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Atoms

Jefferson Lab
Mixtures and Solutions
The Particle Adventure
Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (for sub-atomic particles)
A Summary of Particle Physics
How Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs Work

Changes of State

Phases of Matter
Solid, Liquid, and Gas Animations
Background Info on Solids, Liquids, Gasses, and Plasma
Interactive animation
Phases of Matter in Different Containers (be patient)
Gas Molecule Simulation
What Einstein Had to Say
A New Planet? Or The Universe's Largest Ice Cube?

Density

Density Information
Density and Buoyancy Online Lab
Density Review Game

MEA Review Games

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Chemistry and Math
Virginia's version of the MEA's -- Select "Grade 8"
Science Vocabulary Review
Actual MEA Science Tests (click on 8th grade Science)

Black Hole Info

Introduction to Black Holes
Common Black Hole Questions
Simple Info About Black Holes
The Hubble Telescope and Black Holes
No Escape! The Truth of Black Holes
Density - Background Information (a good place to start)

Hooked on Physics

Speed Calculation Information
Gravity Information
Acceleration due to Gravity -- English Units
Acceleration due to Gravity -- Metric Units
Dropping a Feather and a Hammer
Newton's Laws info and quizzes
More info on Newtons Laws
Design a Roller Coaster
Another Roller Coaster Design Game

HOPSVT

Uniform acceleration -- A college physics explanation, but there are some nice parts
Cool Physics Pics -- A picture of a jet breaking the sound barrier
Great Animations of constant speed and freefall

Energy Sources

Tidal Energy

** Think Tidal
*** The First European Tidal Energy Farm
** Tidal Energy Threat to Tigers
** Bacground Info on Ocean Energy
NPR Radio Broadcast about Tidal Production in NY (on PC only)

Wind Energy

New England Wind Farms: NPR Radio Story and Transcript
California Wind Farms: Government Info Page
** Background Info on Wind Energy
** How Wind Power Works
** Windfarms in Maine (Press Herald Article)

Producing Energy We Can Use

** How Power Plants Work

Nuclear Energy

** Background Info on Nuclear Energy
*** Why U? Information on Uranium and Nuclear Energy
*** Information on Radiation (Benefits and Drawbacks)
*** How a Nuclear Power Plant Works

Solar Energy

** A Solar Business in Maine
*** Off the Grid: The Story of a Solar Family
** Background Info on Solar Energy
** How Solar Panels Work

Renewable Energy Basics

** Maine Green Power - Intro to Lots of Renewable energy
*** US Dept of Renewable Energy
** Overview of Many Energy Sources
*** General Info on Renewable Energy
*** Renewable Energy in Ireland

Energy

Energy Basics

* Energy Quest Activity -- Great Way to Start
** Potential vs. Kinetic Energy

Light Energy

* Light Energy Sculptures (just for fun)
** Light Basics -- A Great Introduction

Heat Energy

Handy Tools

Online Speed Conversion
Change any units into other speed units
Website Evaluation

Truth or Consequences Statistics

Smoking

World Wide Smoking Statistics
Adolescent Smoking Statistics
General Smoking Statistics

Junk Food / Junk Drinks

Random Junk Food Stats
Energy Drink Statistics and Articles
Look at the bottom for a list of energy drink articles
Caffeine in Energy Drinks
CBS News story

Cars

Fuel Economy
Government Website
List of MPGs for different cars
Warning! Don't trust the "annual cost" column because gas prices change!

Teen Pregnancy

Facts about Teen Pregnancy
This site is loaded with statistics

Periodic Table of the Elements

Interactive Periodic Table
Element Song!
Detailed Description of Subatomic Particles
The Particle Adventure
Atom Jeopardy
Atomic Structure Hangman
Information about Element Uses