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Government Sites
Acid Rain - Message for Adults - This Web site is designed to
introduce younger children (grades 1-3) to the subject of acid rain through a variety of fun, interactive
activities.
Aeronautics and Space History -
(Smithsonian) - Exploring the history, science, and technology of aviation and space flight
Agricultural Ideas for Science Fair Projects - Here, we've put together a few
basic ideas of agricultural science projects you can do. Use these ideas as a jumping-off place for coming up
with your own project.
Alaska
Kids - This site has great information on how to stay safe, how to stay healthy, and help with
homework in the student guide.
BLM Learning Landscapes for Teachers - (Bureau of Land
Management) - Teachers can find materials on a variety of topics, from archaeology to water resources. It
also includes a listing of more than 75 classroom activities on related subjects, and a correlation of several of
our activities to national standards of learning for education.
Botany and Horticulture - (Smithsonian) - This
site has an amazing list of resources on botany, horticulture, and plant ecosystems.
BugInfo - (Smithsonian) - This site has all kinds of information on bugs including
backyard bugs, household insects, and more. Check the link on insects as food for humans!
Cascades Volcano Observatory Educational Outreach -
(Geological Survey) - This site brings together educational materials such as short videos, printable posters,
and fact sheets. Teachers may wish to start at the 'Learn About Volcanoes' area. Here they will find
resources that will help them teach students about volcano terminology, eruption histories and more.
Celebrating Wildflowers - Teacher Resources - (Forest
Service) - Make your classroom bloom with ideas! This page has fact sheets, activities, and information on
the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign.
Children's Butterfly
Site - Despite their small size, butterflies and moths are some of the World's most wondrous
animals. Their beauty, seemingly miraculous metamorphosis, and apparently carefree flight all spark our
imaginations. Learn more here.
Climate Change and Our Planet - NOAA Education - (National Oceanic &
Atmospheric Administration) - Find programs and guides to climate change, such as Geophysics, the Arctic
and Ice, and natural hazards.
Climate
Change, Water, and Kids - (Forest Service) - Find great information about these topics: climate
change; water issues; and the loss of a connection to nature, especially for kids.
Conservation Central - Conservation Central is a habitat education program. This
program explores the temperate forest, home of the giant panda and black bear, through the following online
activities.
Discovery @ 15 - Looking Back, Moving Forward - (National Aeronautics and Space
Administration) - In 2007, the Discovery Program celebrates its 15th anniversary; reaching into the unknown,
doing what's never been done before, and driving new technology innovations that may also improve life on
Earth - this is NASA's Discovery Program.
Drinking Water & Ground Water-Teachers K-3 - Get class
activities and example lesson plans on the water cycle and its many stages.
Drinking
Water Kids' Stuff - This site has great games and activities that will help you learn about drinking
water.
Earth
Observatory - Accompany NASA scientists as they explore our world and unravel the
mysteries of our climate and environmental change.
Earth Science Enterprise - Teacher Guides - (National Aeronautics and Space
Administration) - Examples of Teacher's Guides which may be ordered from the ESE Teaching Earth Science
web site.
Earthquakes - For Teachers - (Geological Survey) - You can use this database of
educational websites related to earthquakes and plate tectonics. You'll find lesson plans, interactive websites,
learning activities, image and more.
Earthquakes - Science Fair Project Ideas - (Geological Survey) -
Science Fair Projects on earthquake predicting, impacts, seimology, and more.
Educator's Corner - FAA - (Federal Aviation
Administration) - Includes activities for the classroom, fun experiments and much more.
Endangered Species Kids' Corner - (Fish and Wildlife Service) - Learn how loss of
habitat and ecosystems can lead to a decline in biodiversity, and how the Endangered Species Act helps
conserve endangered and threatened species.
Endangered Species Picture Book - Download an entire coloring book free at this
Environmental Protection Agency site, or just print out pictures of your favorite threatened animals. Find out
who's who and who's endangered. Color a bald eagle or a big-eared bat.
