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Encyclopædia Britannica Online School Edition
Grade 3 activities: Line 'Em Up! Three levels of play
Solar System Exploration
Interactive tool for learning about the planets
Monarch Watch
(via):Dedicated to Education, Conservation and Research
Great site for the study of monarch butterflies.
Funny animals - Pictures and video clips
(via)Our philosophy is that the more we learn about animals, the more we respect them and take better care of them. Do you want to learn something new every day about animals? On this frequently updated page you will find information and news about animals. You can even add "animal of the day" to your own site (read more)
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DragonflyTV . Games |
Put on your thinking cap and try your hand at these fun science games
Build a Fish!
(via)Build a Fish by choosing a body, mouth, and color/pattern, then release it into the reef! You can drive your fish around the reef in search of food and to evade predators. Can your fish find enough food without being eaten?
Habitats and Enviroment
This excellent resource simulates what happens to a rabbit poulation by varying temperature, water and food. Follow up with adding a predator to the environment.
Mission Material
What do you know about the properties of materials. Fun game as a followup to the Illustrated Materials Database.
Humans and Animal Habitats
Interactive activity to answer questions and learn about different habitats. Has audio and print information. Good supplement to Habitat Unit.
The Illustrated Materials Database
The Materials Database allows pupils to interrogate an illustrated database of the properties of everyday materials. At the simplest level they can click on a property to view all materials which have that property. Use the Teacher section for loads of lesson print materials.
African Animal Communities
Read about different african animal communities. Easy reading level.
NATURE: Video Database & More
Video clips from PBS Nature series. Some clips have companion sites. Requires Realplayer. The Animal guide provides basic description information and a "critter fact". Try the "Fun and Games" section under the Cool Interactives heading at the bottom of the main page.
A Walk in the Woods
Walk in the Woods is designed for third through fifth grade students to gain an appreciation of nature. Accompanied by audio narration.
Kidspiration Activity Templates
Many curriculum related templates created by teachers for grades k-5 available for downloading. Check it out!
When the Wind Blows
Interactive demonstration of wind from a calm breeze to hurricane levels. Try it!
BBC School: Science Clips: Gr 3-4
Science Games
Directions: Click on the game button then click on the full screen button for the best view.
BBC School: Science Clips: Gr 2-3
Science activities for Grade 2-3.
Directions: Click on the game button then click on the full screen button for the best view.
All About Animals
A new pictorial database for K-3 pupils. Explore the interactive program and download images and fact files. Reading Level approximately 2-3
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