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=**__ The Known Universe __**=
 * For my first post I have a youtube video that ties in very well with the beginning of the space unit in grade 9 science. Students are required to understand the difference between solar systems, galaxies, and the universe. These are very abstract concepts that are hard to visualize so I am providing you with a [|video] that starts on Earth and then zooms out slowly, identifying the different elements in space as it goes, until it shows the entire known universe. Many students are visual learners and will quickly forget things they cannot visualize so I would explain the meaning of solar system, galaxy, and universe and then show them this video to help them cement the information. **


 * Emmart, Carter, Ben Oppenheimer, and Michael Hoffman. "The Known Universe by AMNH."YouTube. YouTube, 15 Dec. 2009. Web. 18 Sept. 2014. . **

=__ Egg Osmosis __=
 * This next [|video] is great for the cell membrane portion of the cell unit in Biology 11. It shows an experiment with two eggs, one in a hypertonic solution and one in a hypotonic solution. This experiment is very cool and illustrates osmosis and the effects of hypertonic and hypotonic solutions on cells. I would show this video after explaining each concept and getting my class to hypothesize what the result of this experiment will be. It would be interesting to do this experiment with a class but it would take about a week to complete so using the video is a faster way to give your students a similar experience. This experiment, whether performed by the class or shown in this video, provides a real life example to a confusing and generally microscopic topic. **


 * "Egg Osmosis (Hypertonic vs. Hypotonic Solution)." YouTube. YouTube, 25 Feb. 2012. Web. 1 Oct. 2014. . **

=__ WHMIS Game __=
 * Hey guys! I found this super awesome [|game] online for your students to practice their WHMIS symbols before they go into the lab. This could be a good refresher before every lab to make sure that the students remember their training. **


 * "WHMIS Symbol Challenge." WHMIS Game: The WHMIS Symbols Challenge  Provincial Safety Councils. Canadian Association of Provincial Safety Councils Online Training Portal. Web. 14 Oct. 2014. . **

__** Lab Safety Video **__

 * Continuing the WHMIS theme, [|here]is a lab safety video by Hank Green. It is hilarious and informative. This is great to show before going in the lab for any science but it has an emphasis on chemistry. **


 * Green, Hank. "Lab Techniques & Safety: Crash Course Chemistry #21." YouTube. YouTube, 8 July 2013. Web. 4 Nov. 2014.  **.

__** Exam Prep **__

 * Here's a great [|video]to help motivate your students before exams! It should work for all subjects matters so give it a try in all your classes ;) **


 * McKellen, Sir Ian. "If You Don't Revise Properly...You Shall Not Pass!" YouTube. YouTube, 17 Oct. 2014. Web. 5 Nov. 2014. . **

=__** Grade 9 Electricity **__=
 * This [|website]has tons of great games for the electricity unit in grade 9. Students can build their own circuits to get hands on experience. **


 * Barrow, Mandy. "Electricity Interactive Games and Activities - Woodlands Science Zone."Electricity Interactive Games and Activities - Woodlands Science Zone. Woodlands Junior School. Web. 20 Nov. 2014. . **

=__** General Science Resources **__=
 * This [|website]has tons of resources for science including activities, labs, games, and links. She has materials for biology and chemistry. **


 * Clark, Nancy. "Awesome Science Teacher Resources." Awesome Science Teacher Resources. Web. 20 Nov. 2014. . **

=__** Hands-on Activities **__=
 * This [|website]offers tons of hands-on activities for middle and high school science classrooms. Each activity comes with a student hand out and teacher preparation notes that you are able to add to and change on your computer. The topics include: human physiology, evolution and diversity, molecular biology, cell division and genetics, and introduction to biology. **


 * Waldron, Ingrid, and Jennifer Doherty. "Hands-on Activities for Teaching Biology to High School or Middle School Students." Hands-on Activities for Teaching Biology to High School or Middle School Students. University of Pennsylvania, 1 Sept. 2014. Web. 20 Nov. 2014. . **

=__** Bohr Diagram Simulation - Grade 9 Science **__=
 * This [|website]has tons of resources but as an example, [|here]is a simulation of the Bohr atomic diagram so that students can build their own atom and learn about protons, neutrons, electrons, and elements in a hands-on fashion. **


 * "Chemistry Resources for Teachers and Students - Learn Chemistry." Chemistry Resources for Teachers and Students - Learn Chemistry. Royal Society of Chemistry, 2014. Web. 20 Nov. 2014. <http://www.rsc.org/Learn-Chemistry>. **


 * "Build an Atom Simulation." Learn Chemistry. Royal Society of Chemistry, 2014. Web. 20 Nov. 2014. <http://www.rsc.org/learn-chemistry/resource/res00001433/build-an-atom-simulation>. **

=__** Anatomy Games **__=
 * This [|website]has some great games that help students learn anatomy in an interactive way. These games are great because they go over the different body parts and test you again and again until it is cemented in your mind. I personally suggest [|poke-a-muscle] and [|whack-a-bone] as a fun way to spend a Friday evening. **


 * "GAMES BY BODY SYSTEM." Anatomy Arcade. Anatomy Arcade, 2008. Web. 20 Nov. 2014. <http://www.anatomyarcade.com/>. **


 * "Poke-A-Muscle." Poke-A-Muscle. Anatomy Arcade, 2008. Web. 20 Nov. 2014. <http://www.anatomyarcade.com/games/PAM/PAM.html>. **
 * "Whack-A-Bone." Whack-A-Bone. Anatomy Arcade, 2008. Web. 20 Nov. 2014. <http://www.anatomyarcade.com/games/WAB/WAB.html>. **

=__** Nervous System Models  **__=
 * This [|website]has tons of different ways you can model the nervous system (especially the neuron) with your class in a fun and interactive way. **


 * Chudler, Eric. "Modeling the Nervous System." Neuroscience for Kids. 2014. Web. 20 Nov. 2014. <https://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/chmodel.html>. **