Energy
Education - (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy) - You'll find links to educational and
training resources on energy, particularly energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Energy Star
Kids - (Environmental Protection Agency) - Be an Energy Star! Find out how you and your
classmates can make big changes and help save the world.
Energy-related Class Activities - for Teachers - Most of
these activities were developed by the National Energy Education Development Project in cooperation with the
Energy Information Administration. A teacher guide provides extension activities that use this website as a
resource. A selection of energy related stories, hands-on activities, and research articles are provided for
different age groups.
Engineering, Industry, and Invention
- (Smithsonian) - This site has many resources on topics, such as manufacturing, energy and power, and
invention and innovation.
Environment and Conservation
Movement - (Library of Congress) - The history of the conservation movement in America.
Environmental
Education - (Environmental Protection Agency) - This site helps increase public awareness and
knowledge about environmental issues or problems. In doing so, it provides the public with the necessary
skills to make informed decisions and take responsible action.
Environmental Studies - Smithsonian
Institution - This site has a variety of resources on such topics as climate change, marine
ecosystems, conservation. land habitats and more.
EPA Teaching
Center - Get lesson plans and free materials for you to use in the classroom along with ideas on
how to get your students involved in the community.
Exploring Estuaries - Teacher's Page - Take a field trip of our
nation’s estuaries. The entire journey takes place over the Internet, and you can particpate from your home or
classroom.
Federal
Resources for Educational Excellence - Read all kinds of interesting documents from a variety of
categories including science, math, history, and language art. Not to be missed!
FEMA For
the Little Ones - (Federal Emergency Management Agency) - Learn what causes disasters,
play games, read stories, and become a Disaster Action Kid.
FERC's Kids Corner-For Educators - Find helpful links to resources that help
explain the complex world of energy regulation.
Fermilab for
Educators - Get field trips, study units, and workshop ideas along with web-based classroom
projects on this informative site.
Fermilab For
Students - Fermilab is home to the world's most powerful accelerator, the Tevatron. Learn how
scientists use Fermilab's resources to explore the most basic particles and forces of nature.
Florida - Kids
miamidade.gov - Learn about Miami Dade County, get homework help, learn about nature and the
sea, play fun games and more.
FSA Kids - Education Resources K - 5 - The Farm Service Agency has
stocked their kid friendly website with lots of games, activities and information about food and agriculture. We
hope that spending time here will not only be fun but educational as well.
Geologic Time
- (Geological Survey) - Learn about the age of the Earth and how scientists express these very old ages
using relative and radiometric time scales.
Geology and Mineral Sciences -
(Smithsonian) - This site has a list of resources on topics such as general geology, minerals, lunar geology,
and vocanology.
GLOBE Teacher's Guide - Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment
(GLOBE) is a worldwide network of students, teachers, and scientists working together to study and
understand the global environment. Students and teachers from over 10,000 schools in more than 95
countries are working with research scientists to learn more about our planet.
Greenhouse Effect - (Environmental Protection Agency) - The greenhouse effect is the
rise in temperature that the Earth experiences because certain gases in the atmosphere trap energy from the
sun. Because of how they warm our world, these gases are referred to as greenhouse gases. Read more
about the importance of these gases.
Human Genome Project - For
Educators - (Office of Science) - This site has online educational modules, genetics education
resources that you can view and use online. Also available are videos, webcasts, graphics, and
animation.
Ideas for Integrating Women of NASA into your
Curriculum - The following ideas are suggestions for creative ways to integrate the Women of
NASA interactive project into your teaching and learning. They are meant to be a springboard to launch your
own imaginative lessons based on your personal teaching style, methods of facilitation, and unique
students.
Invention at Play -
(Smithsonian National Museum of American History) - Want to play? Explore the playful side of invention and
learn about today’s inventors along with historic ones.
