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General Science Resources:
Bill Nye the Science Guy (Grades 2-8)
  • Demostrations and experiments
  • Guides for episodes of the t.v. show
BrainPop (Grades 2-12)
  • Short video clips a wide variety of topics from Science, Social Studies, Math, English, Health, and Technology
Children's Discovery Museum (Grades K-8)
  • On-line games and activities on a variety of science topics
  • Classroom activities for preschool through 8th grade
Exploratorium (Grades 6-12)
  • Detailed resources for math and science teachers
National Geographic for Kids (Grades 3-8)
  • On-line games, activities and experiments
  • Includes maps, homework help and news
Science World (Grades 8-12)
  • Detailed information on chemistry, physics, math, biographies, and astronomy
Scientific American (Grades 8-12)
  • Magazine on-line, with news, pictures, and detailed information
  • Includes daily trivia and "Ask the Experts" sections
Why? Files (Grades 4-12)
  • Science behind the news and current events
  • Interactive activites about tornados, lightning, snowflakes, and home runs
Yuckiest Site on the Internet (Grades 3-6)
  • Worms, bugs, snot, etc. - Activities and information
 
Earth and Space Science Resources:
Amazing Space (Grades 4-12)
  • Space resources for teachers and students
  • Includes on-line activities, pictures, and homework help
Dig: Archaeology Magazine for Kids (Grades 3-8)
  • Articles, quizzes, and classroom resources
  • Glossary of archaeology terms
Explorations through Time (Grades K-12)
  • On-line activities and games related to recycling and conservation
  • Specific resources for high school students and teachers
Children's Discovery Museum (Grades K-8)
  • On-line games and activities on a variety of science topics
  • Classroom activities for preschool through 8th grade
Space Science for Kids from NASA (Grades K-12)
  • News, pictures, and detailed information with many links
  • Education Page includes games, quizzes and links
  • StarChild for younger students
USGS Learning Web (Grades K-12)
  • Resources for Geology, Biology, Geography, and Hydrology from the U.S. Geological Survey
  • Project Ideas, Homework Help and Research Tools for Students
  • Lesson Plans, Classroom Activities, and Paper Models for Teachers
 
Life Science Resources:
On-Line Skeleton (Grades 6-12)
  • PDF file - Includes detailed article about the skeletal system, along with many pictures and diagrams
Shedd Aquarium (Grades 4-12)
  • Detailed information and pictures for a wide variety of sea creatures
  • Includes information on conservation and resources for teachers
 
Weather Resources:
All About Snow (Grades 2-12)
  • Questions & Answers, and links to articles and other information about blizzards, avalanches, snowflakes and other snow-related things
  • Includes "Snow Science" and photographs (current and historic)
Dr. Dewpoint's Weather 101 (Grades 4-12)
  • Updated articles on weather-related phenomonon
  • Gloassary of weather vocabulary, Questions & Answers, and information about climates and currents

 

Websites for Teachers

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