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"Science Myths" in K-6 Textbooks and Popular culture - WILLIAM J. BEATY
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K to 6
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If you are a fan of "Mythbusters," you will love this one. This visually-drab site is a treasury of trickery included in K-6 science textbooks and popular culture. The text-only ...more
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If you are a fan of "Mythbusters," you will love this one. This visually-drab site is a treasury of trickery included in K-6 science textbooks and popular culture. The text-only site is created and maintained by a self-described research engineer, "HV/Electrostatics specialist, Lecturer, Sci. Exhibit Designer, Textbook Consultant, Amateur Physicist" on the staff of the University of Washington Dept of Chemistry. There are some ads on the site, but they are not distracting. The various links tell of misconceptions by science category (electricity, physics, etc)and are not searchable. Start with BAD PHYSICS AND BAD ELECTRICITY. There are also links to others' articles on misconceptions in science.
tag(s): electricity (62)
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If you teach science (and even if you only TOOK science), you owe it to yourself to read through this site, at least long enough to find the topics that YOU teach and be sure that your materials are accurate. The best way to find information is probably to browse for the topics you teach and use Ctrl-F on your keyboard to FIND key terms in the text. Of course, if you believe the same misconceptions that our texts have told us for years, you won't know what terms to FIND...You might want to make this a professional learning "game" at an inservice day: find a misconception and debunk it for the rest of the elementary science team. You might want to gently point out the problems to your principal or curriculum director.Share this site with very bright students to explore and report back to you. Need a challenge for the gifted? Have the students select a misconception and create a CORRECT illustration of the concept in multimedia form. If you give them a wiki space to use for their presentation, you can even submit the link to Mr. Beaty. Now that's authentic assessment!
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10 Winter Olympic Games Classroom Activities - Newsela
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K to 12
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Newsela's Winter Olympics article offers teachers ten classroom activity ideas to bring the excitement of the Winter Olympic Games into instruction. The activities can build reading,...more
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Newsela's Winter Olympics article offers teachers ten classroom activity ideas to bring the excitement of the Winter Olympic Games into instruction. The activities can build reading, writing, discussion, research, and critical-thinking skills while helping students learn about Olympic sports, athletes, traditions, and related topics. Teachers can use the ideas as whole-class lessons, small-group activities, enrichment projects, or connections to current events. The blog article is free to read and requires no registration. However, some Newsela articles, lessons, or resources linked within the post may require a paid Newsela subscription. Newsela does offer a free Newsela Lite account, but it provides access to a limited, rotating selection of content rather than the full Newsela library.
tag(s): sports (108), climate change (115), data (215), matter (51), motion (60), forces (54), olympics (65)
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Have students choose a Winter Olympics research topic such as a famous athlete, the history of the Games, or a recent Olympic event and use Newsela's suggested readings to gather evidence before presenting their findings to classmates using Adobe Creative Cloud Express, reviewed here. Ask students to use the snowboarding dataset highlighted in the article to explore incline angle, speed, trick height, or potential and kinetic energy, then write a claim supported by calculations and observations from the data. Invite students to write review questions about Olympic history, athletes, physics, climate, and vocabulary, then use Wayground (formerly Quizizz), reviewed here, to create a class formative-assessment game.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 (393), 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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101 Science - Science 101.com
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3 to 12
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Science 101 is a science Internet portal. Although rather "plain vanilla," this site has a LOT to explore. After choosing a subject area: astronomy, bacteria, biology, books, calculations,...more
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Science 101 is a science Internet portal. Although rather "plain vanilla," this site has a LOT to explore. After choosing a subject area: astronomy, bacteria, biology, books, calculations, chemistry, data, earth, electronics, or ethics, find articles or website links for further information. This site includes over 30 subject areas on a variety of science and math topics. Use as a resource to begin explorations. Some links may lead to flash activities, not all browsers support flash.
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tag(s): scientific method (48), resources (78), science fairs (22)
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In the classroom, use Science 101 as a reference site for finding further material. Under each subject, find articles, videos, or experiments. Use parts of this site at a center. List as a resource on your class website. Be sure to have the link available when students work on research projects or even during free exploration time.