Inventions and Inventors Resource - For
Teachers - Lemelson Center educators have developed resources for teachers, parents, and
students who want to explore the exciting world of invention.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory - Educators - NASA is committed to transferring the
results of our research and the processes of exploration and discovery into your learning environment. We
want to provide you with accurate, interesting activities so that you can help us inspire the next generation of
explorers.
Kansas - Lawrence Waste Reduction and Recycling Kids' Area -
(City of Lawrence) - This site has an online animated book, a concentration game, and doing a house walk-
thru.
Kennedy Space Center - Youth/Education Programs
- The KSC Visitor Complex offers programs for many grade and interest levels, including Camp Kennedy
Space Center, Overnight Adventures, Field Trips, Girl Scout and Boy Scout Days and Salute to Homeschooler
Days.
Kids Science News Network - Educators - NASA’s KSNN builds upon children’s
natural curiosity to introduce students in grades K-2 and 3-5 to the world of science, technology, engineering,
mathematics, and NASA.
Learn NPS - (National
Park Service) - National parks are fun! Want to be a Junior Ranger? Find out how at this cool site.
Looking Down an Oil Well - Ever wonder what oil looks like underground, down deep,
hundreds or thousands of feet below the surface, buried under millions of tons of rock and dirt? Learn about
how oil is pulled out of the earth.
Minerals Management Service - Kids' Pages - The Minerals Management Service (MMS)
is the Federal agency that manages the nation's natural gas, oil and other mineral resources. This site links to
great pages about energy, the ocean and math.
Minerals Management Service-Materials for
Educators - Check out this list of great materials such as posters, teacher's companion,
classroom plans, and activities that you can get from the Minerals Management Service.
Missouri -
Educators - There is an abundance of opportunities for Missouri educators to make the
conservation education connection. You can find the MDC staff person, resource, workshop or facility that
will help your group achieve its learning goals.
Modern Inventors Documentation Program - Learn about the
beginnings of the bread slicer, the creation of the corn picker or the makings of the matchstick. You can look
up all kinds of inventions in the MIND database.
Mojave National Preserve Kid's Web Page - (National Park Service) - Read a
fun book online!
Monarch Butterfly - Teacher Resources - (Forest
Service) - Find out about The Monarch Butterfly Manual; this manual was developed for grades Pre-K through
12 and offers activities that promote conservation of the Monarch Butterfly.
NASA's Interactive Features - (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) -
Download images, podcasts, and video clips as well access interactive online features.
National Marine Sanctuary Program - For Teachers - The
National Marine Sanctuary Program aims to provide teachers with resources and training to support ocean
literacy in America's classrooms. You will find curriculum, lesson plans, and activities that will excite your
students about science and technology.
National Ocean Service - NOAA - (National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration) - this site is gives educators the scientific research, technology, and activities conducted by
NOS in the areas of oceans, coasts, and charting and navigation.
National Zoo
- Visit the online exhibits, or take a tour and learn about the plants, animals and people of the Smithsonian’s
National Zoo.
National Zoo - Educatior Resources - Conservation Central is an award-
winning online habitat education program that helps kids learn about the importance of conservation and the
challenges faced in preserving temperate-forest habitats through curricula and activities that incorporate
actual research conducted by Zoo scientists.
NationalAtlas.gov -
Make interactive maps within your web browser! This program allows you to make your own maps. Select,
change, and display map layers. Roam across America and zoom in to reveal more detail. Point at map
features to learn more about them. Locate and map more than 2,000,000 geographic names in the United
States. New map layers are added each month.
Natural Inquirer - Lesson Plans - (Forest Service) - This journal was created so
that scientists can share their research with middle school students. Each article tells you about scientific
research conducted by scientists in the USDA Forest Service. All of the research in this journal is concerned
with nature, trees, wildlife, insects, outdoor activities and water.
Neptune's Web - Oceanography Education Site - (Naval
Meteorology and Oceanography Command) - Find lesson plans, educational programs and trivia on
oceanography.
