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Understanding Geologic Time
Grades
5 to 8
tag(s): geologic time (12), logic (177), time (98)
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Google Calculator - Google Guide
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5 to 12tag(s): calculators (39), conversions (34)
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Hubble Turns Fifteen - HST
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6 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ideal Gas Law - ProQuest
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): temperature (33)
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How to Build an Island From Scratch - PBS Learning Media
Grades
5 to 8tag(s): geology (60), hawaii (9), marine biology (33), oceans (143), reefs (8), volcanoes (61)
In the Classroom
Use this video as an introduction to an oceanography or geology unit. Extend student learning by using Vibby, reviewed here, and asking students to highlight different portions with questions and observations, perfect for the blended or flipped classroom. Or, if watching in class use GoSoapBox, reviewed here; use the Social Q&A as a back channel during video to make sure you address all student questions. Don't forget to use the discussion questions provided.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Find Your Longitude
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5 to 7Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Molecular Expressions - Florida State University
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8 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Elements - Tom Lehrer
Grades
10 to 12tag(s): elements (31), periodic table (47)
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Rock and the Rock Cycle - University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Grades
2 to 8tag(s): geology (60), rock cycle (25), rocks (43)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the many free resources shared on this site for teaching about the rock cycle. Ask students to create infographics sharing information they learn. Canva, reviewed here, offers free resources for creating infographics. Have students create animated videos sharing information about ecosystems using Powtoon, reviewed here. .Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Blue Planet Biomes - Elisabeth Benders-Hyde
Grades
4 to 6tag(s): biomes (97), ecosystems (114), environment (248)
In the Classroom
Compare and contrast biomes using Google Drawing, reviewed here. Have students post interesting facts on Lino, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Plants in Motion - Indiana University, Department of Biology
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2 to 12tag(s): plants (145)
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Adventures of Herman - University of Illinois Extension
Grades
3 to 6tag(s): worms (5)
In the Classroom
Have students try out this site on individual computers, or as a learning center. Encourage students to look at all part of the website, and then participate in the drawing entries! Students from all over the country have drawn pictures of worms and their habitats, sent them in, and they are now displayed on the website. Students motivated by having their art "published" could produce some very interesting work!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Jokes and Science
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6 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Build a Fish - John G. Shedd Aquarium
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3 to 6Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Tour of the Basics: Heredity - University of Utah
Grades
8 to 10In the Classroom
Before using this site, you may want to assess what students know about DNA, and genetics. Put together an assessment asking about basic information using a tool like SurveyPlanet, reviewed here, where you can use a variety of formats including multiple choice, open-ended, images, and more. Then have students preview the first exercise for words they don't know and create flashcards using Flashcard Stash, reviewed here. After completion of the exercise, ask students to reflect on their learning using Gravity, reviewed here. Gravity allows students to share video responses through collaborative comments and discussions. Require students to comment on at least 3 other students learning reflections. Be sure you've coached students in proper discussion etiquette whether online or in class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Science Vocabulary Hangman - Southeastern Universities Research Association
Grades
5 to 12In the Classroom
Students can play the games that are posted on the site. Students can create their own games using Blooket, reviewed here. Finally, students can use Microsoft PowerPoint Online, reviewed here to create a presentation sharing the definition and examples for each of the scientific terms.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Citation Maker - Secondary - Oregon School Library Information System
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): citations (32)
In the Classroom
Have a student demonstrate how to use this tool on a projector or interactive whiteboard. Share this link on your class web page for easy use any time students have a research project. Model ethical use of resources by using it yourself to cite sources on handouts, etc.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Saturn: Jewel of the Solar System - Exploratorium
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): moon (88), planets (124), solar system (126)
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FBI Kids
Grades
2 to 6In the Classroom
Use this site as a learning center or station during a lesson on the government and how they enforce the laws. Introduce the site over the interactive whiteboard before allowing cooperative learning groups to participate in the online field trip. To summarize the topic, or to give groups who finish first something to do, let students play the games available after the field trip. Though they may not be rich in content, they do provide a review and respite for students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Doodles, Drafts, and Designs - National Museum of American History
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): 20th century (171), creativity (93), drawing (57), inventors and inventions (89)
In the Classroom
Use the images on this site to compliment a lecture on the inventions of the 20th century. While the test is interesting, it might be a little much for a class for of lower-level readers. Include the images as a way to capture the simplicity of original designs, and compare the initial plans of these inventions to the mega-products they are today. The images are interesting, particularly the Crayola tests, and will capture kids attention as they are inventions that have impacted their own lives in a big way.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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