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Earth Month is Here: Simple Ways to Pitch In for the Planet - EarthShare Texas
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5 to 12
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Looking for practical ways to turn Earth Month into everyday action? EarthShare Texas offers ten approachable categories of environmental actions, including using sustainable transportation,...more
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Looking for practical ways to turn Earth Month into everyday action? EarthShare Texas offers ten approachable categories of environmental actions, including using sustainable transportation, reducing and recycling waste, supporting environmentally conscious businesses, gardening, reducing paper use, advocating for environmental causes, choosing renewable energy, supporting wildlife conservation, conserving energy, and traveling responsibly. Each section provides specific suggestions students and families can consider, such as walking or biking, using reusable products, planting native plants, participating in community cleanups, and turning off unused electronics. Several suggestions link to outside organizations and resources for additional information. The article emphasizes that environmentally responsible choices can extend beyond Earth Month and become part of daily routines.
tag(s): sustainability (60), conservation (110), recycling (51), earth day (68)
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Have students choose three suggestions from the article and keep a one-week Earth Month action log, recording what they tried, challenges they encountered, and which action they think would be easiest to continue long-term. Invite pairs of students to select one recommendation, research evidence about its environmental impact, and create a persuasive poster with Adobe Creative Cloud Express, reviewed here, which can be used to create flyers, presentations, social media posts, and more. Have students conduct a classroom or school waste audit, record the types of disposable materials they find, and use the results to propose two realistic ways their class could reduce waste.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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STEM Lesson Plans for K-12 Teachers - Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
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K to 12
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Looking for a ready-to-use STEM lesson? Explore hundreds of free ORISE activities, covering topics from elementary science and math to high school engineering, chemistry, and artificial...more
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Looking for a ready-to-use STEM lesson? Explore hundreds of free ORISE activities, covering topics from elementary science and math to high school engineering, chemistry, and artificial intelligence. Browse the lesson listings by title, grade, subject, and description, or visit the lesson plan library to search the collection. Most lessons are downloadable PDFs, and some include additional materials such as presentations or activity files. The page also offers review games and The Harnessed Atom, a collection of nuclear energy lessons with student and teacher editions.
tag(s): creativity (95), problem solving (284), STEM (387), preK (354), engineering (136), artificial intelligence (371)
In the Classroom
As students are learning about "Is Oobleck a solid or a liquid?", students can use Google Forms, reviewed here to make their prediction. Students can use ScreenPal, reviewed here to record their ping-pong ball in the Floating Ping Pong Ball activity. After students complete their Ozobot Meets 3-D Printing (Art Challenge) lesson, have a gallery walk.
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LabXchange - The President and Fellows of Harvard College
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6 to 12
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LabXchange is a free online science platform designed for middle school, high school, and undergraduate students that delivers interactive digital lab simulations, articles, and learning...more
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LabXchange is a free online science platform designed for middle school, high school, and undergraduate students that delivers interactive digital lab simulations, articles, and learning pathways. The site provides access to thousands of open-source educational resources contributed by universities, research institutions, and museums, allowing students to explore complex scientific concepts through virtual experimentation and multimedia content. You navigate through a vast library of modular content items, combining digital text, video clips, and realistic laboratory simulations to build customized learning experiences or complete structured pathways aligned with standard science curricula.
