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Olympic National Park -- National Parks Conservation Association - National Parks Conservation Association
Grades
6 to 12
tag(s): conservation (100), coral (11), environment (248), forests (30), national parks (30), reefs (8), wetlands (7)
In the Classroom
After students read about the Lady of the Lake, assign small groups to explore the other five mysteries that happened in one of the National Parks. Enhance learning by having students create a presentation for the other groups to learn about their mystery. Use Genially, reviewed here, where students can choose the format of their presentation from posters, videos, and infographics where they can insert maps, surveys, video, audio, and more.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Earth Observatory - NASA
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): earth (189)
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Introduction to Seismology - USGS
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6 to 12tag(s): earth (189), earthquakes (51)
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Eastern Slopes Grizzly Bear Project
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): canada (23)
In the Classroom
During a class on environmental conservation, have students open this site on their individual computers. Looking at the site, what do they think would be the most beneficial actions to take to conserve land for bears? Use this site as a launchpad for a discussion of human-animal interaction and the effects humans have had on their habitats. This site would also be a useful resource for any student working on a research project, making it an excellent addition to the class wiki or web page so students can access it both in and out of the classroom!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Beginners Guide to Aeronautics - NASA
Grades
4 to 8tag(s): aeronautics (11), air (28), aircraft (26), flight (33)
In the Classroom
There are lesson ideas, one of which is to create a Jet Engine magazine. Instead of creating a traditional paper magazine, why not use technology? Another is to create and interactive timeline for the history of flight. If you are beginning the process of integrating technology or are working with younger students, have them create a timeline using a tool such as this timeline from ReadWriteThink,reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Bug Scope - University of Illinois
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): insects (64), microscopes (9)
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Views of the Solar System
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3 to 8tag(s): moon (88), planets (124), solar system (126)
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Fifty-seven Ways to Protect the Environment - University of Illinois Extension
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): ecology (113)
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Wright Brothers' History - Centennial of Flight Commission
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): 20th century (171), aviation (51), north carolina (6), wright brothers (17)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free lesson plans and activities offered! There are also games that teachers can either print out and use as quick review activities or as a learning center or station. If using as a learning station, save the site as a favorite and have kids peruse it during a unit on Flight, the evolution of transportation or the Industrial Growth of the early 20th century.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Centennial of Flight Commission - US government
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): aviation (51), north carolina (6), wright brothers (17)
In the Classroom
Use the games on this site as a way to help students review the information in learning centers or during a lull in class time. Teachers can also post this on their class wiki to allow students to access it both in and out of the classroom!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Earth Day Network
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): earth (189), earth day (61), ecology (113), environment (248)
In the Classroom
The teachers' section includes additional resources and lesson ideas.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Wright Flyer Project -THE AIAA WRIGHT FLYER PROJECT 1978-2012
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): air (28), aviation (51), inventors and inventions (89), wright brothers (17)
In the Classroom
This is a good site for students who are researching the infancy of flight. During their research and with this article, which is text heavy, use SummarizeThis, reviewed here and How to Research: Ultimate Guide, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Space Sense
Grades
4 to 8tag(s): solar system (126), stars (80)
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International Atomic Energy Agency - United Nations
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): energy (139), united nations (7)
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Environmental Inquiry - Cornell University
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): ecology (113), environment (248), habitats (109)
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Animated Engines - Matt Keveney
Grades
4 to 8tag(s): industrialization (14), inventors and inventions (89)
In the Classroom
allow students to explore various simple machines.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Natural History Notebooks - Canadian Museum of Nature
Grades
2 to 6tag(s): animals (285)
In the Classroom
Use the resources that are included in the site. Have students use Venn Diagram Creator by Canva, reviewed here to compare and contrast different animals. Finally have students use DotStorming reviewed here to share facts that they learned.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Black Hole Gang
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3 to 6tag(s): experiments (67)
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Fast Plants - University of Wisconsin
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1 to 12tag(s): experiments (67), plants (145)
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Science North - Science North Museum
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4 to 8tag(s): museums (58)
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