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Online Marine Picture Book

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6 to 8
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This online introduction to marine life, designed by and for middle school kids, is an excellent primer for field trip excursions to tidal pools. If traveling to the coast is ...more
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This online introduction to marine life, designed by and for middle school kids, is an excellent primer for field trip excursions to tidal pools. If traveling to the coast is not an option, the online slideshow provides photos and descriptions that are the next best thing to being there. Caution: the site contains several inactive links to videos and related resources.

tag(s): animals (275), habitats (103), oceans (142)

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Frogs: A Chorus of Color - American Museum of Natural History

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This beautifully organized resource presents fine photographs, general information, and audio clips that thoughtfully introduce visitors to the world of frogs. Featured topics include...more
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This beautifully organized resource presents fine photographs, general information, and audio clips that thoughtfully introduce visitors to the world of frogs. Featured topics include reproduction, the frog life cycle, frog species (from the half inch Cuban tree toad to the seven pound West African goliath frog), and the effects frogs have on the ecosystem. This is a wonderful site to incorporate into a lesson on amphibians. This site requires Real Player. You can get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page..

tag(s): amphibians (16)

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Treat your students to this wonderful website about frogs. Use an interactive whiteboard or projector to share the sights and sounds of these amphibians.

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Apollo 11 - NASA

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4 to 12
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It's July 20, 1969 and millions of Americans are glued to their television watching Neil Armstrong take that first historic step on the surface of the moon. This multimedia NASA ...more
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It's July 20, 1969 and millions of Americans are glued to their television watching Neil Armstrong take that first historic step on the surface of the moon. This multimedia NASA site recreates that Apollo 11 mission, from its launch to its splashdown. Students can view vintage photographs, listen to the mission's audio recording, browse news articles, and tour the video gallery.

tag(s): moon (87)

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Use the video clips over the interactive whiteboard to supplement the text in discussing the Apollo missions. The clip of the first landing would be a great way to introduce the topic, putting all students at the same level of understanding before beginning a lecture or class discussion. Great resource for a US history classroom!

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Visionlearning - Visionlearning, Inc

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Complete a free online registration and begin to explore an impressive collection of learning modules that address chemistry, general science, physics, math in science, process of science,...more
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Complete a free online registration and begin to explore an impressive collection of learning modules that address chemistry, general science, physics, math in science, process of science, earth science, and scientists and research. Many modules contain interactive animations, a glossary, related current events, practice exercises, and biographic information about scientists who worked with that particular concept. Members can personalize each module with comments, links, or notes.

tag(s): acids and bases (9), carbon (15), cells (79), darwin (14), earth (195), energy (139), gravity (52), light (59), matter (52), molecules (43), optics (14), paleontology (28), periodic table (49), photosynthesis (19), planets (124), reading comprehension (146), rock cycle (26), rocks (45), scientific method (49), scientists (72), space (248), water (105), waves (14)

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Include this site to supplement your current grade 6-12 science curriculum. Use the resources to differentiate instruction for gifted students in lower grades or as remediation for struggling students in older grades. Use the student materials for differentiating instruction or as homework. Have students share their learning or understanding of a topic with video explanations using a tool like Gravity. Gravity is a tool for video responses to a question along with comments from peers. Extend technology use in your classroom and take student learning a step further by asking them to create and share their own multimedia presentation along with suggestions for learning about their topic of interest. Use a tool like Sway. Sway is a presentation tool that offers multimedia options including text, video, and images.

