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We have gathered this collection of excellent web resources to help 7-12th grade Science educators teach the Utah core. You will find high quality web sites, videos, lesson plans, student interactives, and more. Contact us if you would like to share a resource for this page.
7th Grade 
8th Grade Earth Systems Biology Chemistry Physics
Science Safety, Tools, Scientific Process Science Fairs/Competitions
Science Careers
Professional Resources Other Great Science Sites
Videos
UEN offers access to video and other educational media for Utah's educators, students and citizen learners.
UEN offers access to video and other educational media for Utah's educators, students and citizen learners.
Videos include:
Lesson Plans
Lesson plans to help you teach the 7th Grade Integrated Science core curriculum.
A few of the available lesson plans:
- Air Has Pressure
- Leaf Classification
- Using Adjectives to Describe Observations
- A Matter of State
- Temperature Changes Everything
- Make a Model Cell
- Plant Parents
Utah 7th Grade Integrated Science Course
The Science Core describes what students should know and be able to do at the end of each course.
The Science Core describes what students should know and be able to do at the end of each course.
Student Interactives
Fun, educational, online games geared towards seventh through 12th grade students.
Fun, educational, online games geared towards seventh through 12th grade students.
USBE's 7th Grade Sci-ber Text
Sci-ber text includes scientific information, activities and labs which are fun and interesting.
Sci-ber text includes scientific information, activities and labs which are fun and interesting.
Climate Science
UEN's Climate Science web page provides educators and students information about the science and impacts of climate change.
UEN's Climate Science web page provides educators and students information about the science and impacts of climate change.
Videos
UEN offers access to video and other educational media for Utah's educators, students and citizen learners.
UEN offers access to video and other educational media for Utah's educators, students and citizen learners.
Videos include:
Lesson Plans
Lesson plans to help you teach the 8th Grade Integrated Science core curriculum.
A few of the available lesson plans:
- Candy Quakes
- Converting Energy
- Exploring Pendulums
- Harnessing Solar Energy
- Physical Processes in Shaping Places
- The Acid Test
- Inventors and Innovators
- The Bicycle as a System Great
Climate Science
UEN's Climate Science web page provides educators and students information about the science and impacts of climate change.
UEN's Climate Science web page provides educators and students information about the science and impacts of climate change.USBE's 8th Grade Sci-ber Text
Sci-ber text includes scientific information, activities and labs which are fun and interesting.
Sci-ber text includes scientific information, activities and labs which are fun and interesting. Student Interactives
Fun, educational, online games geared towards seventh through 12th grade students.
Fun, educational, online games geared towards seventh through 12th grade students.8th Grade Integrated Science Course
The Science Core describes what students should know and be able to do at the end of each course.
The Science Core describes what students should know and be able to do at the end of each course.
Videos
UEN offers access to video and other educational media for Utah's educators, students and citizen learners.
UEN offers access to video and other educational media for Utah's educators, students and citizen learners.
Videos include:
- Geography of Utah. Climate, Soil, and Vegetation of Utah.
- Global Warming: The Signs and the Science.
- NOVA Galileo's Battle for the Heavens.
Lesson Plans
Lesson plans to help you teach the Earth Systems Core Curriculum.
A few of the available lesson plans:
Utah Earth Systems Course
The Science Core describes what students should know and be able to do at the end of each course.
The Science Core describes what students should know and be able to do at the end of each course. Climate Science
UEN's Climate Science web page provides educators and students information about the science and impacts of climate change.
UEN's Climate Science web page provides educators and students information about the science and impacts of climate change.USBE's Earth Systems Sci-ber Text
Sci-ber text includes scientific information, activities and labs which are fun and interesting.
Sci-ber text includes scientific information, activities and labs which are fun and interesting. Student Interactives
Fun, educational, online games geared towards seventh through 12th grade students.
Fun, educational, online games geared towards seventh through 12th grade students.UEN's Weather Related Resources
You will find a wide variety of weather related resources, including and online games and the popular Cloud Guide.