NOAA Research - For Teachers - (National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration) - These teaching materials will prepare you to help your students investigate the topics in the
on-line science lessons. Even if you do not have much experience in using web-based activities in your
science classes, the directions here are easy to follow.
North American Mammals - Resources for Teachers - This
lesson plan uses interactive mapping technology to bring Biodiversity field data to the classroom.
Nuclear Energy - Teacher's Resources - Instructional units on radiation,
the uses of radiation, nuclear reactors/energy generation, radioactive waste, and transportation of radioactive
materials.
Nuclear Energy Learning Resources for Schools - (Argonne National Laboratory) -
Lists resources to learn about nuclear energy topics.
Ocean Explorer - Education Page - (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) -
This Web site provides an innovative way for students to learn about the oceans by offering near real-time
access to a series of multidisciplinary ocean explorations. It also provides compelling imagery, video, and
topical essays related to the ocean.
Oceans and Coasts - NOAA Education - (National Oceanic & Atmospheric
Administration) - Find lesson plans and guides about the ocean, such as tsunamis, estuaries, fisheries and
more.
Planet Protectors Club - Planet Protectors create less waste in the first place! This site
has games, activities and reading materials to help save our planet from too much waste.
Promise of
Place - (U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Park Service) - Place-based education (PBE) immerses
students in local heritage, cultures, landscapes, natural resources, natural systems, stewardship
opportunities and experiences, using these as a foundation for the study of language arts, mathematics,
social studies, science and other subjects across the curriculum. PBE emphasizes learning through
participation in service learning projects in the local school and/or community. Examples of teacher-developed
curricula is available in natural and cultural resources.
Researchers and Scientists - (Environmental Protection Agency) - These pages
show the role of science at EPA and give access to scientific information that may be useful in understanding
and protecting our environment.
Resources for Waste Education - For Teachers - These
resources will assist you in teaching your students about the waste we generate in our schools, homes, and
communities - and what we can all do to make a difference! From classroom activities, to starting a school
electronics recycling program, these materials will help you and your students learn what we can do to
reduce and better manage waste in the world around us.
Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge Kids' Site - (Fish and
Wildlife Service) - This refuge is one of over 540 refuges scattered throughout the U.S. Established in 1930,
this is a breeding ground for birds. Learn more about this refuge and different varieties of animals.
Satellites and Space - NOAA Education - (National Oceanic & Atmospheric
Administration) - Find lesson plans and guides about different satellites, what they do and how they work.
You can also find great information about remote sensing and satellite imagery.
Science -
FREE - (Department of Education) - Find animations, lessons, and other resources for studying
topics in earth sciences, life sciences, physical sciences, space sciences, and applied sciences.
Science Education Pages - NOAA - (National Data Buoy Center) - Find out answers to
interesting questions like: Does water temperature differ between near-shore and offshore sites? What is air
pressure? What are sea breezes?
Science Education Resource for Teachers -
(National Institute of Health) - Lists links to great pages from various websites and learning tools to
publications, all about science and health.
Science Projects in Agriculture - You don't have to live on a farm or even have a
garden to do an agricultural science project. So when your teacher asks you to come up with a science
project for class or as part of a science fair, think agriculture and check out these projects.
Sewage In
Your Face - (City of San Diego) - Sewage in Your Face! is a laugh-out-loud exploration of
wastewater treatment. In this virtual science classroom, this site gives kids the opportunity to be a plumber
and take a treatment plant tour - all while learning about the importance of a clean and healthy environment.
Smithsonian - For Educators - Includes lesson plans, a research library, and
educational services.
Smithsonian Education - For Teachers - Use the search areas to access
Smithsonian educational resources aligned to your state standards.
