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SCIENCE WEB SITES FOR TEACHERS
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BOSTON MUSEUM OF SCIENCE ONLINE EXHIBITS
Virtual tours of a number of the science exhibits on
line.
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ANIMAL OMNIBUS
This site was definitely designed with children in mind! The Birmingham
Zoo Animal Omnibus is "a list of web sources indexed by the name of the
animal." Kids can search by animal name to get links to other resources. The resources range from simple color photographs to more complicated scientific classifications. |
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A LINK TO SCIENCE GAMES (1-7)
Kid's Corner: Interactive science games. Play the Mystery Photo game, and Animal Puzzle game.
Information on animals and nature. Play and learn! Good sections for teachers or parents.
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MAGNETISM WEBQUEST:
http://www.myschoolonline.com/page/0,1871,0-30688-2-13114,00.html
This webquest encourages cooperative learning as students work in teams to
research several internet sources to discover what we know about magnets and
how they work. They will thn bring it all together in a Hyperstudio presentation.
(Kid Pix will work well too!)
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EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCE GUIDE: INTERMEDIATE LEVEL:
This site provides an excellent lesson on scientific methods, and the scientific steps involved with
experimentation. It also goes over errors, and the failure of a hypothesis.
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SCIENCE PROJECT IDEAS:
The great part about this site is not just the variety of projects, especially for your middle school
students in the "Medium Difficulty Projects", but the instructions and illustrations that accompany
the suggested projects.
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SOLAR SYSTEM GUIDE:
StarDate is a great site... It takes students through a journey of our solar stystem
using visuals, graphics and good information on planet formation, origins, discovery
of planets, solar winds... lots more! It has a teacher guide too! ...and
be sure to check out the Image a Week Archive!
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GRAY ANATOMY -- Bartleby.com
Bartleby.com has been adapting classic books for the web, and has just added the 20th Edition (1918)
addition of GrayÕs Anatomy. DonÕt let the date of the edition fool you. This resource includes beautiful
illustrations and is searchable by keyword.
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COMMON MINERALS AND THEIR USES:
Try the following page, which gives both pictures and brief descriptions of minerals, metals, and ores.
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SIMPLE MACHINE RESOURCES
A great source and explanation site that your
students will enjoy as they learn.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
A good resource for all science teachers.
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MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN
Great local resource and web site.
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ST. LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER
Great local resource and web site.
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AWARD MAKER
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THE BIOLOGY PROJECT
The University of Arizona offers this online interactive resource. An excellent tool for high school.
This site provides detailed problems sets and tutorials as well as guided tours for each lesson.
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BOTANY
Grow a little further in the world of
botany. Information on plant life and
student activities are rooted here.
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PREK to EARLY ELEMENTARY SCIENCE SITES
The Science Club -- Kids Science Projects
This site covers a range of levels and abilities. But it doesn't leave out the youngest children.
Under Simple Projects there are experiements and projects that Kindergarten children can enjoy.
Also don't overlook the links to other great Science Project resources.
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SCIENCE RESOURCE LINKS
Some great internet links for science teachers
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BIOINTERACTIVE
This site is filled with bio activities and tools for students of all ages. For younger children, choose
"Cool Science for Curious Kids." For older students, especially AP students, access the latest virtual
tools for the geneticist, physician, and immunologist in the virtual labs. |
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BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY ONLINE LAB
This site has real world science and engaging activities that
you can conduct at home and at school.
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BIOLOGY LAB EXERCISES
If you are a biology teacher that wants to make your students think and be able to solve problems in
creative ways, these lessons are for you!
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ASK THE BIOLOGY EXPERTS:
No question is too difficult. Students come up with some very interesting question... For example,
"Do identical twins have identical fingerprints?" Get the answers from experts.
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FREE SCIENCE CLIP ART:
Here are some good science-related graphics that will come in handy when you create your worksheets,
tests, activities and newsletters. Enjoy!
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SCIENCE FAIR STUDIO:
This site provide marvelous resources for teachers and students to plan science projects and get ideas
for science fairs. The Science Fair handbook for students is great and there a lots of science project
ideas. The Science Fair organizer for teachers is a big help expecially for first time science fair organizers and those who want tips and ideas. |
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KIDS GUIDE TO SCIENCE PROJECTS
This site was created to give students ideas and resources, show them how to start a science project
and take them step by step through the scientific process. A good explanation by Joan Tindell, a middle
school science teacher in Arizona.
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SCIENCE BENCHMARKS ONLINE
Benchmarks is a follow-up report of ÒScience for All AmericansÓ and specifies how students should
progress toward science literacy, recommending what they should know and be able to do by the time
they reach certain grade levels. |
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EXPLORATORIUM EXPLORANET
This San Francisco-based interactive museum of science, art, and human perception brings some of
its exhibits online, and also offers teacher resources, book lists, monthly recommended sites, and
interdisciplinary materials. |
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THE ANIMAL ALPHABET
For each letter of the alphabet, this site features an animal with picture, poem, and facts.
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GAGGLE ANIMAL GAMES
Gaggle is a fun educational game that will teach you the special words used for groups of animals.
The Gagglexicon teaches the names so you can take the Gaggle Challenge. Instant feedback tells you
whether you are right or wrong and you can play timed or untimed. Need Java Plug in to play. Other games can be found at the playground. |
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BUG CLUB ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB
The Bug club provides information on insects and other invertebrates. The site content is developed
by university biology students; you can e-mail them your insect questions, view samples of their
newsletter, request a ÒbuggyÓ pen pal, or visit the Bug of the Week. |
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NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
The National Wildlife Federation offers educational information, lessons, games, and programs for
all ages at its site, complete with photos and graphics.