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13 Activities and Lessons to Teach Potential and Kinetic Energy - Science Buddies
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3 to 9
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The activities featured from Science Buddies are aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards and offer hands-on learning opportunities. Lessons plans offered are: Paper Roller...more
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The activities featured from Science Buddies are aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards and offer hands-on learning opportunities. Lessons plans offered are: Paper Roller Coaster, Popsicle Stick Catapult, Popsicle Stick Chain Reaction, Paper Airplane Launcher, Paper Ball Run, Wall Marble Run, Rubber Band-Powered Car, Marble Roller Coaster, Mini Trebuchet, Ping Pong Catapult, Cotton Ball Launcher, Balloon Car Lesson Plan, and Swinging Pendulum. Each lesson includes a summary, introduction, materials, prep work, instructions, and YouTube videos. Additional sections offer: What Happened review, Digging Deeper, and For Further Exploration. To view the lessons, you will have to create a free account.
In the Classroom
Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post questions that they have as they conduct their experiment. Students can use Free Screen Recorder Online, reviewed here to record themselves as they are experimenting. Finally, students can use Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here to write step-by-step instructions that they took as they experimented.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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18 Ideas for Teaching About the Olympics - Victoria Dotson
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K to 12
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Bring Olympic excitement into nearly every subject with this collection of 18 flexible teaching ideas from ClickView. The activities connect the Olympics with math, language arts, social...more
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Bring Olympic excitement into nearly every subject with this collection of 18 flexible teaching ideas from ClickView. The activities connect the Olympics with math, language arts, social studies, science, art, physical education, music, and social-emotional learning. Students can graph medal counts, work with fractions and percentages, analyze texts about Olympians, research athletes and countries, compare the ancient and modern Olympics, investigate physics and nutrition, explore symbolism and flags, create athlete portraits, practice sportsmanship, study music from Olympic ceremonies, and discuss growth mindset and resilience. Several activities link to supporting ClickView videos and curated Olympic resources for elementary, middle, and high school learners, and the author notes that many ideas can be differentiated by grade level.
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tag(s): nutrition (139), fractions (173), charts and graphs (183), symbols (22), olympics (65), sports (108)
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Invite students to examine the symbolism and color choices in Olympic rings, flags, medals, and other visual designs, then sketch a new Olympic symbol or flag and write a short artist's statement explaining each design choice. Have students research an Olympian's journey and create a digital presentation that combines images, brief text, statistics, and evidence of perseverance using Adobe Creative Cloud Express, reviewed here. Invite students to review key facts from the unit and create questions for a whole-class formative assessment or review game using Wayground, formerly Quizizz, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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2 car collision simulator - mrmont.com
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9 to 12
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Crash two cars safely in this simulation. Change parameters such as mass, velocity, and bumper material. Click "Go" to see the result. View the current velocity after the collision....more
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Crash two cars safely in this simulation. Change parameters such as mass, velocity, and bumper material. Click "Go" to see the result. View the current velocity after the collision.
tag(s): motion (60)
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Use this simple site to investigate velocity, mass, and bumper material on collisions of cars. Use screenshots to make "measurements" of the movement of the cars. Follow with a discussion of forces and laws of motion. Use in conjunction with other lab activities. Research various materials used for bumpers and car parts as well as other safety issues.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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20+ Chemical Reactions to Try - Science Buddies
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1 to 12
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Science Buddies' "Teach Chemical Reactions" resource collection provides over 20 chemistry lessons, experiments, and activities featuring foaming, fizzing, color-changing, and transforming...more
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Science Buddies' "Teach Chemical Reactions" resource collection provides over 20 chemistry lessons, experiments, and activities featuring foaming, fizzing, color-changing, and transforming experiments for teaching about chemical reactions. The collection includes video lessons, NGSS-aligned lesson plans, hands-on activities such as making slime and turning milk into plastic, and experiments exploring topics ranging from polymerization to green chemistry principles. Resources are designed for various grade levels and include background materials, worksheets, assessment tools, and vocabulary support to help educators confidently teach chemistry concepts. Independent science fair project ideas related to chemical reactions are also provided for students seeking deeper exploration.