tag(s): multimedia (69), Research (94), simulations (48), OER (54)
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For a biology or chemistry lesson, you can use the interactive lab simulations to let students safely test hypotheses and manipulate variables before conducting physical experiments, supporting active engagement and foundational understanding. Students can then record their observations and design digital diagrams of cellular processes using MindMup, reviewed here, which replaces traditional paper maps with collaborative, media-rich visual organizers that modify the standard lab report task. To extend learning and promote critical thinking, students can record audio reflections summarizing their experimental findings and conclusions using Vocaroo, reviewed here, redefining traditional assessments by turning standard written summaries into shareable digital audio logs.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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BON in a Box - GEO BON
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9 to 12
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Explore how scientists collect, analyze, and report biodiversity data with BON in a Box, an open platform for developing and supporting Biodiversity Observation Networks. Users can...more
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Explore how scientists collect, analyze, and report biodiversity data with BON in a Box, an open platform for developing and supporting Biodiversity Observation Networks. Users can search a large catalog of observation-design, data-collection, management, analysis, and reporting tools, investigate registered monitoring projects, and work with pipelines that transform local or global data into Essential Biodiversity Variables and biodiversity indicators. Featured topics include genetic diversity, threatened species, habitat change, protected-area connections, species distribution, biodiversity intactness, and phenology. The visual pipeline editor can run existing components without coding, although advanced work may involve R, Python, Julia, data preparation, GitHub, or installation on a local computer or server. This resource is designed primarily for researchers, conservation practitioners, policymakers, and advanced learners, not as a ready-made K-12 curriculum. Several pages include YouTube tutorials. If your district blocks YouTube, the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): data (215), citizen science (45), habitats (113), conservation (110), ecosystems (117), biodiversity (45)
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Have students design a schoolyard biodiversity investigation by identifying a research question, target organisms, sampling locations, collection methods, and possible sources of bias, then sketch their proposed sampling map on paper before comparing it with the platform's monitoring concepts. Have students search the projects portal for biodiversity-monitoring efforts in different regions, then plot selected locations and summarize the species, ecosystems, and sampling methods in Google My Maps, reviewed here. Ask pairs to select two monitoring projects and compare their geographic scale, biological groups, data-collection methods, and conservation goals using the Interactive 2 Circle Venn Diagram by Read Write Think, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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15 Worksheets - 15Worksheets.com
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K to 12
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Save preparation time with a large collection of free, ready-to-print worksheets covering math, reading, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, writing, science, social studies, holidays, preschool,...more
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Save preparation time with a large collection of free, ready-to-print worksheets covering math, reading, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, writing, science, social studies, holidays, preschool, kindergarten, and general skills. The homepage reports more than 28,100 worksheets, with most topic collections offering at least 15 activities and many including answer keys. Teachers can browse broad subject categories or search for a specific skill, unit, or lesson topic. Materials range from early-learning practice to selected high school content and include reading passages, writing prompts, computation practice, word problems, language exercises, science activities, and history resources. The creators report that retired educators write the worksheets, which are peer-reviewed, checked by an editor, and reviewed for clarity, age appropriateness, skill progression, and answer accuracy. Worksheets may be downloaded and printed for free educational use, but the site does not permit users to repost the files to public websites, shared drives, or file repositories.
tag(s): holidays (292), grammar (143), grammar review (34), writing prompts (56), preK (354), worksheets (72)
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Invite students to revise several worksheet questions into a class review game with Wayground, formerly Quizizz, reviewed here, and require each team to provide an answer explanation. Have students use a worksheet as the starting point for a hands-on station where they model math problems with manipulatives, act out vocabulary, sequence printed events, or test a science concept with classroom materials. Use worksheets at different complexity levels for targeted practice, then ask students to reflect on which items were most challenging and create a personal improvement plan in Simplenote, reviewed here.
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Bridge Map Templates - Visual Paradigm International Ltd.
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4 to 12
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This collection of editable bridge map templates helps students make relationships visible. A bridge map organizes paired ideas around a shared "relating factor," making it useful for...more
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This collection of editable bridge map templates helps students make relationships visible. A bridge map organizes paired ideas around a shared "relating factor," making it useful for analogies, mathematical relationships, scientific concepts, vocabulary, and historical connections. Users can begin with a template, replace the sample text, add or reposition shapes and connectors, format the diagram, and collaborate with others in real time. Users can share finished diagrams through a URL or export them as PNG, JPG, GIF, SVG, or PDF files. The free edition is intended for personal and noncommercial use and does not limit the number of drawings, although premium design content may display a watermark in free accounts.
tag(s): vocabulary development (111), vocabulary (260), visual thinking (17), critical thinking (194), graphic organizers (64)
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Ask multilingual learners to pair words or phrases in two languages and label the relationship as translation, category, function, or part-to-whole. Students can add images or symbols to support meaning. Invite teams to plan an analogy-based presentation in which each student explains one pair from a shared bridge map. Students can build the final presentation with Microsoft PowerPoint Online, reviewed here. Use an incomplete bridge map as a formative assessment. Ask students to supply missing pairs, identify the relating factor, and explain their reasoning before completing a brief class review with Wayground, formerly Quizizz, reviewed here.Edge Features:
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Tidepool Online - California State Parks
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K to 12
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Alex's Junior Ranger Program takes you on a virtual visit to Crystal Cove State Park to learn about tidepools and the creatures that live there. The featured 18-minute video introduces...more
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Alex's Junior Ranger Program takes you on a virtual visit to Crystal Cove State Park to learn about tidepools and the creatures that live there. The featured 18-minute video introduces the website's theme by explaining what a tidepool habitat is, how tidepool animals adapt to their environment, and how visitors can help protect these fragile habitats. Additional videos include Respect the Tidepools, A Morsel, a Chunk, or a Really Tasty Bite, Winter's Tidepool Walk About, A House for Hermit Crabs Storytime, and Tidepool Animal Videos & Fun Facts. Keep scrolling to find trivia, a scavenger hunt, a word search, spot-the-difference activities, a field guide, and more. If your district blocks YouTube, you may not be able to access the videos.
