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Earth Day Songs: Educational Music for Celebrating Our Planet and Our Environment - Songs for Teaching
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K to 8
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Add music to Earth Day lessons with this extensive collection of educational songs that celebrate the planet and the environment. Browse songs organized into categories including Earth...more
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Add music to Earth Day lessons with this extensive collection of educational songs that celebrate the planet and the environment. Browse songs organized into categories including Earth Day and Arbor Day, nature, conservation and recycling, alternative energy sources, full albums, and Earth Day musical plays. Topics range from biodiversity, habitats, seeds, trees, oceans, and the water cycle to pollution, sustainability, recycling, renewable energy, and caring for the environment. Individual entries identify the song and performing artist, and many link to pages with lyrics, audio samples, or related materials. The collection also provides links to related song collections about water, seasons, marine animals, science, biology, animals, and insects. Teachers should preview individual selections to determine their suitability and availability before using them with students.
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tag(s): pollution (59), water cycle (26), sustainability (61), recycling (51), conservation (110), earth day (68)
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Have students listen to a teacher-selected Earth Day song, identify its main environmental message, and list words and details that communicate it. Invite students to investigate one conservation action mentioned in a song, such as recycling, conserving resources, planting trees, or using renewable energy, then develop a realistic plan for putting that action into practice at school or home. Have students write an original verse or short song that teaches classmates about a science concept such as habitats, biodiversity, the water cycle, conservation, or renewable energy, then perform or read their work for the class.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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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 (61), 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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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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 (286), STEM (389), preK (355), engineering (139), artificial intelligence (368)
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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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Baseball STEM Activities: Hands-On Learning at the Ballpark - I'm The Chef Too!
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3 to 8
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Baseball STEM Activities: Hands-On Learning at the Ballpark is an article that teaches fundamental baseball skills. The article covers concepts such as the Physics of the Pitch, the...more
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Baseball STEM Activities: Hands-On Learning at the Ballpark is an article that teaches fundamental baseball skills. The article covers concepts such as the Physics of the Pitch, the Language of the Diamond, and Engineering the Perfect Game. The activities include a list of materials and simple directions.
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tag(s): statistics (127), data (215), newton (25), motion (60), forces (54), baseball (36), STEM (389)
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Students can use Google Slides, reviewed here to share their lesson with others. Assign students to record a podcast explaining their activity using Spotify for Podcasters, reviewed here. Have students use Stormboard, reviewed here for notetaking during the activity.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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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 (70), 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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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 (355), 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 (112), 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 (73), 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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CSERC Kids' Games and Nature Activities - Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center
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K to 7
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Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center (CSERC) shares a variety of games and nature activities that will encourage a love of nature and conservation in any student. Choose from...more
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Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center (CSERC) shares a variety of games and nature activities that will encourage a love of nature and conservation in any student. Choose from nature games such as the "If I Were a Tree" Game and the "Find the Wildlife" Game. Each game includes directions and a short introduction, and many offer different difficulty levels. The Nature Activity suggestions take students outside to complete activities like building a bird feeder and making bark or leaf rubbings.
tag(s): birds (47), food chains (25), watersheds (10), plants (141), animals (281), animal homes (55), habitats (113), environment (248), conservation (110), game based learning (295), ecosystems (117), biomes (97)
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Incorporate games and activities from this site into your current lessons on nature and the environment. Use these interactive resources to kick off a science unit on local ecosystems by having students play the online habitat games to build foundational vocabulary about animal needs and forest management. To take the lesson further, pair these activities with World Geography Games, reviewed here, so students can connect local conservation habitats to broader regional maps and biomes. Afterward, students can organize what they learned by creating digital concept maps using Padlet, reviewed here, where they post game takeaways, wildlife facts, and conservation tips to share with classmates during a gallery walk.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Habitat Complexity in the Deep Sea - NOAA Ocean Exploration
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6 to 8
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Dive beneath the ocean's surface to explore how a habitat's shape and structure can support many different living things. NOAA Ocean Exploration's Habitat Complexity in the Deep Sea...more
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Dive beneath the ocean's surface to explore how a habitat's shape and structure can support many different living things. NOAA Ocean Exploration's Habitat Complexity in the Deep Sea is a middle school lesson that uses a hands-on triangle model, short videos, slides, and a student worksheet to help students investigate seamount ecosystems. Students learn how rocks, boulders, corals, and sponges create spaces where deep-sea animals can live, and they explore how more complex habitats can support greater biodiversity. The lesson is designed for grades 6-8, takes about one 50-minute class period, and connects to NGSS ecosystem standards.
tag(s): ecosystems (117), habitats (113), data (215)
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Use the lesson's hands-on triangle activity to help students compare simple and complex habitats. Students can count or estimate the available surfaces and spaces in each model, then discuss why a habitat with more hiding places and attachment points may support more organisms. Show a teacher-selected NOAA deep-sea exploration video. Have students record observations about the seafloor, including rocks, corals, sponges, animals, and open spaces. They can use their notes to explain how physical structures may provide food, shelter, or protection. Ask students to identify a nearby habitat, such as a schoolyard, stream bank, garden, forest edge, or playground. Have students look for examples of habitat complexity, including plants, rocks, logs, water, or shelter, then explain how those features could support different organisms.
