Science+Links

Websites are listed by recommended grade level, but there will be some overlap. Links listed under grades 3-6 might also work with middle school students.

__ Science Websites for any grade __ Brain Bites from NASA - NASA answers questions that kids ask about space Shedd's Aquarium - aquatic science resources, lesson plans, and interactives for K-12 Ocean Portal - a site dedicated to learning about the ocean by the Smithsonian Institute Wild Earth TV - a collection of webcams designed to watch various wildlife, including raptors [|Geosciences clip art]- downloadable clip art for earth science A Home for the Future - an interactive home diagram based on renewable energy Earth Science lesson plans - lesson plans from the Geological Society of America 11 Science Resources to Try - a blog article describing 11 different science resources (with links) NIH Science Lesson plans - lesson plans, videos, and resources for all things science (all grade levels) Interactive periodic table - students can read about and see an example of each element Explore the Planets - use this NOVA site to virtually explore the planets and solar system The Secret Lives of Wild Animals - explore videos, articles, and lesson plans for learning about animals NOAA Activity Book - Discover Your World is a 3-section downloadable book with activity plans for all grades, but focuses on grades 4-8 Science Magazine's VideoLab - watch video and read an article on various science topics NOVA - videos and interactives on many science topics Simple Machines - a website for lessons, videos, etc. for learning about simple machines Science Primer - a free website with great science resources, illustrations, etc. Water Life - an interactive site about the water cycle with a focus on the Great Lakes Science NetLinks - dozens of lesson plans and online learning activities, sorted by grade level and topic Jefferson Lab - science games for many grade levels and content Science 360 - searchable video database for science videos Science Week activities - a blog post about Earth Science week (approx. Oct 13) with lesson plans and activities

__ Science Websites for K-2 __ Maggie's Earth Adventures - online stories about real environmental issues; the Teacher's Lounge has printable handouts and lesson plans.

__ Science Websites for grades 3-6 __ Eco-Kids - a Canadian site dedicated to environmental science; has lesson plans and games Energyville - an online game where students have to choose energy solutions to power a large city Maggie's Earth Adventures - online stories about real environmental issues; the Teacher's Lounge has printable handouts and lesson plans. Chain Reaction - build a food chain Rustle the Leaf- a daily comic about the environment; also contains lesson plans, Earth Day cards, etc. Forces of Nature - National Geographic site about tornadoes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters Stop Disaster Game - a "Sims-like" game where students work to stop or cope with natural disasters Volcanoes with Ms. Bloomfield - learn about volcanoes on this interactive site created by a teacher Greenville - a game where players must build an environmentally sustainable town Maine's Autumn Magic - an animated flash video that explains why leaves change color USA Today Interactive Illustration - explains how weather affects leaf color (seasonal) LHS Kids - Lawrence Hall of Science Kids site; science experiments and games for elementary students Volcano Explorer - Discovery's interactive volcano site Rocks and Minerals - an interactive BBC site that explains rocks, minerals, and weathering Alien Safari - click on zones on Earth to discover new and interesting species of animals that live in adaptable environments Clickable Spacesuit - a NASA site that allows students to explore a spacesuit

__ Science Websites for Middle School/High School __ Molecular Workbench - interactives and lessons for chemistry, biology, and physics PhET - Univ. of Colorado's online simulations for science and math; can be downloaded or used online. CSI Web Adventures - based on the television series, middle school students put CSI skills to the test! Science Fridays - a blog with new science videos, experiments, and lesson plans about all things science

Interactive cells - explore cells and biology at this interactive site from NSF Mind Mapping - an online exploration of the brain by National Geographic Artificial Anatomy - biology Learn.Genetics - a genetics site with many activities and interactives Virtual Cells Animation - a site by North Dakota State University that shows animations and explanations of various types of cells Human Body Map - appropriate for biology - allows students to explore the human body. __Preview first__!
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Forces of Nature - National Geographic site about tornadoes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters Stop Disaster Game - a "Sims-like" game where students work to stop or cope with natural disasters Volcanoes with Ms. Bloomfield - learn about volcanoes on this interactive site created by a teacher Volcano Explorer - Discovery's interactive volcano site
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Ways to Teach the Periodic Table - a blog article with links to five different sites for teaching the elements Chemistry Notebook - a listing of online resources for teaching chemistry Interactive periodic table - students can read about and see an example of each element Chem Collective - resources, virtual labs, etc. for teaching chemistry
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Gelatin + Camera = Physics Gold! - a video that demonstrates physics concepts My Physics Lab - this site has various physics simulations
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