tag(s): adaptations (21), animation (71), habitats (113), biodiversity (45), food chains (25), conservation (110)
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Students can use Google My Map, reviewed here to virtually visit Crystal Cove State Park. Have students use Presentations AI, reviewed here to showcase their learning about tidepools. Students can use the Interactive 2 Circle Venn Diagram by Read Write Think, reviewed here to compare and contrast animals that live in a tidepool.
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Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes - Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
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10 to 12
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Learn directly from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes through this official tribal government website, which offers especially useful materials for teaching tribal history,...more
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Learn directly from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes through this official tribal government website, which offers especially useful materials for teaching tribal history, sovereignty, culture, civics, language, and environmental stewardship. The site explains that the Flathead Indian Reservation is home to the Bitterroot Salish, Upper Pend d'Oreille, and Kootenai peoples and provides information about their distinct histories, languages, traditions, and relationships with the land. Educators will find particularly strong ready-to-go resources in the Tribal Education and Culture sections, including Tribal Civics study guides and films, materials related to the 1855 Treaty of Hell Gate, bibliographies, Native-authored resources, cultural publications, and environmental education materials. The Tribal Civics collection includes lessons designed to scaffold students' understanding of sovereignty and treaty history, while other curriculum materials connect to Montana's Indian Education for All Essential Understandings. If your district blocks YouTube, the video(s) may not be viewable.
tag(s): montana (34), native americans (169)
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Students can use SchoolAI, reviewed here to learn more about the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Students can highlight important facts about the contributions of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes using Magazine Cover Maker, reviewed here. Assign pairs one of the Tribal Civics films or study guides, such as resources on tribal entrepreneurship, gaming, women in leadership, or treaty promises, and have them create an evidence-based presentation with Microsoft PowerPoint Online, reviewed here.
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The 5 Clue Challenge - Michale Soskil
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5 to 12
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The 5 Clue Challenge is a collection of short videos that present five clues to identify a location, an animal, or another mystery. After hearing the first clue, viewers should ...more
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The 5 Clue Challenge is a collection of short videos that present five clues to identify a location, an animal, or another mystery. After hearing the first clue, viewers should pause and try to guess and research the answer. When ready, move on to the next clue, pause, and try to guess again. This site includes a teaching guide with suggestions for extension activities and integrating the 5 Clue Challenge in different curricular areas. YouTube Disclaimer: If your district blocks YouTube, the video may not be viewable.
tag(s): logic (174), critical thinking (194), Problem Based Learning (15), Research (94)
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Include 5 Clue Challenges as a schema activator to introduce a new teaching unit, such as a geography unit on European countries. Include these activities alongside lessons on research, source reliability, or map skills. Challenge students to play in groups and earn points using the system described in each video: five points for guessing correctly on the first try, four points on the second try, and so on. Extend learning by having students create their own 5 Clue Challenges using information available on the site. After recording student videos, use Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here or Canva for Education, reviewed here to edit and share the completed challenge videos.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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NPTEL - NPTEL
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11 to 12
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Looking for university-level material to extend an advanced high school course or deepen a teacher's own content knowledge? NPTEL offers an extensive collection of online courses developed...more
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Looking for university-level material to extend an advanced high school course or deepen a teacher's own content knowledge? NPTEL offers an extensive collection of online courses developed and taught by faculty from IITs, IISc, and other participating institutions. Browse courses across approximately 22 disciplines, including engineering, computer science, mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, management, and humanities. Individual course pages may include an overview, instructor information, syllabus, lecture sequence, downloadable materials, and other course resources, with many courses organized into multiple modules or weeks. Video lectures are central to the collection, and NPTEL course pages embed or link to YouTube-hosted videos. If your district blocks YouTube, you may not be able to view the videos. Because much of the content is designed for college and professional learners, teachers should preview individual courses carefully for prerequisite knowledge and select portions appropriate for secondary students.