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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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The Past and The Curious - Mick Sullivan
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2 to 8
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Bring surprising stories from history into the classroom with The Past and The Curious, a history podcast created especially for kids and families. Host Mick Sullivan uses storytelling,...more
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Bring surprising stories from history into the classroom with The Past and The Curious, a history podcast created especially for kids and families. Host Mick Sullivan uses storytelling, humor, historical context, guest voices, and original music to explore well-known events, as well as people and stories that students may not encounter in traditional history materials. Episodes span American and world history and have covered topics such as the Declaration of Independence, the 27th Amendment, inventors, transportation, women's history, animals in history, and unusual historical events. The Episodes page archives past programs, and the creator also maintains themed episode suggestions for educators. Episodes are generally released monthly and commonly run about 30 minutes.
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tag(s): authors (116), plants (141), sports (107), nutrition (140), animals (281), american revolution (99), declaration of independence (27), podcasts (190), enrichment (21)
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Have students listen to an episode related to a current history unit and record three key facts, one surprising detail, and one question they still want to investigate. Have students place the people, discoveries, conflicts, or events from an episode in chronological context with the Timeline Tool by ReadWriteThink, reviewed here, then explain which events were causes, turning points, or consequences. Have students choose an unusual person or event from local, national, or world history, research it carefully, and script their own concise history segment modeled on the podcast's "You Have 30 Seconds" activity. The podcast specifically encourages children to write and read their own 30-second historical segments, with a parent or guardian handling the recording and emailing the work to the show if submitted.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 (136), brain (59), STEM (389), makerspace (42), artificial intelligence (368), 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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Explore Live Nature Cams - EXPLORE.org
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K to 8
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The Explore Live Nature Cams YouTube channel features live animal cameras, nature streams, and wildlife videos from locations around the world. The channel is part of EXPLORE.org, which...more
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The Explore Live Nature Cams YouTube channel features live animal cameras, nature streams, and wildlife videos from locations around the world. The channel is part of EXPLORE.org, which operates one of the largest live nature camera networks, sharing real-time footage of animals and natural environments, including bears in Alaska, ocean life, bird nests, and wildlife reserves. Videos are unscripted and educational, allowing students to observe animal behavior, habitats, and ecosystems as they happen. The channel can be a useful classroom resource for science, geography, and observation activities, and the calm, real-time footage also works well for background viewing during quiet work time or discussions about nature and conservation. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): ecosystems (117), habitats (113), animals (281), webcams (20)
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Play a live cam feed for a few minutes and have students record what they see in their science journals. Students can write or draw the animals, describe their behavior, and note the habitat. Pause the video and ask students to predict what the animal might do next based on what they know about the species. Have students pretend they are one of the animals on the live cam and write a journal entry using Book Creator, reviewed here about their day. Students should include details about the animal's habitat, diet, and the challenges it might face.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 (295), dna (53), genetics (84), STEM (389)
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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 (295), 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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Better Planet Education - Better Planet Education
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3 to 8
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The Better Planet Education website provides environmental education resources designed to help students learn about conservation, sustainability, wildlife, and climate issues. The...more
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The Better Planet Education website provides environmental education resources designed to help students learn about conservation, sustainability, wildlife, and climate issues. The Learning Hub section allows students to explore fact sheets, videos, activities, learning packs, and downloads on topics such as animals, energy, recycling, habitats, and climate change, with materials organized by age level. The Teach section includes free lesson plans, assembly presentations, and classroom resources for educators, many of which include teacher notes, experiments, and ready-to-use activities that connect to science and geography topics. These sections make the site especially useful for teachers seeking ready-made environmental lessons, background information, and student activities to support classroom learning about the natural world.
tag(s): STEM (389), conservation (110), recycling (51), animals (281), sustainability (61), climate change (116), energy (136), habitats (113)
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Assign small groups different topics from the Learning Hub, such as climate change, habitats, recycling, oceans, or endangered animals. Have students rotate through stations, read fact sheets, watch short videos, and record key facts. Finish with a class share in which each group teaches their topic. Use one of the ready-made lessons from the Teach section, then extend it with a hands-on activity, such as a recycling sort, an energy-saving checklist, or a habitat model. Students can write a reflection explaining what they learned and why the topic matters. Have students use information from the Learning Hub to create short presentations or slideshows using Adobe Express for Education, reviewed here about an environmental issue. They can present to the class, another grade, or during a morning meeting to practice speaking and teaching others.
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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 (63), 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 (389), 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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Hands-On Science Activities - NOAA
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K to 8
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The NOAA Hands-On Science Activities page from the Office of Education provides teachers with a collection of quick, hands-on, 15-30 minute science experiments and activities to help...more
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The NOAA Hands-On Science Activities page from the Office of Education provides teachers with a collection of quick, hands-on, 15-30 minute science experiments and activities to help students explore Earth and ocean science concepts in practical, tactile ways. These include simple investigations such as water stewardship challenges, reactions of ocean acidification with dry ice, and other short science explorations designed to get students thinking about how natural systems work and how scientists study them. The activities are great for engaging students in inquiry-based learning and sparking curiosity about environmental science with materials and processes that are classroom-friendly and easy to implement.
tag(s): oceans (142), inquiry (42), environment (248), earth (187), experiments (66)
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Students can explore how everyday choices affect water quality. They can brainstorm ways to conserve water at school and at home, then create a class "Water-Wise Pledge" poster with simple conservation goals. Have students collect local weather data for a week and compare it to NOAA weather patterns. They can graph temperature or precipitation with Infographics Presentation Templates, reviewed here and make predictions like real meteorologists. Using a safe, simple setup (such as observing how carbon dioxide affects water), students can investigate how ocean chemistry can change. Follow up with a discussion of how this impacts marine life, such as coral and shellfish.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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