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Global Warming
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4 to 12
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Students gather information about global warming and climate changes in preparation for future lessons on the Greenhouse Effect. From Michigan State University & Ameritech. ...more
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Students gather information about global warming and climate changes in preparation for future lessons on the Greenhouse Effect. From Michigan State University & Ameritech.
tag(s): ecology (117)
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Students will be researching Global warming. If your students need an introduction or review of research skills you may want to parallel the POV lesson with R4S: Research for Success, reviewed here. As you work through the lesson, ask students to keep a journal about what they are learning and questions they still have. Subtitute paper and pen journals for a digital journal using a tool like Penzu, reviewed here; with Penzu you can add images or your own artwork as illustrations. As a culmination activity modify student's understanding by having them put together an interactive infographic about their learning for you and their peers using Infogram, reviewed here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Exploratorium Science Snacks - The Exploratorium
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1 to 12
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This is an extensive collection of science lessons and laboratory procedures compiled by the Great Lakes Collaborative and the University of Kansas. The site offers a highly detailed...more
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This is an extensive collection of science lessons and laboratory procedures compiled by the Great Lakes Collaborative and the University of Kansas. The site offers a highly detailed outline of science concepts, and it provides a selection of different lessons and lab resources for each concept. All lessons are available as Adobe Acrobat PDF files which can be downloaded and printed on your printer. The index page groups these by topic, and each page includes instructions and illustrations. Many of the projects are suitable for "do at home" activities. Great resource!
tag(s): experiments (66), scientific method (49)
In the Classroom
After introducing this site to your students, you can choose an activity to complement an area your are studying, or allow students choose an activity to pursue. Challenge students modify their learning by creating "visual" lab reports using Jimdo, reviewed here, to document experiments or illustrate concepts, such as the water cycle.
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Consumer Testing in the Classroom
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5 to 8
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Put the scientific method to work in your classroom. This site offers project ideas for your students to design their own scientific experiments to test household products. ...more
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Put the scientific method to work in your classroom. This site offers project ideas for your students to design their own scientific experiments to test household products.
tag(s): scientific method (49)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the ideas here for your classroom. Have students enhance their learning by creating blogs sharing their learning and understanding using Telegra.ph, reviewed here. This blog creator requires no registration. If you are teaching younger students and looking for an easy way to integrate technology and check for understanding, challenge your students to create a blog using Seesaw, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Building Big projects - PBS
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4 to 8
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This is the teacher's guide to the PBS "Building Big" series which describes the engineering methods required to create a variety of huge structures. The exercises and demonstrations...more
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This is the teacher's guide to the PBS "Building Big" series which describes the engineering methods required to create a variety of huge structures. The exercises and demonstrations let students try their hand at small models that demonstrate the same principles used for larger structures. Lots of "hands-on" stuff for different grade levels and topics. Well worth a visit.
tag(s): structures (15)
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Introduce the site to the class with a projector or interactive whiteboard. Bookmark the interactive activities on learning center computers for students to explore together. Have students extend their learning by writing and drawing about it using a blog tool like Penzu, reviewed here. With Penzu you can add images or your own artwork as illustrations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Science Explorer - Exploratorium
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2 to 12
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This site is a comprehensive collection of natural science resources for teachers. Teachers can use this site to browse through the outline format to research a specific area of natural...more
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This site is a comprehensive collection of natural science resources for teachers. Teachers can use this site to browse through the outline format to research a specific area of natural science. This site takes some time to go through and lesson plans are not easily available; however detailed bibliographic information is provided and all material is based on national science standards.
tag(s): experiments (66)
In the Classroom
Allow students to choose from the activities offered on this site to learn more about natural science. Post a link on your class web page or newsletter for parents and students to use at home. With younger students, take photos, or have older students take photos, of the the steps and results of their experiment they make and post them on your website for parents to see. Older students could enhance their learning by posting the photos with and explanation using a portfolio tool such as Mahara, reviewed here. Mahara also offers tools for incorporating blogs. Alternatively, students could transform their learning by annotating images taken of their activities with text, URL's, or videos using ThingLink, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The National Inventors Hall of Fame, Akron, Ohio
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5 to 12
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Use the Inventors Hall of Fame site to read about famous inventors. The site is indexed and searchable. Students could easily use these biographies to start a research project, or ...more
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Use the Inventors Hall of Fame site to read about famous inventors. The site is indexed and searchable. Students could easily use these biographies to start a research project, or you can post them on a bulletin board. Help inspire your students! You may also want to search through the camps and programs offered to see if there is one of interest being held near your community. Alternatively, you could suggest to your administrator that your school sponsor one of the programs. There is no cost to the hosting school/district.
