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Annotated Bibliography of Grade 1-8 Science Resources which Reflect the Diversity of the

Ontario Classroom Authors:

Jason Singh Mukhi (University of Toronto) Dr. John Percy (University of Toronto in Mississauga)

Belinda Longe (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education)


Annotated Bibliography of Grade 1-8 Science Resources which Reflect the Diversity of the Ontario Classroom

Purpose of the Bibliography: The purpose of this document is to develop an annotated bibliography of resources that represented the diversity of the Ontario science classroom.

Many teachers consult different resources when developing their lesson plans and teaching their classes. However, not many of these resources cater to all students, especially to visible minorities. We were especially concerned about students from groups that have traditionally been under-served or under-represented in science and technology. As a result, we have compiled a list of resources, such as websites, books, journal articles, etc, that would accomplish this goal.

We hope elementary teachers will refer to our bibliography when they develop and/or teach their classes. High school teachers will also find this bibliography useful in developing their lesson plan, especially the section on science and ethics, since many of the resources are generally applicable. Common Questions about the Bibliography: 1. How can the bibliography be used?

Teachers can use this bibliography in multiple ways. For example, they can locate the resources and then use them to prepare their lesson plans. Another possibility is for the students to use the bibliography to locate the resources and then explore each topic. Some resources include ideas for lesson plans or activities. 2. Who is represented in the bibliography? Some of the groups that have been represented in this bibliography include: people who are Aboriginal, African, Chinese, females, Hispanic, Latin, South Asian, or living with a disability. 3. How is the bibliography organized? We organized the bibliography using the strands of the Ontario Science Curriculum for grades one to eight. A copy of the strands has been provided below. This chart will help you navigate through the bibliography. We also added a section called “Science and Ethics” at the end of the bibliography. This section looks at some of the controversial issues in science. We recommend that teachers who teach higher level classes consider using these resources.

Furthermore, while looking for these resources, we found many resources that represent the different countries of the world. We also found many resources that had a Canadian context to them. Consequently, we placed a Canadian flag in the left hand margin to notify teachers of these Canadian materials. Teachers who wish to locate these resources can do so easily by looking for the Canadian flag. Although many of the resources are from the US, they are still useful in Ontario classrooms. Additionally, most of the resources we located were websites. As a result, we decided to make the other materials, such as books and journal articles, stand out by placing a letter in the left hand margin. For example, a “B” stands for a book, and a “J” stands for a journal article.


4. What are some limitations of the bibliography? For some of the strands, we had difficulties locating resources that we thought teachers could use. As a result, teachers who use the bibliography will realize that some of the strands do not have any or just a few resources listed under certain strands. Additional Resources:

Furthermore, we would be happy to receive suggestions of other resources to add to this list. Please send these to Dr. John Percy at [email protected] The Ontario Science Curriculum (Grades 1-8):

Understanding Life Systems

Understanding Structures and Mechanisms

Understanding Matter and Energy

Understanding Earth and Space Systems

Grade 1

Needs and Characteristics of Living Things

Materials, Objects, and Everyday Structures

Energy in Our Lives

Daily and Seasonal Cycles

Grade 2 Growth and Changes in Animals

Movement Properties of Liquids and Solids

Air and Water in the Environment

Grade 3 Growth and Changes in Plants

Strong and Stable Structures

Forces Causing Movement

Soils in the Environment

Grade 4 Habitats and Communities

Pulleys and Gears Light and Sound Rocks and Minerals

Grade 5 Human Organ Systems

Forces Acting on Structures and Mechanisms

Properties of and Changes in Matter

Conservation of Energy and Resources

Grade 6 Biodiversity

Electricity and Electrical Devices

Properties of Air and Principles of Flight

Space

Grade 7 Interactions in the Environment (or Interactions Within Ecosystems)

Structure and Function

Pure Substances and Mixtures

Heat in the Environment

Grade 8 From Cells to Organisms

Systems at Work Fluids

Water Systems

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GRADE 1:


Understanding Life Systems - Needs and Characteristics of Living Things Aboriginal Youth Network. (2005). Nutrition. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.ayn.ca/health/nutrition.aspx

This website provides information on how the Aboriginal diet changed. For example, the change in the method of obtaining food, the choice of foods, etc. British Columbia Institute of Technology. (n.d). Multiple disabilities. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.bcit.ca/drc/faculty/disabilityinfo/multiple.shtml

This article provides information on students who have multiple disabilities. For example, what are the different types of multiple disabilities and what the requirements for each of them are. Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. (2005). About food chains and food webs. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.itk.ca/environment/tek-ecological-foodweb.php

This website provides information on food chains and food webs. The website also discusses the difference between consumers and producers. A complex diagram of a food web is also provided. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it discusses food chains by relating it to Inuit people in the Arctic.

Gill, J. (2001). Dual sensory impairment - devices for deafblind people. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.tiresias.org/reports/deafblind.htm

Deafblind people are those who have visual and hearing impairments. This article discusses the

devices that deafblind people use. ICT and people with special or particular needs. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://docs.paperless-school.com/ICTAndPeopleWithSpecialOrParticularNeeds

This website provides information on ICT devices that are used to help people who have special needs, such as a sensory impairment, a physical disability, limited mobility, a learning difficultly, a language difficultly, or multiple disabilities. M., A. (2001). What wattage light causes peas to grow tallest? Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/MichelleA.html This website discusses the science project that Michelle conducted on the growth of peas. The project is broken down into the following categories: purpose, hypothesis, experiment design, materials, procedures, results, and conclusion. Additional sections are also provided which provide information on the research report, the bibliography, acknowledgments, and the author. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it shows that girls are also involved in conducting science research projects.

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Rick Hansen Foundation. (2007). Rick's story. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.rickhansen.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=35&Itemid=46

This website provides information on Rick Hansen, a person who raised 26 million dollars for

spinal cord injury by completing his "Man in Motion World Tour".

Royal National Institute of Blind People. (2007). The life of Helen Keller. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/publicwebsite/public_keller.hcsp

This website discusses the life of Helen Keller, a woman who was deafblind. University of Washington. (2002). Working together: Computers and people with sensory impairments. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/PDF/wtsense.pdf

This article discusses how people with sensory impairments, in particular a hearing or visual impairment, use computers.



Understanding Structures and Mechanisms - Materials, Objects, and Everyday Structures Australian National Botanic Gardens. (2000). Aboriginal plant use and technology. Retrieved July 2007, from www.anbg.gov.au/education/pdfs/aborigainal_plant_use_and_technology.pdf

This document provides an overview of the technologies (such as spear throwers and shields)

and plants (such as lilies) that Aboriginal people use. There are also some pictures of these plants and tools. Board of Studies New South Wales Government. (2007). Cultural background: Aboriginal

technologies. Retrieved July 2007, from http://ab-ed.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/go/science-7-10/units-of-work-and-teaching-sequences/story-4-mt-druitt/cultural-background This article discusses some of the technologies that Aboriginal people have developed. This

article also dispels the misconception that Aboriginal people are primitive. Earth Science Australia (n.d.). Ngadjonji traditional artefacts. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://earthsci.org/aboriginal/Ngadjonji%20History/photos/artefacts/Ngadjonjii%20Traditional%20Artefacts.htm This site provides pictures of artifacts that were used by the original inhabitants of the

Australian rainforest (around Malanda in Far North Queensland). There are also pictures of axes, grinding stones, swords, etc. EarthQuest. (n.d.). Chinese pyramids. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.earthquest.co.uk/china/china.html

This website provides information on the pyramids that are located in China. Pictures of some

of the pyramids are also included. Heritage Community Foundation (n.d.). Instructional plans. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.edukits.ca/aboriginal/science/teachers/elem_instructional.htm

This website provides six lesson plans that teachers can use to introduce their students to science from an Aboriginal perspective. In the first and second lesson plans students learn about the seasons. In the next three lessons students are introduced to traditional watercrafts. In the final lesson plan students learn how the Blackfoot Aboriginal group used various plants as natural dyes. Heritage Community Foundation (n.d.). Tid bits to know. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.edukits.ca/aboriginal/science/elementary/info/tidbits.htm

This website provides information on canoes. For example, how Aboriginal people design canoes, what they use canoes for, and what materials they use to build canoes.




Heritage Office of New South Wales. (n.d.). Houses, mia-Mias and gunyas: Aboriginal housing: An unidentified heritage resource? Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/heritagensw/sum00/5_art.htm This website discusses the housing of Aboriginal people. A few pictures of houses are also

provided. Inskeep, S., & Montagne, R. (2006). Canadian glacier yields aboriginal moccasin. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5220838

This article discusses about the 1, 400 year old moccasin (an Aboriginal shoe) that was

discovered in northern Canada. The information in the article is also available as an audio clip. NewOpenWorld Foundation. (2007). The Great Wall of China. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.new7wonders.com/fileadmin/resources/kids_and_schools/0605_Kids_Fact_Sheets_Great_Wall.pdf

This document provides information on the Great Wall of China.

Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre. (n.d.) Our clever country. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.questacon.edu.au/html/aboriginal_technology.html

This website discusses the tools (boomerang, woomera) that Aboriginal people use for hunting.

Royal British Columbia Museum. (n.d.). Table of contents. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.livinglandscapes.bc.ca/northwest/bridges/contents.html

This website provides information on Aboriginal bridges. For example, what the benefit of having these bridges is, how these bridges were constructed, etc. Maps of the bridges are also provided.




Understanding Matter and Energy - Energy in Our Lives Girl Scouts. (2006). Science magic. Retrieved June 2007, from

http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:0R6V1E- IFD4J:www.girlscoutshvgsc.org/Images/File/Science%2520Magic%2520.pdf+program The Girls Scouts of New York City have developed a program that consists of a series of

science activities/experiments. One of these experiments looks to show how energy is created. Harrabin, R. (2007). China building more power plants. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6769743.stm

This article discusses how China's CO2 emissions have increased due to the construction of power plants.

*Note: Also see the “Conservation of Energy and Resources” section for a list of additional resources.


Understanding Earth and Space Systems - Daily and Seasonal Cycles Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology. (n.d.). Climate, weather and aboriginal culture.

Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.bom.gov.au/iwk/climate_culture/index.shtml

This website provides information on the climate and weather of the Aboriginal people living in Australia. Heritage Community Foundation (n.d.). Instructional plans. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.edukits.ca/aboriginal/science/teachers/elem_instructional.htm

This website provides six lesson plans that teachers can use to introduce their students to science from an Aboriginal perspective. In the first and second lesson plans students learn about the seasons. In the next three lessons students are introduced to traditional watercrafts. In the final lesson plan students learn how the Blackfoot Aboriginal group used various plants as natural dyes. Kingsley, D. (2003). The lost seasons. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.abc.net.au/science/features/indigenous/default.htm This article discusses the difference between Australia's weather and the Northern

Hemisphere's four seasons. Macartney, J. (2007). China climate change storms ‘have affected 200 million’. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article2169802.ece

This article discusses how violent storms and floods are impacting the people of China. Toonari Corporation. (n.d.). Climate. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.africanaonline.com/climate.htm

This website provides a brief overview of the climate of Africa.



GRADE 2:


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Understanding Life Systems - Growth and Changes in Animals Aboriginal Enviro Careers. (2004). Enviro streams - animals. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.beahr.com/aec/enviro04.html

This website provides an overview of how Aboriginal people hunt for animals. The website also provides additional information for people who are interested in working in a job related to animals. Additional information (such as job description, education, and earnings) is provided for the following careers: conservation biologist, conservation officer, and wildlife technician. Assistance Dogs International. (2003). About guide dogs. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.adionline.org/guide.html

This website provides information on how guide dogs help blind people.