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Interactive Astronomy Pages

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5 to 12
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This website provides short and sweet information that can come in handy during an astronomy lesson. "What's a blue moon?" "How many eclipses will occur this year?" "How do ...more
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This website provides short and sweet information that can come in handy during an astronomy lesson. "What's a blue moon?" "How many eclipses will occur this year?" "How do you figure out your longitude or latitude?" - are just a few of the questions that can be quickly addressed with a click of the mouse.

tag(s): latitude (9), longitude (8), moon (87)

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Science Fair Central - Discovery & Home Depot

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2 to 12
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Students, teachers, and parents can turn to this excellent resource for comprehensive help with science fair projects. At the top of the page is a video, "Operation Build It." ...more
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Students, teachers, and parents can turn to this excellent resource for comprehensive help with science fair projects. At the top of the page is a video, "Operation Build It." The first eight minutes are mostly about Home Depot's Kids workshops, but starting about 8:57, the video gets into students creating a workshop at home - tools they will need, safety ideas, and spaces to work. The rest of the video is mostly about kits available from Home Depot. Next, explore project ideas categorized by Scientific and Engineering Ideas. Scientific Steps include a brief explanation for each step and planning sheets for Elementary and Secondary students. Finally, there is the Presentation section, which consists of an example, completed directions, and a materials list. Scroll down the page to explore different projects by year. Also, find resources on organizing a science fair and getting parents involved in the process.

tag(s): competitions (11), experiments (66), science fairs (21), STEM (370)

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As an introduction, show parts of the video to the class, use Reclipped, reviewed here, to show just the part you want. For interested students, you may want to contact your local Home Depot to see if they offer the Saturday workshops for kids.
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Bone Biology for Kids

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Science, health, and biology teachers can find a variety of resources on this site for helping students to understand the skeletal system, bone health, and nutrition. Students can play...more
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Science, health, and biology teachers can find a variety of resources on this site for helping students to understand the skeletal system, bone health, and nutrition. Students can play an interactive Bone-Yahtzee game, or participate in a question/answer page. The Teacher's Corner contains two printable worksheets that can be used to guide students through the site content. Some sections are still in progress, but there is still a considerable amount of information to explore.

tag(s): nutrition (137)

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Optics for Kids - Optical Research Associates

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Add this simple and concise resource to a classroom unit on the science of light. Students can discover answers to questions like "Why is the sky blue?" and "How ...more
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Add this simple and concise resource to a classroom unit on the science of light. Students can discover answers to questions like "Why is the sky blue?" and "How does a magnifying glass make things look bigger?" In addition to optical basics, the site provides brief information about science and engineering careers, and links to other teaching and learning resources. Follow the link to A Gentle Introduction to Optical Design for a slightly more technical presentation, appropriate for older, more advanced students.

tag(s): light (59), optics (14)

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Dictionary of Units

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This online dictionary of units of measurement is a handy resource for understanding the differences between the international system, the metric system, and U.S. system of measures....more
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This online dictionary of units of measurement is a handy resource for understanding the differences between the international system, the metric system, and U.S. system of measures. Discussions concerning conversions from one system to another are provided along with 40 different calculators (each devoted to converting units in a particular category) and a helpful downloadable pocket guide.

tag(s): measurement (124)

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Birdfeeder Cam - Cornell Ornithology Lab

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Create a bird-watching nook in your classroom even if you don't have windows! This feeder-cam provides a birds-eye-view of feathered critters as they drop in for a snack. A new ...more
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Create a bird-watching nook in your classroom even if you don't have windows! This feeder-cam provides a birds-eye-view of feathered critters as they drop in for a snack. A new snapshot is sent every forty-five seconds from dawn till dusk, and past images are can be viewed in a slide show format. Visitors can choose their favorite feeder to view with the streaming video option. If you and your students want to keep an eye on the birds throughout the day, download the floating window that refreshes every ten seconds.

tag(s): birds (47)

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Exploring Magnetism - UC Berkeley

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The mysteries of magnetic fields and electromagnetism are revealed in this on-line inquiry-based activity that places students in the role of NASA scientists, working to design a magnetometer...more
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The mysteries of magnetic fields and electromagnetism are revealed in this on-line inquiry-based activity that places students in the role of NASA scientists, working to design a magnetometer boom for a spacecraft. The site contains an introduction for teachers, background information that includes a glossary and list of Web resource, and three well-constructed lesson plans. Content may be views in either pdf or HTML format. Created by the University of California - Berkeley.