Smithsonian Institution Research Information System - The holdings of the
Smithsonian’s archival library and specialized research collections can be found online in SIRIS. With over
1,700,000 records, SIRIS covers a wide variety of topical subjects from Art & Design, to History & Culture, to
Science & Technology. Get information on innumerable historical events, scientific discoveries, cultural
happenings, artistic styles, and social conditions.
Solar System Exploration Education Page - The solar system is about to get
very busy. The action started in June with the launch of the first of two Mars rovers. Learn more about
scientists, contests and events happening just for you.
Speakers Bureau - NASA - (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) - The
bureau is composed of engineers, scientists, and other professionals who speak to audiences and schools
around the country.
StarChild - Teachers' Center - The information and activities
found in StarChild can be used to engage, excite, and educate students in your classrooms. In this section,
you will find lesson plans which show you some of the ways you can use StarChild in your teaching -
whether via the Web, on CD, or with pencil and paper!
Teacher Resources - Department of Interior - Life science, Earth science, and Ecology
reqources for teachers.
Teachers' Desk - USDA - (Department of Agriculture) - You'll find a variety of teacher-
ready activities to accompany the stories and other features in the Sci4Kids web site. From a coloring page
for the younger set, to a monster of a word find for the older kids, the content encompasses a range of
student levels.
Technology and Industry - Library of
Congress - Explore these collections of papers, sound, and film about historical technological
and industial events in America.
The National 4 H
USA.org - (Department of Agriculture) - 4-H is fun with friends, learning and doing cool things.
4-H is social activities, trips, and fairs. 4-H is leadership opportunities and helping others.
The Space Place - Teacher's Corner - Although the entire Space Place site may be
helpful to teachers and students, the resources linked here were developed specifically to help in the
classroom.
The Water
Cycle - This site is the most comprehensive Web site about "The Water Cycle" anywhere. It
features a wonderful diagram of the natural water cycle and an in-depth discussion of each of the 15 topics
on the diagram. And, the diagram is available in over 52 languages!
Training and Workshops - NOAA Education - (National Oceanic &
Atmospheric Administration) - Learn how you can use the mathematics, science, and technology associated
with exploring the oceans in their classrooms to help increase understanding of the ocean world.
USGS and Science
Education - U.S. Geological Survey provides scientific information intended to help educate the
public about natural resources, natural hazards, geospatial data, and issues that affect our quality of life. This
website provides links to selected online resources to support education and research.
Weather - NOAA Education - (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) -
Find programs and guides to weather-related topics, such as hurricanes, drought, the Water Cycle and
more.
Woodsy
Owl - Meet Woodsy the Owl at this fun website. He will show you how to care for nature-even
in the city. Go on Woodsy’s World Scavenger Hunt!
Year of the
Ocean - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides information on
marine life, threatened and endangered species, facts about the world’s oceans fish, and protecting coral
reefs.
Yellowstone National Park - For Teachers - (National Park Service) - Gives
details on a variety of Yellowstone National Park programs.
Yellowstone National Park Just for Kids - (National Park Service) - Take a field trip online
and when you’re done check out the Yellowstone Animal Alphabet book.
Zeus' Web - Meteorology Education Site - (Naval
Meteorology and Oceanography Command) - Meteorology applications for teachers through integrated
studies.
Zoology - Encyclopedia Smithsonian
- This site has an awesome collection of zoology resources on birds, mammals, bugs, marine animals, and
habitats.
Other Resources
A Walk
in the Woods - Walk in the Woods is designed for third through fifth grade students to gain an
appreciation of nature. Sometimes students are not able to go to a forest preserve or woods, so this brings
the woods to them.
Academy of Achievement - For Teachers - Achievement TV is a
revolutionary educational resource - a library of unique video programs that can bring the greatest achievers
of our age into your classroom.
Alliance to Save Energy - Educators Page - Get a wide range of tools and
resources to bring energy efficiency into the classroom to save energy while helping your students build vital
real-world skills.