tag(s): matter (51), chemicals (37), experiments (66)
In the Classroom
Students can use Google Drawings reviewed here to create a sequencing graphic organizer to demonstrate step-by-step instructions. Students can use Seesaw reviewed here as a journal to explain their experimental hypothesis, outcomes, and reasoning. Students can use Free Screen Recorder Online reviewed here to record themselves completing their experiment.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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24 Elementary Force and Motion Experiments & Activities - Teach Junkie
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3 to 8
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Teach Junkie: 24 Elementary Force and Motion Experiments & Activities offers a collection of activities and resources that teach about texture, gravity, incline, and simple machines....more
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Teach Junkie: 24 Elementary Force and Motion Experiments & Activities offers a collection of activities and resources that teach about texture, gravity, incline, and simple machines. Links to ramps with different textures, building a basketball hoop, viscosity race, how a lever works, and more are featured on the site. YouTube videos on Newton's Laws of Motion and Newton's Laws of Motion Song are also available.
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tag(s): simple machines (22), gravity (55), science fairs (22), STEM (393), motion (60)
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Students can use Online Voice Recorder, reviewed here to record themselves conducting the experiment. Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here as a journal to post what happened during their experiment. Finally, students can use Google Keep, reviewed here to write notes while they are conducting their experiments.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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3D Periodic Table - Google
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9 to 12
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Google's 3D Periodic Table is a free resource. When you click on an element in the periodic table, a sidebar opens up that gives information on the element. The information ...more
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Google's 3D Periodic Table is a free resource. When you click on an element in the periodic table, a sidebar opens up that gives information on the element. The information includes: the element's name, symbol, atomic mass, density, melting and boiling points, discovered by, and year of discovery.
tag(s): periodic table (46)
In the Classroom
Students can use Google Keep reviewed here to track what the elements are used for. Students can use Google Drawings,reviewed here to compare and contrast the different sections of the periodic table. Finally, students can use Figma reviewed here to create a melting and boiling point diagram.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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5 Science Experiments Inspired by Harry Potter - Edutopia
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3 to 8
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This Edutopia article describes how teachers can make science lessons more engaging by using imaginative, fantasy-style themes inspired by popular stories such as Harry Potter. The...more
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This Edutopia article describes how teachers can make science lessons more engaging by using imaginative, fantasy-style themes inspired by popular stories such as Harry Potter. The article explains that connecting scientific concepts to familiar magical objects and situations can help students better understand abstract ideas and become more curious about how science works in the real world. Examples include using fictional devices to introduce topics like energy, chemistry, and physics, turning lessons into creative, story-based investigations that increase motivation and participation. The approach encourages hands-on learning, questioning, and problem-solving while keeping the focus on real scientific principles. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): experiments (66), light (61), magnetism (40), matter (51)
In the Classroom
Introduce a fictional object, such as an invisibility cloak, a flying broom, or a magic potion. Ask students to brainstorm how the object might work, using real scientific concepts such as force, energy, light, or chemical reactions. Choose a "magic" effect such as color-changing liquids, floating objects, or disappearing ink. Have students perform a simple experiment, then explain the underlying science behind the effect. Give students a brief fantasy scenario in which a character must solve a problem using science. Have students work in groups to decide which scientific knowledge would be most helpful and present their solution to the class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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5 Winter Sports STEM Ideas For Elementary - Simply STEAM by Sarah Barnett
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2 to 5
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Bring winter sports into the classroom with five hands-on STEM investigations focused on force and motion. This Simply STEAM resource introduces speed skating through center of gravity,...more
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Bring winter sports into the classroom with five hands-on STEM investigations focused on force and motion. This Simply STEAM resource introduces speed skating through center of gravity, bobsledding through drag and air resistance, alpine skiing through balanced and unbalanced forces, curling through friction, and hockey through angles and deflection. Each activity pairs an approachable science concept with experimentation, building, testing, and redesign using common materials. The associated Winter Sports STEM pack includes 5E lesson plans, student-friendly reading passages, comprehension questions with answer keys, STEM challenges, recording and reflection pages, teacher tips, and materials lists.