Assistance Dogs International. (2003). About hearing dogs. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.adionline.org/hearing.html This website provides information on how hearing dogs help deaf and hard of hearing people.

Assistance Dogs International. (2003). About service dogs. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.adionline.org/service.html This website provides information on how guide dogs help physically disabled people.

Bancroft, B. (2005). An Australian abc of animals. Australia: Little Hare Books.

This book introduces students to the various types of animals in Australia.

Barnes, T. (n.d.). Aboriginal Dreaming stories, birds and the local environment. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.aboriginaleducation.sa.edu.au/files/links/Dreaming_stories_and_bird_1.pdf

This document helps teachers develop a lesson plan on birds using Aboriginal Dreaming stories. Teachers are required to have the stories beforehand. For example, these stories can be obtained from the following website: http://www.dreamtime.net.au/dreaming/storylist.htm Board of Studies New South Wales Government. (2007). Cultural background: Aboriginal classification and taxonomy. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://ab-ed.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/go/science-7-10/units-of-work-and-teaching-sequences/story-1-wagga-wagga/cultural-background This website discusses the Aboriginal system of classification. For example, how Aboriginal

people classify plants and animals. It also provides the differences and similarities between the Aboriginal system and the Western society system.


Brightcove. (2007). Dogs help the hearing impaired. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=281861387&channel=5977435

This website provides a video clip of a hearing impaired man and his dog that hears for him.

Chen, S., & Ku, C. (1998). Aboriginal children’s alternative conceptions of animals and animal

classification. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 8(2), 55-67.

Chen and Ku conducted a study on 36 aboriginal children from two elementary schools in

Hualien. The purpose of the study was to examine the student’s conception of animals. The final section of the article provides some strategies for elementary teachers to teach science to their students. Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco. (n.d.). Zodiac. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.c-c-c.org/chineseculture/zodiac/zodiac.html

This website provides information on China's Zodiac, a cycle of 12 animals. Additional information on each of the animals can be obtained by clicking on the name or picture of the animal. CyberNatural Software. (2002). Traditional knowledge. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.arctic.uoguelph.ca/cpl/Traditional/traditional_frame.htm This website provides information about the Inuit people. For example, how Inuit people classify animals and plants. There is also a link to the Inuit “Tree of Life”. Students can also listen to translations of certain animals, such as a butterfly, a caribou, a whale, etc. Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. (2005). Arctic wildlife. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.itk.ca/environment/wildlife-index.php This website provides an introduction on the wildlife that lives in the arctic. On the far right of

the web site, there is a list of animals, such as an Arctic Char and a Beluga Whale. By clicking on each of the links, students can learn about some of the land and sea animals that make up a large portion of the Inuit diet. For each of the animal web sites, there is a picture of the animal, information on the animal, the nutrient content for the animal, and how to cook the animal safely. Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. (2005). Contaminants and wildlife/humans. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.itk.ca/environment/contaminants-wildlife-humans.php This website discusses how contaminants enter into animals. They also provide an example, of how native people from the Mohawl (the Akwesasne reserve) cannot hunt or fish on their lands because the wildlife is contaminated by industrial pollution. The website also discusses the process of biomagnification and bioaccumulation using diagrams. Information on food chains and contaminants is also provided.




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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. (2005). Traditional ecological knowledge. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.itk.ca/environment/tek-ecological.php

This website provides an overview of some of the ecological knowledge of Inuit people. Some

of the information that is provided is on animals.

Northwest Territories Department of Health and Social Services. (n.d.). The Dene/Metis traditional food fact sheets. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.hlthss.gov.nt.ca/pdf/reports/healthy_eating_and_active_living/2002/english/nwt_tra ditional_food_fact_sheets/dene_and_metis_traditional.pdf

The Dene is a group of First Nations people who live in the Arctic region. This resource

provides information (such as nutrient content) on the animals and plants that people from Dene eat. Pasternak, C., & Thornburg, L. (1999). Cool careers for girls with animals. Reed Business Information, Inc.

This book examines the career of ten women who work with animals. It includes the schooling, work history, personal life, and thoughts about each of the women. Shunya. (n.d.). Animals of India. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.shunya.net/Pictures/Highlights/Animals-India.htm

This website provides pictures of animals that live in India. Additional pictures and information about the animal can be obtained by clicking on the picture of the animal. Virtual Bangladesh. (2006). Virtual Bangladesh: Animal life of Bangladesh. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.virtualbangladesh.com/bd_geog_animals.html

This website provides information and pictures on animals that reside in Bangladesh. Weber, B. (2007). Aboriginals admit their hunting may be part of Arctic caribou decline. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.arcticnet- ulaval.ca/index.php?fa=News.showNews&home=4&menu=55&sub=1&id=372

The article discusses how the hunting done by Aboriginal people might have caused a decline in the number of Arctic caribous. Wild India. (n.d.). Meet the Indian animals. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.wild-india.com/IndianAnimals/

This website provides information and pictures of Indian animals.





Understanding Structures and Mechanisms - Movement Girl Scouts of the United States of America and the Franklin Institute. (2000). Celebrate science activity pack. Retrieved June 2007, from http://www.fi.edu/gac/celebrate_science.pdf

Girl Scouts of the United States of America and the Franklin Institute have developed a

resource that celebrates science. There is a variety of activities that girls can participate in. For example, one of these activities is on inventing something that moves? It also provides information on gravity, friction, nature power, pulleys, and gears.


Understanding Matter and Energy - Properties of Liquids and Solids Girl Scouts. (2006). Science magic. Retrieved June 2007, from http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:0R6V1E-

IFD4J:www.girlscoutshvgsc.org/Images/File/Science%2520Magic%2520.pdf+program The Girls Scouts of New York City have developed a program that consists of a series of

science activities/experiments. One of these experiments looks to show how gases move through liquid. Royal Society of Chemistry. (2003). Woman of substance. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/Issues/2003/January/substance.asp

This article discusses the life history of Dame Kathleen Lonsdale. Dame was a woman who played a fundamental role in establishing the science of crystallography. Wonderville. (n.d.). Balloon magic. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.wonderville.ca/v1/activities/scienceathome/balloon_magic.pdf

This website provides three activities that students can work on. The first activity gets students to make a hole in a balloon to learn about polymers. In the second activity students try to make an object float. The purpose of this activity is to learn about buoyancy. In the third activity students become detectives in order to learn about chromatography. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it has a "Did you know" section which provides information on Aboriginal people.



Understanding Earth and Space Systems - Air and Water in the Environment Aboriginal Enviro Careers. (2004). Enviro streams - air. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.beahr.com/aec/enviro01.html

This website provides an overview of the importance of weather to Aboriginal people. The website also provides additional information for people who are interested in working in a job related to air. Additional information (such as job description, education, and earnings) is provided for the following careers: climate change specialist, meteorologist, and remote sensing technologist. Aboriginal Enviro Careers. (2004). Enviro streams - water. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.beahr.com/aec/enviro02.html

This website provides an overview of the importance of water to Aboriginal people. The website also provides additional information for people who are interested in working in a job related to water. Additional information (such as job description, education, and earnings) is provided for the following careers: hydrogeologist, marine biologist, water treatment plant operator, and fisheries technologist. Bethune, D. N. (1997). Environmental damage and aboriginal health" contamination of aboriginal water resources. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.niichro.com/Environ/Enviro4.html

This website provides information on how Aboriginal people are using contaminated water. D., S. (2001). Does organic material affect the absorbency of water in soil? Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/StefanieD.html

This website discusses the science project that Stefanie conducted to determine if organic material affected the absorbency of water in soil. The project is broken down into the following categories: purpose, hypothesis, experiment design, materials, procedures, results, and conclusion. Additional sections are also provided which provide information on the research report, the bibliography, acknowledgments, and the author. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it shows that girls are also involved in conducting science research projects. E., M. (2001). What is the effect of various fabrics on heat loss caused by wind? Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/MelissaE.html This website discusses the science project that Melissa conducted to determine what the effect of various fabrics had on heat loss caused by wind. The project is broken down into the following categories: purpose, hypothesis, experiment design, materials, procedures, results, and conclusion. Additional sections are also provided which provide information on the research report, the bibliography, acknowledgments, and the author. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it shows that girls are also involved in conducting science research projects.


Environment Canada. (2004). Water and Canada's Aboriginal peoples. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/culture/ident/e_first.htm

This article discusses the importance of water to Aboriginal people.

Girl Scouts of the United States of America and the Franklin Institute. (2000). Celebrate science activity pack. Retrieved June 2007, from http://www.fi.edu/gac/celebrate_science.pdf


resource that celebrates science. There is a variety of activities that girls can participate in. For example, one of these activities is on determining how clean the air is. Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. (2005). Northern environmental contaminants. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.itk.ca/environment/contaminants-index.php

This website provides an overview of the problem of contaminants that are affecting the

northern environment. The article discusses how pollution from the south has affected the Inuit environment. Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. (2005). Sources and pathways. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.itk.ca/environment/contaminants-sources-pathways.php This website provides information on how pollution is being brought to the arctic. There are also some diagrams included. Martin, D., Bélanger, D., Gosselin, P., Brazeau, J., & Furgal, C. (2005). Climate change, drinking water and human health in Nunavik: Adaptation strategies. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.itk.ca/environment/water-nunavik-report.pdf This report discusses how climate change is impacting the drinking water and human health of the people living in Nunavik. Melbourne Water. (n.d.). Rain rain, don't go away. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.visuallearningco.com/guides/Plant/Plant-Structure-Guide.pdf

This document provides information on water. For example, where does water come from, how to clean water, how water is classified, etc. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it presents the Aboriginal and Asian perspective of water. Metzler, S., & Bunting, J. (2000) Weather watchers: Investigating the field of meteorology through data collection, interpretation, and forecasting. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.plugged-in.org/Trans_clubhouse.html

This is a manual that can be used to teach girls about the weather. Students investigate the field of meteorology through data collection, interpretation, and forecasting. The manual also provides a section that allows students to explore careers in meteorology.





National Aboriginal Health Organization. (2002). Drinking water safety in aboriginal communities in Canada. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.naho.ca/english/pdf/re_briefs5.pdf

This document discusses whether the water in certain aboriginal communities is safe to drink. Native Women's Association of Canada. (2007). Aboriginal women and the environment: Air, noise and light pollution. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.nwac-hq.org/en/documents/nwac.air- noise-lightpollution.jun2007.pdf

This paper discusses how pollution is having an impact on women, their families, and the general environment. Ship, S. J. (1997). Environmental damage and aboriginal health. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.niichro.com/Environ/Enviro1.html

This website discusses how environmental contaminants are impacting the First Nations people. *Note: Also see the “Water Systems” section for a list of additional resources.