Amazing Space - Teachers and Developers - We promote the science and
majestic beauty of the universe for use in the classroom. The materials we develop for educators and
learners of all ages are accurate, classroom-friendly, visually appealing, and carefully crafted to adhere to
accepted educational standards.
Amusement Park Physics - Design your own roller coaster, and along the way they
will learn a thing or two about the laws of gravity, pendulums, and kinetic energy. Along with explanatory
essays, this resource contains interactive graphics and a glossary of terms.
Animal Diversity Web - Resources for K-12
Instructors - Animal Diversity Web (ADW) is an online database of animal natural history,
distribution, classification, and conservation biology at the University of Michigan.
Build Green
Schools - Schools everywhere are going green, nurturing children while saving money. Get the
facts and learn how you can make the case to build green schools.
Classroom Activities
and Lesson Plans - New England Aquarium - Suggestions for instruction and activities for your
students.
Digital Library for Earth System Education - An easy-to-search site with electronic
materials for both teachers and learners, such as lesson plans, maps, images, online courses and more in the
area of Earth Science.
Dr. Arbor Talks Trees - Teacher’s Guide - Focuses on tree anatomy and
physiology. Students will learn some of the basic inner workings, chemical principles, and fun ways to get to
know trees better.
Dynamic
Earth - Introduce students to plate tectonics, plate boundaries, and such perennial favorites as
earthquakes and volcanoes. The site is a great overview of some basic principles of geology, and one that
can be used with students of different ages.
e.encyclopedia -
e.encyclopedia combines the best of a traditional encyclopedia with an extra digital dimension. It guides the
reader to the most helpful, appropriate and amazing sites the web has to offer.
Earth
911 - For Teachers - Tired of the same old class lectures? These materials and activities will let
your students have fun learning about the environment and how they can take action.
EcoKids - Resources for Teachers - From daily eco-facts and calendars to activities
that can involve your classroom or your entire school, the EcoKids program is delivered through our award
winning web site and through seasonal packages sent to you at your school.
Education Place - For Educators - Developed by Houghton Mifflin, this site contains a
number of helpful online educational, interactive materials for students from kindergarten to 8th grade.
EekoWorld - Parents and Teachers - EekoWorld (Environmental Education for
Kids Online) features an engaging and interactive format that invites children to explore, experiment, and
collaborate as they learn about conservation and the environment.
Embryology - Watch as students hatch chicks in the classroom. These
students take the responsibilities of caring for the fertilized eggs and then the chicks after they have hatched.
Following each session, the hatched birds are given to local farmers.
Find photos of poultry and movie clips of candling and birds hatching from eggs.
Engineering K-12 Center - Educators - This site is designed to help K-12
educators meet these challenges by providing lesson plans to use in classrooms, highlighting engineering
outreach programs to introduce to pre-college students, and serving as a hub for engineering education
resources.
Exploring
Leonardo da Vinci - Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest painters of the Italian
Renaissance, yet he left only a handful of completed paintings. Explore this site and learn about this
fascinating scientist, inventor, and artist.
Exploring the Secret Life of Trees - Teacher's Guide - Exploring the
Secret Life of Trees is designed to help 3rd - 5th grade students gain an appreciation of trees, observe trees
in their everyday lives, and develop an interest in discovering more about trees. It is intended for adults to
work with children to explore the secret life of trees.
Gateway to
21st Center Skills - Your state affiliate and NEA have partnered with The Gateway to 21st
Century Skills in an effort to provide you with free, comprehensive resources that will make your lesson
planning easier.
Geology.com - Teaching Earth Science Classroom Activities and
Lesson Plans - This site has a list of teacher resources that include lesson plans, activities,
projects, educational links, and much more. These beneficial resources can easily be modified and
incorporated into the earth science classroom.
Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) - Learn about
GRACE, twin satellites launched in March 2002, are making detailed measurements of Earth's gravity field
which will lead to discoveries about gravity and Earth's natural systems.
