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The Science Spot - Mrs. Tomm
Grades
4 to 9This site includes advertising.
tag(s): atoms (44), cells (83), earth (184), ecology (102), forensics (12), insects (68), measurement (123), motion (50)
In the Classroom
Use the information on this site to find interesting demonstrations or facts to use when planning your lessons. Use these ideas as part of an inquiry lesson that encourages the students to be investigators and ask the questions. Students can also be the demonstrators in class. Encourage them to find an interesting idea or demonstration to perform in front of the class and "teach" the other students. Alternately, students can videotape or podcast their demonstration for viewing later on your class website. For podcasts use a site such as podOmatic, reviewed here. To share videos, use a site such as SchoolTube, reviewed here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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The 25 Best Nerd Road Trips - Popular Science
Grades
9 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): scientists (63)
In the Classroom
Use these "road trips" as a springboard for unusual research projects on science topics. These are great for gifted students or skeptical students who need the extra flare of researching something a little quirky. These are also great ideas for small group research. Encourage students to create presentations about real life science with its benefits and drawbacks. Have students make a multimedia presentation using one of the many TeachersFirst Edge tools reviewed here. Some tool suggestions are (click on the tool name to access the review): Adobe Creative Cloud Express for Education, Animatron, Sway, and Presentious. Be sure to discuss when science enters pop culture in our society. The Center for PostNatural History, one of the sites on this map, is one such example (located near Pittsburgh, PA where organisms have been altered genetically and possibly questionably.)Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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STEM Behind Hollywood - Texas Instruments
Grades
4 to 10This site includes advertising.
tag(s): diseases (67), forensics (12), space (216), STEM (288)
In the Classroom
Pair this information and the related activities with classroom content, video clips, and data about related events (spreading of disease, space travel, etc.) Create discussions about various technologies, discoveries, and more to engage your students in the topics you are studying. Share the video clips on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Share this link on your class website for students to explore at home and learn more about how Hollywood uses science and math in film, television, and beyond. Include this site in a careers unit so students can see how science can lead to many different careers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Climate Change: Lines of Evidence - Division on Earth And Life Studies, National Academies
Grades
5 to 12tag(s): atmosphere (22), climate change (94), earth (184)
In the Classroom
Watch the series of videos as a class or assign them for homework, in a flipped classroom strategy. If using the flipped classroom strategy, use a program like Vibby, reviewed here, where you can embed questions at certain points in the video. Another idea that would put you at the top of the scale as a Common Core prepared teacher would be to use a program like Google Scholar, reviewed here,, to help you find articles about climate change, greenhouse emissions, carbon emissions, etc. from many different sources. Then embed the article and video in a program like Actively Learn, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Beach: A River of Sand - LSU Center for GeoInformatics
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): minerals (13), rock cycle (12), rocks (35), waves (15)
In the Classroom
Show to the class on an Interactive Whiteboard or projector. Students WILL likely find some humor in the outdated fashions in this video! However, the content is phenomenal. Create a study guide that students can use to record vital information to remember for later. Consider having students take two part notes with words and phrases written in one column with pictures of the processes or ways for them to remember in the second column. While the video is playing, have specimens of the various rocks and minerals available for students to observe. As they draw or write observations about the specimens in their notes, they can also record any questions they might have to ask later. Students can depict various parts of this information in easy to understand language and examples with their own demonstrations recorded as a podcast or video. Students can choose from many presentation tools reviewed here. For an even more exciting tech-infused project, have student groups enhance this video with their own annotations and resources using Vibby, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Global Closet Calculator - National Geographic Education
Grades
2 to 10tag(s): natural resources (37), resources (83)
In the Classroom
When discussing the Food and Fiber system (materials used to produce food and the many products we use daily), use this site to gather initial information of where their items come from. As products are no longer made closer to our actual lives, many students are disconnected from the materials and processes used to create everyday products and are unaware of their global footprint. Students can continue research by investigating other items used daily to determine what they are made from, where they are manufactured, etc. Continue this process with the foods that they eat to show how many popular foods are very removed from the whole foods that we should be eating. In geography classes, have students use a reviewed geo/mapping tool from the TeachersFirst Edge to map the path across the globe from raw materials to finished products, just to make one pair of jeans. Discuss the role of natural resources and economics in determining this path.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Evogeneao - Evogeneao
Grades
3 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): animals (295), biodiversity (36), evolution (88), plants (147)
In the Classroom
Introduce the concept beginning with the Evolutionary Genealogy section. Just as we are so, "many times removed" from a distant relative, all life on Earth is related and can be measured. Find great lesson starters and resources for understanding and teaching evolution to students Don't miss the "For Teachers" section. Students can find their favorite animal in the Tree of Life and trace it backwards to find a common ancestor with humans.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Exploring Nature Educational Resource - Sheri Amsel
Grades
K to 8This site includes advertising.