tag(s): enrichment (21), STEM (387), advanced placement (25)
In the Classroom
Invite teachers to use NPTEL courses for their own content-area professional learning, selecting lectures that strengthen background knowledge before teaching an advanced unit and recording practical connections they can adapt for their students. Have students use an engineering or technology course as a starting point for inquiry, identify a real-world problem related to the topic, research possible solutions, and present a claim supported by course concepts and outside evidence. Ask students to complete a teacher-selected video or module independently, then use Google Forms, reviewed here, for a short retrieval practice activity that checks vocabulary, concepts, applications, and misconceptions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Science Fridays - Science Fridays
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K to 12
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Science Fridays offers free STEM activities, lessons, and resources. Lessons can be sorted by Grade Level, Duration, Subject, and STEM practices. Some examples of lessons featured on...more
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Science Fridays offers free STEM activities, lessons, and resources. Lessons can be sorted by Grade Level, Duration, Subject, and STEM practices. Some examples of lessons featured on the site include: Can Skulls Reveal the Secret History of Dog Breeds?, Mission Cosmic Crops: Combat Hunger With Space Technology, AI For Kids: A Chatbox Exploration, and How Do You Search For Life In The Universe? Use Clues From Microbes! Each lesson includes the Grade level, Minutes, Subject, STEM Practices, and Activity Type. Most lessons include either a video or podcast. Lessons are aligned to the Next Generation Standards and are also available in Spanish.
tag(s): ethics (21), climate (100), energy (135), brain (59), STEM (387), makerspace (41), artificial intelligence (371), space (249), insects (64), animals (281), volcanoes (60)
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When learning about ants in How Do Ants Crown A Queen? students can use Turbo Timeline Generator, reviewed here to share the steps that ants take to crown a queen. In Train Your Brain To Manage Stress, students can create an infographic using Infographics Presentation Templates, reviewed here to share ways to manage stress. When learning about using a chatboat in AI For Kids: A Chatbox Exploration, students can use Timeline Infographic Templates by Venngage, reviewed here to compare and contrast chatbot output from the different chatpots used.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A Capella Science - Tim Blais
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9 to 12
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Do your students enjoy listening to KPOP Demon Hunters, BTS, or Ed Sheeran? Have Tim Blais' A Capella Science teach students scientific ideas/concepts with these catchy songs. Some...more
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Do your students enjoy listening to KPOP Demon Hunters, BTS, or Ed Sheeran? Have Tim Blais' A Capella Science teach students scientific ideas/concepts with these catchy songs. Some featured science concepts include molecular machines/nanotechnology (Nanobot), chemical bonding (The Molecule Shape of You), the immune system (Leukocyte), and more. If your district blocks YouTube, you will not be able to access them.
tag(s): cells (82), body systems (47), humor (24), molecules (43)
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Students can create comics using Witty Comics, reviewed here to complete a show what you know after watching one of the videos. Extend learning by asking students to create their own science song videos using Suno, reviewed here. As a final project, use Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here to make videos of students' science songs.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Phylo DNA Puzzle - McGill University
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4 to 12
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The Phylo DNA Puzzle website is an interactive science game developed by McGill University that allows students to solve puzzle-style challenges while learning about genetics and DNA....more
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The Phylo DNA Puzzle website is an interactive science game developed by McGill University that allows students to solve puzzle-style challenges while learning about genetics and DNA. In the game, players align colored blocks representing genetic sequences, and their solutions can help scientists study genes and better understand diseases. The site combines problem-solving, biology, and technology by turning real scientific research into a simple online puzzle activity that students can play in a web browser. Use this resource in the classroom to introduce basic concepts of DNA, evolution, and scientific research while engaging students through a game-based learning experience.
tag(s): citizen science (45), puzzles (177), game based learning (294), dna (53), genetics (84), STEM (387)
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Have students play the Phylo game for a set time and try to complete as many puzzles as possible. Keep a class chart of solved puzzles and discuss how their work helps real scientists. After using the game, have students create a simple DNA model using paper strips, beads, or colored blocks to represent base pairs. Have students look for patterns in the puzzle pieces and talk about problem-solving strategies such as matching, predicting, and testing. Connect the activity to math skills like patterns, logic, and spatial reasoning.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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QuestaGame - QuestaGame
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4 to 12
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QuestaGame is an interactive website and mobile app that encourages students to explore the outdoors by photographing plants, animals, and other living things they find in nature. Players...more
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QuestaGame is an interactive website and mobile app that encourages students to explore the outdoors by photographing plants, animals, and other living things they find in nature. Players upload their sightings, identify species, and earn points while contributing real data that scientists can use to study biodiversity. The game combines citizen science, environmental education, and friendly competition, making it a fun way to build observation skills, learn about ecosystems, and develop an appreciation for the natural world. This activity can be used in science, environmental studies, or outdoor learning activities to motivate students to explore their surroundings.
