML game for Photosynthesis and Respiration [Simple] https://biomanbio.com/HTML5GamesandLabs/PhotoRespgames/photoresphtml5page.html

  3. Simple Introduction Video to Decomposers [Simple] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB61rfeeAsM

  4. Episode on Decomposers [Moderate] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6V0a_7N1Mw

 

Additional Resources

  1. A database of simulations for various scientific concepts: http://mw.concord.org/modeler/index.html

  2. Some interesting maths facts. [moderate]

https://www.thecalculatorsite.com/articles/units/fascinating-maths-facts.php

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