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Science Resources This reference page is intended to support Teachers as they explore the rich material available on the web. These links can be used in the curriculum to spark student interest.
General Science Resources
Try Science Online Activities
Science Museums Science Fair Project Ideas - Online Activities.
AP Interactive Science Animations
This site has links to multiple research and study sites to help learn science content. Intended for upper level grades will have to be modified for lower grade instruction.
Harcourt Science Activities
A wide array of online activities that cover science topics.
Explorelearning - Science & Math Simulations
This is a subscription site, but you can test out 1 simulation a day.
Jefferson Labs for Students
Science games geared to higher grades to learn scientific language.
American Museum of Natural History presents Ology
Link to Genetics, Paleontology, Astronomy, Biodiversity, and more.
Science Learning Network
Links to some great web resources.
Hands-On Science Technology Project
Lesson plans & handouts.
EcoKidsOnline.Com
Sponsored from Canada, this program offers earth related activities as well as printables for use in the class. Information on Forests, Energy, Wildlife and more. **Nice site** ** Requires Flash**
Exploring Leonardo
Museum of Science online exhibit. The site provides information on the man, his inventions and introduction to his artistic skill.
EdiFun - Thomas Edison
Offered by Edison National Historic site.
Women in Science
4000 years of women in science. This site provides biographical information on women who influenced the scientific world.
Utah's Integrated Science Course
Living Colour
The Living Colour pages on the Australian Museum's web site are a fun way to explore colors. Flash-based animation and interactive exercises will capture children's attention while teaching them basic knowledge about the science of light, color perception, and the uses of color in nature or everyday life.
The Science of Light
The Teachers Lab from Annenberg offers this interactive site to promote understanding of the the Laws of Light and Light in Color.
The adventures of Echo Bat
Sponsored by NASA, this site is an introduction for upper elementary students to introduce them to remote sensing and biodiversity.
Exploratorium
Science resources
Funology
General site - many topics to explore -
The Learning Studio
Online projects that support a variety of scientific categories.
Science Snacks Online
Tap this resource for ideas on assisting students in exploring science. Offered by the Exploratorium.
JasonProject
Online resource - provides access to expeditions, experts, multimedia files
Eric Weisstein's Treasure Trove of Science
This is a great resource for teachers. Information is geared toward higher grades.
Sodaplay.Com
This site could be used in teaching Engineering concepts while having fun designing toys etc. online. Tool allows users to build animate and interact with virtual toys.
Biointeractive
Sponsored by Howard Hughes Medical Institute - this site boasts interactive vitual labs, animations and online video. A very interesting site.
Virtual Microscope
Online tutorial and virtual use of a microscope. Simulation tool
Science Playwiths
This site was created down-under for K-6 teachers. There are activities and suggestions on a variety of topics.
BioZone
This NZ site has an impressive amount of information and add'l links. Geared toward higher grades, but great resource for teachers.
Kapili Topic List Chem4kids listed below is an option, as well as links on biology, astronomy, physics and geography.
Chem4kids
Chemistry for kids - for upper grades - provides information on matter, elements, and atoms. Also includes math & reactions -geared toward middle & h.s. levels.
Nova -Building Bridges
Provides students with various designs and strengths and weaknesses of each.
Fear of Physics
This site explains the principles in a variety of formats. A must see site.
Amusement Park Physics
Annenberg/CPB offers this interactive activity to explore various principles.
Online Science Fieldtrips
There are lesson plan ideas with online activities and resource links.
Aviation Now
Sponsored by AviationNow and McGraw-Hill - these activities cover Astronomy/Space, Forces & Motion, Life in Flight and Weather & Climate.
Wonderville
Find out about careers in science, find out about experiments & facts.
ScottForesman Science
Internet support links to the series: A: Life Science, B: Physical Science, C: Earth Science, D: Human Body
ScottForesman Science
Internet support links to the series. Some online publishing opportunities available.
Health Resources
Infection, Detection, Protection
From the American Museum of Natural History - an interactive resource to learn about bacteria and how to protect against disease.
The Digestive Factory for Kids
Graphic and explanation of the process - also additional links on the subject.
BBC-Human Body
Interactive games to help learn about the human body.
Medical Mysteries
Solve these mysteries using what you know.
Virtual Knee Surgery
Living Children:COSI Virtual Knee Surgery Exhibit. Online Science fun.
ScottForeseman Science
Internet support links to the series.
Animals
Seaworld/Busch Gardens Animal Database
A database to tap facts on numerous animals. Teacher Resources including lesson plans and handouts that can be printed. **Great Resource**
Journey North
A global study of wildlife migration
Whalenet - tracking whales
Satellite Tagging Data, Maps and Information
Gray Whales
This Online Learner lesson uses current events to teach students about whales - there is also a virtual tour available.
All About Farm Animals
This site is broken out by animal type, provides lesson ideas, stories, songs, and additional links.