tag(s): magnetism (38)

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History Detectives - PBS

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Although this site is a companion to a PBS series by the same name, many of the activities can be used independently to tap into your students deductive reasoning abilities. ...more
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Although this site is a companion to a PBS series by the same name, many of the activities can be used independently to tap into your students deductive reasoning abilities. Prowl through the rooms of a virtual house to investigate clues and determine its age; open a time capsule to examine its contents and decide when it was originally buried; and learn about the many techniques used by historical sleuths, including forensic anthropology, DNA analysis, timber dating, and document examination. Some very creative interdisciplinary connections between science and historical research can be drawn from the resources on this site. Let your imagination run with this one!

tag(s): anthropology (9)

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Take advantage of the free lesson plans and activities offered on this site. Some can actually be used for other subjects beyond history - for example, there is a lesson on how to interview eye-witnesses that would be useful in a writing or English class. There are also videos of the show that can pertain to a particular unit. A few exist on the civil war that would be great to play during a US history course to add more interest and intrigue to the study of the war. Save this site as a favorite to allow for easy retrieval of lesson plans and activities!

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All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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This site provides everything you need to get your students involved in serious bird watching. The Online Bird Guide is an impressive resource, filled with videos, distribution maps,...more
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This site provides everything you need to get your students involved in serious bird watching. The Online Bird Guide is an impressive resource, filled with videos, distribution maps, bird songs, and in-depth information about various species. Advice on how to attract birds (to a school's garden, perhaps) and what students can do to promote conservation efforts is provided. The Educator's Guide offers fun ideas to get you started in teaching about birds, information on special ornithological projects, and professional development opportunities.

tag(s): birds (47), migration (45)

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Cassini-Huygens Mission to Saturn and Titan - NASA

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On October 15, 1997, the Cassini-Huygens spacecraft was launched from the Kennedy Space Center, headed for Saturn. In July of 2004, the craft is scheduled to reach the ringed planet....more
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On October 15, 1997, the Cassini-Huygens spacecraft was launched from the Kennedy Space Center, headed for Saturn. In July of 2004, the craft is scheduled to reach the ringed planet. This site will provide you and your students with daily mission updates, images, and information about the science behind the mission.

tag(s): planets (124), solar system (125), space (248)

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Visit the teacher section to browse through three extensive educational programs for grades K - 4, 5 - 8, and 9 - 12. (All lesson plans and activities are aligned to national standards.) The searchable site also offers a "For Kids" section that provides activities, fun facts, and amazing stories related to the Saturn mission. Created by the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology.

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Transit of Venus - Exploratorium

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Astronomical history is about to happen! On June 8, 2004 the planet Venus will cross the face of the sun, an event that has not occurred since 1882. Tune into ...more
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Astronomical history is about to happen! On June 8, 2004 the planet Venus will cross the face of the sun, an event that has not occurred since 1882. Tune into this site to view a live Internet webcast of the transit and an interactive timeline detailing Venus transits throughout history (only six have occurred since the invention of the telescope in the 1600s). Basic information on what a transit it, why it is important, and how to see it is also provided. Some areas of this resource require Flash, however there is plenty of important information to learn from that doesn't.

tag(s): planets (124), solar system (125)

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Take advantage of the free lesson plans and activities offered within this site in the Teachers Guide! The site can be used for both history and science classrooms. Historians will appreciate the informative timelines and introspective look back, while the content itself is clearly science oriented. Save this site as a favorite on your teacher computer to allow for easy access of the guides.

