February 2009
23andMe - Genetics 101
23andMe 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!
January 2009
October 2008
Thinkfinity
High quality resources from recognized providers such as ReadWriteThink, Illuminations, Science NetLinks, etc.
ZAC Browser
Browser targeted for austistic children, but beneficial for the pre-school and kindergarten children. PC only at this time.
The Periodic Table of Videos - University of Nottingham
(via)Oustanding Periodic Table of Elements with video explanations (practical explanations)
September 2008
Lunar Cycle Challenge
(via)Drag the moons to their places in the lunar cycle. Three levels of play.
August 2008
Edheads - Crash Scene Investigation - CSI - Forensic Science - Math
Excellent simulation for science and math
June 2008
skoool.co.uk ::
Math and science interactive learning modules with audio
May 2008
The Five Kingdoms
A basic introduction to the classification system used to describe the biodiversity of life.
April 2008
Periodic Table Printmaking Project
by 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.
March 2008
BAM! Body and Mind |
1 comment (via)From the CDC, a great interactive site for health topics: diseases, food and nutrition, physical activity, your safety, your life, your body. Resources for teachers here as well.
February 2008
Interactive Whiteboard Resources Elementary Classrooms
whiteboard activities in all subjects
December 2007
Launchball Educators’ guide
Info and resources for the Launchball site
Science Museum - Launchball
by 8 othersSlide, bounce, and spring your way through 30 obstacle filled levels using your creative problem solving skills. Need to register to save progress. Complete the training games first!
Science Animations for the Smartboard or Teacher Website
(via)Science Animations
Movies & Interactive Tutorial Links
November 2007
Welcome to BugGuide.Net! - BugGuide.Net
by 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
Resources 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.
Search for Your Favorite Animals -- National Geographic Kids
Search by animal category or habitat. Each Creature feature has a page of facts and photos, video and sound, map, e-card and printing features
Interactive Excel Spreadsheets
by 1 other (via)Dynamic and Interactive Visualization with "Javaless" Applets or Interactive Excel Spreadsheets
Encyclopædia Britannica Online School Edition
Grade 3 activities: Line 'Em Up! Three levels of play
October 2007
The Animal Kingdom
Basic classification and resources
Life Science Connections - Human Body Adventure
(via)Engaging site designed by a middle school teacher for grade 7 life science, but content can be used for 5th grade unit because of the way the information is presented in bulleted format with graphics. If students have trouble using the naviagation menu, use the site map:http://vilenski.org/science/humanbody/hb_html/map.html