GRADE 3:


Understanding Life Systems - Growth and Changes in Plants A., N. (2001). The effects of various pH levels on the photosynthesis process of the aquatic plant elodea. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/NicholeA.html

This website discusses the science project that Nichole conducted to determine what the effect of various ph levels had on the photosynthesis process of the aquatic plant elodea. The project is broken down into the following categories: purpose, hypothesis, experiment design, materials, procedures, results, and conclusion. Additional sections are also provided which provide information on the research report, the bibliography, acknowledgments, and the author. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it shows that girls are also involved in conducting science research projects. Aboriginal Enviro Careers. (2004). Enviro streams - plants. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.beahr.com/aec/enviro05.html

This website discusses the Iroquois teaching of three sisters (corn, squash, and beans) that rely on each other to grow strong and healthy. The website also provides additional information for people who are interested in working in a job related to plants. Additional information (such as job description, education, and earnings) is provided for the following careers: forester, botanist, agricultural technician, forest fire fighter, and tree planter. Australian National Botanic Gardens. (2000). Aboriginal plant use and technology. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.anbg.gov.au/education/pdfs/aborigainal_plant_use_and_technology.pdf

This document provides an overview of the technologies (such as spear throwers and shields) and plants (such as lilies) that Aboriginal people use. There are also some pictures of these plants and tools. Biodiversity Institute of Ontario. (2005). Ethnobotany: Aboriginal taxonomy. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.uoguelph.ca/foibis/ethnobot.htm

This website provides some information about how Aboriginal people classify plants. There is also a description of a couple of projects that the members of the Biodiversity Institute of Ontario are working on with Aboriginal people. Board of Studies New South Wales Government. (2007). Cultural background: Aboriginal classification and taxonomy. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://ab-ed.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/go/science-7-10/units-of-work-and-teaching-sequences/story-1-wagga-wagga/cultural-background

This website discusses the Aboriginal system of classification. For example, how Aboriginal

people classify plants and animals. It also provides the differences and similarities between the Aboriginal system and the Western society system.



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Canadian Association for Girls in Science. (1999). Bread mould. Retrieved June 2007, from http://publish.uwo.ca/~cagis/experiments/mold.htm

The Canadian Association for Girls in Science has developed a series of websites that allow

girls to conduct experiments and engineering activities. One of these activities gets students to learn about moulds by getting them to grow moulds on bread dough. Chen, S., & Ku, C. (1999). Aboriginal children’s conceptions and alternative conceptions of plants. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 9(1), 10-19.

Chen and Ku conducted a study on 36 aboriginal children from two elementary schools in Hualien. The purpose of the study was to understand the conception of plants. The results of the study indicated that the children could only give a very limited number of specific plant names. CyberNatural Software. (2002). Traditional knowledge. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.arctic.uoguelph.ca/cpl/Traditional/traditional_frame.htm This website provides information about Inuit people. For example, how Inuit people classify animals and plants. There is also a link to the Inuit “Tree of Life”. Students can also listen to translations of certain animals, such as a butterfly, a caribou, a whale, etc. Dick, J. (n.d.). NTFPs in disturbance-maintained ecosystems. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/ntfp/maintain/sect03.htm

This website provides a list of plants that grow in disturbance-maintained ecological communities in British Columbia. A picture of the plant can be obtained by clicking on the name of the plant and the location of where the plant grows can be obtained by clicking on the word map. The table also provides the scientific name of the plant and how Aboriginal people use the plant. F., R. (2001). The effects of antibiotics on bacterial growth. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/RachelF.html This website discusses the science project that Rachel conducted on the effects of antibiotics on bacterial growth. The project is broken down into the following categories: purpose, hypothesis, experiment design, materials, procedures, results, and conclusion. Additional sections are also provided which provide information on the research report, the bibliography, acknowledgments, and the author. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it shows that girls are also involved in conducting science research projects. Field Studies Council. (2007). Preston Montford sensory garden. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.field-studies-council.org/prestonmontford/additional/Sensory%20Garden.aspx

This website provides information on the sensory garden that is being constructed for children with disabilities. Pictures and diagrams are also included.





G., L. (2001). The effects of radish growth. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/LindseyG.html

This website discusses the science project that Lindsey conducted to determine how well radish grows and what can be done to improve its growth. The project is broken down into the following categories: purpose, hypothesis, experiment design, materials, procedures, results, and conclusion. Additional sections are also provided which provide information on the research report, the bibliography, acknowledgments, and the author. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it shows that girls are also involved in conducting science research projects. Girls for Planet Earth. (n.d.). The ivy league. Retrieved June 2007, from

http://teens4planetearth.com/teenstakeaction/teensservicelearning/gpd/invasives

This website provides pictures of girls who are removing invasive species, such as the English Ivy plant, and planting native species of plants. Green, R. (1998). Australian Aboriginal use of plants for medicine. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.planeta.com/planeta/98/1198australia.html

This website discusses the plants that Aboriginal people use to treat certain medical problems. H., C. (2001). What is the effect of various fertilizers on radish plants? Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/CourtneyH.html This website discusses the science project that Courtney conducted on the effect of various fertilizers on radish plants. The project is broken down into the following categories: purpose, hypothesis, experiment design, materials, procedures, results, and conclusion. Additional sections are also provided which provide information on the research report, the bibliography, acknowledgments, and the author. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it shows that girls are also involved in conducting science research projects. H., J. (2001). Do X-rays affect the growth of yeast? Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/JamieH.html

This website discusses the science project that Jamie conducted to determine if X-rays affected the growth of yeast. The project is broken down into the following categories: purpose, hypothesis, experiment design, materials, procedures, results, and conclusion. Additional sections are also provided which provide information on the research report, the bibliography, acknowledgments, and the author. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it shows that girls are also involved in conducting science research projects.


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Heritage Community Foundation. (n.d.). Instructional plans. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.edukits.ca/aboriginal/science/teachers/elem_instructional.htm

This website provides six lesson plans that teachers can use to introduce their students to

science from an Aboriginal perspective. In the first and second lesson plans students learn about the seasons. In the next three lessons students are introduced to traditional watercrafts. In the final lesson plan students learn how the Blackfoot Aboriginal group used various plants as natural dyes. Heritage Community Foundation. (n.d.). Lesson 1: Native plant usage. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.edukits.ca/aboriginal/spirituality/grade7/teacher/lesson1.htm This website provides teachers with a lesson plan in order to teach students about Aboriginal

plants. Heritage Community Foundation. (n.d.). Photo gallery. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.edukits.ca/aboriginal/spirituality/grade7/photo/index.htm This website provides pictures of Aboriginal trees and plants. A larger image of the plant with

its name can be obtained by clicking on each of the pictures. K., H. (2001). The effects of Tide detergent products on peperomia plants. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/HeatherK.html This website discusses the science project that Heather conducted to determine what the effects of tide detergent products had on peperomia plants. The project is broken down into the following categories: purpose, hypothesis, experiment design, materials, procedures, results, and conclusion. Additional sections are also provided which provide information on the research report, the bibliography, acknowledgments, and the author. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it shows that girls are also involved in conducting science research projects. Kent Association for the Blind. (2005). Useful advice – gardening tips. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.kab.org.uk/gardening.htm This website provides information on how blind people can garden and what they need to

consider before gardening.

Marles, R.J., Clavelle, C., Monteleone, L., Tays, N., & Burns, D. (2000). Aboriginal plant use in Canada's northwest boreal forest. Vancouver: University of British Columbia Press.

This book provides information on how the Indians used plants. Pictures of the plants are also

provided. Murphey, E. A. (1990). Indian uses of native plants. Glenwood: Meyerbooks.

This book provides information on how the Indians used plants.





Museum Victoria. (2006). Information sheet: Aboriginal plants. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.museum.vic.gov.au/infosheets/10319.pdf This resource provides a selective list of plants that were/are used by Aboriginal people. For

each of the plants the English, the Aboriginal, and the scientific names are provided. The final column in the table also provides a brief description of how the plant is used. Northwest Territories Department of Health and Social Services. (n.d.). The Dene/Metis traditional food fact sheets. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.hlthss.gov.nt.ca/pdf/reports/healthy_eating_and_active_living/2002/english/nwt_tra ditional_food_fact_sheets/dene_and_metis_traditional.pdf

The Dene is a group of First Nations people who live in the Arctic region. This resource

provides information (such as nutrient content) on the animals and plants that people from Dene eat. Salleh, A. (2005). Aboriginal fire-farming has deep roots. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/stories/2005/1398157.htm

This website discusses how Aboriginal people stimulated the growth of plant tubers by burning their land. Shoebridge, B. (n.d.). Edible plants. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://farrer.csu.edu.au/ASGAP/APOL35/sep04-2.html

This website provides an overview of the plants that Aboriginal people eat. The website also provides information and pictures of foods that are toxic. TCC Natural Resource Management Trainees and Russell Butler. (n.d.). Mundy creek aboriginal bush tucker poster. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.soe-townsville.org/mundy/mundy_poster/index.html

This website provides information and pictures of plants that Aboriginal people eat/use. This website can also be printed/viewed as a poster by going to the following link: http://www.soe-townsville.org/mundy/mundy_poster/mundy_poster_lg.htm The Girls in Science Club. (2004). Girls in science. Retrieved June 2007, from

http://www.ncwildflower.org/helping/girlsinscience.htm

This website provides pictures of girls working with plants. Town Common Natural History Association. (n.d.). Aboriginal bush resources self-guiding plant trail. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.soe-townsville.org/town_common/foodtrail/

This website provides information and pictures of twenty-two plants that Aboriginal people eat/use.



Y., F. (2001). What is the effect of used motor oil on the germination and growth of plants? Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/FelishaY.html

This website discusses the science project that Felisha conducted to determine the effect of using motor oil on the germination and growth of plants. The project is broken down into the following categories: purpose, hypothesis, experiment design, materials, procedures, results, and conclusion. Additional sections are also provided which provide information on the research report, the bibliography, acknowledgments, and the author. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it shows that girls are also involved in conducting science research projects.


Understanding Structures and Mechanisms - Strong and Stable Structures Girl Scouts of the United States of America and the Franklin Institute. (2000). Structures. Retrieved June 2007, from http://www.fi.edu/gac/structures.pdf


resource that encourages girls to learn about structures. There is a series of activates that girls can work on. For example, there is an activity on building a structure and building a pyramid. There are also additional sections on further reading, hot links, and women in science. Royal British Columbia Museum. (n.d.). Table of contents. Retrieved July 2007, from


This website provides information on Aboriginal bridges. For example, the benefit of having these bridges, how these bridges were constructed, etc. Maps of the bridges are also provided.



Understanding Matter and Energy - Forces Causing Movement Girl Scouts. (2006). Science magic. Retrieved July 2007, from http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:0R6V1E-


science activities/experiments. One of these experiments looks to show how capillary action works. Girl Scouts of the United States of America and the Franklin Institute. (2000). Celebrate science activity pack. Retrieved June 2007, from http://www.fi.edu/gac/celebrate_science.pdf




Understanding Earth and Space Systems - Soils in the Environment D., S. (2001). Does organic material affect the absorbency of water in soil? Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/StefanieD.html

This website discusses the science project that Stefanie conducted to determine if organic material affects the absorbency of water in soil. The project is broken down into the following categories: purpose, hypothesis, experiment design, materials, procedures, results, and conclusion. Additional sections are also provided which provide information on the research report, the bibliography, acknowledgments, and the author. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it shows that girls are also involved in conducting science research projects. Oregon State University. (2005). OSU researchers helping China reduce soil erosion. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/01/050111162145.htm

This article discusses how a mapping system has been created to help solve the problem of soil erosion in western and northern China. Pearce, F. (2004).China's changing farms damaging soil and water. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn6399

This article discusses how the soil and water of China is becoming acidic and barren because farmers are growing fruits and vegetables instead of rice. The Curators of the University of Missouri. (2005). Girl Scouts become crime scene investigators in magic of chemistry workshop. Retrieved July 2007, from http://rcp.missouri.edu/articles/tucker- girlscouts05.html

This article discusses how the Girl Scouts of the Heart of Missouri Council participated in a hands-on science day event. There is also a series of pictures that show the girls working on the activities. For one of these activities, the girls analyzed soil samples. The Pratt Press. (2007). Sixth-graders get a 'boost' in N.C. science fair competition. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.pratt.duke.edu/pratt_press/web.php?sid=400&iid=46

This article discusses the success of two African American girls who competed in the local, regional, and state level science fair competitions. Maya Brown did her project on riding a bicycle without a helmet and Tasmine Hughes looked to see how healthy the soil is.