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Electronic Field Trip to the Forest - Kentucky Educational Television

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Take your students on an electronic field trip to the forest with this informative site that covers a range of curriculum topics including environmental and life sciences, history,...more
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Take your students on an electronic field trip to the forest with this informative site that covers a range of curriculum topics including environmental and life sciences, history, geography and economics. The actual Field Trip is a 60-minute overview of forest ecology, broken down into three independent segments. Students will encounter foresters, a wildlife biologist, and an ecologist in the course of the virtual trip.
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tag(s): biomes (96), ecology (117), forests (31)

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Take advantage of the free lesson plans and activities hosted by this site! They correspond to the website and instruct teachers on how to specifically use the site to teach. There is also a habitat game that would make a great learning center or station to review the material. Science teachers will appreciate this one.

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Backyard Nature

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Life science teachers can find a wide variety of information about many aspects of the natural world in this well-organized site. Topics include geology, plants, fungi, animals, and...more
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Life science teachers can find a wide variety of information about many aspects of the natural world in this well-organized site. Topics include geology, plants, fungi, animals, and naming/classifying living things. A section on "tools" provides guidance in selecting the proper items for successful nature study (i.e., field guides, binoculars, notebooks). Most importantly, all of the information is geared toward understanding nature in your own backyard (or schoolyard!). Encourage your students to check out the link to 101 Nature-Oriented Things to Do for some great science-based ideas on how to fill those long summer days.

tag(s): animals (275), classification (20), plants (142)

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Paper Airplanes - Exploratorium

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Turn every student's favorite class distraction into a learning opportunity with this lesson that takes a scientific look at the standard paper airplane. Instructions on how to properly...more
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Turn every student's favorite class distraction into a learning opportunity with this lesson that takes a scientific look at the standard paper airplane. Instructions on how to properly fold an aircraft are provided (not that your students will need those!), but then the challenge begins. Structural adjustments to improve performance are discussed, the paper's function in the construction process is examined, and basic flight concepts are explained. Pair this activity with a study of the Wright Brothers and the history of flight, or with an environmental lesson on paper recycling.

tag(s): air (28), aircraft (26), flight (33)

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This site would be great for a physics unit discussing the aerodynamics of flight. Have a team competition in which students use the site on an interactive whiteboard to create the best paper planes they can, considering the scientific processes that go into flight. This is a fun activity that allows students to apply concepts in practice and have some fun.

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NCES Classroom - National Center for Education Statistics

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From the interactive menu of this engaging site, students can choose to test their math/science knowledge, take a quiz that matches their likes and dislikes with those of a famous ...more
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From the interactive menu of this engaging site, students can choose to test their math/science knowledge, take a quiz that matches their likes and dislikes with those of a famous mathematician, learn about probability, complete a word search puzzle, or learn a new Word of the Day. The Crunch link takes visitors to an on-line magazine that features student created articles, art and technology reviews, and creative writing. Use this resource as a stand-alone independent activity for your elementary and middle school students, or to enrich a math or science lesson. There are even a few links and fun facts for teachers!

tag(s): probability (129)

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Stalking the Mysterious Microbe

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Introduce your students to the microbial worlds of bacteria, fungi, and viruses with this site that provides entertaining background information, ideas for classroom experiments, and...more
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Introduce your students to the microbial worlds of bacteria, fungi, and viruses with this site that provides entertaining background information, ideas for classroom experiments, and a collection of "Microbes in the News" articles. Find out when hands should be washed and what happens when they are not! Interested students can even explore a "Careers" link that offers interviews with experts in the field, advice on finding a mentor, and tips on how to become a microbiologist. Available in English and Spanish.

tag(s): microorganisms (9)

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Use the videos on this site as a supplement to a lecture on microbes. One video that would be great, "E. Coli Animation," shows the growth and reproduction of e.coli in a quick YouTube clip. Not all school internet systems allow for access to YouTube, so make sure to check your school's policies before use. If it does work, some of these videos do a great job of detailing specific microbes and their life-cycles. Definitely a lot more interesting and fun for students to watch than reading the same information out of a textbook!

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