Subject Resources

Students and parents, here you will find a host of life science and physical science materials that can serve as study/reference aids. Please check back often, as this page will be updated on a frequent basis.

Life Science Resources:

Student page at the National Marine Sanctuaries

Interactive Plant Cell Model – Excellent overview of the parts of the cell

Hotline on Protists

Pond Life Movie Gallery

The Animal Diversity Website

National Geographic Kids Section – Activities & Games

Current science news (can subscribe to free e-newsletter) at Science News for Kids

Physical Science Resources:

Homework helpers and more at Jefferson Lab’s Student Zone

Good review of matter, atoms, elements, periodic table, chemical reactions, etc., at Chem4Kids

Very good resource for the periodic table at Chemicool

Kids Tree House (research rack, etc.) at NASA Science Files

A review of Newton’s Three Laws of Motion at All World Knowledge

Excellent overview of force and motion at Thinkquest site

Current science news (can subscribe to free e-newsletter) at Science News for Kids

SOL study aids:

SOL Practice Tests at Jefferson Lab

Virginia Physical Science SOL Activities List at UVa

On-line quizzes, games, etc. Educational games and puzzles at Jefferson Lab site