Library: Middle School Science & Technology

6th Grade Science

Visit this site to review the structure of animal and plant cells. It is just like looking through a microscope! Just move the cursor over the cells and click on golgi, nucleolus, cell membrane and other parts of either animal or plant cells.

To find more online resources like the one above, use the Library Catalog, WebPath Express feature and type in the three keywords: animal plant cells. Remember you can also limit the results to Middle School grade level.

Did you know that the Environmental Protection Agency (aka the EPA) has a site developed just for middle school students? PBS kids also has a site about ecosystems that is fun to explore.

After visiting Butternut Creek, learn more about the local watersheds and the creeks that feed into both Onondaga Lake and Oneida Lakes

7th Grade Science

Find the format for writing your lab reports, locate a sample lab report, see a snake eat a mouse and find other resources at Mr. Vural's webpage. 

8th Grade Science

Learn more about plate tectonics at this site recommended by Mrs. Stewart   

Going to Florida on vacation? The US Geological Survey has a great kids site about ecosystems in Florida

Find research help for general science questions and science fair.  

Computers & Technology 

Have a technology question? Visit Mr. Gatling's website to learn about computer tips or check out his many class handouts on MPH computing