GRADE 4:


Understanding Life Systems - Habitats and Communities Aboriginal Enviro Careers. (2004). Enviro streams – sustainable communities. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.beahr.com/aec/enviro09.html

This website discusses the ecological knowledge of Aboriginal people. The website also provides additional information for people who are interested in working in a job related to sustainable communities. Additional information (such as job description, education, and earnings) is provided for the following careers: environmental engineer, clean energy researcher, green architect, environmental co-ordinator, and environmental monitor. Aboriginal Youth Network. (2005). Nutrition. Retrieved July 2007, from


This website provides information on how the Aboriginal diet changed. For example, the change in the method of obtaining food, the choice of foods, etc. Girls Science Clubhouse. (n.d.). Wet and wild. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.plugged-in.org/science_guide_manuals.html

The Girls Science Clubhouse has developed a manual that allows girls to explore a pond by using aquatic nets and microscopes. They also get an opportunity to create their own model earth and follow the movement of water from land to sea and back again. Girl Scouts of the United States of America and the Franklin Institute. (2000). Structures. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.fi.edu/gac/structures.pdf


resource on science and nature. Students are exposed to the following: the science of habitats, food webs, and food chains. They also discover the connections among living things by completing science activities. Heritage Community Foundation. (n.d.). Lesson 1: Aboriginal communities. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.edukits.ca/aboriginal/spirituality/grade3/teacher/lesson1.htm

This website provides teachers with a lesson plan in order to teach students about Aboriginal

communities. Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. (2005). About food chains and food webs. Retrieved July 2007, from


This website provides information on food chains and food webs. The website also discusses the difference between consumers and producers. A complex diagram of a food web is also provided. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it discusses food chains by relating it to Inuit people in the Arctic.





Understanding Structures and Mechanisms - Pulleys and Gears Canadian Association for Girls in Science. (1999). Make a parachute. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://publish.uwo.ca/~cagis/experiments/pchute.htm

The Canadian Association for Girls in Science has developed a series of websites that allow girls to conduct experiments and engineering activities. One of these activities gets students to make and launch a parachute. Girl Scouts of the United States of America and the Franklin Institute. (2000). Celebrate science activity pack. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.fi.edu/gac/celebrate_science.pdf





Understanding Matter and Energy - Light and Sound Girl Scouts. (2006). Science magic. Retrieved July 2007, from http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:0R6V1E-


science activities/experiments. One of these experiments looks to determine how filters affect light.

M., A. (2001). What wattage light causes peas to grow tallest? Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/MichelleA.html This website discusses the science project that Michelle conducted on the growth of peas. The project is broken down into the following categories: purpose, hypothesis, experiment design, materials, procedures, results, and conclusion. Additional sections are also provided which provide information on the research report, the bibliography, acknowledgments, and the author. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it shows that girls are also involved in conducting science research projects. T., C. (2001). What is the effect of light bulb color on the percentage of light passing through a prism? Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/CassiT.html

This website discusses the science project that Cassi conducted to determine what the effect of a light bulb color has on the percentage of light passing through a prism. The project is broken down into the following categories: purpose, hypothesis, experiment design, materials, procedures, results, and conclusion. Additional sections are also provided which provide information on the research report, the bibliography, acknowledgments, and the author. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it shows that girls are also involved in conducting science research projects.


Understanding Earth and Space Systems - Rocks and Minerals British Broadcasting Corporation News. (2005). Chinese made first use of diamond. Retrieved July 2007, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4555235.stm This article discusses how craftsmen in China were the first to use diamond. Compare Infobase Limited. (n.d.). Metallic minerals of India. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/india/matalic.htm This website provides a map which depicts the different types of metals that are found in India.

Girl Scouts. (2006). Science magic. Retrieved July 2007, from http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:0R6V1E-


science activities/experiments. One of these experiments looks to show how fossils are made. Another experiment looks to demonstrate how a volcano erupts. There is also an experiment that shows what the earth looks like from inside. Heydari, E. (2006). Student-centered rocks and minerals module for non-science majors at minority serving institutions and a strategy to establish an earth system science program. Retrieved July 2007, from http://esse21.usra.edu/designguide/finalvignettes/vig-heydari.pdf

This manual provides information about a rocks and minerals laboratory. There are also pictures of African American girls and boys working on the lab activity.

F., A. (2001). Does temperature effect crystal growth rate? Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/AliciaF.html This website discusses the science project that Alicia conducted on crystal growth. The project is broken down into the following categories: purpose, hypothesis, experiment design, materials, procedures, results, and conclusion. Additional sections are also provided which provide information on the research report, the bibliography, acknowledgments, and the author. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it shows that girls are also involved in conducting science research projects. Lonker, S. (n.d.). Aboriginal art. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.lonker.net/art_aboriginal_1.htm

This website provides information on what Aboriginal art and Aboriginal rock art is. A few

pictures are also provided.


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Math Science Nucleus. (n.d.). Rock cycle - rocks (4A) post lab. Retrieved August 2007, from http://msnucleus.org/membership/html/k-6/rc/rocks/4/rcr4_3a.html This website provides an activity on rocks that students can work on. The purpose of the

activity is to explore the use of rocks in the Native American culture and to discover why these rocks are important in their life. Pictures of some of the rocks are also included. Native Access to Engineering Programme. (n.d.) Mining. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.nativeaccess.com/teachers/wkstmine.pdf This document provides information on rocks and minerals. Many pictures of rocks, miners, and mining sites are also included. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it provides information on some minerals that are used by Aboriginal people. Information on mining is also provided under the section labeled “Mining and Aboriginal People”. Norris, R. (2007). Frequently asked questions. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.atnf.csiro.au/people/rnorris/SydneyRockArt/FAQ.htm Aboriginal people have created many rock engravings. This site provides information on who made these engravings, how old they are, how they were made, and why they were made. Norris, R. (2007). List of well-known Aboriginal rock engraving sites. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.atnf.csiro.au/people/rnorris/SydneyRockArt/public_list.htm This site lists some of the aboriginal engraving sites around Sydney, Australia. More information and a picture of the site can be obtained by clicking on each of the names. Owen, J. (2005). Dino-era wading-bird fossil found in China. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/12/1213_051213_bird_fossil.html

This article discusses how the fossils of a water bird, that lived approximately 125 million years ago, were discovered in China. Popp, T., Popp, N., & Walker, B. (1997). Footprints on rock. Redfern: Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council. This booklet provides information on the Aboriginal art and heritage of the Sydney region. Reynolds, J. (2007). China's hunger for African minerals. Retrieved August 2007, from


This article discusses how China depends on Africa's supply of minerals because there is a shortage of natural resources in China.


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Stanbury, P., Clegg, J., & Campbell, D. (1991). A field guide to aboriginal rock engravings. Sydney: Sydney University Press Publication. This book provides information about Aboriginal rock engravings. An introduction about rock engravings and how they were made is also provided. Maps, sketches, and photographs are also included. University of Chicago News Office. (2003). New dinosaur rises from fossil bones in India. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www-news.uchicago.edu/releases/03/030813.rajasaurus.shtml

This article discusses how the bones collected in India were used to identify a new dinosaur.


GRADE 5:


Understanding Life Systems - Human Organ Systems Aboriginal Youth Network. (2005). Nutrition. Retrieved July 2007, from


This website provides information on how the Aboriginal diet changed. For example, the change in the method of obtaining food, the choice of foods, etc. American Academy of Pediatrics. (n.d.). Puberty information for boys and girls. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.aap.org/family/puberty.htm This website provides information on puberty. Part one gives information on girls while part two provides information on boys. Part three gives information for both boys and girls. American Heart Association. (2007). Hispanics/Latinos and cardiovascular diseases - statistics. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.americanheart.org/downloadable/heart/1168553375937HISP07.pdf

This fact sheet provides information on Hispanics and Latinos who have cardiovascular diseases. Several graphs are also included. B., M. (2001). Does caffeine affect the heart rate of daphnia? Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/MelissaB.html This website discusses the science project that Melissa conducted on the heart rate of daphnia Pullex (Water Fleas). The project is broken down into the following categories: purpose, hypothesis, experiment design, materials, procedures, results, and conclusion. Additional sections are also provided which provide information on the research report, the bibliography, acknowledgments, and the author. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it shows that girls are also involved in conducting science research projects. Better Health Channel. (2006). Aboriginal diet and nutrition. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Aboriginal_diet_and_nutrition?open This article provides information about the Aboriginal diet and how it changed after the

settlement of white people. Bristow, S. (2006). Aboriginal renal disease prevention and education program. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.archi.net.au/e-library/health_administration/awards06/access/aboriginal_renal

This website discusses the program that was developed to identify the risk factors that lead to kidney disease in Aboriginal people.



Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2007). HIV/AIDS among Hispanics/Latinos. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/resources/factsheets/PDF/hispanic.pdf

This fact sheet provides information on Hispanics and Latinos who have HIV/AIDS. Tables and graphs are also included. Christian Blind Mission. (n.d.). Hearing impairment. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.cbm.org/en/tree/CBM_EV_EN_baumbart_18456.html This website provides information on hearing impairments. For example, the prevalence, the

impact, the cause(s), how it can be avoided/prevented, and links for further information. The website takes more of an international focus. Christian Blind Mission. (n.d.). Intellectual impairment. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.cbm.org/en/tree/CBM_EV_EN_baumbart_18468.html

This website provides information on intellectual impairments. For example, the prevalence, the impact, the cause(s), how it can be avoided/prevented, and links for further information. The website takes more of an international focus. Christian Blind Mission. (n.d.). Irreversible/avoidable blindness. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.cbm.org/en/tree/CBM_EV_EN_baumbart_18450.html This website provides information on irreversible/avoidable blindness. For example, the

prevalence, the impact, the cause(s), how it can be avoided/prevented, and links for further information. The website takes more of an international focus. Christian Blind Mission. (n.d.). Mental impairment. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.cbm.org/en/tree/CBM_EV_EN_baumbart_18476.html This website provides information on mental impairments. For example, the prevalence, the

impact, the cause(s), how it can be avoided/prevented, and links for further information. The website takes more of an international focus. Christian Blind Mission. (n.d.). Orthopaedic impairment. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.cbm.org/en/tree/CBM_EV_EN_baumbart_18462.html This website provides information on orthopaedic impairments. For example, the prevalence,

the impact, the cause(s), how it can be avoided/prevented, and links for further information. The website takes more of an international focus. Dagan. (n.d.). Otis Boykin: 1920-1982. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.northstar.k12.ak.us/schools/ryn/projects/inventors/boykin/boykin.html

This website provides information on the pacemaker (invented by Otis Boykin, an African American inventor).