tag(s): DAT device agnostic tool (135), game based learning (294), species (15), ecosystems (117), biodiversity (45), data (215), animals (281), plants (141), citizen science (45)
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Take students outside to the playground, schoolyard, or nearby park and have them photograph as many different plants, insects, or animals as they can find. Students can upload their observations to the app and try to correctly identify each species. Afterward, discuss which organisms were most common and what this shows about the local ecosystem. Assign small groups different habitats such as grass, trees, garden areas, or pavement edges. Students can record and upload species found in their assigned area, then compare their results with those of other groups to see how living things change depending on the environment. Have students try to earn points by correctly identifying species and contributing useful data. Set a class goal such as reaching a certain number of observations or finding a certain number of different species.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PHET Biology Simulations - PHET Interactive Simulations
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6 to 12
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PHET Interactive Simulations, reviewed here, shares a collection of resources to supplement biology instruction. Topics include density, natural selection,...more
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PHET Interactive Simulations, reviewed here, shares a collection of resources to supplement biology instruction. Topics include density, natural selection, neurons, color vision, and more. Open any activity to find an overview of sample learning goals, inclusive features, and system requirements. Make sure to create a free PHET account to access the valuable, free teaching resources, including suggestions for classroom use, customization options, and accompanying activities such as student worksheets and quizzes.
tag(s): acids and bases (8), colors (64), genetics (84), cells (82), molecules (43), density (17)
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Use these simulations to help students explore and experiment with biology topics. Many simulations include an introductory activity with options for experimentation via drag-and-drop features or slider bars. Include an activity as a guided exploration for homework, use Google Forms, reviewed here or Microsoft Forms, reviewed here as an exploration guide that includes questions for student exploration and opportunities for students to share their understanding of the topic. Extend learning by asking students to use Canva Docs, reviewed here to share their understanding of the topic of the simulation.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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1000+ Science Fair Projects with Videos for All Grades - All Science Fair Projects
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K to 12
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1000+ Science Fair Projects with Videos for All Grades shares science fair projects for everyone. Topics for Science Fair Projects include: Magic Science, Rock Science and Intro to...more
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1000+ Science Fair Projects with Videos for All Grades shares science fair projects for everyone. Topics for Science Fair Projects include: Magic Science, Rock Science and Intro to Rocks, Solar System and Intro to the Solar System, Magnetic, STEM Challenges, Volcano, and more. Each project includes an Explanation, a hypothesis, a Materials and Methods section, Results, why this Project, Also Consider, Full Project Details, and a YouTube Video.
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tag(s): electricity (62), light (61), forces (54), recycling (51), water (102), animals (281), plants (141), soil (16), body systems (47), air (26), snow (24), magnetism (40), acids and bases (8), solar system (126), rocks (42), STEM (387), science fairs (22)
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Students can complete the projects that are on the site and record their project using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here. Use Google Keep, reviewed here to keep notes as they are completing their science project. Students can use Timeline Infographic Templates by Canva, reviewed here to write a step-by-step guide to complete the science project.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ocean and Climate LIteracy Resources - NOAA
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K to 12
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The NOAA National Ocean Service "For Educators" webpage offers a wide range of free, high-quality resources designed to help teachers bring ocean, climate, and coastal science into...more
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The NOAA National Ocean Service "For Educators" webpage offers a wide range of free, high-quality resources designed to help teachers bring ocean, climate, and coastal science into the classroom. It includes standards-aligned modules and guides that build ocean and climate literacy, interactive activities such as games and simulations, and thematic curricula on sea level rise and oyster ecology. You'll also find lesson-ready materials like the Ocean Odyssey Educator's Guide, virtual-reality modeling tools, and links to additional NOAA education topics, including marine sanctuaries and fisheries, making it easy to support hands-on, NGSS-aligned learning about Earth's oceans and coasts.