tag(s): olympics (65), angles (51), friction (14), problem solving (284), gravity (55), motion (60), forces (54), STEM (393), sports (108)
In the Classroom
Have students build the speed-skater model described in the resource, test how changes in height or body position affect balance, and then ask pairs to explain how the center of gravity affected their results. Invite pairs to choose two winter sports challenges and compare the forces involved using Venn Diagram Creator by Canva, reviewed here, to create a science comparison students can use during whole-class discussion. Have students investigate friction by testing marbles on several classroom surfaces before designing a curling broom, then invite groups to compare which surface and broom designs helped their "stone" travel farthest and most accurately.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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50 Ideas to Teach about Flight and Aviation - Fizzics Education
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1 to 10
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Read and learn about several STEM activities centered on the science of flight. Find ideas for students of various ages, covering topics such as aerodynamics, the physics of lift, and...more
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Read and learn about several STEM activities centered on the science of flight. Find ideas for students of various ages, covering topics such as aerodynamics, the physics of lift, and propulsion. Activities range from hands-on projects, like building paper planes and model gliders, to technology-based experiences using drones and flight simulators. The article also includes fun experiments like balloon rockets and wind tunnels, making it an excellent resource for fostering curiosity and understanding of aviation and flight concepts.
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Have students make a timeline of the milestone events in flight using a resource like Timelinely, reviewed here or Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here. Take upper elementary and older students on a virtual field trip to the National Air and Space Museum, reviewed here and have them make a journal on their "trip" using Book Creator, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here. Students can research an early flight pioneer and write a report on them. Have students complete one or more of the STEM activities listed on the website to learn about flight physics.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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60 Minute Physics: The Course - Henry Reich
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10 to 12
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60 Minute Physics is a free online course inspired by the very popular YouTube Minute Physics videos. Physics topics include light and energy, space and time, quantum physics, and more....more
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60 Minute Physics is a free online course inspired by the very popular YouTube Minute Physics videos. Physics topics include light and energy, space and time, quantum physics, and more. Enrollment in the courses opens up discussion areas, the ability to download videos for offline viewing, and online tracking of progress throughout the course. Easy registration requires your name, email, and a password to begin.
tag(s): magnetism (40), solar energy (35), energy (135), light (61), temperature (32), gravity (55), forces (54), evolution (85), matter (51), space (249)
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Enroll in 60 Minute Physics to access the many videos and lessons available. These videos are perfect for use on an interactive whiteboard or projector. Use as a short introduction to lessons or to supplement current materials. Share 60 Minute Physics with students as an excellent resource for enrichment or differentiation.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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60-second Science - Scientific American
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5 to 12
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Find great 60-second science podcasts about a variety of topics on this site. Subscribe to an RSS or iTunes feed to receive the latest podcasts instantly. Listen to the podcasts ...more
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Find great 60-second science podcasts about a variety of topics on this site. Subscribe to an RSS or iTunes feed to receive the latest podcasts instantly. Listen to the podcasts directly on the site by clicking the play button. Download a single podcast by clicking the "Download" button. Be sure to scroll down the page and look for the section on Podcasts near the lower right. Click the links to view other 60 second podcasts such as "60-second Earth." There are too many topics to mention here. Check it out!
tag(s): listening (120)
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Use the 60 second podcasts as an opener in science or any other class. Share the podcasts on your interactive whiteboard or projector with speakers turned up or share them at a listening center using mp3 players. Use to introduce concepts or ideas, how understanding the concepts in the chapter help to understand a bigger problem, or to identify scientific processes. Allow students to choose individual podcasts to listen, research, understand, and present to the class. Consider creating this type of format in your classroom. Students create podcasts of various materials, lab activities, or items of interest which can be shared on a wiki, blog, or other site. Have students create podcasts using a site such as PodOmatic (reviewed here). Create a student review system of podcasts (easy when using a blog.) Assess students on their ability to explain through the podcast as well as answer questions about the underlying science afterwards.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A Science Odyssey
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6 to 12
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This retrospective on 20th century scientific advances is particularly strong in its information on the scientists who made the discoveries. Teachers interested in presenting the scientific...more
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This retrospective on 20th century scientific advances is particularly strong in its information on the scientists who made the discoveries. Teachers interested in presenting the scientific process by which these advances were made will find the information here a useful addition. Good information; not a lot of "whiz-bang."
tag(s): scientists (72), 20th century (170)
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A Walk Through Time - NIST
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6 to 12
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The NIST Physics Laboratory offers this condensed history of time measurement, which chronicles the evolution of time-keeping from ancient calendars through the establishment of time...more
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The NIST Physics Laboratory offers this condensed history of time measurement, which chronicles the evolution of time-keeping from ancient calendars through the establishment of time zones and atomic clocks. The text is readable and the graphics are interesting while still loading quickly. Depending on the amount of detail you want to absorb, this one would work well for upper elementary through secondary students.
