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Teach Engineering Resources for K-12 - University of Colorado Boulder
Grades
K to 12
tag(s): amazon (11), architecture (83), bridges (9), cells (78), density (21), engineering (141), environment (254), forces (46), friction (12), heart (26), human body (98), latitude (9), light (57), longitude (8), map skills (69), marine biology (32), mars (25), medicine (53), motion (56), pollution (55), robotics (30), rockets (14), simple machines (21), space (248), STEM (370)
In the Classroom
Bookmark this site as a resource for finding STEM lessons and activities for all grade levels. Collaborate with your peers using a bookmarking tool like Papaly, reviewed here, to share all of your resources. Papaly lets you add notes to shared resources, making it easy to discuss and comment on shared items. Instead of having students write journal entries during science or maker lab activities, enhance student learning by using a video response tool like Gravity, reviewed here to have students respond to essential questions and comment on their peers' observations. As a culminating activity for a unit, ask students to create an explainer video that answers essential questions about the unit topic. Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here is an easy-to-use tool for creating animated video explainers.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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4-H Embryology - University of Nebraska
Grades
1 to 6tag(s): embryos (2)
In the Classroom
If you are unable to hatch your own chicks, rent a projection screen and teach your students about the embryology of chicks via this website. The resources page provides lesson plans, standards and more for teachers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Cells Are Us - Partnership for Environment Education and Rural Health
Grades
6 to 10tag(s): cells (78)
In the Classroom
Some of the interactives would make good interactive whiteboard or partner-shared review games. The entire site should be accessible via a link from your teacher's web page for students to use for at-home review.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Biology Online - Biology Online Team
Grades
8 to 12In the Classroom
Include a link to this one among the resources on your teacher web page so stumped students have somewhere to turn while reviewing or doing homework. You must be a member to edit the dictionary, add posts to the forum, or suggest a resource (membership is free). Perhaps you want to set up a class account so you can add entries together from a projector in class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Dr. Saul's Biology in Motion - Leif Saul
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): body systems (45), evolution (86), meiosis (8), mitosis (9)
In the Classroom
Several of these interactives would be terrific on an interactive whiteboard or projector. The quizzes would be a great way to review on the whiteboard before a test.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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KidsHealth For Kids - Nemours Foundation
Grades
K to 8tag(s): human body (98)
In the Classroom
Use an interactive whiteboard and make the unique activities at this website a class experience. Then include the link on your teacher web page for students to share at home.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Genomics: Systems Biology for Energy and Environment - U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): biodiversity (40), energy (139), environment (254), sustainability (54)
In the Classroom
Plan a web scavenger hunt to help students learn more about the scientific fields related to their biology class or use specific resources within this very adult site to share the excitement. The images may be used in your class projects and materials, as long as you give credit.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Fishbanks: A Renewable Resource Management Simulation - Defra
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): environment (254), financial literacy (93), fish (16), resources (80), sustainability (54)
In the Classroom
The game could be helpful in showing students that "success" in a business that affects the environment can be measured in a number of ways: cash flow, environmental impact, community support. The game could be played cooperatively by groups of students on an interactive whiteboard, or could be played individually by students, as long as other players are online. Since it's available on-line, students could be instructed to play the game at home or during study halls and then be prepared to share their individual data in group discussion.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Brain: Understanding Neurobiology Through the Study of Addiction - National Institutes of Health
Grades
6 to 9tag(s): drugs and alcohol (29)
In the Classroom
Whether you choose to do the entire unit or feature the driving or mice observation exercises with a projector or interactive whiteboard, this unit is certain to have an impact on your middle school students. If possible, engage them actively by putting them to work on laptops or in a lab to do the observations.Use this site during your drug unit or Red Ribbon Week as background information for students or student groups to make anti-drug multimedia presentations using any of the reviewed tools from the TeachersFirst Edge.
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Fun Food Stuff - Tom Zinnen - BioTrek University of Wisconsin-Madison
Grades
K to 6tag(s): dna (52)
In the Classroom
Walk through some of the question/answers on a projector or interactive whiteboard, then ask students to investigate others in small groups at a computer before actually doing the experiments.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Singing Science Records - Ballads for the Age of Science
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): 1950s (33), 1960s (54), animals (275), energy (139), mammals (21), motion (56), plants (143), space (248), water (104), water cycle (25), weather (177)
In the Classroom
Include the links to specific songs for review on your teacher web site or play one of the songs as students enter the room (a sort of audio anticipatory set). You will definitely need to turn up the speakers. Elementary music teachers might want to pick up one of the songs while the students are studying these topics and teach the music and lyrics during music class!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Agricultural Ideas for Science Fair Projects - Sci4Kids
Grades
2 to 8tag(s): environment (254), medicine (53), zoology (18)
In the Classroom
During a unit of study involving agriculture, this page would be a great list of project choices for cooperative group learning experiments. Topics are interesting and the web site is kid-friendly. Great for enrichment for all!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Living in an Alkaline Environment - Microbial Life Educational Resources
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): ecology (118)
In the Classroom
You can use these activities in their entirety or pick and choose from the resources they include.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ICBL: Investigative Case-Based Learning - BioQuest Curriculum Consortium
Grades
11 to 12tag(s): genetics (82), scientific method (49)
In the Classroom
Review the cases and select one that extends your curriculum, then share it on a projector so students are not overwhelmed by the level of sophistication at first. These would also be ideal for gifted high school students interested in the sciences.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Biological ESTEEM: Excel Simulations and Tools for Exploratoty, Experiential Mathematics - Bioquest and MAA Online
Grades
11 to 12tag(s): ecology (118), environment (254), modeling (8), species (15), statistics (129)
In the Classroom
Teachers eager to spread enthusiasm for true scientific inquiry and use of mathematical tools in the sciences may want to select one of these tools to extend their regular curriculum. Share it on a projector so students are not overwhelmed with the college-level material at first.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Bugs in the Classroom - University of Kentucky
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): insects (63)
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Inside the Brain: A Tour of How the Brain Works - Alzheimer's Association
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): brain (58)
In the Classroom
Create a basic Web hunt or graphic organizer to guide students through this site and encourage them to focus on the vocabulary and descriptions. The visual component of this resource helps students understand the logistical as well as functional aspects of each major region of the brain.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Matching Aliens with Impacts - WGBH
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6 to 8Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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All About Birds - Cornell University
Grades
4 to 12In the Classroom
Useful for identifying various birds, finding ways for feeding and attracting birds to your home or school.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Cell Cycle and Mitosis - University of Arizona
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): cells (78), division (109), meiosis (8), mitosis (9), vision (41)
In the Classroom
Before using this site, you may want to assess students' knowledge of cells, DNA, and mitosis. Put together an assessment asking about basic information using a tool like Google Forms reviewed here, where you can use a variety of formats, including multiple choice, open-ended, images, and more. Then have students preview the first exercise for words they don't know and create flashcards using Cram - Online Flashcards, reviewed here. After completion of the exercise, ask students to reflect on their learning using Gravity, reviewed here. Gravity allows students to share video responses through collaborative comments and discussions. Require students to comment on at least 3 other students' learning reflections. Be sure you've coached students in proper discussion etiquette, whether online or in class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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