Edelson, E. (2007). Stress, obesity taking toll on Latin Americans' health. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=79725

This website discusses the study that was conducted on Latin Americans. The study suggests that stress and fat are factors that impact the health of Latin Americans. H., C. (2001). Comparing the performance of human body fat measurement devices. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/CaitlinH.html This website discusses the science project that Caitlin conducted on body fat devices. The project is broken down into the following categories: purpose, hypothesis, experiment design, materials, procedures, results, and conclusion. Additional sections are also provided which provide information on the research report, the bibliography, acknowledgments, and the author. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it shows that girls are also involved in conducting science research projects. India eNews. (2006). Indian doctor's new stem cells technique for kidney transplant. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.indiaenews.com/health/20060716/15009.htm

This article discusses how an Indian doctor developed a kidney transplantation technique that does not result is organ rejection and which is cheap. Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. (2005). Contaminants and wildlife/humans. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.itk.ca/environment/contaminants-wildlife-humans.php This website discusses how contaminants enter into animals. They also provide an example, of how native people from the Mohawl (the Akwesasne reserve) cannot hunt or fish on their lands because the wildlife is contaminated by industrial pollution. The website also discusses the process of biomagnification and bioaccumulation with diagrams. Information on food chains and contaminants is also provided. Lingley, S. (2004). Aboriginal kidney patients less likely to get transplants, study finds. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.expressnews.ualberta.ca/article.cfm?id=6064

This website discusses the study that Dr. Tonelli conducted on Aboriginal people. The results indicated that Aboriginal people are twice as likely to suffer from kidney failure but receive kidney transplants at less than half the rate of their white counterparts.

Macfarquhar, N. (1999). In Islam, brain death ends life support. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?sec=health&res=9B02EEDC173BF935A35751C0A96F958260 This article discusses how in the Muslim religion, life support is to be used if there is a chance

of revival but not if death is inevitable.




National Diabetes Education Program. (2005). The diabetes epidemic among Hispanic and Latino Americans. Retrieved August 2007, from http://ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/pubs/FS_HispLatino_Eng.pdf

This document provides general information on diabetes. Additional information on Hispanic and Latino Americans is also provided.

Rutz, D. (1998). Researchers sound alarm about increase in Chinese smoking. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9811/19/china.usa.smoking/index.html

This article discusses how smoking among people living in China is increasing. TeensHealth. (2004). Female reproductive system. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/girls/female_repro.html This article provides information on the female reproductive system. For example, what this

system is, what it does, and what problems can occur. The National Youth Agency. (n.d.). Health issues for black young people. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.youthinformation.com/Templates/Internal.asp?NodeID=90377

This website discusses some of the health issues that are impacting Black people. Thomson, N., Burns, J., Hardy, A., Krom, I., & Stumpers, S. (2007). Cardiovascular disease. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/html/html_overviews/overviews_our_cardiovascular.htm

This article provides information (such as facts and statistics) on Aboriginal people living with

a cardiovascular disease. Thomson, N., Burns, J., Hardy, A., Krom, I., & Stumpers, S. (2007). Renal disease. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/html/html_overviews/overviews_our_renal.htm

This article provides information (such as facts, statistics, and tables) on Aboriginal people

living with renal disease. University of Maryland. (1998). Young African-Americans run higher risk of stroke. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1998/02/980211071938.htm

This article discusses how young African-Americans are at a higher risk for developing stroke.


Women’s Health Matters. (2007). How being Black and female affects your health. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.canadian-health- network.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1168525557692&pagename=CHN- RCS%2FCHNResource%2FCHNResourcePageTemplate&lang=En&c=CHNResource

This website discusses how cultural norms and traditional gender roles affect the health of black women.



Understanding Structures and Mechanisms - Forces Acting on Structures and Mechanisms Canadian Association for Girls in Science. (1999). Make a hovering car. Retrieved July 2007, from http://publish.uwo.ca/~cagis/experiments/inertia.htm

The Canadian Association for Girls in Science has developed a series of websites that allow girls to conduct experiments and engineering activities. One of these activities gets students to make a car. The purpose of the activity is to learn about inertia and Newton's first law of motion. Girl Scouts. (2006). Science magic. Retrieved July 2007, from http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:0R6V1E-


science activities/experiments. One of these experiments looks to demonstrate how easily things are moved with a machine. M., A. (2001). How does gravity affect the angle that radish plants grow? Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/AnnieM.html This website discusses the science project that Annie conducted on the effect that gravity has on the angle that radish plants grow. The project is broken down into the following categories: purpose, hypothesis, experiment design, materials, procedures, results, and conclusion. Additional sections are also provided which provide information on the research report, the bibliography, acknowledgments, and the author. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it shows that girls are also involved in conducting science research projects.

Royal British Columbia Museum. (n.d.). Table of contents. Retrieved July 2007, from


This website provides information on Aboriginal bridges. For example, the benefit of having these bridges, how these bridges were constructed, etc. Maps of the bridges are also provided. S., A. (2001). What is the effect of large objects colliding with smaller objects? Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/AdrielleS.html This website discusses the science project that Adrielle conducted to determine if larger objects always have more force than smaller objects when they collide. The project is broken down into the following categories: purpose, hypothesis, experiment design, materials, procedures, results, and conclusion. Additional sections are also provided which provide information on the research report, the bibliography, acknowledgments, and the author. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it shows that girls are also involved in conducting science research projects.




The Hindustan Times. (n.d.). NASA images find 1,750,000 year old man-made bridge. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.rense.com/general30/nasa.htm

This article discusses how NASA scientists have taken pictures of an ancient bridge that is

between India and Sri Lanka. It is assumed that this bridge is the same one which is mentioned in the legend called Ramayana.


Understanding Matter and Energy - Properties of and Changes in Matter Girl Scouts. (2006). Science magic. Retrieved July 2007, from http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:0R6V1E-


science activities/experiments. One of these experiments looks to show the rapid melting of ice.


Understanding Earth and Space Systems - Conservation of Energy and Resources British Broadcasting Corporation News. (2007). Solar loans light up rural India. Retrieved August 2007, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6600213.stm

This article discusses how people in India are buying a solar power system for their home thanks to a loan program. Bhagat, B., & Bhagat, G. (2003). Solar energy heats up. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.ecoworld.com/Home/Articles2.cfm?TID=339

This article discusses how India is turning towards solar energy instead of fossil fuel in order to produce energy. Blume, C. (2007). Hong Kong inventors unveil new micro-wind turbines suitable for city dwellers. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.voanews.com/english/archive/2007-03/2007-03-18- voa10.cfm?CFID=121009404&CFTOKEN=68595277

This article discusses how engineers in Hong Kong are using wind energy technology to cut down energy costs. Blume, C. (2007). People in Hong Kong gym generate electricity while exercising. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.voanews.com/english/archive/2007-03/2007-03-11-voa14.cfm

This article discusses how a fitness center in Hong Kong is converting energy into electricity when members exercise. The electricity is then used to help light the facility. Burroughs, C (2000). Sandia to join forces with Native American tribes in test of new solar electricity generating system. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.sandia.gov/media/NewsRel/NR2000/solar.htm

This website discusses how the Department of Energy's Sandia National Laboratories will test a

new solar electricity generating system by working with Native American tribes. This system will be the power source for a water pump. Damon, A. (2007). Solar power makes tiny village beam. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/07/26/india.solar/index.html

This article discusses how a village in India received solar lights. Pictures and a video clip of the people using the lamps can also be viewed on this website.


De Selincourt, K. (1991, September). South Africa takes the apartheid out of power: Although more than half the electricity generated in all Africa is produced in South Africa, most of the country's black people have no power supply. But things are changing. New Scientist, 3(1785), Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg13117852.800-south-africa-takes-the-apartheid-out-of-power-although-morethan-half-the-electricity-generated-in-all-africa-is-produced-in-southafrica-most-of-the-countrys-black-people-have-no-power-supply-but-thingsare-changing-.html

This article discusses how people in South Africa use a lot of energy and as a result, many

people do not have power supply. ELEMENTS online. (2006). Science and technology instruction in an all-girls environment. Retrieved July 2007, from http://virtuallibrary.stao.ca/elementary-data/elements/06Juneallgirls.pdf In this article Judy Beddoes, a science teacher for over 25 years, discusses how teachers can teach science to girls. Throughout the article Judy gives tips on how to teach girls about ecosystems, pneumatics and hydraulics, and power generation. Feller, g. (200). China's wind power. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.ecoworld.com/home/articles2.cfm?tid=390

This website provides information on China's wind energy. Maps, charts, and pictures are also provided. Girls Scouts Patriots' Trial Council. (n.d.). Our council's own connecting to energy interest project. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.ptgirlscouts.org/events_programs/energy_interest_project_patch.html This website has a series of activities relating to energy that girls can carry out. Globe Foundation of Canada. (2005). India: Solar energy equipment. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.globe-net.ca/market_reports/index.cfm?ID_Report=681

This article discusses the use of solar energy in India. Green Energy Ohio. (2001). African American museum is a laboratory for solar learning. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.greenenergyohio.org/page.cfm?pageId=170

This article provides information about the African Solar Village display at the Cleveland African American Museum. Some pictures are also provided.



Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. (2005). Empowering people Canada’s aboriginal and northern communities action program (ANCAP). Retrieved July 2007

www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/clc/prg/emp_e.pdf This document presents information on climate change, the impact of climate change on Aboriginal and Northern Communities, and what is being done to minimize the impact of climate change. Ontario Power Authority. (2007). Provincial Aboriginal energy conservation program launched in Thunder Bay. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.powerauthority.on.ca/Page.asp?PageID=122&ContentID=5655

This article discusses how First Nations delegates from Ontario came together in Thunder Bay to discuss the electricity conservation in First Nations communities and to launch the electricity conservation program for Ontario’s aboriginal communities. Rahus Institute. (n.d.). Solar schoolhouse. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.solarschoolhouse.org/flashssh/SIE.html This website gives a slideshow of pictures of people working with solar panels. Many of them are students who created a solar panel project (such as a solar car or solar house) and presented it at the Solar Olympics. Many of the people in the pictures are from diverse backgrounds. Salleh, A. (2007). Of nomads and nanotech. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/stories/2007/1907341.htm

This website provides information on Portable Lights (a solar solar-powered device). This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because a diverse group of people (such as a girl from Mexico and Aboriginal people) are using the Portable Light. Solar E-Clips. (2002). Solar schoolhouse teacher in Malawi [Africa]. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.californiasolarcenter.org/solareclips/2003.10/20031014-4.html Kristina Derhammer taught science at a girl's school in Malawi, Africa. This website provides the notes that Kristina made while teaching about solar energy. There are also pictures of the girls working with the solar panels. The Hindu. (2007). Delhi engineering students developing a solar car. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.hindu.com/2007/03/01/stories/2007030113160300.htm This article discusses how students from Delhi College of Engineering are designing and building a solar car.




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The Pembina Institute. (2007). Aboriginal communities. Retrieved July 2007, from http://communities.pembina.org/partners/aboriginal This website discusses how Aboriginal communities are playing a role in planning for their energy needs. For example, they are managing their energy demand and developing local energy supplies. The Pembina Institute. (2007). Hartley Bay, British Columbia. Retrieved July 2007, from http://communities.pembina.org/partners/hartley-bay This article discusses how the Pembina Institute is trying to reduce the costs and environmental risks of providing electricity to the community of Gitga'at, a First Nation Community in Hartley Bay, British Columbia.