tag(s): time (97), time zones (8)
In the Classroom
Introduce this site on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Then have students explore this site independently or in small groups. Have each group read and interpret individual sections on this site - making sure every group has a different one. The intentions of this will be to have students analyze this information and present it to their peers to "teach" each other. The text portions are challenging, so you should pair weaker readers with a partner as they research on this site. To show what they have learned from this site, challenge students to create an online interactive infographic to share using Visme, or an interactive timeline using Timeliner.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AAPI History Hub - The Asian American Foundation
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K to 12
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The AAPI History Hub is a valuable educational resource that provides lesson plans, primary sources, and interactive materials to help teachers incorporate Asian American and Pacific...more
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The AAPI History Hub is a valuable educational resource that provides lesson plans, primary sources, and interactive materials to help teachers incorporate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) history into their curriculum. The site offers engaging content for various grade levels, including biographies, historical events, and cultural contributions that highlight the rich and diverse experiences of AAPI communities. With classroom-ready resources and discussion prompts, the AAPI History Hub supports educators in fostering a more inclusive and comprehensive understanding of U.S. history.
tag(s): courts (27), scientists (72), famous people (39), diversity (62), women (197), cultures (286), biographies (103), japan (61), japanese (54), asia (137)
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Students can work in groups to create a physical or digital timeline using Timelinely reviewed here or Timeline Infographic Templates reviewed here highlighting significant AAPI events, movements, and contributions. Assign students an AAPI figure or event to research and present via a short podcast using Buzzsprout reviewed here or video using Adobe Express Video Maker reviewed here. Print or display images and short bios of key AAPI historical figures from the site. Have students walk around, take notes, and discuss whose contributions they find most inspiring. Alternatively, create a digital gallery walk using the gallery walk template available in Padlet, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Academic Earth - Academic Earth
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10 to 12
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Ever wonder what it would be like to have open access to lectures at Harvard? Stanford? MIT? Academic Earth gives you that access in a limited fashion. This site contains ...more
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Ever wonder what it would be like to have open access to lectures at Harvard? Stanford? MIT? Academic Earth gives you that access in a limited fashion. This site contains thousands of video lectures by some of the most well-regarded professors at several of the top universities in the US. You can sort the lectures by subject, by lecturer, by university, or by "playlist." The playlists sort lectures from various topics and multiple professors into thematic groups. Within individual subjects, there are lectures and courses a,,?" collections of lectures by the same professor on a general subject. Watch a lecture on "The Civil War and Reconstruction Era, 1845-1877," or "The American Novel since 1945," or "Linear Algebra." The topic possibilities go on and on.
tag(s): college (37)
In the Classroom
These are college-level lectures given at Ivy League universities. The subject matter and its complexity will be beyond many high school students, and the delivery format (video-taped lecture) means there is a certain "MEGO" (my eyes glaze over) effect when viewing these offerings. However, for gifted or academically talented students, these lectures may be exactly the kind of enrichment they have been thirsting for. Provide a link to these lectures for times when a student or two has gotten way ahead of the rest of the class. Let parents know about this site for home use. Refer students who are doing in-depth research. And in your own copious free time, check one out yourself! It may provide an idea or two to apply to an upcoming lesson of your own.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Accident Depiction - ClaimMS GmbH (Germany)
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9 to 12
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Use this highly unusual web-based tool to explain what happened in a car accident, including all the information that would go into an accident report to the police or insurance ...more
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Use this highly unusual web-based tool to explain what happened in a car accident, including all the information that would go into an accident report to the police or insurance company. Drag vehicles, draw street layouts, add signs, and more to fully explain the unfortunate event.
In the Classroom
Beyond obvious use in a Driver Ed class, this site could be used on an interactive whiteboard or by students on laptops to create or explain an accident scene that schematically illustrates forces of physics or to apply basic map and modeling skills. Use it to create a visual prompt for practice writing sequenced, factual accounts of an event in basic English or in a new language as you build every day, survival vocabulary. Help students learn skills to depict information visually. Present an accident map on an interactive whiteboard as a quiz on forces, inertia, momentum, and Newton's Laws, asking students to explain what forces would be in action.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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