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Science and Detection: Making Connections through Einstein Anderson - Yale University

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By examining how characters use the scientific process in detective stories, students will discover the many parallels between literature and science. This integrated unit, based on...more
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By examining how characters use the scientific process in detective stories, students will discover the many parallels between literature and science. This integrated unit, based on the Einstein Anderson detective stories and Poe's The Murders in the Rue Morgue, addresses process skills in observation, prediction, and information gathering.

tag(s): critical thinking (194), mysteries (30)

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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 your observation and prediction skills to help the author solve the mystery!

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Interactivate - Shodor

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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 (117), operations (70)

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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.

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Endangered Birds - National Audubon Society

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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.

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Water Science for Schools - US Government

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The EPA created this collection of resources dealing with water cycles, water purification, and water availability. It includes web resources, sample experiments, and explanations of...more
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The EPA created this collection of resources dealing with water cycles, water purification, and water availability. It includes web resources, sample experiments, and explanations of water quality issues. Each topic has several areas to explore and learn from.

tag(s): agriculture (52), conservation (110), ecosystems (117), environment (248), water (102)

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Start with Water Basics, and find lots of topics and activities. Review the water cycle on your interactive whiteboard or with a projector. Engage your students with one of the interactive activities. Once your students have the basics, enhance learning by having them choose a topic as a source for a multimedia project to present what they learned using Genially, reviewed here. With Genially students can insert maps, surveys, video, audio and more. Teachers will likely want to sort through the material before suggesting it to their students.

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IceCube Neutrino Observatory - University of Wisconsin-Madison

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The IceCube Neutrino Observatory is an engaging science resource from the University of Wisconsin-Madison that introduces students to one of the world's most unique astronomy experiments....more
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The IceCube Neutrino Observatory is an engaging science resource from the University of Wisconsin-Madison that introduces students to one of the world's most unique astronomy experiments. Located deep beneath the Antarctic ice at the South Pole, IceCube detects tiny particles called neutrinos, helping scientists study distant stars, black holes, supernovas, and other cosmic events. The site features news articles, videos, photographs, interactive explanations, and educational materials that help students explore particle physics, astronomy, Earth science, and scientific research. Teachers can use the website to introduce scientific inquiry, careers in STEM, Antarctic exploration, and the ways scientists use technology to investigate the mysteries of the universe.

tag(s): antarctica (28), space (249), STEM (389)

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After learning about the IceCube Observatory, have students work in teams to design and sketch their own particle detector. Students should explain how their detector would collect data and what scientific questions it could help answer. Students can investigate the location of IceCube in Antarctica and create a map using Google My Maps, reviewed hereshowing the observatory, the South Pole, and other Antarctic research stations. They can add facts about climate, geography, and scientific research conducted there. Older students can examine IceCube data visualizations and graphs from the website. Students can identify patterns, make observations, and discuss how scientists use evidence to draw conclusions about events occurring in space.

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Renewable Energy - US Department of Energy

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Give students a concise introduction to renewable energy with this U.S. Department of Energy overview explaining what renewable energy is, where it comes from, and why it matters. The...more
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Give students a concise introduction to renewable energy with this U.S. Department of Energy overview explaining what renewable energy is, where it comes from, and why it matters. The page defines renewable energy as energy produced from naturally replenished resources, including biomass, geothermal energy, sunlight, water, and wind. It also summarizes common uses such as electricity generation, heating and cooling, and transportation, along with potential benefits including greater U.S. energy independence, job creation, a more reliable and resilient power grid, and reductions in carbon emissions and air pollution. The page is brief rather than a complete lesson, so it works best as a starting point for research, comparison, discussion, or an energy unit.

tag(s): conservation (110), electricity (63), recycling (51), solar energy (35)

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Have students work in pairs to compare two renewable energy sources and organize similarities and differences with the Interactive 2 Circle Venn Diagram by Read Write Think, reviewed here. Assign small groups one DOE-named benefit, such as energy independence, job creation, grid resilience, or reduced air pollution, and have them locate supporting evidence before presenting whether the benefit is well supported.

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Backyard Weather Station - University of Colorado Boulder

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The TeachEngineering page for "Forecasting the Weather" offers a hands-on activity that guides students in understanding how meteorologists predict the weather. Through this activity,...more
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The TeachEngineering page for "Forecasting the Weather" offers a hands-on activity that guides students in understanding how meteorologists predict the weather. Through this activity, students learn to observe atmospheric conditions, record data, and use simple forecasting techniques to make weather predictions. Designed for elementary to middle school students, the activity encourages critical thinking and problem-solving by simulating real-world weather forecasting methods. This resource is ideal for science teachers looking to reinforce concepts in meteorology with interactive, practical learning that connects to students' everyday experiences with weather. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
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tag(s): weather (170)

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Have students keep a daily weather journal for a week, recording details like temperature, cloud cover, wind speed, and precipitation. They can create a weather journal using a free resource such as Book Creator reviewed here. Students can role-play as meteorologists in groups by preparing and presenting a weather forecast. Have students track the path of a storm (like a hurricane or tropical storm) over several days, noting changes in its trajectory, strength, and impacts.

