Science Online has recently added new content which further broadens the scope of this outstanding database, adding coverage of several core-curriculum subject areas--marine science, chemistry, and physics . As always, the new content comes in a variety of student-friendly formats--including more than 250 new or newly colored illustrations, more than 60 new photographs, and more than 440 new essays. In addition, a record URL has been added to the Advanced Search page, allowing users to easily bookmark and link directly to this page.
New Marine Science Subject Page:
A new marine science subject page has been added to Science Online , easily accessible from the "Explore Subjects" menu on the home page. From this page, students and researchers will find the perfect starting point for exploring the wealth of newly added content on this topic--including new or newly colored illustrations, new photographs, and hundreds of new essays. The helpful suggested searches give ideas for important topics and terms to research, and the links to diagrams and images, experiments, biographies, videos, and a timeline that will help educators liven their lesson plans while clarifying important concepts.
Examples of some of the new content include:
Examples of some of the new content include:
· Formation of the Hawaiian Islands:Use this clear illustration to help explain how the drifting of the Pacific tectonic plate over a hot spot resulted in the formation of the Hawaiian Islands.
· Ocean currents:Get an informative overview, with links and illustrations, of this important part of marine science.
· Marine sextant:Learn exactly how this navigational tool works with this clear diagram and labels.
New Chemistry Content:
With new essays as well as new or newly colored illustrations, the new chemistry content provides an overview of some fascinating areas of research. Coverage ranges from the most fundamental fields of chemistry, such as the origins of matter and of the universe, to those with important applications to everyday life, such as the composition of foods and drugs, to hot topics such as forensic chemistry, and more. The new material will be helpful to teachers looking to supplement coursework in general science, physical science, and chemistry classes.
Examples of the new content include:
New Physics Content:
Studying matter and energy and their interactions is an integral part of science. The new physics material added with this update makes it easy for students to grasp the fundamental science by providing accessible real-life examples to which they can relate. New essays along with new or newly colored illustrations cover the wide world of physics, from the smallest particles that make up matter to the immense forces that move the continents. Use this new material to teach this core-curriculum topic in an entertaining way.
Examples of the new content include:
Observing the night sky
Household energy use
Radioactivity.
Remember this new content when students start back to school and Science Fairs and projects roll around!
