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Lighting a Revolution - Smithsonian
Grades
5 to 8
tag(s): 20th century (169), electricity (63), inventors and inventions (89), light (59)
In the Classroom
Use this resource to frame a student invention unit based on the five stages detailed on the site. Focus the invention process on current or future needs brainstormed by students in class.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Powers of Ten - Pulse Productions
Grades
7 to 12tag(s): exponents (40)
In the Classroom
Great for teaching and understanding the world through the concept of scale as it relates to distances on a map, inside the human body, or across the universe.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Return of Stardust - NASA
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): nasa (36), solar system (125), space (248)
In the Classroom
Students can use Timeline JS, reviewed here to create a timeline of events. Students can compare and contrast Stardust/Stardust NExT to another Flyby using 2 and 3 Circle Interactive Venn Diagrams by Class Tools, reviewed here. Additionally, students can create a Magazine Cover Maker, reviewed here showcasing Stardust/Stardust NExt's accomplishments.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Newton's Laws of Motion
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6 to 8Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Quiz Tree - Sierra Vista Software
Grades
1 to 12In the Classroom
A great resource for reviewing content or investigating new information. Headphones highly recommended.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Understanding Evolution - UC Paleontology Museum
Grades
1 to 12In the Classroom
There is SO much to explore on this site, but be sure to scroll down the page to see the favorites including th Pleistocene Puzzle, a comic, and then check out the collection of lesson plans for all grade levels.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Microscope Imaging Station - Exploratorium
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): microscopes (9)
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Secret World: The Universe Within - Florida State University
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): microscopes (9)
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The Big Here Quiz - Kevin Kelly
Grades
6 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): ecosystems (106), environment (252), pollution (55)
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All About Birds - Cornell University
Grades
4 to 12In the Classroom
Useful for identifying various birds, finding ways for feeding and attracting birds to your home or school.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Wading Through the Water Cycle - McREL
Grades
6 to 8tag(s): water (105), water cycle (25)
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Monarch Butterfly - Journey North
Grades
2 to 8tag(s): butterflies (14), migration (45)
In the Classroom
Encourage your students to become a citizen scientist using this informative site. View maps, and find out more information by clicking the images. At the bottom of the landing page, click "What to Report" to see a thorough explanation. You may want to print this page out for interested students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Google Maps - Google
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): DAT device agnostic tool (129), directions (10), maps (222)
In the Classroom
If you teach geography, this one's a must. It is also helpful for showing students WHERE a story or news event takes place. In lower grades, use it to show students the basics of their community. Teach map skills by showing students their own community. Zoom in on their street or on the school. This site and its more sophisticated cousin, Google Earth, are great on an interactive whiteboard. Set up a class Google account (or use student accounts if permitted). Have students create their own custom route plans to tour historic sites. Challenge math students to plan the most economical route to visit several vacation destinations, including gas mileage and gas prices. Have students create placemark files of the important places in the life of a famous person or the route traveled by a particular unit during the Civil War. Have student groups create placemarker files to show environmental sites, habitats, landforms, or anything you can place on a map. Embed projects in a class wiki using the handy embed code offered as a sharing option. Not comfortable with wikis? Check out TeachersFirst Wiki Walk-Through.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Return to Flight - STS 114 - NASA
Grades
4 to 12In the Classroom
Students could create a timeline of the mission's activities. Use a tool like the Timeline Infographic Templates by Venngage, reviewed here. The teacher could also lead a discussion on the images in the Gallery on the site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Deep Impact Comet Mission - JPL/NASA
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): space (248)
In the Classroom
Teachers should pay particular attention to the education section of this site, which contains a nice collection of ready-to-go lesson units.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Astronomy Workshop - University of Maryland
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): moon (87), planets (124), solar system (125)
In the Classroom
Challenge gifted, advanced, and those students with a burning interest in our solar system to research another element of astronomy (or update the material on this site). Ask them to use a tool like Sway, reviewed here, to extend their learning and display their findings. Allow students to choose whether to create an interactive poster, brochure, or newsletter.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Cell Cycle and Mitosis - University of Arizona
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): cells (79), division (108), meiosis (8), mitosis (9), vision (41)
In the Classroom
Before using this site, you may want to assess students' knowledge of cells, DNA, and mitosis. Put together an assessment asking about basic information using a tool like Google Forms reviewed here, where you can use a variety of formats, including multiple choice, open-ended, images, and more. Then have students preview the first exercise for words they don't know and create flashcards using Cram - Online Flashcards, reviewed here. After completion of the exercise, ask students to reflect on their learning using Gravity, reviewed here. Gravity allows students to share video responses through collaborative comments and discussions. Require students to comment on at least 3 other students' learning reflections. Be sure you've coached students in proper discussion etiquette, whether online or in class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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EurekAlert! - American Association for the Advancement of Science
Grades
5 to 12tag(s): news (222)
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Acid Rain - EPA
Grades
K to 8tag(s): pollution (55)
In the Classroom
After learning about acid rain, challenge students to create their own activities using one of the followig tools: Some tool suggestions are (click on the tool name to access the review): Adobe Creative Cloud Express for Education, Vevox, Animatron, Renderforest, and Canva Inforgraphic Maker.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Understanding Geologic Time
Grades
5 to 8tag(s): geologic time (12), logic (166), time (94)
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