Great Corn Adventure - Teachers Guide - Get fun and informative ideas for
teaching your kids about the history of corn, how it’s grown and the various stages, the many uses, and
much more.
Homework Help - National Geographic - Check out
this page for information, or search One-Stop Research for pictures, articles, maps, and more on subjects like
animals, history and science - perfect for reports, presentations, and more!
Interactive Frog Dissection - The purpose of this lab activity is to help you learn the
anatomy of a frog and give you a better understanding of the anatomy of vertebrate animals in general,
including humans.
Jefferson Lab - Teacher Resources - Jefferson Lab's long-term commitment to
science education continues to focus on increasing the number of teachers with a substantial background in
math and science. The site features hands-on activities, worksheets, puzzles and games.
Kentucky Bug Connection - Entomology resources for parents
and educators of Middle-High School students.
Kidsnewsroom - Teacher Resources - Collected
from various states nationwide, such as Texas (Texas Assesment of Knowledge and Skills or TAKS),
Californina (Standardized Testing and Reporting or STAR), Virginia, New Jersey and Florida, these exams
contain real questions used on actual tests between the years of 2003 and 2006.
Kind News Online - Teacher Zone - Click the links below to find easy-to-use
lesson plans designed to teach children about the responsibilities involved in properly caring for companion
animals.
Let's Talk About Insects - Teacher's Guide - Let's Talk About Insects
is designed to help students ages 9-11 years of age gain an appreciation of insects; learn how insects grow
and develop (metamorphosis), and learn the importance of insects in our environment.
Math and Science Resources for Parents & Teachers -
These resources offer ideas for incorporating math and science into both the classroom and the home and
give lots of good reference sources for topics in both fields.
Moments of Discovery - Nuclear Fission and Optical Pulsars - Moments of
Discovery tells the story of two scientific discoveries in the scientists' own words. (You can read the text or
hear their actual voices.)
My First Garden - Teacher's Guide - Get ready to make learning about
gardens, flowers, vegetables and the principles of horticulture a really fun experience for yourself and for the
children you teach. This website is meant for 4th grade students to learn about the beauty of gardens, and
the care involved in planning, nurturing and enjoying the benefits of gardening in a variety of spaces and
places.
National Science
Digital Library - NSDL - NSDL is a digital library of resource collections and services, organized
in support of science education at all levels.
National Science Digital Library -
Science - Browse by topic or search.
New York Times - Science and Health - Explore science and
health issues in depth or search by subject. Also view slideshows.
PBS Point of View - Environment - Use these companion lesson plans to
present the stories and concepts from P.O.V.'s Borders: Environment to your middle school or high school
class.
PBS Teachers - Science and Technology - Teachers can search the PBS
resources by grade level and topic.
pH
Factor - Teacher's Guide - The pH Factor is designed as a resource to help elementary and
middle school teachers introduce acids and bases to their students. Materials are organized using a
conceptual framework called the Seven E's: Excite, Explore, Explain, Expand, Extend, Exchange, and
Examine.
Physics Demonstration Videos - (Wake Forest University)
- Use these videos in the classroom or just recommend to your students. Visitors can view the videos in their
entirety by subject headings, which include "Motion", "Heat", "Optics", and "Newton". There are dozens of
videos, including "Bed of Nails", "Cartesian Diver", and the surreal yet appropriately titled "Marshmallow
Man".
San Diego Zoo - Education - The San Diego Zoo and the Wild Animal Park want to be
your partners in conservation education. On this site we have put together some of the resources you can
use in your classroom, at your school site, and for research about animals. Click around to the links that meet
your needs.
Science Buddies - Teacher Resources - As part of its effort to
help strengthen science education, Science Buddies provides a number of teacher resources that will help
you plan and schedule science fair assignments.
Science Fair Central - Get great ideas and tips for your next science fair or homework
project.
Science News - Teacher Zone - Science materials and resources for
teachers and parents.
