Appendix D
Teacher Background Reading List
"Try This: Falling Leaves - Science Experiments for Kids." Netplaces. http://www.netplaces.com/kids-science-experiments/biology/try-this-falling-leaves.htm (accessed July 14, 2013).
This website gives information on how to set up a science experiment that explains pigmentation in leaves.
"Biology of Plants: Introduction." MBGnet. http://www.mbgnet.net/bioplants/main.html (accessed July 14, 2013).
This website if fairly new and explains the biology behind plants including plant part functions, how they make their own food and how they adapt to their environment.
"Effects of the Sun on our Planet Lesson Plans." Stanford Solar Center. http://solar-center.stanford.edu/activities/space-weather.html (accessed July 11, 2013).
"Energy Sources | Energy4me." Energy4me | Essential Energy Education: issues, careers, classroom resources. http://www.energy4me.org/energy-facts/energy-sources/ (accessed July 12, 2013).
This website gives information on renewable and nonrenewable resources, and also includes a chart listing the pros and cons of each source.
National energy education development project. "Energy from the sun." Sun family guide. http://www.fi.edu/PECO/sun-guide-family.pdf (accessed June 29, 2013).
This is a PDF file with lessons and activities on how the sun provides energy for plants and animals.
"Energy, photosynthesis, and Energy conversions in plants and animals - from FT Exploring." Science and technology education from Flying Turtle Exploring. http://www.ftexploring.com/me/me2.html (accessed June 28, 2013).
This website shows examples of the food chain and how plants get their energy from the sun.
"Fun Energy Facts for Kids - Solar Power, Wind, Kinetic, Potential, Motion, Joules, Laws." Science for Kids - Fun Experiments, Cool Facts, Online Games, Activities, Projects, Ideas, Technology. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/energy.html (accessed June 28, 2013).
This site includes facts on solar, wind and heat energy.
"Law of Conservation." Railroad Commission - Energy Education Programs - Energy Curriculum. http://www.energyeducation.tx.gov/energy/section_1/topics/law_of_conservation/index.html (accessed July 9, 2013).
"MBGnet." MBGnet. http://www.mbgnet.net/index.html (accessed July 14, 2013).
This is a fantastic website that explains the various biomes and ecosystems of the world so that students can research the type of plants and animals that live there.
MortensonConstruct. "Kids' World of Energy Festival, May 2009 - YouTube." YouTube. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=x8rGWZbloow&feature=related (accessed June 28, 2013).
This is a great example of Energy Festival that teaches students about solar, wind and heat energy.
"Photosynthesis Activity Project for School." Bright Hub Education Provides Teaching Tips & Lesson Plans, Homework Help & Study Guides, Homeschooling Advice & Much More. http://www.brighthubeducation.com/middle-school-science-lessons/85578-photosynthesis-activity-project-for-the-classroom/ (accessed July 13, 2013).
This website gives ideas and suggestions for photosynthesis at a younger age including kinesthetic movement and drama.
Ray, Andrew M., and Paul M. Beardsley. "Overcoming Student Misconceptions About Photosynthesis: A Model- And Inquiry-Based Approach Using Aquatic Plants." Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas 45, no. 1 (2008): 13-22.
This article provides insight to how students often perceive the process of photosynthesis and activities for middle to upper grade students. This article also provides insight to the 5E learning cycle model.
Schinittka, Christine, Randy Bell, and Larry Richards. "Save the Penguins." Science Scope 34, no. 3 (2010): 82-91.
This article is an excellent overview of how fossil fuels affect the environment and the animals. It gives suggested activities that primary students can use to help conserve energy and learn about energy transfer.
Stockley, Corinne. "REAL TREES 4 Kids! - Let's Eat!." Welcome to REAL TREES 4 Kids!. http://www.realtrees4kids.org/sixeight/letseat.htm (accessed July 11, 2013).
This website gives a quick easy guide to the process of photosynthesis.
"The Energy Story - Chapter 1: Energy - What Is It? ." Energy Quest Room. http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/chapter01.html (accessed July 9, 2013).
This is a great resource site for students and teachers to explain the basics of energy and the forms of energy.
"Trapping the Sun's energy - Earth's energy resources - Earth & beyond - Sun|trek." Sun|trek. http://www.suntrek.org/earth-beyond/earths-energy-resources/trapping-the-suns-energy.shtml (accessed July 11, 2013).
This website shows a world map and the countries that receive the most amount of sunshine each day. It gives an explanation of solar power and discussion of solar cells.
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