tag(s): animals (295), earth (184), human body (93), plants (147)
In the Classroom
Use this resource for students to find information about a large variety of plants and animals for their research. The examples for citation reinforce the need to cite all sources used for a project. Be sure to include this site on your class website or bookmark it on a classroom computer for quick reference. Use information gathered to create conventional projects (i.e. posters or displays) or multimedia projects including podcasts, Infographics, or presentations. Find many ideas for creating presentations on TeachersFirst Edge.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Geokov - Geokov.com
Grades
5 to 12tag(s): environment (246), landforms (37), landmarks (22), maps (215)
In the Classroom
Take a virtual field trip through the map maker. Explore landforms and other terrain features from Google Earth and topographic maps. Easily create maps for field trips, presentations, classroom activities and more. Create a shade relief topographic map of any region. Doing an environmental study of an area or region? Find the region in this tool first and add the necessary information for classroom discussion or presentation. Use one of the many TeachersFirst Presentation Tools to present information learned. Tie information from literature, stories, history, and other sources to add value and interest to the maps.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Earth Exploration Toolbook - Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): air (102), climate (82), climate change (94), earth (184), pollution (52), weather (160)
In the Classroom
Each resource provides lesson plan ideas including questions and all information needed. Use this resource to uncover trends found in data and look at the statements that can be made about these trends. Students can use their findings to compare and to present models of Earth systems. Students can also debate whether they support or reject present models and conclusions by scientists.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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American Lung Association - American Lung Association
Grades
6 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): air (102), coal (6), electricity (62), natural resources (37), nuclear energy (20), pollution (52)
In the Classroom
Be sure to check out the Electric Utilities Page abput power plants that burn fossil fuels. View the source data linked below the images. Students can brainstorm why the map looks this way and what kind of impacts there are from power plants. Students can research as teams the issues from various power plants and effects on air quality and human health. Share findings with others by creating traditional projects (bulletin board or flyers) or multimedia presentations of the information. Use one of the many TeachersFirst Edge presentation tools. Compare the air quality of the United States with that of other countries. What factors and government influences contribute to the differences that we see?Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Sheppard Software: Free Online Learning Games - Sheppard Software
Grades
K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): addition (129), alphabet (53), alphabetical order (8), animal homes (57), animals (295), capitalization (9), capitals (16), cells (83), colors (64), continents (32), counting (59), countries (72), decimals (85), dinosaurs (42), division (98), elements (34), endangered species (27), equations (118), estimation (33), fractions (159), geometric shapes (135), grammar (137), integers (21), landforms (37), life cycles (21), measurement (123), money (114), multiplication (122), number lines (33), number sense (70), numbers (119), oceans (147), order of operations (28), parts of speech (38), patterns (62), periodic table (46), place value (34), puzzles (144), states (124), subtraction (110), time (91), vocabulary (238), vocabulary development (94)
In the Classroom
Bookmark this site to use as a resource for computer center games and activities throughout the year. Share curriculum-related resources on your interactive whiteboard or projector. This site could work well in a BYOD or 1:1 classroom. Share with parents as a resource to use at home or as a summer skills review and refresher.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Universe Today - Fraser Cain
Grades
8 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): earth (184), solar system (108), space (216)
In the Classroom
Share the images and articles on your projector or interactive whiteboard. Try using this website as a resource in art class. Have students find a picture and information, recreating it though their own interpretation. Have students in a writing class choose a photograph and create a story about how it came to be as a creative writing exercise. Have students use the news as a jumping point for research and understanding information about the solar system. Post this website on your class page or bookmark on a class computer for use as in reporting Science News. Assign a particular article that relates to a c concept you are studying. Have the whole class read it as homework, and then have them post reactions on a class wiki page. Not familiar with wikis? Check out the TeachersFirst Wiki Walk-Through. Assign students to select a current science news article for "close reading" a la Common Core and share its contents creatively on your class wiki as examples of science in the real world.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Japan Tsunami Video - Dr. Dave House of Fun
