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Discovery
School
"DiscoverySchool.com is dedicated to making teaching and learning an
exciting, rewarding adventure for students.. To that end we provide innovative
teaching materials for teachers and useful and enjoyable resources for students."
"Eduweb® develops online learning activities about art, history and science. Our mission is to create exciting and effective learning experiences that hit the sweet spot where learning theory, Web technology, and fun meet."
Exploring
the Environment
"The ETE online series, which features an integrated approach to environmental
earth science through modules and activities, is developed bythe NASA Classroom
of the Future™ Project.
FossWeb
Activities
"This site contains over 25 online activities based on grade school curriculum
developed by the FOSS Program at the Lawrence Hall of Science. These activities
make wonderful integrative experiences for the FOSS modules or great stand-alone,
science-based games."
Math
& Science TV
"MSTV, Math and Science Television, helps you function better in society
by understanding a few math and science concepts. "
How
Stuff Works
"Our mission is to explore all sorts of interesting subjects with clear,
fun explanations. We get into everything from advanced technology, such as
GPS receivers, to historical figures, such as Nostradamus. Just about anything
you could fit in the phrase "how _____ works" is fair game."
Human
Anatomy Online
"Study the anatomy of the human body. It’s fun, interactive, and
an ideal reference site for students or those who just want to know more about
the medical descriptions used by doctors."
Science
Activities
"Explore our Ideas and Activities from the Science Museum's Learning
Technologies Center!"
Interactive
Exhibitions
Interactive Online Exihibitions from the The Natural History Museum in London,
England.
"Pathfinder Science is a virtual community that practices mutual respect, embraces diversity, and inspires a passion for learning about the material world through science."
Interactive on-line science activities.
Games and activities for grades K-8.
"The Kinetic City after school program provides kids in grades 3 through 5 a fun, entertaining way to learn standards-based science. It is the ideal combination of technology and hands-on collaboration."
Exploratorium:
An online museum of science, art and human perception. This web-site is the
online version of the "real-life" museum in San Francisco. Online,
kids can explore the unknown world inside their brain, learn about eclipses,
transits, SETI, auroras, scale solar systems, and find what their weight would
be on other worlds."
Weather
Webquest :
Students get to play the role of meteorologist, with the eventual task of
presenting a live weather broadcast. First however they must research local
weather conditions, weather terms, etc. and predict the weather patterns for
the week.
Best
Weather Webquest:
Grades 4 - 8 can complete this webquest on where in the United States might
you find the "best" weather? What constitutes our ideas of "best
weather" patterns in the first place? Spreadsheets will reflect gathered
data on 5 American cities; final presentations take the form of a poster for
exhibit.
Building
Big:
Much is offered for exploration on these pages from PBS. Choose between bridges,
dams, skyscrapers, tunnels, and domes. Try the engineering lab, to understand
forces which must be considered in any kind of architectural enterprise. Have
your students take the challenge of "building big" themselves. A
teacher's resource guide will help you to make the most of the resources and
activities at this site.
Ocean
World:
A science site with separate sections for students and teachers. Students
can learn about the popular topic of coral reefs, El Nino, ocean currents,
icebergs and the role the ocean plays in the weather. Teachers will find strategies
to help incorporate the ocean into the classroom and a section with lesson
plans.
The
Jason Project:
If you're looking for the thrill of discovery to come back to the classroom,
visit The Jason Project. Learn about the current threat of volcano eruption
in Mexico. Follow the developments of the first crew of the International
space station.
Explore
Science:
"Finding great teaching resources on the Internet is difficult and time
consuming. Dynamic multimedia activities are scarce. This is a problem we
aim to solve. We hope you enjoy our multimedia activities and we look forward
to adding more on a regular basis."
The
Robotics Exhibition:
Truly fascinating, take an eye-opening virtual field trip into the world of
man and machine via the Robotics exhibit at the online Tech Museum of Innovation.
Solar
System Simulator:
Fire up the engines and prepare for liftoff... Choose your planet or satellite
of interest, and the simulator will put you there. Also find space art and
solar system maps.
Ranger
Rick:
An online interactive version of Ranger Rick from the National Wildlife Federation.
Find games, online tours and a reader's corner.
Snapshots
of Science and Medicine:
A web site for high school students, teachers, and the public, bringing news,
features, insight and discussions from the dynamic world of biomedical research.
From the Smithsonian magazine, students get to explore treasures and exhibits from the museums and galleries, join a kids only discussion forum, learn about science.
Explore the geography of the Ecuadorian Amazon through online games and activities. Learn about the rainforest and the Quichua people who call it home. Discover the ways in which the Quichua live off the land. Then try your hand at running a community-based ecotourism project along the Río Napo.
EarthKAM is a NASA-sponsored program that enables middle school students to take photographs of the Earth from a camera aboard the Space Shuttle. During missions, students work collectively and use interactive Web pages to target images and investigate the Earth from the unique perspective of space.
This Program enables you and your class to engage in a collaborative, scientific inquiry into the world around you.
Creative and original webquest for second grade students will write a letter to humans and design a poster, explaining why they (in the role of insects) should not be exterminated.
ROCK
HOUNDS
This unit on rocks and minerals allows students to learn about rock cycles
and mineral identification using several exercises, most employing online
skills.
LIFE
CYCLES WEBQUEST
Students learn classification of animals by using onlne resources, and comparing
life cycles. Early elementary level.
THE
NINE PLANETS -- A MULTI-MEDIA TOUR OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM
Your students might not yet be ready to head into space like Dr. Ride, but
they can experience our solar system virtually with this online tour, with
up-to-the minute information on what we know and think we know today regarding
the planets and the stars.
A
LINK TO NATURE (3-12)
E-Nature: An online guide to over 4,800 species of plants and animals. Plus
birding basics, bird songs and calls, and free local nature guides.
TEACHING
DATABASE
Teaching Database. Students in Prince William County, Virginia are required
to begin learning database software in grade three, and the biggest challenge
is making it meaningful and relevant. Microsoft Access is a very professional
product, and has many features that will NEVER be needed in the elementary
school setting. Yet, it is not a bad product for the students to begin using.
There is a lot of flexibility for the students.
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