tag(s): inventors and inventions (89)
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Open the tab on the top menu bar for Inductees and scroll down to the most recent year for inductees. Display this page on the interactive whiteboard or projector, and use it to create an inspiring discussion about inventions with students. Ask students to choose an inventor and/or invention of interest to them and research how the inventor went about discovering his/her invention. Look through the programs and camp offerings for ideas for a science fair project. Ask students to look around at home and school to find something that needs to be invented!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Galapagos Islands - Adaptions - Kyrene
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4 to 12
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The National Science Teachers' Association developed this elegant PDF about the Galapagos islands and the abundance of species still found on the island. In addition to excellent photography,...more
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The National Science Teachers' Association developed this elegant PDF about the Galapagos islands and the abundance of species still found on the island. In addition to excellent photography, there are questions and discussion ideas for the species presented. Great site for a study of ecology or natural science.
tag(s): ecology (117)
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Introduce this activity with a projector or on an interactive whiteboard to show students how to navigate the site. Then, in your flipped or blended classroom (or at a computer center), have students explore on their own. Have students take notes on the material and write down questions they still have and topics that confuse them. They can do this with pen and paper or online. If you want the assignment online, explain to students they need to open a new tab in their browser window and take notes with a tool such as Webnote, reviewed here; tell students to be sure to save the URL to share their notes and questions with you and their peers. As a final assessment and to transform student learning, have small groups choose to make an interactive website using Webnode, reviewed here, or an interactive infographic using Canva Inforgraphic Maker, reviewed here, as if they are updating this site with a current look and using newer technologies.
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Science Activities - The Exploratorium
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3 to 8
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Exploratorium's DIY Exhibit Activities are part of the Exploratorium's collection of hands-on science and maker resources designed for learners of all ages. This section features interactive,...more
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Exploratorium's DIY Exhibit Activities are part of the Exploratorium's collection of hands-on science and maker resources designed for learners of all ages. This section features interactive, do-it-yourself exhibit-style activities that use everyday materials to explore science, art, perception, and real-world phenomena, similar to the museum's exhibits. These activities are low-cost, teacher-tested, and classroom-ready, making them ideal for inquiry-based lessons, makerspace projects, or STEM exploration stations. Teachers can use them to spark curiosity, support experiential learning, and bring playful science investigations into the classroom without needing specialized equipment.
tag(s): experiments (66), inquiry (35), makerspace (39), STEM (367)
In the Classroom
Bookmark this site as a resource for interesting, classroom-friendly science experiments. Share a link to experiments on your class web page for families to complete at home. Consider taking photos of the different stages of an experiment your students are doing in class. For all age students, use Adobe Express for Education, reviewed here, to display them on your webpage for students and families to view at any time. Enhance learning by having older students write blogs, documenting their understanding using a tool like Telegra.ph, reviewed here. With Telegra.ph you just click on an icon to upload images from your computer, add a YouTube or Vimeo, or X (formerly Twitter) links. This blog creator requires no registration.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Physics Lecture Demonstrations - Donald Simanek
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6 to 12
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This rather long page has a list of puzzling demonstrations (many with simple materials) you can use to spark student interest and challenge their powers to explain what they observe....more
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This rather long page has a list of puzzling demonstrations (many with simple materials) you can use to spark student interest and challenge their powers to explain what they observe. A great resource.
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Bookmark this site for use all year, and use to build it build simple models that you can use to demonstrate physics concepts to your science students! Encourage them to build some as well.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Trebuchet.com
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6 to 12
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This privately published site documents and illustrates the history of the trebuchet, a marvel of medieval physics that could hurl heavy things great distances. Students can learn how...more
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This privately published site documents and illustrates the history of the trebuchet, a marvel of medieval physics that could hurl heavy things great distances. Students can learn how to build their own miniature version, and they can study why the trebuchet worked so efficiently. This one's both fun and instructional.