Beartracker's Animal Tracks Den
You'll find information on a variety of animals, information on tracking, habitat etc.
Butterfly Life Cycle
Lesson ideas, web links & suggestions (Grades K-2)
Butterfly Resources
Various links to online information.
Insect Resources
Bugbios
Bios on various insects - nice reference
3D Insects
Check out the virtual insects and Stereoscopy.
Frog Dissection
Virtual Frog Builder
Offered from the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
Net Frog
From Curry School of Education, U.Virginia
Dinosaur Resources
Natural History Museum - Dinosaur Directory Resource
Earth & Space
Sea & Sky
Titled the "Splendors of the Sea and The Wonders of the Universe" - In addition to providing online activities, this site also provides lesson plans and additional resources. An interesting site.
Exploring Earth Visualizations
Animations showing the changing earth - volcanoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, water, oceans etc.
Earthquake Resources
Geography4Kids
Covers Physical Geography and the planet. Topics cover energy, sky, land, earth, water & climate.
Earthquake Animation by MSNBC
This animation visually explains how earthquakes occur around the globe.
PBS Savage Earth:Restless Planet
This resources provides animations (requires Flash) along with informative articles on the subject.
Earthquakes
Explore Plate Tectonics and find out how Scientists study them.
Structure of the Earth
This module helps explain plate tectonic theory - uses visuals w/text. Interesting site.
Earthquakes for kids
USGS offers this student friendly resource covering this topic.
Volcano Resources
Volcanoes:Theme Unit
Whole unit ideas, activities, worksheets etc. Nice Resource to tap.Volcanoes
Annenberg series - great resource on this subject.
PBS-Out of the Inferno:Volcanoes
Great animations explaining events prior to volcanoes erupting.
Volcanoes on other Planets
PBS - offers this article with pictures.
Your Sky
Working with map skills? Help your students build a sky map. This program lets you choose a nearby city, or enter your latitude and longitude, to find out what is presently in the sky. Using fairly easy-to-use controls, you can then manipulate the data to find a star map for the next night, or the next week. A fun site to work with.
Volcanoe World - Kid's Door
Kid friendly site providing information on volcanoes, vitual tours, quizzes and classroom ideas.
Stanford Solar Center
A wide variety of resources available here, including Solar Folklore from a variety of cultures.
The Nine Planets
An overview of the solar system, provides current scientific knowledge and images.
Galaxies Galore
Galaxies Galore, Games and More is a learning module designed to allow elementary students to use their observational skills, recognize patterns, and learn how galaxies are classified. In these lessons students will learn the parts of galaxies and will be able to identify the three main types: spiral, elliptical, and irregular.
Planets for Kids
Provides information on the solar system in a kid-friendly format.
The Universe
Solar System information- links to recent discoveries, constellation information etc.
Moon Webquest
Developed by two 3rd grade teachers to use with their classes.
What Causes the Phases of the Moon?
From the Annenberg Teachers Lab, this interactive activity guides users through fact from fiction. Interesting site.
Moon Phases & Eclipses
Interesting site to get background information on the topic.
Moon Resources
Various online resources covering the moon
Windows to the Universe U.Mich. Resource for Students and Teachers as they explore earth & space topics.
Weather Resources
Dan's Wild Weather Page
This meteoroligist has put this terrific page together for students so they can learn about concepts surrounding weather. A fun page for teachers too!
Weather
Annenberg series - resource on weather
Web Weather for Kids
Need some great weather ideas and experiments? This site will help - also visit the Teacher comment section for tips on making this go smoothly.
Earthwatch
Weather on demand - satellite imagery and weather information.
Weather One
From U.Ill. Extension- resources for use in the classroom.
Project Groundhog
An online collaborative project covering all subjects. Is the groundhog a good indicator of when winter will end?
Flight
Nasa - Flight
Excellent student friendly site that explains principles of aeronautics, history of flight and more.
PlaneMath Enterprises
Learn about the princples of flight and then design a plane. Also integrates math.
How Things Fly
Offered by Smithsonian - explains principles of flight.
Biomes
Biomes of the World
Interactive site covering the biomes and ecosystems.
Desert Focus
Desert Life in the American Southwest
Minerals/Geology, Animals, Plant Life, People & Cultures
Desert Webquest
Poster project for students to complete on deserts.
Sonoran Desert Webquest
This lesson is already done for you - lesson outlines expectations, provides resources, rubric and follow-up questions. Students produce presentations using Hyperstudio. Nicely done.
Desert Finds
Sponsored by PBS, this Nova Online resource provides information on world deserts. Click on areas of the map to get specific information.
Biomes of the World
An interactive Global Pen Pal Journey. This provides ideas on researching the subject and using Hyperstudio.
The Sonoran Desert
Four menu choices available covering: Minerals & Geology, Animals & Wildlife, Plants/Wildflowers, People & Culture.
Desert Topics
Common Questions and Answers on this topic.
Desert Animal Printouts
Offered by Enchanted Learning - there is general information and available printouts.