The Pembina Institute. (2007). Kyuquot, British Columbia. Retrieved July 2007, from http://communities.pembina.org/partners/kyuquot This website provides information about the energy crisis that is occurring in the First Nations' community of Kyuquot. The article also discusses how the Pembina Institute is working with the members of the Kyuquot to identify how the high costs and environmental impacts of meeting Kyuquot's energy needs could be addressed. The Solar Cooking Archive. (2001). Interview with S. Narayanaswami. Retrieved August 2007, from http://solarcooking.org/narayanaswami-interview.htm

This website provides a question and answer section with S. Narayanaswami, the author of the book called “Making the Most of Sunshine: A Handbook of Solar Energy for the Common Man”. Mr. Narayanaswami provides insight into solar cooking in India. The World Bank. (2007). Alternative energy improving lives. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/NEWS/0,,contentMDK:21189979~pagePK:64257043~piPK:437376~theSitePK:4607,00.html

This article discusses the use of solar energy in Bangladesh.




GRADE 6:


Understanding Life Systems - Biodiversity

Blanchet-Cohen, N. (1996). Strategies for a living earth: examples from Canadian aboriginal

communities. Retrieved July 2007, http://www.nativemaps.org/?q=node/1400

This article discusses how Aboriginal people are undertaking interesting and innovative initiatives which are aimed at restoring their environment and protecting their biodiversity. Mattson, L. (2002). Aboriginal X-ray style painting. Retrieved July 2007, from

www.coe.missouri.edu/~map/mapcd/items/other/aboriginal.pdf Lori Mattson developed an activity that teaches students how to recognize and identify

vertebrates and invertebrates by using the Aboriginal art form of X-ray style painting. Activity sheets are also provided in the document. Owen, J. (2005). Dino-era wading-bird fossil found in China. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/12/1213_051213_bird_fossil.html

This article discusses how the fossils of a water bird, that lived approximately 125 million years ago, were discovered in China.



Understanding Structures and Mechanisms - Electricity and Electrical Devices Academy for Educational Development. (2007). Energy: 'Powering' development in Angola more people getting access to electricity. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.aed.org/EnvironmentandEnergy/International/angola_energy.cfm

This website discusses how the Academy for Educational Development is trying to improve the electricity network in Angola, a war-torn country. Action Video Incorporation. (2007). The Amish people & their lifestyle in Lancaster County, PA. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.800padutch.com/amishpeople.shtml

This article provides information on Amish People. One of the sections discusses why the Amish people do not use electricity.

Blume, C. (2007). People in Hong Kong gym generate electricity while exercising. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.voanews.com/english/archive/2007-03/2007-03-11-voa14.cfm

This article discusses how a fitness center in Hong Kong is converting energy into electricity when members exercise. The electricity is then used to help light the facility. Burroughs, C (2000). Sandia to join forces with Native American tribes in test of new solar electricity generating system. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.sandia.gov/media/NewsRel/NR2000/solar.htm

This website discusses how the Department of Energy's Sandia National Laboratories will test a

new solar electricity generating system by working with Native American tribes. This system will be the power source for a water pump. L., R. (2001). Comparing the electrical output of "AA" batteries at 21° and -15° Celsius. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/RachelL.html

This website discusses the science project that Rachel conducted to compare the electrical output of "AA" batteries at 21° and -15° Celsius. The project is broken down into the following categories: purpose, hypothesis, experiment design, materials, procedures, results, and conclusion. Additional sections are also provided which provide information on the research report, the bibliography, acknowledgments, and the author. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it shows that girls are also involved in conducting science research projects. The Library of Congress. (2007). Everyday mysteries: Fun science facts from the Library of Congress. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/static.html

The Library of Congress developed an online resource which provides answers to science questions. This website answers the following question: How does static electricity work? This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it has a picture of two girls being "electrified" during an experiment at the Liberty Science Center.


Understanding Matter and Energy - Properties of Air and Principles of Flight Brisbane Times. (2007). Wave-hugging plane revealed. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/world/wavehugging-plane-revealed/2007/07/11/1183833582624.html

This article discusses how Chinese scientists have developed a plane that flies close to the

waves of an ocean. ELEMENTS online. (2006). Science and technology instruction in an all-girls environment. Retrieved July 2007, http://virtuallibrary.stao.ca/elementary-data/elements/06Juneallgirls.pdf In this article Judy Beddoes, a science teacher for over 25 years, discusses how teachers can teach science to girls. Throughout the article Judy gives tips on how to teach girls about ecosystems, pneumatics and hydraulics, and power generation. People's Daily Online. (2007). China's first wholly-made airplane. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90783/6201424.html

This website provides an overview of ARJ-21, the first airplane that was entirely made in China. Four pictures of the plane are also provided as a slideshow.



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Understanding Earth and Space Systems – Space 21st Century Science Associates. (2005). Reaping the benefits of Latin American space cooperation. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.21stcenturysciencetech.com/articles/winter01/Chang_Diaz.html

This website provides some information on Franklin Chang-Diaz, a Latin American astronaut. A question and answer section with the astronaut is also provided. Ackmann, M. (2003). The Mercury 13: The untold story of thirteen American women and the dream of space flight. New York: Random House. Mercury 13 was a group of women who underwent secret testing to become astronauts. This book tells the story of the women who were members of Mercury 13. Banke, J. (2003). China launches its first piloted spaceflight. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.space.com/missionlaunches/shenzhou5_launch_031014.html

This article discusses how China launched its first piloted spaceflight into orbit. British Broadcasting Corporation News. (2005). China astronauts blast into space. Retrieved August 2007, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4333158.stm

This article discusses how China launched its second manned spacecraft into orbit. A video of the launch can also be viewed on the website. A picture of the two Chinese astronauts is also provided.

British Broadcasting Corporation News. (2005). SA telescope reaches for the stars. Retrieved August 2007, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/4422090.stm

This website provides information on the largest telescope (located in Africa). A picture of the

telescope is also provided.

Bluck, J. (2002, July). Disabled students ‘wow’ Ames’ center director. The Ames Astrogram, 7(7), Retrieved August 2007, from www.nasa.gov/centers/ames/pdf/80075main_07_02Astrogram.pdf

This article discusses how a group of disabled students presented their space-related artwork and how Tom Bakey, a retired entrepreneur who works with the students, was impressed with their artwork.


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Board of Studies New South Wales Government. Cultural background Aboriginal cosmology and environmental knowledge. Retrieved July 2007, http://ab-ed.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/go/science-7-10/units-of-work-and-teaching- sequences/story-3-wollongong/cultural-background

This website discusses the Aboriginal knowledge of cosmology and environment. The website also discusses the importance of Dreaming.

Cairns, H., & Yidumduma Harney, B. (2003). Dark sparklers.

This book discusses the astronomy and cosmology of aboriginal people. More information about the book can be obtained by going to the following website: http://www.darksparklers.com/

Cochrane, D., & Ramirez, P. (2000). Women in aviation and space history. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/aero/women_aviators/womenavsp.htm The National Air and Space Museum has created a guide that allows users to learn about the women who have artifacts or photographs in the museum. The guide has been divided by the last name of each of the women. Department of Education and Children’s Services. (n.d.). Aboriginal perspectives on planets. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.aboriginaleducation.sa.edu.au/files/links/Aboriginal_perspectives_o_4.pdf

This resource provides information on what Aboriginal people think of some of the planets, such as Jupiter and Venus. There is also an activity that students can work on. Department of Education and Children’s Services. (n.d.). The sun and moon - some aboriginal perspectives and activities. Retrieved June 2007, from

http://www.aboriginaleducation.sa.edu.au/files/links/The_Sun_and_Moon_Aborigin_1.pdf

This resource provides Dreaming stories of the sun and moon. Throughout the document suggestions are made for activities that students can work on. Feder, T. (2006). Astronomer unearths evidence of scientific tradition in Africa. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.physicstoday.org/vol-59/iss-4/p30.html

This website provides information on Thebe Medupe, a South African astronomer. A question and answer section is also provided. Gale Group. (2000). Mae C. Jemison biography. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.biography.com/search/article.do?id=9542378 This website provides information on Mae C. Jemison, the first African American woman

admitted into the astronaut training program.

http://ab-ed.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/go/science-7-10/units-of-work-and-teaching-

http://www.darksparklers.com/

http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/aero/women_aviators/womenavsp.htm

http://www.aboriginaleducation.sa.edu.au/files/links/Aboriginal_perspectives_o_4.pdf


http://www.physicstoday.org/vol-59/iss-4/p30.html

http://www.biography.com/search/article.do?id=9542378


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Girl Scouts of the United States of America and the Franklin Institute. (2000). Celebrate science activity pack. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.fi.edu/gac/celebrate_science.pdf


resource that celebrates science. There is a variety of activities that girls can participate in. For example, one of these activities is on determining why the sky is blue. Girls Science Clubhouse. (n.d.). Star gazers. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.plugged-in.org/pdf/stargazers.pdf

The Girls Science Clubhouse has developed a manual that gets girls to explore the planets, moon and constellations by getting them to predict moon phases and star positions, use telescopes and binoculars to verify their predictions, to recognize constellations, and use the Internet to view space from the Hubbell telescope. Girlstart. (2006). Women and the space shuttle. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.girlstart.com/shuttle.asp This website provides information on space shuttles. For example, information about space

shuttles, how space shuttles work, and what women have contributed to space shuttles. Hagenauer, B. (2006). Native American students excited by NASA astronaut visit. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/home/ariz_explorer_schools.html

This website discusses how John Herrington, the first Native American Astronaut in space, met with Native American students at Sanders Middle School. Halvorson, T. (2002). Sally Ride aims to launch American girls on to high-tech careers. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.space.com/news/ride_space_camp_020315.html

This article discusses Sally Ride’s, the first American woman to fly in space, science camp program. There is also a section were Sally answers questions that students had for her. Haynes, R., Haynes, R., Malin, D., & McGee, R. (1996) Explorers of the southern sky. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

This book discusses the history of astronomy in Australia. The first chapter of the book can be accessed at the following website: http://www.atnf.csiro.au/research/AboriginalAstronomy/literature/Haynes1996.pdf

HoustonChronicle.com. (n.d.). Women in space. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.chron.com/content/interactive/space/missions/sts-093/women/

This website provides a brief timeline of some of the pioneering women of space. There is also

a link to a media clip whereby Cady Coleman discusses the importance of the first woman-commanded flight.

http://www.fi.edu/gac/celebrate_science.pdf


http://www.girlstart.com/shuttle.asp

http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/home/ariz_explorer_schools.html

http://www.space.com/news/ride_space_camp_020315.html

http://www.atnf.csiro.au/research/AboriginalAstronomy/literature/Haynes1996.pdf

http://www.chron.com/content/interactive/space/missions/sts-093/women/


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Imaginova Corp. (2005). Astronaut biography: Kalpana Chawla. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.space.com/missionlaunches/bio_chawla.html

This website provides information on Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian-born woman to fly in space. Imaginova Corp. (2005). Astronaut biography: Michael Anderson. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.space.com/missionlaunches/bio_mike_anderson.html

This website provides information on Michael Anderson, an African American astronaut. Johnson, D. (1998). Night skies of Aboriginal Australia: A noctuary. Sydney: University of Sydney.

This book provides information about the Aboriginal night sky.

Johnson Space Center Astronaut Selection Office. (1999). Women in American space flight. Retrieved July 2007, from http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/women/womenasf.htm

This website provides statistics on women in American space flight. However, graphs and tables are not provided.