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MT. WILSON OBSERVATORY VIRTUAL TOUR
This tour will take your students to all of the domes and telescopes of the Mount Wilson
Observatory, some of which are off limits to real tourists. Information on the workings of the
different telescopes, many images of the skies from their museum exhibit, and information about the observatory can be found at this site. |
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THE SUN--A MULTIMEDIA TOUR
Through large images, video downloads, and text, this site takes you on a virtual tour of the sun. It
explores, in full detail, subjects from the sunÕs atmosphere and surface to solar winds and the
future of the sun and earth. |
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ASTRONOMY PICTURE OF THE DAY
View a new photo of the universe each day, complete with an expertÕs explanation. Search the index of
previous photos for all your favorite astronomical sights.
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EXPLORING PLANETS IN THE CLASSROOM
At this site youÕll find more than 25 hands-on science activities for both teachers and students
wishing to explore geology, earth, and planetary sciences.
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THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE SCIENCE MUSEUM
This major science musuem offers online exhibits such as an
online exploration of the heart; educational hotlists of links; units
of study to support science curriculum and much more . |
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THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Information on all Natural History and Science topics - including biology, zoology, entomology,
paleontology, and mineralogy--can be found in this museumÕs online exhibits. There is also a section
called Òcase studyÓ which describes how the museum researchers indentify the artifacts they receive. |
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NATURAL SCIENCES CURRICULUM
An outline of a natural science curriculum...all items in the outline are links to downloadable
worksheets, lab activities or games...
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ONLINE GUIDE TO METEOROLOGY
This site contains multimedia modules that introduce and educate students on selected topics in
atmospheric science, complete with data, explanatory text, large images and maps.
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THE WEATHER DUDE
This weather site, from a meteorologist at a Northwest TV station, is for both teachers and students.
It includes curriculum activities, quizzes, weather resources for children, songs about weather, and
weather terms from A-Z. |
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SCIENCE LEARNING NETWORK
This site contains a web-based learning environment designed to support inquiry education, primarily
for science and math. The schools and science museums in the project encourage exploration and
experimentation in a variety of ways, including using an electron microscope, viewing virtual exhibits and experiments, and giving you a chance to ask experts to answer science questions. |
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CHEM 4 KIDS!
Chem 4 Kids explains and illustrates matter, elements, atoms, and chemistry reactions. The vocabulary
section is a good resource. It also includes profiles of chemists. ThereÕs a chemistry quiz planned for
the future. It also includes a guided tour and and a search engine. |
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SCIENCE WEBQUESTS
Teachers attending the UCI Summer Science Institute at the University California at Irvine have
developed Web Quests that engage students in on-line instruction in various science topics. Check
them out!
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COOL SCIENCE FOR CURIOUS KIDS
This site from the Howard Hughes Medical
Institute invites curious kids to explore
biology... on screen, off screen, and in between. |
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BRAINPOP
This site provides an awesome collection of over 80 original animated movies covering health, science and
technology topics. The animated movies explain the human body and the world around us in an engaging and
interactive fashion that appeals to kids of all ages. You have to bookmark this one!! |
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HOW STUFF WORKS
A great site to receive information about anything you can think of works!! Currently highlighted is: How
Christmas Works, How Chocolate Works, How Snowmakers Work. There is a Question of the Day and often
the answers include pictures, graphics and animations. Great for both adults and kids. |
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EXTREME SCIENCE
This site will generate interest in science among elementary and middle
school students. The site profiles extremes( biggest, boldest, best, smallest, etc.) in the natural and
animal worlds. Check out the world records of the animal kingdom!
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BIOMES OF THE WORLD
http://www.snowcrest.net/freemanl/geography/slides/biomes
This site provides photographs, maps, and information on the world biomes, with pages on tundra, forests,
deserts, chaparral, and alpine mountains. Related links are provided for each different biome.
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MR. BENDIXEN WELCOMES YOU TO HIS SCIENCE LAB
Mr. Bendixen teachers seventh and eighth grade science. His purpose is to serve as a resource for his
students and also to provide ideas for other schools in how to integrate the Internet into their curriculum.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE CURRICULUM SITES
Lots of links to middle school science topics for the science classroom.
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ANIMAL INFORMATION DATABASE
Kids love to learn about animals. Check out this site from Sea World
and Busch Gardens for classroom acitivty ideas, materials, and access to Animal Information Database.
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SCIENCE FAIR IDEA EXCHANGE
Science Fair ideas, projects and plans plus links to more Science Fair sites.
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K-12 SCIENCE ED RESOURCES
Lots of links to good science education sites for
both teachers and students.
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DK ACTIVE LEARNING CLUB/SCIENCE
This site has many great science links in the areas of Nature and Science. Just click on the circular icons at
the bottom of the page.
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HANDBOOK FOR SPACE EDUCATORS
NASA has the best space information... so this site is a ÒmustÓ if you are teaching about space and
the solar system.
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ZOONET
Here is a site that will take you to zoos around the world. It has a great image gallery and an easy way
for kids to use the images and learn about copyright. Teach about copyright here! Read their policy and
teach kids to follow it.
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BIOLOGY FOR KIDS
A good site for kids... it covers cells, chemisty, and ecology.
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INTERACTIVE SPACE EXPLORATION CENTER
This a great astronomy site for kids... It includes universe, galaxies, solar system, and stars.
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