tag(s): medieval (38)
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Share this site on the interactive whiteboard or projector to introduce a unit or lesson on the physics of throwing machines. Use this site to provide a historic example of their many uses. Teachers can focus simply on the history of mechanics of the machinery OR can have students attempt to create their own based on the directions and resources provided. This would be a great resource for either a History or Physics classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Skateboard Science - The Exploratorium
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6 to 12
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This site from San Francisco's Exploratorium offers a fascinating look into the physics behind all those bizarre skateboard tricks. Learn why riders and boards stay together and about...more
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This site from San Francisco's Exploratorium offers a fascinating look into the physics behind all those bizarre skateboard tricks. Learn why riders and boards stay together and about the forces that combine to make a successful trick. Along the way, there are links to other related topics.
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Share this site with students who like to skateboard to extend their knowledge about the dynamics of how the tricks work (and learn to relate force and motion in real life). Ask these students to share what they learned about their favorite trick with their peers by creating an annotated, narrated image (including text boxes and related links) using a tool such as Google Drawings, reviewed here. Google Drawings allows you to annotate an image with links to videos, text, websites, and more. Not familiar with Google Drawings? Watch an archived OK2Ask session to learn how to use: OK2Ask Google Drawings, here. The subject matter should make the hard work fun as it is all about the physics of the skateboarder and his board!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Physics4Kids
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6 to 12
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This is an engaging, "real science" site with explanations and narrative designed to keep students involved. There are explanations of more than a dozen concepts, each in sufficient...more
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This is an engaging, "real science" site with explanations and narrative designed to keep students involved. There are explanations of more than a dozen concepts, each in sufficient detail that the site can serve as both an independent study and an enrichment resource.
tag(s): enrichment (12)
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Teachers may also find the site a good resource for strategies on conveying abstract concepts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Building Big - PBS
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5 to 8
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Teach basic concepts of physical science by using the structures students see everyday. This companion site to a PBS television series examines bridges, domes, skyscrapers, dams and...more
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Teach basic concepts of physical science by using the structures students see everyday. This companion site to a PBS television series examines bridges, domes, skyscrapers, dams and tunnels, and the physical forces that affect them. After learning about each structure and "visiting" some well-known examples throughout the world, students can participate in a series of interactive online experiments that illustrate the impact that materials, loads, and shapes can have on a structure. Check out the Educators' Guide for suggestions on how to incorporate this site into your curriculum.
tag(s): structures (15)
In the Classroom
Introduce this site with students on an interactive whiteboard or with a projector to show them how to navigate it. Allow pairs or small groups to choose from Bridges, Domes, Skyscrapers, Dams, or Tunnels for further study and exploration. As a substitute for handwritten reports have students create a blog sharing their learning and understanding using Telegra.ph, reviewed here. With Telegra.ph you just click on an icon to upload images from your computer, add a YouTube or Vimeo, or X (formerly Twitter) links. This blog creator requires no registration.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Physics Learning Resources - Advancing Physics
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K to 12
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The American Physical Society (APS) Learning Resources collection provides educators with a wide range of free physics and STEM teaching materials designed to support science instruction...more
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The American Physical Society (APS) Learning Resources collection provides educators with a wide range of free physics and STEM teaching materials designed to support science instruction from elementary school through college. The site features lesson plans, classroom activities, experiments, videos, articles, career resources, and professional learning opportunities that help students explore topics such as motion, energy, space science, engineering, and modern physics. Resources are searchable by grade level and subject area, making it easy for teachers to find materials that align with their curriculum. Whether introducing fundamental science concepts or extending student learning through hands-on investigations, APS offers high-quality, research-based resources that promote scientific inquiry and critical thinking.
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After exploring an APS lesson on forces or motion, have students design and build a simple device, such as a paper roller coaster, a balloon-powered car, or a marble run. Students can test variables, collect data, and explain the physics behind their results. Have students watch an APS video or read an article about a current scientific discovery. Students can summarize the findings, identify the scientific questions being investigated, and discuss how evidence supports the conclusions. Students can work in teams to create a model exhibit that teaches visitors about a physics concept such as energy, magnetism, light, or motion. Exhibits may include demonstrations, diagrams, hands-on components, and informational displays to teach others about the topic.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Albert Einstein Biography - American Institute of Physics
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6 to 12
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From the American Institute of Physics - This page offers a commemorative biography of Einstein which highlights both his life and his contributions to the study of physics. Good term...more
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From the American Institute of Physics - This page offers a commemorative biography of Einstein which highlights both his life and his contributions to the study of physics. Good term paper material written from a scientific perspective.
