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The Race to Build the Atomic Bomb - Contra Costa County Department of Education
Grades
9 to 12
tag(s): atomic bomb (7), cold war (39)
In the Classroom
Consider using this exploration about the development of the bomb as a focus while studying atomic particles or twentieth century history. The webquests are ready-to-go units or you can "cherry pick" sites to feature as a single class activity on laptops or in a lab.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Submarines, Secrets and Spies - PBS Nova
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): engineering (141)
In the Classroom
Although military ships are not a typical curriculum topic, teachers studying technology and engineering topics will want to consider this site as a "real world connection" to illustrate some of the applications of technology and physics, especially for your more concrete learners.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Snow Crystals - Kenneth G. Libbrecht
Grades
K to 6tag(s): snow (23)
In the Classroom
Share this link in your class newsletter or web site for fun things for parents to do on a snow day! Try it on an interactive whiteboard and project these large snowflakes and discuss the science behind the snow. You can draw over them on the board to analyze the geometry.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Children's Butterfly Site
Grades
K to 3tag(s): life cycles (22)
In the Classroom
Share the Gallery with the class on a projector during lesson discussions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Animal Diversity Web - University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): animals (274), biodiversity (39), diversity (55)
In the Classroom
Introduce the site on a projector or interactive whiteboard before asking students to investigate their own animal choices. Older students can make comparisons and contrasts to understand the taxonomy better, and can also read about the naming of species. See the teaching link for more ideas. Play the sounds on your computer speakers, especially if the animals are unfamiliar in your part of the world. This site also includes a very public message about its authorship (college students), which can prompt a productive discussion about the reliability and appropriateness of its sources. Reinforce critical evaluation of sources and information literacy in your science class, too!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Welcome to Animal Corner! - Animal Corner
Grades
2 to 8Be aware: the site says that it is "currently under construction" but all information and links work, they are simply adding additional material. There are some unobtrusive advertisements at this website.
In the Classroom
Perfect for a web quest or research tool for a project/report. Place on your classroom homepage or desktop to correlate with your weekly/daily theme. Lower elementary readers will need help with some of the text, but there are also pictures.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Earth: Our World In Motion - National Museum of Natural History
Grades
3 to 8tag(s): atmosphere (25), earth (194), rocks (44)
In the Classroom
Introduce the site and the "Big Idea" on a projector or interactive whiteboard, then assign students to choose one of the activities to complete. Share results with the class on an interactive whiteboard or projector as groups complete the activity. Include this link on your teacher web page for enrichment and at-home exploration. Students could also be assigned the "non-computer" activities for homework.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Archaeology - American Museum of Natural History
Grades
3 to 8tag(s): archeology (26)
In the Classroom
Introduce the site and the "Big Idea" on a projector or interactive whiteboard, then assign students to complete one of the many interactive activities. Share the results with the class on a projector as groups complete the activity. Include this link on your teacher web page for enrichment and at-home exploration.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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An On-Line Textbook of Natural History - Wayne's Word
Grades
9 to 12In the Classroom
This site would be very handy for a research project or upper-level web quest. Include it on your teacher's web page as you assign independent projects for both in and out of class. The pages are text-intensive, so weak readers will need an alternate source or a reader partner.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Gene Scene - American Museum of Natural History
Grades
3 to 8In the Classroom
Assign students to explore a section and complete the genetic journey then use the computers to organize data and graph their D.N.A. findings. Use an interactive whiteboard or projector to share and compare findings.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Washington State Learning Learning Standards & Instructional Materials - Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Grades
K to 12tag(s): OER (50), racism (80), Special Needs (46)
In the Classroom
Bookmark this excellent site to use as a resource for finding and developing lessons and sharing with your peers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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National Science Teachers Association
Grades
K to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Kansas Curricular Standards
Grades
K to 12In the Classroom
Mark your state's Curricular Standards in your Favorites for quick reference.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Indiana Academic Standards
Grades
K to 12In the Classroom
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Idaho Content Standards
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K to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Idaho Department of Education
Grades
K to 12tag(s): stateDOE (51)
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Florida State Standards
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K to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Delaware Content Standards
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K to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Arborday.org Tree Guide - National Arbor Day Foundation
Grades
5 to 10tag(s): trees (19)
In the Classroom
A good reference resource for outdoor outings involving leaf collecting or as a reference site during your botany unit. There are portions of the site where items and memberships are for sale, so preview and alert your students to avoid these areas.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Wolves of Yellowstone Webquest - Keith Nuthall
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): conservation (109), endangered species (28), environment (253), species (15)
In the Classroom
Update this project a little and have students deliver their reports via an interactive infographic using Canva, reviewed here, or a podcast which will give them practice on oral reporting and editing. Use a site such as podOmatic, reviewed here. Student groups can present their reports to the class or post the to the class wiki or webpage. Not comfortable with wikis? Have no wiki worries - check out the TeachersFirst's Wiki Walk-Through.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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