You will find a wide variety of weather related resources, including and online games and the popular Cloud Guide.Water Wise Utah
Utah is a desert, therefore we all must work together to conserve water. Learn how to make simple and wise water choices.
Utah is a desert, therefore we all must work together to conserve water. Learn how to make simple and wise water choices.HippoCampus - Earth Science
Multimedia instruction on the web to help you with your Earth Science homework and study.
Multimedia instruction on the web to help you with your Earth Science homework and study.Utah National Parks
Learn about Utah's 5 National Parks, submit a story about one of the parks, play games, or find resources for educators.
Learn about Utah's 5 National Parks, submit a story about one of the parks, play games, or find resources for educators.Stream Side Science Curriculum
11 water related activities and lesson plans developed by Utah State University, the Utah State Office of Education, and Governor Walker's Watershed Initiative.
11 water related activities and lesson plans developed by Utah State University, the Utah State Office of Education, and Governor Walker's Watershed Initiative.Digital Library for Earth System Education
The Digital Library for Earth System Education (DLESE) is working with educators, students, and scientists to improve the quality and quantity of Earth System education.
The Digital Library for Earth System Education (DLESE) is working with educators, students, and scientists to improve the quality and quantity of Earth System education.
Videos
UEN offers access to video and other educational media for Utah's educators, students and citizen learners.
UEN offers access to video and other educational media for Utah's educators, students and citizen learners.
Videos include:
- Biology Classics: Poster Image
- Inside the Living Cell. How Cells Reproduce
- NOVA. Life's Greatest Miracle
- American Experience. The Monkey Trial
Lesson Plans
Lesson plans to help you teach Utah's Biology Core Curriculum.
A few of the available lesson plans:
Characteristics of Living Things
What Goes Around Comes Around!
Utah Biology Course
The Science Core describes what students should know and be able to do at the end of each course.
The Science Core describes what students should know and be able to do at the end of each course. Student Interactives
Fun, educational, online games geared towards seventh through 12th grade students.
Fun, educational, online games geared towards seventh through 12th grade students.Charles Darwin Resources
Learn about Charles Darwin's accomplishments and explore a variety of educational web sites, classroom activities and lesson plans.
Learn about Charles Darwin's accomplishments and explore a variety of educational web sites, classroom activities and lesson plans.HippoCampus - Biology
Multimedia instruction on the web to help you with your Biology homework and study.
Multimedia instruction on the web to help you with your Biology homework and study.
Videos
UEN offers access to video and other educational media for Utah's educators, students and citizen learners.
UEN offers access to video and other educational media for Utah's educators, students and citizen learners.
Videos include:
- Chemistry: Reactions and Energy Changes
- The Annual Faraday Lecture 2001
- The Ascent of Man. The Hidden Structure
Lesson Plans
Lesson plans to help you teach the Chemistry Core Curriculum.
A few of the available lesson plans:
Utah Chemistry Course
The Science Core describes what students should know and be able to do at the end of each course.
The Science Core describes what students should know and be able to do at the end of each course. Student Interactives
Fun, educational, online games geared towards seventh through 12th grade students.
Fun, educational, online games geared towards seventh through 12th grade students.
Videos
UEN offers access to video and other educational media for Utah's educators, students and citizen learners.
UEN offers access to video and other educational media for Utah's educators, students and citizen learners.
Videos include:
- Going, Going, Faster: The Science of Speed!
- Just Where Is That Zero-G Room?
- Fastballs, Flips, and Physics: Science on the Sandlot.
- The Elegant Universe. Einstein's Dream
- NOVA. Newton's Dark Secrets
- American Experience. The Wright Stuff
Utah Physics Course
The Science Core describes what students should know and be able to do at the end of each course.
The Science Core describes what students should know and be able to do at the end of each course. Student Interactives
Fun, educational, online games geared towards seventh through 12th grade students.