Desert Resources
ABCTeach provides a variety of links to materials, activities and printouts.
Exploring Ecosystems
Harcourt provides this online activity covering the Sonoran Desert, Artic Coastal Plain and the Everglades.
Water
Water Science for Schools
USGS provides information and activities covering this topic.
Properties of Water
Provides states of water information with graphics & animations.
Build your own water cycle
EPA provides guideline for water cycle activity.
Ocean Focus
Ocean Unit
**Excellent Resource** This unit covers the topic by providing various links that students will find fun while learning. Teacher resources are also available.
Oceans and Undersea Life
A collaborative thematic unit.
The Virtual Ocean
Introduces microscopic life forms from marine waters. Provides pictures and information on a variety of microscopic life.
Treasures at Sea
Explore ocean facts through literature - provides student with various activities.
Dive and Discover
Woods Hole Oceanographic and the National Science Foundation provide this online reference allowing students to follow along with expeditions they have made. This builds in communication with the experts, additional reference material with popups and examples. There is also a teachers reference section. Very interesting site.
Secrets at Sea
Secrets@Sea is an interactive story covering topics in ocean science. Designed for grades 4-7, the site uses an engaging story to lead players through topics such as ocean food webs, tides, currents, and the ocean floor. Note: the Flash3 plug-in from Macromedia is required to access the site.
Sea & Sky
Titled the "Splendors of the Sea and The Wonders of the Universe" - In addition to providing online activities,this site also provides lesson plans and additional resources. An interesting site.
Ocean Adventure
Sponsored by Thinkquest, this resource taps Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute.
Oceans Map
Use this resource to find interesting facts about the oceans and coastal areas.
Fish Information Service
This is a database covering types of fish -provides graphics.
Ocean.Com Think Deep
Good for graphics and information.
Theme: Oceans and Undersea Life
A thematic unit covering objectives/goals along with great ideas to integrate topic.
Rain Forest Focus
Tropical Treasure Hunt
This online activity is set up similiar to a webquest. Students read and answer questions tapping Rain Forest websites as resources.
Plants and Trees
Plants & Our Environment
ThinkQuest project: Learn about plants and their relationship with animals.
Trees are Terrific - Travels with Pierre
Offered by the University of Illinois, this animated tale gives basic information to early learners.
Human Focus
Come to Your Senses
Learn the senses using a Mr.Potatohead model. Resource developed by ThinkQuest Junior.
The Human Heart
This resource developed by the Franklin Institute provides information about the heart as well as links to Quicktime videos. Can be used to enhance source materials.
The Living Skeleton: a tour of Human Bones
Xrays that can be used as overheads. Some screens are labeled.
Bones: An exhibit inside you
Animation explaining Bones and their function. Interactive games supporting topic.
Anatomia
Interactive templates for practicing correct location & terms relating to anatomy.
BBC Interactive Science-Human Body
Covers Organs, Muscles, Skeleton and Nervous System.
The Eye
From Kid's Health - Overview of this topic and more.
Life Science
Energy
Energy Webquest
This site provides students with guidelines, resources & expectations to complete the project on Renewable Energy.
The Atoms Family
Miami Museum of Science provides this resource on energy, electricity, conservation, activity suggestions etc..
Ecokids
Eco-kids Online Energy Facts: Fossil Fuels, World Energy facts, Energy Efficiency and print activities.
Energy Matters
A Thinkquest activity which includes a timeline, different sources and a simulation game on an energy crisis.
Energy in the Air: Sounds from the Orchestra
Another Thinkquest activity: explores sounds of the Symphony and explains accoustic energy.
Rocks & Minerals
Mineral Matters
The San Diego Museum of Natural History offers this resource on how to identify minerals along with some online activities.
Geo Mysteries
Offered by The Childrens Museum of Indianapolis. Timeline, Fast Faqs, Mystery Activity.
The Essential Guide to Rocks
Follow the animation on an interactive timeline featuring 4600 million years. Offered by the BBC.
Simple Machines
Simple Machines
From the Franklin Institute Online - this area explains simple machines
Inventors Toolbox
The elements of machines. Explains types and then has a question/answer section to check for understanding.
Simple Machines
Research activities: Online, Offline ideas, lesson plans, project ideas and more.
Gander Academy - Simple Machines
Resource links and definitions of machine types.
Thinkquest Simple Machines
This site offers explanations & simple animations to describe machine.
Examples of Simple Machines
This page provides pictures.
Simple Machine Activities
Interactive activity site.
Technology
Blockcorner
A digital building toy to help teach programming basics. Create blocks and move them around on the board with proper commands. Could also be used in math activities. **Requires Shockwave**
The Satellite Site
Explains the different types of satellites and offers 3 online activities to build one. From the Tech Museum
Online Museums
The Bell Museum of Natural History
Try the education resource link - then Eco-games - one option is Build a Prairie.
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(Last Updated August 2009)