Non Resident Indians Online. (n.d.). Malaysian Tamil woman short listed to be astronaut. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.nriol.com/content/snippets/snippet1033.asp

This article discusses how Vanajah Siva Subramaniam, a Malaysian Tamil woman, has been short-listed for an astronaut training program in Malaysia. Norris, R. (2007). What is aboriginal astronomy? Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.atnf.csiro.au/research/AboriginalAstronomy/whatis.htm This website provides the perspective of Aboriginal people on astronomy. There are also a few pictures that are provided as well. Laurel, M. (2006). NASA mathematician and pioneer to speak at commencement. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.capitol-college.edu/newsevents/8920_170.shtml

This website provides an overview of the work that Katherine Johnson, an African American woman, accomplished as a NASA research mathematician and scientist.

Lumpur, K. (2006). Malaysia considers Islam in space. Retrieved August 2007, from


This article discusses how a group of Muslim scientists have come together at a conference. The purpose of the forum is to discuss some of the practical issues that Muslim astronauts will encounter while in space.

http://www.space.com/missionlaunches/bio_chawla.html


http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/women/womenasf.htm

http://www.nriol.com/content/snippets/snippet1033.asp

http://www.atnf.csiro.au/research/AboriginalAstronomy/whatis.htm

http://www.capitol-college.edu/newsevents/8920_170.shtml



Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. (n.d.). Biographical data. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/harris.html

This website provides the biography of Bernard A. Harris, the first African-American to walk in

space. Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. (n.d.). Biographical data. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/mcnair.html

This website provides the biography of Dr. Ronald McNair, an African-American astronaut. Massachusetts Institute of Technology News Office. (2000). Spanish telescope observes death of comet named for Lincoln Lab. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/tt/2000/aug09/comet.html

This website discusses how a telescope in Spain saw a comet called LINEAR blow up. McElrath, J. (n.d.). African-American history. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://afroamhistory.about.com/od/astronauts/ig/Astronauts-Photo-Gallery/index.htm

This website provides pictures of African Americans who are astronauts.

Manchester Evening News Media. (2007). The first Muslim in space. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/heritage/s/522/522841_the_first_muslim_in_space_ .html

This article provides information on Namira Salim. Namira has been selected to go into space in

2008. This will make her the first Muslim in space. National Atomic Museum. (2003). Dr. Ellen Ochoa. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.atomicmuseum.com/tour/sc1.cfm This website provides information on Dr. Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic female astronaut.

People's Daily Online. (2005). China to build Asia's largest zero-gravity water tank for taikonauts training. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://english.people.com.cn/200510/15/eng20051015_214549.html

This article discusses how China created a zero-gravity water tank to help astronauts with their space walk.

http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/harris.html


http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/tt/2000/aug09/comet.html


http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/heritage/s/522/522841_the_first_muslim_in_space_.html


http://www.atomicmuseum.com/tour/sc1.cfm



Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre. Aboriginal astronomy: The Emu in the sky. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.questacon.edu.au/html/aboriginal_astronomy.html

Astronomy is an important field of research in Australia. This website provides eight stories

from the book The Emu in the Sky written by Peter D'Arcy. The stories are about Aboriginal astronomy in Australia, such as the stars, the sun, etc. Each of the stories comes with a cartoon picture. Rakshak, B. (n.d.). History of the Indian space program - 1. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/SPACE/space-history1.html

This website provides information on India's space history. Pictures, a diagram, and a table are also included. Rakshak, B. (n.d.). Human space missions. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/SPACE/space-human.html

This website provides some information on Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian in Space. A picture of the astronaut is also included.

Reuters. (2007). China reveals first astronaut's brush with death. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.reuters.com/article/scienceNews/idUSPEK15440520070813?feedType=RSS&feedName=scienceNews

This article discusses how Yang Liwei, the first Chinese man in space, almost came to death on

his return to Earth. Siceloff, S. (2001). First Native American to ride into orbit in August. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.space.com/news/herrington_endeavour_011003.html

This article is about John Herrington, the first Native American in space. Skatssoon, J. (2005). Aboriginal astronomers see emu in sky. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/stories/s1437646.htm

This website discusses how Dr. Bhathal is using Aboriginal bark paintings to learn more about the way Indigenous Australians document stars.

South, J. (2007). Didj "u" Know - stories: Aboriginal astronomy. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.abc.net.au/messageclub/duknow/stories/s1091340.htm This website provides a brief overview of Aboriginal astronomy.

http://www.questacon.edu.au/html/aboriginal_astronomy.html





http://www.space.com/news/herrington_endeavour_011003.html


http://www.abc.net.au/messageclub/duknow/stories/s1091340.htm


Southern Stars. (n.d.). Southern stars aboriginal astronomy. Retrieved July 2007, from http://library.thinkquest.org/C005462/index2.html

This website provides information regarding the astronomical observation and discovery of

Australia's indigenous inhabitants. Additional information is also provided under the heading "Aboriginal Astronomy" and “Astronomy". The site also provides Aboriginal stories relating to astronomy. For example, there is a story of the sun, the Milky Way, the seven sisters, the moon, etc. Space Daily. (2004). White paper: China's space activities. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.spacedaily.com/news/china-04zw.html This article provides an overview of the history of China's space activities.

Space Today Online. (2003). Leaders among women in space. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.spacetoday.org/History/SpaceWomen.html This website provides a timeline of women who have been in space. A few pictures of the

female astronauts have also been placed throughout the timeline. There is also a section that provides additional links so users can learn more about the women in space.

Space Today Online. (2005). The history of India in space. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.spacetoday.org/India/IndiaSpaceHistory.html

This website provides an overview of India's space history. A timeline and a few pictures are also included. Stathopoulos, V. (2007). Women in space. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.aerospaceguide.net/women_in_space/

This website provides a timeline of the pioneers of space women. There are also two pictures of astronauts, links to books on space women, links to science activities, and links to websites on space women. Telis, G. (2005). Timeline: Women in space. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4770249 This article provides a brief description of the women who have traveled into space. Pictures of these women are also included. The Space Agency. (2004). Sid Gutierrez. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.thespaceagency.org/bios/gutierrez.html

This website provides information on Sid Gutierrez, a Hispanic astronaut. Pictures of the astronaut are also provided.

http://library.thinkquest.org/C005462/index2.html

http://www.spacedaily.com/news/china-04zw.html

http://www.spacetoday.org/History/SpaceWomen.html



http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4770249



The Times of India. (2000). India will send astronaut into space by 2015: ISRO chief. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/India_will_send_astronaut_into_space_by_2015_ISRO_chief/articleshow/2254060.cms

This article discusses how India will send an astronaut into space by 2015 using its own rocket.

Truhill, J. (2007). Women's space dreams cut short, remembered. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10125596&sc=emaf

Mercury 13 was a group of women who underwent secret testing to become astronauts. This article describes the story of some of the members and also provides some pictures of the women who were a part of Mercury 13. Turtle Island Network News. (2002). John Herrington, a member of the Chickasaw Nation first Native American astronaut launched into space from Kennedy Space Center November 23. 2002. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.turtleisland.org/news/news-herrington.htm

This website provides information on John Herrington, the first Native American astronaut to enter into space. There is also a question and answer section on the website. Pictures of John are also provided. US Centennial of Flight Commission. (n.d.). Guion S. Bluford, Jr. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.centennialofflight.gov/essay/Dictionary/BLUFORD/DI194.htm

This website provides information and a picture of the first African-American to fly into space. Wade, M. (2007). Women of space: Those that have flown in space. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.astronautix.com/articles/womspace.htm

This website provides pictures of women who have gone into space. Users can click on the pictures to view a biography of each of the astronauts.

Wade, M. (2007). Yang Liwei. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.astronautix.com/astros/yanliwei.htm

This article provides the biography of Yang Liwei, the first Chinese man in space.

Yoong, S. (2007). Malaysia to issue rules for astronauts. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.space.com/news/ap_070504_malaysia_astrorules.html

This article discusses how an Islamic code of conduct of space has been developed for Muslims

who are in space.

http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/aero/women_aviators/womenavsp.htm

http://www.aboriginaleducation.sa.edu.au/files/links/Aboriginal_perspectives_o_4.pdf


http://www.physicstoday.org/vol-59/iss-4/p30.html

http://www.biography.com/search/article.do?id=9542378




http://www.turtleisland.org/news/news-herrington.htm




http://www.space.com/news/ap_070504_malaysia_astrorules.html


Young , K. (2006). When you're in orbit, which way is Mecca? Retrieved August 2007, from http://space.newscientist.com/article/dn9031-when-youre-in-orbit-which-way-is-mecca.html This article discusses how the National Space Agency of Malaysia is trying to determine how

its astronauts will practice Islam in space.



http://www.girlstart.com/shuttle.asp

http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/home/ariz_explorer_schools.html

http://www.space.com/news/ride_space_camp_020315.html

http://www.atnf.csiro.au/research/AboriginalAstronomy/literature/Haynes1996.pdf

http://www.chron.com/content/interactive/space/missions/sts-093/women/

http://www.space.com/missionlaunches/bio_chawla.html


http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/women/womenasf.htm

http://space.newscientist.com/article/dn9031-when-youre-in-orbit-which-way-is-mecca.html


GRADE 7:

http://www.nriol.com/content/snippets/snippet1033.asp

http://www.atnf.csiro.au/research/AboriginalAstronomy/whatis.htm

http://www.capitol-college.edu/newsevents/8920_170.shtml





http://www.atomicmuseum.com/tour/sc1.cfm


Understanding Life Systems - Interactions in the Environment (or Interactions within Ecosystems) Aboriginal Enviro Careers. (2004). Enviro streams – communication. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.beahr.com/aec/enviro07.html

This website discusses the importance of ecological knowledge for Aboriginal people. The website also provides additional information for people who are interested in working in a job related to communication. Additional information (such as job description, education, and earnings) is provided for the following careers: university professor, high schools science teacher, environmental trainer, ecotourism guide, and science camp co-ordinator. Aboriginal Enviro Careers. (2004). Enviro streams – human use. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.beahr.com/aec/enviro06.html

This website discusses the importance for Aboriginal people to preserve the environment for the future. The website also provides additional information for people who are interested in working in a job related to the effects of human activities on the environment. Additional information (such as job description, education, and earnings) is provided for the following careers: waste management director, environmental health officer, pollution control technologist, and recycled materials handler. Acclaim Images. (2007). Posters and prints of ecosystems. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.acclaimimages.com/_gallery/_print_terms/ecosystems.html This website provides a series of pictures. Most of these pictures show forests or girls working

on an ecosystem activity. Girl Scouts of the United States of America and the Franklin Institute. (2000). Structures. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.fi.edu/gac/structures.pdf


resource on science and nature. Students are exposed to the following: the science of habitats, food webs, and food chains. They also discover the connections among living things by completing science activities. ELEMENTS online. (2006). Science and technology instruction in an all-girls environment. Retrieved July 2007, http://virtuallibrary.stao.ca/elementary-data/elements/06Juneallgirls.pdf In this article Judy Beddoes, a science teacher for over 25 years, discusses how teachers can teach science to girls. Throughout the article Judy gives tips on how to teach girls about ecosystems, pneumatics and hydraulics, and power generation. Freeman, M.R. (n.d.). The nature and utility of traditional ecological knowledge. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.carc.org/pubs/v20no1/utility.htm

This article discusses the importance of traditional (non-western) ecological knowledge.




http://www.questacon.edu.au/html/aboriginal_astronomy.html




http://www.space.com/news/herrington_endeavour_011003.html


http://www.abc.net.au/messageclub/duknow/stories/s1091340.htm



http://www.acclaimimages.com/_gallery/_print_terms/ecosystems.html

http://www.fi.edu/gac/structures.pdf

http://virtuallibrary.stao.ca/elementary-data/elements/06Juneallgirls.pdf

http://www.carc.org/pubs/v20no1/utility.htm


Girl Scouts (2003), Forest ecosystems interest project. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.girlscoutsofblackhawk.org/Portals/0/Pdffiles/Forest%20IPP.pdf