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Earthwatch - Earthwatch Worldwide

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Find great ecology projects and adventurous ideas at Earthwatch, a program where everyone and anyone can get involved in making our planet environmentally safe. Sign up for their free...more
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Find great ecology projects and adventurous ideas at Earthwatch, a program where everyone and anyone can get involved in making our planet environmentally safe. Sign up for their free newsletter for the latest news, events, and ways you can get involved. There is a comprehensive guide and a fact sheet. Find many, many lesson plans on the Educator Opportunities page, on the right menu. If you haven't planned your next vacation, why not do something out of the ordinary and get involved in an Earthwatch expedition? There are more than 140 expeditions from all over the world from which to choose. You will meet professional research scientists, Earthwatch guides and professionals, and like-minded volunteers like you from around the world. There are grants available to fund your expedition.

tag(s): earth (187), environment (248)

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Select "Global Classroom" for a summary of planned and on-going scientific field trip explorations. Some explorations include classroom resources. Topics pertain to oceans, ecology, and endangered species.You will find there are lesson plans relating to: Oceans, Ecosystem Services, Cultural Heritage, Climate Change, and Taking Action.
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The Dino Directory - British Museum of Natural History

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This site from the Museum of Natural History is a rich resource for images of dinosaurs. You can select by body type, country, geologic time period, and other idicies. Apart ...more
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This site from the Museum of Natural History is a rich resource for images of dinosaurs. You can select by body type, country, geologic time period, and other idicies. Apart from the images, which are watermarked, there is only basic information on the size and environment of each creature on the landing page, however, scroll WAY down to the bottom of the page for a site menu. Look for Discover, and under that Dinosaurs. On this page you will find a WEALTH of information from an Introduction to Dinosaurs to Dinosaur behavior, abilities, lifestyles, to Dinosaur Digs, and even Dinosaur Crafts and Activities. While not intended for elementary students, the navigation is simple enough for these students to use effectively in finding images.

tag(s): dinosaurs (47), reptiles (12)

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In a unit on dinosaurs, share this site on an interactive whiteboard or projector with students. The function they will find most interesting about this site is the area that describes the dinosaurs that existed in their local area! Brief bios are presented on all the dinosaurs, so this could also be a great resource if the students were to research their local dinosaurs for a project.

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Lead Contamination In Our Environment - Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute

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Use this middle-grades environmental science unit to help students investigate where lead comes from, how people are exposed, why children are especially vulnerable, and how prevention,...more
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Use this middle-grades environmental science unit to help students investigate where lead comes from, how people are exposed, why children are especially vulnerable, and how prevention, public policy, and environmental justice connect to the issue. Designed for grades 5-8, the unit combines background information with a pre/post test, five lesson plans, research, discussion, writing, debate, field experiences, student and teacher reading lists, and additional resources. Students examine sources of lead in homes, air, soil, food, water, paint, gasoline, and batteries, then move into lead toxicity, regulations, community action, and environmental equity. Several activities are ready to adapt, including source-identification group work, a community contamination debate, environmental justice research, and a field trip or guest-speaker experience. Because the curriculum was written in 1997, teachers should verify current medical guidance, lead regulations, exposure recommendations, and statistics before using it in the classroom.

tag(s): conservation (110), environment (248), pollution (59)

In the Classroom

Incorporate these lesson plans and more with any of your environmental studies. Have students complete a graphic organizer as a pre- and post-assessment on what they know about lead and lead contamination. A KWL chart works well. Replace paper graphic organizers with online, interactive graphic organizers at Holt Graphic Organizers, reviewed here. As you work through the unit, ask students to write about how to apply the ideas in this curricular unit on the environment and health to their own home lives. Exchange paper journal with a blog tool like Site123, reviewed here. 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 Edublog, reviewed here.

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Color Vision - How Does it Work?

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From the "Ask a Biologist" series at Arizona State University, this site provides a concise, well illustrated description of how your eyes perceive colors. Easy to use and nicely organized,...more
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From the "Ask a Biologist" series at Arizona State University, this site provides a concise, well illustrated description of how your eyes perceive colors. Easy to use and nicely organized, it's one of several simplified biology resources available from this site.

tag(s): colors (64), eyes (5), vision (40)

In the Classroom

The text portions may be challenging, so you should pair weaker readers with a partner as they read. 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. At the bottom of the page there are several topics labeled Read More About Seeing Color. Divide students into small groups to research and take notes for one or more of the topics. Then ask students to share what they learned by creating a simple infographic sharing their knowledge about seeing color using Visme, reviewed here.