Fun, educational, online games geared towards seventh through 12th grade students.HippoCampus - Physics
Multimedia instruction on the web to help you with your Physics homework and study.
Multimedia instruction on the web to help you with your Physics homework and study.
Science Safety, Tools, Scientific Process
Videos
UEN offers access to video and other educational media for Utah's educators, students and citizen learners.
UEN offers access to video and other educational media for Utah's educators, students and citizen learners.
Videos include:
- Digital Science Online: Lab Equipment Safety
- Digital Science Online: Safety in Science
- Digital Science Online: The Microscope
Videos from Annenberg Media
Annenberg Media's multimedia resources help teachers increase their expertise in their fields and assist them in improving their teaching methods.
Videos include:
Science Education Safety
The Council of State Science Supervisors (CSSS) created some helpful science safety guidelines for educators and students.
The Council of State Science Supervisors (CSSS) created some helpful science safety guidelines for educators and students.
Salt Lake Valley Science and Engineering Fair
This fair is an annual science competition for students in grades 5-12. Students involved in science fairs improve their communication, decision making and critical thinking skills.
This fair is an annual science competition for students in grades 5-12. Students involved in science fairs improve their communication, decision making and critical thinking skills.Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair is the world’s largest international pre-college science competition. More than 1,500 high school students participate annually.
The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair is the world’s largest international pre-college science competition. More than 1,500 high school students participate annually.US FIRST: For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology
FIRST was founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology.
FIRST was founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology.
Videos
UEN offers access to video and other educational media for Utah's educators, students and citizen learners.
UEN offers access to video and other educational media for Utah's educators, students and citizen learners.
Videos include:
Science Mailing List
If you are interested in learning more about Utah science events and professional development, subscribe to the mailing list.
If you are interested in learning more about Utah science events and professional development, subscribe to the mailing list.Utah Science Teachers Association
Information intended to assist Science teachers in the state of Utah.
Information intended to assist Science teachers in the state of Utah.
Utah Instructional Media - Science
Instructional media available on UEN-TV, PBS Utah, and UEN's eMedia.
Instructional media available on UEN-TV, PBS Utah, and UEN's eMedia.
Science NetLinks
Providing a wealth of resources for K-12 science educators, Science NetLinks is your guide to meaningful standards-based Internet experiences for students.
Providing a wealth of resources for K-12 science educators, Science NetLinks is your guide to meaningful standards-based Internet experiences for students.NPR Science Friday with Ira Flatow
Science Friday is a weekly science talk show, broadcast live over public radio stations, including Utah's PBS Utah and KCPW.
Science Friday is a weekly science talk show, broadcast live over public radio stations, including Utah's PBS Utah and KCPW.PopSci Archives
PopSci, Popular Science magazine's web page, now has 137-years of archived editions online for you to read, absolutely free.
PopSci, Popular Science magazine's web page, now has 137-years of archived editions online for you to read, absolutely free.UEN SciFi Friday
UEN SciFi Friday offers a weekly science fiction feature film. Watch the movie and then listen to the podcast where Utah experts discuss topics from the movie.
UEN SciFi Friday offers a weekly science fiction feature film. Watch the movie and then listen to the podcast where Utah experts discuss topics from the movie. EarthSky, A Clear Voice for Science
EarthSky brings the voices of scientists to a billion of people around the globe. Visit the web site and listen to the daily Science podcasts.
EarthSky brings the voices of scientists to a billion of people around the globe. Visit the web site and listen to the daily Science podcasts.Sports 'n Science
This web site demonstrates how science can deepen our understanding and appreciation of sports.
This web site demonstrates how science can deepen our understanding and appreciation of sports. Utah’s Online Library
Utah’s Online Library provides electronic resources such as professional journals, encyclopedias, videos, photographs, maps, charts, and graphics.
Utah’s Online Library provides electronic resources such as professional journals, encyclopedias, videos, photographs, maps, charts, and graphics.
- Digital Science Online
- Science Now and Write Now writing prompt videos in eMedia
