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Doodles, Drafts, and Designs - National Museum of American History
Grades
8 to 12
tag(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.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Seeing - Exploratorium
Grades
5 to 9tag(s): brain (59), optical illusions (13), senses (23)
In the Classroom
After students have experienced these two illusions, have them do a Google searchfor bright images and see if the same thing happens.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Fossil Horses in Cyberspace - Florida Museum of Natural History
Grades
6 to 9tag(s): fossils (44), paleontology (28)
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Guide - What Causes Earthquakes - BBC
Grades
4 to 8tag(s): earth (189), earthquakes (51), sun (87), tsunamis (15)
In the Classroom
Use this site in an introductory lesson on weather disasters or geographic oddities. To show what they have learned from this site, challenge students to create asimple Infographic comparing different famous earthquakes using Snappa, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Icebergs - Texas A & M University
Grades
5 to 8tag(s): antarctica (28), arctic (34), oceans (143)
In the Classroom
Use Google Slides, reviewed here to share information learned about icebergs. Learn more about icebergs using Kiddle, reviewed here. Finally, answer any of the Iceberg Observation questions on a virtual discussion board such as Lino, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Windows to the Universe - University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): animation (71), images (275), planets (124), solar system (126)
In the Classroom
This is a safe, easy-to-understand resource for independent student research. Design a simple Web hunt to create a differentiated activity for multi-ability classes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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2020: NASA Langley's Year in Review - NASA
Grades
6 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Why Does Evolution Matter Now? - PBS
Grades
9 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Seismic Monitor - NSF
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): earth (189), earthquakes (51), sun (87), tsunamis (15), volcanoes (61)
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Cassini Saturn Mission - NASA
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): moon (88), nasa (37), planets (124), solar system (126), space (252)
In the Classroom
This is a great site for students interested in space travel and other planets. Ask gifted students who are interested in this topic to create a multi-media project using Sway, reviewed here, where they can create an interactive poster, brochure or newsletter.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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SpiderMyths - Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
Grades
4 to 8In the Classroom
Use this site as an activator or introduction to a unit on spiders. A great way to introduce a lecture of facts about students would be to disprove some of the more common myths that exist. Share the site on the interactive whiteboard or projector to dispel many of the myths and fallacies your students have heard. The site will get students attention and prepare them for the facts to be learned in class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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BugGuide
Grades
4 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Science Toys
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6 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Animals - National Geographic Society
Grades
3 to 6tag(s): amphibians (16), animals (285), birds (48), dinosaurs (48), fish (16), mammals (21), reptiles (12)
In the Classroom
Share this site on an interactive whiteboard or projector to get your students "up close" to dinosaurs, bugs, or other animals. This site is a perfect addition to a research project.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake - Wikipedia
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): earth (189), earthquakes (51), sun (87), tsunamis (15), waves (14)
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Microangela - Tina Carvalho of the University of Hawaii
Grades
4 to 10tag(s): bacteria (19), insects (64), microorganisms (9), organisms (13)
In the Classroom
Students can use 2 and 3 Circle Interactive Venn Diagrams by Class Tools, reviewed here to compare and contrast insects. Students can research more about the organisms online by using Kiddle, reviewed here and then using Google Slides, reviewed here to present the information.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ScienceLine - UCSB
Grades
1 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Moon Madness - Quia
Grades
4 to 8tag(s): moon (88), solar system (126)
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Ology - American Museum of Natural History
Grades
2 to 8tag(s): anthropology (9), archeology (26), biodiversity (42), brain (59), climate change (112), earth (189), genetics (84), marine biology (33), microorganisms (9), museums (58), paleontology (28), water (106), zoology (18)
In the Classroom
Motivate your students by using an interactive whiteboard or projector to share these engaging, interactive, and educational resources.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Exploring the Tropics - Missouri Botanical Garden
Grades
5 to 8tag(s): biomes (97), deserts (20), forests (30), rainforests (16)
In the Classroom
Use Stickies.io, reviewed here to share interesting information. Have students use Presentations AI, reviewed here to share information that they learned.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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