Science Project Planning - This site helps you prepare and present your
science fair project. This information will help you use your time wisely, organize your materials effectively
and prepare a winning presentation of your project.
Sea World - Just for Teachers - Classroom activities, teachers guides, and shamu
TV.
Shedd Aquarium - Education - Shedd is a textbook that explodes to life. Let us grab
your attention and expand your horizons. We’ve got great classes and extremely cool teachers.
Space
Camps - Space Center Houston offers exciting educational Day Camps for children of various
ages that are out of this world! Campers will learn in a fun and unique environment where they can explore
the wonders of space through hands on activities and one-of-a kind space exhibits.
Space Day - For Educators - Space Day uses space-related activities to inspire and
excite youth about careers in science, math, engineering and technology. Created with the curriculum experts
at Scholastic, the tool kit provides lesson plans tied to national teaching standards and helpful suggestions on
planning events.
StudyJams - Four animated middle-school aged mentors guide you through
topics using videos, tutorials, and karaoke songs. StudyJams is a subscription based service. Each parent
account comes with three kid accounts. Parents are able to track site usage and measure success with
quizzes.
Sue at the Field Museum - Put dinosaur fun and fossils into the hands of your
students.
Teaching Science: Laboratory Safety - Provides topically
organized links that fall into the areas of safety standards, chemical hazards, chemical storage, and five other
relevant topics. Within each section, visitors will find links to state safety standards, sample laboratory safety
contracts, and fact sheets on chemical hazards.
Tennessee - TVAKids For Teachers - Get curriculum materials available for all grade
levels to help students understand energy, electricity production, and the development of renewable energy
sources.
The Adventures of Herman - Teacher's Bin - Help
students learn the basic vocabulary of biology: biological composition, digestion and reproduction told through
a guided study of the worm.
The Body
Explained - This video production answers a number of common questions about how the body
works. Covers topics such as why our ears pop, why we sneeze, and what causes hiccups.
The Why Files -
Educator Page - Popular Why Files articles now include classroom activities! Each article below
is equipped with a "teacher activities page" featuring relevant discussion questions, activities, quiz and links to
national teaching standards. This free resource is designed to help teachers lead students to a deeper
understanding of the scientific material covered in each article.
Time
For Kids - Teachers - Time For Kids is a weekly classroom news magazine packed with stories
about world and national events, scientific discoveries, sports, entertainment, kids in the news and much
more.
Try Science - The Teacher Page - Welcome to the newly expanded TryScience Teachers
section! We've put together a wealth of resources to help you integrate TryScience and science center
resources into your classroom activities, connect with your parents and students, and more! Check out what
we have to offer!
Universcale - Visitors can use the 'Universcale' interface to move in and out
of various scales, ranging from that of the known universe to the microscopic. Along the way, visitors can
also click on the Help button to get tips on how to navigate the graphic interface. It’s pretty easy to imagine that
science teachers at a variety of grade and skill levels could use this site to complement class lectures and
other activities.
Virtual Astronaut - Educator Resources -
Contains information about the space and life science topics within Virtual Astronaut.
Weather Eye - Teacher's Lounge - Lesson plans and resources on the weather.
Web
Elements™ - Periodic Table - The periodic table is an arrangement of the chemical elements
ordered by atomic number in columns (groups) and rows (periods) presented so as to emphasize their
periodic properties.
Whale Camp - The
Whale Camp's mission is to provide fun and adventuresome learning experiences in the Bay of Fundy that
enhance your appreciation and knowledge of our natural world. They use the tools of scientific inquiry to
learn about the geology of the region, the marine life in the bay, the land based life of Grand Manan and to
explore the human issues involved in the sustainable use of these resources.
Whyfiles - For
Teachers - This site offers the science behind the news.
Wild Animals A to Z - Animal Planet has taken all of its online content, including interactives,
videos, photo galleries, fact sheets and more and placed them here for you to browse through. This is a great
place to locate all of your favorite animals.
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