Grades
6 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): natural disasters (17), tsunamis (15)
In the Classroom
Use this resource when discussing natural disasters such as Tsunamis. Share this short video on your projector or interactive whiteboard. Students can make observations individually or as a class and brainstorm particular items that they noticed. Use this information to discuss the formation and impact of a Tsunami. How do early warning systems work? Ask students to not just make observations of what they see, but draw inferences about the people and reactions of this and other natural disasters. Why are the people all standing on the hill to watch? Research various Tsunamis throughout history and their effects and locations. How did different government and non-government organizations handle these disasters?Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Toporopa: Geography of Europe - Toporopa
Grades
4 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): countries (72), europe (84), maps (215), rivers (15), volcanoes (54)
In the Classroom
Create a link on classroom computers for students to explore these interactives. This site could be used in world cultures, world geography, world languages, science, government, and many other subjects. Have students try the games and then research further information. For example, after finding all European countries that have a reigning monarch, have students find further information on the monarchies. Challenge the students to use a tool like Slides, reviewed here to share their findings.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Next Vista for Learning - Rushton Hurley
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): africa (144), asia (110), careers (141), computers (109), europe (84), literature (220), musical instruments (50), musical notation (34), north america (15), parts of speech (38), poetry (192), shakespeare (99), south america (40), speech (68), video (264)
In the Classroom
Explore the various topics to share with your students. In the math section, share the "How to Show Your Work" video on your projector or interactive whiteboard. There are useful videos in all sections, offered at a variety of levels. Bookmark and save this site for use throughout the year for student and teacher created videos. Challenge students to create a video to submit for one of the site's contests; who knows, they may win!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Timelapse - Time Magazine
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): climate change (94), maps (215)
In the Classroom
Display the visual portions on your interactive whiteboard. Have students discuss the changes they see. Have students create a simple infographic sharing their findings from two years using Venngage reviewed here. Use an online tool such as Interactive Two Circle Venn Diagram,reviewed here, to compare and contrast differences then and now. Explore and discuss the effects of climate changes and urban expansion using images on Timelapse.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Arctic Program - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Grades
4 to 12In the Classroom
The Arctic Program is a great resource for students doing research. Use data on the all of the characteristics of the Arctic to analyze trends. Research information on vegetation, wildlife, atmosphere, geography of the arctic, and the Arctic environment. The gallery of images and videos provide a great visual representation of the Arctic. Use the videos to assist lower-level readers with finding information. Use the photographs for creative writing prompts on adventures that integrate science content on the Arctic.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Our very own star: The Sun - NASA
Grades
2 to 8tag(s): solar system (108), sun (71)
In the Classroom
Use this Interactive to share basic information about the Sun that students can discuss in groups or in a class discussion. This Interactive can be used on an Interactive Whiteboard or on individual computers. After using this resource, brainstorm additional questions for research. Students can create presentations to share the information that they research and learn. Have students make a multimedia presentation using one of the many TeachersFirst Edge tools reviewed here. Some tool suggestions are (click on the tool name to access the review): Presentious, Animatron, Renderforest, and Desygner.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Science Behind Fall Colors - Explore Asheville
Grades
3 to 12This site includes advertising.
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Use an online tool such as Interactive Two Circle Venn Diagram (reviewed here) to compare changing leaf colors in North Carolina with those in your area. Challenge students to create online, interactive posters, infographics, or presentations using a tool like Genial.ly, reviewed here. Set up an X (formerly Twitter) exchange with another classroom around the country to compare changing leaf colors in your communities. Find additional fall color sites on TeachersFirst to explore other locations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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