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Biology4Children - Noel Nelson

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Biology4kids features resources for biology, including printable worksheets, quizzes, flashcards, board games, and more. Featured topics include adaptations, living and nonliving things,...more
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Biology4kids features resources for biology, including printable worksheets, quizzes, flashcards, board games, and more. Featured topics include adaptations, living and nonliving things, plants and animals, classification, animal cells, and more. Board games and worksheets are downloaded as PDFs. Quizzes allow you to get your feedback instantly. Lessons are reading passages with activities. Be careful where you click on this site, since there are many advertisements.
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tag(s): animals (281), classification (20), plants (141)

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This site will complement your study of cells. Use it as an introduction or review. Share this site on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Have students explore this site independently or in pairs. If used independently, put the site on a classroom computer and use it as a center. To use in pairs, bring students to the lab or use a classroom set of laptops. This site would also be a good addition to your class webpage or blog for use at home. Have students create a simple infographic sharing their findings using Visme, reviewed here.

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An Interactive Periodic Table - Los Alamos

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Created at Los Alamos National Laboratory, this site offers a colorful periodic table with detailed scientific information on each element, along with notes on the uses of many of the...more
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Created at Los Alamos National Laboratory, this site offers a colorful periodic table with detailed scientific information on each element, along with notes on the uses of many of the elements listed. The result is far more engaging that one might initially believe.

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The Whole Frog Project - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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The Froggy website is an interactive educational resource that allows students to explore frog anatomy digitally through a Virtual Frog Dissection Kit. Instead of dissecting a physical...more
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The Froggy website is an interactive educational resource that allows students to explore frog anatomy digitally through a Virtual Frog Dissection Kit. Instead of dissecting a physical frog, students can remove and examine organs, view anatomical structures from different angles, and even play a "Virtual Frog Builder" game to reinforce their understanding of where organs belong and what they do. The site also includes background material explaining the science and technology behind the project, such as 3D visualization techniques used to create the digital models, making it a useful supplement for high school biology classes studying anatomy and physiology.

tag(s): amphibians (16), dissection (5)

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USGS Biology Resources

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The U.S. Geological Survey maintains this registry of Earth and Environmental Science links. A wide list of topics is covered, excellent resource for research projects. ...more
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The U.S. Geological Survey maintains this registry of Earth and Environmental Science links. A wide list of topics is covered, excellent resource for research projects.

tag(s): earth (187), environment (248)

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Tide Predictions

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This site from NOAA offers information on tides and tidal changes on the U.S. east and west coasts, and provides resources for predicting tides at various points along the coast. ...more
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This site from NOAA offers information on tides and tidal changes on the U.S. east and west coasts, and provides resources for predicting tides at various points along the coast. Good site to help students understand the factors that contribute to variations in tides from place to place.

tag(s): tides (5)

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A Hands-on Approach to Environmental Quality - Yale University

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By planting, tending, and harvesting an organic garden, students learn about environmental quality and their roles in the problem. ...more
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By planting, tending, and harvesting an organic garden, students learn about environmental quality and their roles in the problem.

tag(s): agriculture (52), earth (187)

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Plant your own garden following the guidelines at this site, learning at the same time about preserving a quality environment. Improve your children's eating habits and enthusiasm for healthy foods as well!

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Internet Resource Guide for Zoology

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This site from by NC State publications includes searchable animal databases. A search results in a list of links. This site would be very helpful when completing a research report....more
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This site from by NC State publications includes searchable animal databases. A search results in a list of links. This site would be very helpful when completing a research report.

tag(s): zoology (18)

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Insect Records Catalog

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The University of Florida has compiled a listing of insects holding the record for the biggest, fastest, smallest, etc., etc. A good collection of insect trivia, as well as ...more
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The University of Florida has compiled a listing of insects holding the record for the biggest, fastest, smallest, etc., etc. A good collection of insect trivia, as well as a potential starting point for a more serious exploration of insects and the way they live.

tag(s): insects (64)

In the Classroom

While some of the world records might make students a little queasy, (see the worlds biggest bug) this site would be an excellent way to get students interested in the study of insects. Share the site on an interactive whiteboard or projector, and allow students to explore it in groups. What would be interesting is to see how many record holders were local insects. Have students create a digital record book, including images on a site such as Bookemon, reviewed here.

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Great Backyard Bird Count - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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Explore the Great Backyard Bird Count, an annual global citizen-science event held for four days each February. Participants spend as little as 15 minutes identifying and counting birds...more
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Explore the Great Backyard Bird Count, an annual global citizen-science event held for four days each February. Participants spend as little as 15 minutes identifying and counting birds in their yards, neighborhoods, parks, or other favorite places, then submit their observations to help scientists monitor bird populations worldwide. The site, a collaboration between the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Audubon Society, and Birds Canada, includes current and past results, interactive maps, bird-sighting data, photos, videos, and information about community birding events. Teachers can use these resources to engage students in lessons about bird identification, migration, habitats, populations, biodiversity, data collection, graphing, and citizen science.

tag(s): birds (47), counting (58)

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Take students outside for 15-20 minutes to observe and record the birds they see around the school. Back in class, students can organize their observations into a chart or graph using Infographic Presentation Templates, reviewed here and compare which species were most common. Use the site's maps and bird-count data to investigate where selected bird species are found at different times of the year. Students can look for patterns and discuss how weather, food sources, and habitat may influence migration.

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