tag(s): biographies (96)
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Bookmark this site for information on Einstein and his accomplishments for your student's papers and projects.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Antimatter Mysteries - CERN
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4 to 8
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Here's an introduction to the concept of antimatter for students. Nicely written text and colorful illustrations step users through a concept that's tough for many adults. Try this...more
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Here's an introduction to the concept of antimatter for students. Nicely written text and colorful illustrations step users through a concept that's tough for many adults. Try this one if you have a few students who need a little "something extra" to think about!
tag(s): matter (52)
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Tackle the idea of "antimatter" with the information and graphics from this PDF. Make a pictorial response to what you have learned by going through this lesson.
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Amusement Park Physics - CPB/Annenberg
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4 to 8
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This site, part of the Annenberg Center's collection of web activities, offers a simple introduction to the physics involved in riding a roller coaster, and allows young experimenters...more
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This site, part of the Annenberg Center's collection of web activities, offers a simple introduction to the physics involved in riding a roller coaster, and allows young experimenters to design their own roller coaster (friction-free, no less!) to see how it performs. Students could use this site easily.
tag(s): engineering (141)
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Have students or small groups of students design their own roller coaster with suggestions from this site; at the same time, they will learn about the physics involved in the roller coaster ride. Enhance learning by having students use Flip, to talk about what they learned about physics and then comment on what their peers learned, too. Flip is an augmentation tool for video responses to a question along with comments from peers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Science and Detection: Making Connections through Einstein Anderson - Yale University
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6 to 8
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By examining ways in which the scientific process is used by characters in detective stories, students will discover the many parallels between literature and science. Process skills...more
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By examining ways in which the scientific process is used by characters in detective stories, students will discover the many parallels between literature and science. Process skills involving observation, prediction, and information gathering are addressed in this integrated unit based on the Einstein Anderson detective stories and Poe's The Murders in the Rue Morgue.
tag(s): critical thinking (180), mysteries (27)
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Read the Einstein Anderson detective stories and/or Poe's The Murders in the Rue Morgue with the entire family, and then become detectives yourselves! Hone up your observation and prediction skills in order to help the author solve the mystery presented!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Interactivate - Shodor
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3 to 12
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This fabulous collection of interactives and tools supports math and science concepts across grades 3-12. There are also lessons to accompany the activities and a dictionary of math...more
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This fabulous collection of interactives and tools supports math and science concepts across grades 3-12. There are also lessons to accompany the activities and a dictionary of math terms. Sort by "audience" to narrow the listings by level: 3-5, 6-8, or 9-12. Version 3.0, released in 2010, provides better searching by activity type and curriculum term. Click at the bottom of the screen for an "interactivate Guide" to explain the various ways you can search, or simply click on Learner Activities to browse and see the breadth of offerings in areas such as Number and Operations, Geometry, Algebra, Probability, Statistics, Modeling, Discrete, and more.
tag(s): numbers (119), operations (71)
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Mark this one in your teacher favorites, then return to select activities in support of math or science units. Many curriculum topics have multiple offerings, so let students choose from among three to five activities for homework, in-class practice, or student- demonstrated skills on an interactive whiteboard or projector. Rotate different student groups to run the demonstrations and explanations of the interactives or have them write explanations of them on a class wiki for others to use for review and practice.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Endangered Birds - National Audubon Society
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6 to 12
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Audubon's Guide to North American Birds is an online field guide that lets you explore detailed information about more than 800 species of North American birds. The site includes...more
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Audubon's Guide to North American Birds is an online field guide that lets you explore detailed information about more than 800 species of North American birds. The site includes species profiles with descriptions, photos, habitat and range maps, and audio recordings of bird songs and calls, helping educators and students learn to identify birds they see in backyards, parks, or other natural settings. It's a great resource for teaching about biodiversity, animal behavior, habitats, and conservation, and it pairs well with birdwatching activities both inside and outside the classroom.
tag(s): birds (47), endangered species (28)
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Show students photos or play bird calls from the site and have them use the guide to identify the species. Have students observe birds outside school or at home, then use the guide to research and record facts about the birds they see. Have students listen to bird calls and describe patterns, pitch, or rhythm.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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