This manual was developed by Girl Scouts in order to teach girls about ecosystems. The girls work on a series of hands-on activities, such as a skill builder’s activity, a technology activity, a service project activity, and a career exploration activity. Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. (2005). About food chains and food webs. Retrieved July 2007, from


This website provides information on food chains and food webs. The website also discusses the difference between consumers and producers. A complex diagram of a food web is also provided. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it discusses food chains by relating it to Inuit people in the Arctic. Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. (2005). Facts and concepts. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.itk.ca/environment/tek-facts.php

This website provides a few facts about the Inuit environmental and ecological knowledge. Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. (2005). Traditional ecological knowledge. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.itk.ca/environment/tek-ecological.php

This website provides an overview of some of the ecological knowledge of Inuit people. Some of the information that is provided is on animals. Pelczynski, S. (1996). Aboriginal management of the natural environment. Retrieved July 2007, from http://home.vicnet.net.au/~aar/enviro.htm

This website provides an explanation for the difference in perception and management of natural environment between the Aboriginal and European people.

http://library.thinkquest.org/C005462/index2.html

http://www.spacedaily.com/news/china-04zw.html

http://www.spacetoday.org/History/SpaceWomen.html



http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4770249



http://www.girlscoutsofblackhawk.org/Portals/0/Pdffiles/Forest%20IPP.pdf




http://home.vicnet.net.au/%7Eaar/enviro.htm


Understanding Structures and Mechanisms - Structure and Function


http://www.turtleisland.org/news/news-herrington.htm




http://www.space.com/news/ap_070504_malaysia_astrorules.html

http://space.newscientist.com/article/dn9031-when-youre-in-orbit-which-way-is-mecca.html


Understanding Matter and Energy - Pure Substances and Mixtures Girl Scouts of the United States of America and the Franklin Institute. (2000). Celebrate science activity pack. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.fi.edu/gac/celebrate_science.pdf


resource that celebrates science. There is a variety of activities that girls can participate in. For example, one of these activities is on bubbles.

Royal Society of Chemistry. (2003). Woman of substance. Retrieved July 2007, from


This article discusses the life history of Dame Kathleen Lonsdale. Dame was a woman who played a fundamental role in establishing the science of crystallography.

S., K. (2001). How do different solvents affect the dissolving rate of various brands of seltzer tablets. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/KaitlynS.html

This website discusses the science project that Kaitlyn conducted to determine how different solvents affect the dissolving rate of various brands of seltzer tablets. The project is broken down into the following categories: purpose, hypothesis, experiment design, materials, procedures, results, and conclusion. Additional sections are also provided which provide information on the research report, the bibliography, acknowledgments, and the author. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it shows that girls are also involved in conducting science research projects. S., S. (2001). Are ants more attracted to aspartame or sugar?: How does it affect ants' survival rate? Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/SierraS.html

This website discusses the science project that Sierra conducted to determine if ants were more attracted to aspartame or sugar. The project also looks to determine if how this affects the ants' survival rate. The project is broken down into the following categories: purpose, hypothesis, experiment design, materials, procedures, results, and conclusion. Additional sections are also provided which provide information on the research report, the bibliography, acknowledgments, and the author. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it shows that girls are also involved in conducting science research projects.



http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/KaitlynS.html

http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/SierraS.html


Understanding Earth and Space Systems - Heat in the Environment E., M. (2001). What is the effect of various fabrics on heat loss caused by wind? Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/MelissaE.html This website discusses the science project that Melissa conducted to determine what the effect of various fabrics had on heat loss caused by wind. The project is broken down into the following categories: purpose, hypothesis, experiment design, materials, procedures, results, and conclusion. Additional sections are also provided which provide information on the research report, the bibliography, acknowledgments, and the author. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it shows that girls are also involved in conducting science research projects. J., J. (2001). Which kind of trash, when burned, creates the most heat? Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/JenaJ.html This website discusses the science project that Jena conducted to determine which kinds of trash, when burned, creates the most heat. The project is broken down into the following categories: purpose, hypothesis, experiment design, materials, procedures, results, and conclusion. Additional sections are also provided which provide information on the research report, the bibliography, acknowledgments, and the author. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it shows that girls are also involved in conducting science research projects.



http://www.acclaimimages.com/_gallery/_print_terms/ecosystems.html

http://www.fi.edu/gac/structures.pdf

http://virtuallibrary.stao.ca/elementary-data/elements/06Juneallgirls.pdf

http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/MelissaE.html

http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/JenaJ.html


GRADE 8:

http://www.carc.org/pubs/v20no1/utility.htm

http://www.girlscoutsofblackhawk.org/Portals/0/Pdffiles/Forest%20IPP.pdf




http://home.vicnet.net.au/%7Eaar/enviro.htm


Understanding Life Systems - From Cells to Organisms Girl Scouts. (2006). Science magic. Retrieved July 2007, from http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:0R6V1E-


science activities/experiments. One of these experiments demonstrates the process of osmosis.

http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:0R6V1E-%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20IFD4J:www.girlscoutshvgsc.org/Images/File/Science%2520Magic%2520.pdf+program



Understanding Structures and Mechanisms - Systems at Work



http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/KaitlynS.html

http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/SierraS.html

http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/MelissaE.html

http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/JenaJ.html


Understanding Matter and Energy – Fluids R., E. (2001). Does decreasing filter particle size cause less turbidity? Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/EmilyR.html

This website discusses the science project that Emily conducted to determine if decreasing the particle size of a filter caused less turbidity. The project is broken down into the following categories: purpose, hypothesis, experiment design, materials, procedures, results, and conclusion. Additional sections are also provided which provide information on the research report, the bibliography, acknowledgments, and the author. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it shows that girls are also involved in conducting science research projects.



Understanding Earth and Space Systems - Water Systems Aboriginal Enviro Careers. (2004). Enviro streams - water. Retrieved July 2007, from


This website provides an overview of the importance of water to Aboriginal people. The website also provides additional information for people who are interested in working in a job related to water. Additional information (such as job description, education, and earnings) is provided for the following careers: hydrogeologist, marine biologist, water treatment plant operator, and fisheries technologist. Annex World. (n.d.). Bangladesh: Water resources. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.discoverybangladesh.com/meetbangladesh/water_resources.html

This website provides some information about the water resources in Bangladesh. Environment Canada. (2004). Water and Canada's Aboriginal peoples. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/culture/ident/e_first.htm

This article discusses the importance of water to Aboriginal people.

Life IS Full. (n.d.). Fun in the sun, water in the face. Retrieved August 2007, from

http://www.jckap.citymax.com/page/page/2334012.htm

This website provides information on adaptive water skiing (a water skiing sport for people with disabilities). Pictures of water skiers with disabilities are also provided. Martin, D., Bélanger, D., Gosselin, P., Brazeau, J., & Furgal, C. (2005). Climate change, drinking water and human health in Nunavik: Adaptation strategies. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.itk.ca/environment/water-nunavik-report.pdf This report discusses how climate change is impacting the drinking water and human health of the people living in Nunavik. Melbourne Water. (n.d.). Rain rain, don't go away. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.melbournewater.com.au/content/library/education/rain_rain_dont_go_away_- _part_one.pdf

This document provides information on water. For example, where does water come from, how to clean water, how water is classified, etc. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it presents the Aboriginal and Asian perspectives of water.






http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/culture/ident/e_first.htm


http://www.itk.ca/environment/water-nunavik-report.pdf

http://www.melbournewater.com.au/content/library/education/rain_rain_dont_go_away_-_part_one.pdf



Q., N. (2001). How does water temperature affect the respiration rate of goldfish? Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/NicoleQ.html This website discusses the science project that Nicole conducted on how water temperature affects the respiration rate of goldfishes. The project is broken down into the following categories: purpose, hypothesis, experiment design, materials, procedures, results, and conclusion. Additional sections are also provided which provide information on the research report, the bibliography, acknowledgments, and the author. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it shows that girls are also involved in conducting science research projects. S., B. (2001). Does flow rate affect water quality parameters? Retrieved July 2007, from

http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/BreeS.html This website discusses the science project that Breeana conducted to determine if different flow rates affect the dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, and temperature in a stream. The project is broken down into the following categories: purpose, hypothesis, experiment design, materials, procedures, results, and conclusion. Additional sections are also provided which provide information on the research report, the bibliography, acknowledgments, and the author. This resource promotes a more diverse picture of science because it shows that girls are also involved in conducting science research projects. Skatssoon, J. (2006). Aboriginal people built water tunnels. Retrieved July 2007, from

http://abc.net.au/science/news/stories/s1590192.htm

This website discusses how Indigenous Australians dug underground water reservoirs to help themselves live on dry land thousands of years ago. Skatssoon, J. (2006). Extensive knowledge: Water even features in Dreamtime stories. Retrieved July 2007, from http://www.abc.net.au/water/stories/s1593715.htm

This article discusses how Aboriginal people were knowledgeable about groundwater systems.

*Note: Also see the “Air and Water in the Environment” section for a list of additional resources.

http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/NicoleQ.html

http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/SOAR/SciProj2001/BreeS.html

http://abc.net.au/science/news/stories/s1590192.htm

http://www.abc.net.au/water/stories/s1593715.htm


GRADES 9-12: SCIENCE AND ETHICS



Mata Press Service. (2006). Pakistan’s kidney bazaar. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.asianpacificpost.com/portal2/ff8080810b1faf95010b2017f497002b_pakistan_kidney_bazaar.do.html

This article discusses how foreigners, such as Canadians, are going to Pakistan to purchase

kidneys from the poor. McGivering, J. (2006). China 'selling prisoners' organs'. Retrieved August 2007, from


This article discusses how the British Transplantation Society is accusing China of harvesting the organs of executed prisoners in order to sell for transplants. Nagral, S. (2005, December). The Indian kidney bazaar. India Together, 4(4), Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.indiatogether.org/combatlaw/vol4/issue4/organ.htm

India is one of the largest kidney transplantation centers in the world. In this article Dr. Sanjay

Nagral provides an overview of the history of the organ market and the lack of medical ethics in India.

Parmly, M.E. (2001). Sale of human organs in China. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/rm/2001/3792.htm

This website discusses how Chinese authorities are removing the organs from executed

prisoners without the prisoners or their families consent.

rediff.com India Limited. (2005). Dinosaur fossils fast vanishing from India. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.rediff.com/news/2005/apr/27dino.htm

This article discusses how dinosaur fossils are being sold by tribe members to foreigners for a

small price. The Canadian Press. (2007). Surgery to stunt disabled girl's growth raises ethical questions. Retrieved August 2007, from http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2007/01/04/ashley.html

The article discusses how the growth of a disabled girl was halted by her parents. The article also discusses the ethical issues around the situation.




http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/culture/ident/e_first.htm


http://www.itk.ca/environment/water-nunavik-report.pdf


http://www.asianpacificpost.com/portal2/ff8080810b1faf95010b2017f497002b_pakistan_kidney_bazaar.do.html

http://www.asianpacificpost.com/portal2/ff8080810b1faf95010b2017f497002b_pakistan_kidney_bazaar.do.html


http://www.indiatogether.org/combatlaw/vol4/issue4/organ.htm

http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/rm/2001/3792.htm

http://www.rediff.com/news/2005/apr/27dino.htm

http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2007/01/04/ashley.html

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