tag(s): simulations (48), climate (100), oceans (142)
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Have students work in pairs to explore an Ocean Odyssey lesson. They can complete a short scavenger hunt to find key facts about oceans, marine life, and coastal systems, then share a new discovery with the class. Use NOAA's sea level rise tools to show how rising water affects coastal communities. Students can analyze maps, identify at-risk areas, and write a short reflection on how climate change impacts people and ecosystems. After exploring the Oysters in the Chesapeake curriculum, students can create a simple food web using a digital tool, such as Mind Map Generator, reviewed here, showing how oysters support marine life.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Johns Hopkins Center for the Advancement of HIV Neurotherapeutics - John Hopkins Medicine
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9 to 12
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The Johns Hopkins Medicine JHU-NIMH research site highlights an interdisciplinary program focused on understanding and treating neurological complications associated with HIV. The center...more
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The Johns Hopkins Medicine JHU-NIMH research site highlights an interdisciplinary program focused on understanding and treating neurological complications associated with HIV. The center brings together scientists and clinicians to study how HIV affects the brain and nervous system, with an emphasis on conditions such as HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND). Through collaborative core research areas, such as clinical studies, biomarker development, and therapeutic innovation, the program works to translate laboratory discoveries into real-world treatments, improve diagnostic tools, and support new researchers entering the field. The site also features a free summer research program for high school students, offering hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to careers in neuroscience and mental health research. It also promotes education, training, and community outreach, aligning with the National Institute of Mental Health's mission to advance brain and behavioral health research and improve patient outcomes.
tag(s): hiv/aids (16), brain (59), seasonal (47), summer (54)
In the Classroom
Have students act as "neuroscientists" by examining simplified case studies about how the brain works. Students can identify problems, make predictions, and suggest possible treatments, mirroring the type of research conducted at the center. Students design a campaign to raise awareness about brain health or neurological disorders. This could include creating brochures, infographics, or digital presentations using Canva Edu reviewed here to educate peers and families. Using the site's free high school summer program as a model, have students write a mock application that includes a personal statement explaining why they are interested in science or in helping others.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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FieldScope - BSCS Science Learning
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4 to 12
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FieldScope is a free, interactive, map-based platform that allows students and teachers to participate in real-world citizen science projects by collecting, visualizing, and analyzing...more
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FieldScope is a free, interactive, map-based platform that allows students and teachers to participate in real-world citizen science projects by collecting, visualizing, and analyzing data. Developed by BSCS Science Learning, the site enables you to upload observations from different locations and explore patterns over time using maps, graphs, and other data tools. Students can investigate environmental and community issues, such as water quality, biodiversity, and climate impacts, while learning to interpret data and communicate findings. With built-in projects and classroom lesson resources, FieldScope supports inquiry-based learning and helps students see how data can be used to understand and address real-world challenges.
tag(s): habitats (113), water (102), weather (170), climate (100), charts and graphs (183), map skills (68), data (215), biodiversity (45), citizen science (45)
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Take students outside to collect real-world data such as weather conditions, plant types, or signs of pollution. Students can upload their observations into FieldScope and see their data appear on a shared map. Have students choose a topic such as water quality, biodiversity, or local habitats and use FieldScope to collect and analyze data. Students can use the platform's tools to create graphs or charts from collected data. They can interpret the data and explain what it shows, integrating math and science skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Introducing Citizen Science Podcast - Una Eurpoa
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6 to 12
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The Una Europa "Introducing Citizen Science" podcast page features an episode from a university-led podcast series exploring how citizen science functions as both a research method...more
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The Una Europa "Introducing Citizen Science" podcast page features an episode from a university-led podcast series exploring how citizen science functions as both a research method and a collaborative practice. The episode introduces key concepts, including how scientists and everyday citizens collaborate to design studies, collect and analyze data, and address real-world issues. It also highlights the history of citizen science, including long-standing practices such as bird tracking, and shares insights from researchers at European universities on the impact of public participation in science. Overall, the resource provides a clear, real-world perspective on how collaborative research can benefit both science and communities.
tag(s): citizen science (45), podcasts (190), data (215), birds (47)
In the Classroom
Play a short segment of the podcast and provide students with guiding questions. Students can identify the main idea, key vocabulary, and examples of citizen science mentioned in the episode. After listening, have students create a concept map using Mind Map Generator, reviewed here showing how citizen science works (scientists, citizens, data collection, real-world impact). Have students participate in a class debate or discussion about the benefits and challenges of citizen science.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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