General Science Resources: |
Bill Nye the Science Guy (Grades 2-8) |
- Demostrations and experiments
- Guides for episodes of the t.v. show
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BrainPop (Grades 2-12) |
- Short video clips a wide variety of topics from Science, Social Studies, Math, English, Health, and Technology
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Children’s Discovery Museum (Grades K-8) |
- On-line games and activities on a variety of science topics
- Classroom activities for preschool through 8th grade
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Exploratorium (Grades 6-12) |
- Detailed resources for math and science teachers
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National Geographic for Kids (Grades 3-8) |
- On-line games, activities and experiments
- Includes maps, homework help and news
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Science World (Grades 8-12) |
- Detailed information on chemistry, physics, math, biographies, and astronomy
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Scientific American (Grades 8-12) |
- Magazine on-line, with news, pictures, and detailed information
- Includes daily trivia and “Ask the Experts” sections
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Why? Files (Grades 4-12) |
- Science behind the news and current events
- Interactive activites about tornados, lightning, snowflakes, and home runs
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Yuckiest Site on the Internet (Grades 3-6) |
- Worms, bugs, snot, etc. – Activities and information
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Earth and Space Science Resources: |
Amazing Science (Grades 4-12) |
- Space resources for teachers and students
- Includes on-line activities, pictures, and homework help
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Dig: Archaeology Magazine for Kids (Grades 3-8) |
- Articles, quizzes, and classroom resources
- Glossary of archaeology terms
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Explorations Through Time (Grades K-12) |
- On-line activities and games related to recycling and conservation
- Specific resources for high school students and teachers
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Children’s Discovery Museum (Grades K-8) |
- On-line games and activities on a variety of science topics
- Classroom activities for preschool through 8th grade
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Space Science for Kids from NASA (Grades K-12) |
- News, pictures, and detailed information with many links
- Education Page includes games, quizzes and links
- StarChild for younger students
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USGS Learning Web (Grades K-12) |
- Resources for Geology, Biology, Geography, and Hydrology from the U.S. Geological Survey
- Project Ideas, Homework Help and Research Tools for Students
- Lesson Plans, Classroom Activities, and Paper Models for Teachers
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Life Science Resources: |
Biology 4 Kids (Grades 3-12) |
- Information on cells, microorganisms, invertebrates/vertebrates and animal systems
- Includes slideshows and quizzes
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Human Body Facts (Grades 3-10) |
- Skeleton and Bones Facts
- Links to pages on Senses, Blood, Teeth, Brain and other body systems
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Shedd Aquarium (Grades 4-12) |
- Detailed information and pictures for a wide variety of sea creatures
- Includes information on conservation and resources for teachers
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Weather Resources: |
All About Snow (Grades 2-12) |
- Questions & Answers, and links to articles and other information about blizzards, avalanches, snowflakes and other snow-related things
- Includes “Snow Science” and photographs (current and historic)
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Dr. Dewpoint’s Weather 101 (Grades 4-12) |
- Updated articles on weather-related phenomonon
- Gloassary of weather vocabulary, Questions & Answers, and information about climates and currents
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