2009
23andMe - Genetics 101
by knann23andMe provides a collection of educational materials to guide you on your personal journey of genetic discovery. Explore our learning resources and discover the world of genetics!
2008
Thinkfinity
by knannHigh quality resources from recognized providers such as ReadWriteThink, Illuminations, Science NetLinks, etc.
The Periodic Table of Videos - University of Nottingham
by knann (via)Oustanding Periodic Table of Elements with video explanations (practical explanations)
Edheads - Crash Scene Investigation - CSI - Forensic Science - Math
by knannExcellent simulation for science and math
Periodic Table Printmaking Project
by knann & 2 othersNinety-six printmakers of all experience levels, have joined together to produce 118 prints in any medium; woodcut, linocut, monotype, etching, lithograph, silkscreen, or any combination. The end result is a periodic table of elements intended to promote both science and the arts.
2007
Science Animations for the Smartboard or Teacher Website
by knann (via)Science Animations
Movies & Interactive Tutorial Links
Welcome to BugGuide.Net! - BugGuide.Net
by knann & 2 othersWe are an online community of naturalists who enjoy learning about and sharing our observations of insects, spiders, and other related creatures.
Includes clicable guide, taxonomy, images, and indo
BBC - Science & Nature - Climate Change
by knannResources for understanding Climate Change/Global warming (last link on page:More Climate Change from around the BBC)
Try the Climate Challenge game
Would the planet survive if you were in power? Innovate, trade and persuade other nations to help you save the environment.
Interactive Excel Spreadsheets
by knann & 1 other (via)Dynamic and Interactive Visualization with "Javaless" Applets or Interactive Excel Spreadsheets
Learning Flash MX for Teachers
by knannDo you match this description?
You have been using PowerPoint in your lessons and feel that you have pretty well mastered it.
You are starting to feel limited by the way that PowerPoint works and you want to take more control over the way that objects are animated.
You have seen flash animations and games on the internet and want to have a go.
You haven't really got much of a life and think that staring at a laptop screen all weekend is fun.
Singing Science Records
by knannScience songs on topics of space,energy &motion, weather, and nature. Right click, choose "save Target As" to download the MP3. Songs are definitely dated, but older students and music teachers may enjoy updating the music style, perhaps to a rap tempo or, be inspired to create their own songs. Good resource for differentiation.
Stop Disasters
by knannUse your critical thinking and problem solving skills to minimize the imapct of various natural disasters such as hurricane, earthquake, tusnami, flood, and wildfire. Geared for middle and high school students with 3 levels of play. Takes 10-20 minutes per game.
Google Earth Outreach - Showcase
by knannGoogle Earth Outreach Showcase
Many public-minded groups and individuals are using Google Earth to bring a valuable geographic context to their stories. These examples will show you what others have done with Earth, and hopefully get some ideas flowing for what you might be able to do yourself.
Welcome to schoolscience.co.uk
by knannNice set of resources (free and commercial) for science k-12. Searchable by age level
WISE - Web-based Inquiry Science Environment
by knannHarness the power of the Internet... wisely. WISE is a simple yet powerful learning environment where students examine realworld evidence and analyze current scientific controversies. Our curriculum projects are designed to meet standards and complement your current science curriculum, and your grade 5-12 students will find them exciting and engaging. A web browser is all they need to take notes, discuss theories, and organize their arguments... they can even work from home! Our Teacher Area lets you explore new projects and grade your students' work on the Web. Best of all, everything in WISE is completely free.
Exploratorium Digital Library: Browse by Topic
by knann The Learning Resource Collection Digital Library contains the following:
* Images, video, audio, Web interactives and articles
* Hands-on activities
* Exhibit descriptions to help plan field trips
* Teaching tips
* Correlations to national and state curriculum standards
Lake Champlain Basin Atlas
by knannThe Lake Champlain Basin Atlas by the Lake Champlain Basin Program contains more than 40 full-color maps about the Lake Champlain Basin, articles about the maps, photographs, and a glossary. Extra resources, such as website links, manuals, and factsheets are also available. This 2004 version is loaded with lots of new information, many revised maps, and a new Students and Educators page!
How Products Are Made
by knann & 4 othersHow Products Are Made explains and details the manufacturing process of a wide variety of products, from daily household items to complicated electronic equipment and heavy machinery. The site provides step by step descriptions of the assembly and the manufacturing process (complemented with illustrations and diagrams) Each product also has related information such as the background, how the item works, who invented the product, raw materials that were used, product applications, by-products that are generated, possible future developments, quality control procedures, etc.
2006
NASA Earth Observatory
by knann & 4 othersAccompany NASA scientists as they explore our world and unravel the mysteries of climate and environmental change.
Talk.Origins Archive: Exploring the Creation/Evolution Controversy
by knannThe Talk.Origins Archive is a collection of articles and essays, most of which have appeared in talk.origins at one time or another. The primary reason for this archive's existence is to provide mainstream scientific responses to the many frequently asked questions (FAQs) that appear in the talk.origins newsgroup and the frequently rebutted assertions of those advocating intelligent design or other creationist pseudosciences.
Top Ten Myths About Evolution
by knann & 2 othersCan you think of any other myths not mentioned here.
Cell Organelles
by knannThese interactive pictures show a plant and an animal cell with organelles labelled. They prepare you to use a microscope to observe and identify cells in living tissue.