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Discoveries in Dioramas - American Museum of Natural History

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4 to 10
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If you can't make the journey to Washington, D.C.'s American Museum of Natural History, then take your students to this website for an online tour of the panoramic dioramas that ...more
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If you can't make the journey to Washington, D.C.'s American Museum of Natural History, then take your students to this website for an online tour of the panoramic dioramas that are among the museum's most impressive features. Short videos, audio clips, 360 panoramic views, and descriptions of geographic locations and species round out the virtual experience.

tag(s): species (16)

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If your students are studying a particular geographic location or animal species, send them to this multimedia site for some interactive research. Regions represented include the Upper Nile, Alaska's Denali National Forest, the Everglades, and the American plains.

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Faultline - Exploratorium

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Bring the power and drama of an actual earthquake into your classroom with this beautifully designed Web site. In addition to basic information about the science behind this natural...more
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Bring the power and drama of an actual earthquake into your classroom with this beautifully designed Web site. In addition to basic information about the science behind this natural phenomenon - including explanations of plate tectonics, faults, and how scientist measure earthquake force - the site provides historical information about some of the world's most devastating quakes and some breathtaking video clips.

tag(s): earth (191), earthquakes (51), plate tectonics (28)

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Share this site on an interactive whiteboard or projector. As a class go through the information titled Great Shakes, then show students how navigate through the site on their own. Have students take notes on the material and write down questions they still have and topics that confuse them. They can do this with pen and paper or online. If you want the assignment online, explain to students they need to open a new tab in their browser window and take notes with a tool such as Memo Notepad, reviewed here; tell students to be sure to save the URL to share their notes and questions with you and their peers. Conclude this lesson by having small groups of students click on "Active Zone" and choose one of the creative, hands-on activities to bring into your classroom and demonstrate on an assigned day (they'll love the cream-filled cookie one!).
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History of Sandwiches -

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This one is just off-beat enough to grab our attention! What's more motivating than food? This entertaining journey through the history and growth of the sandwich can form the foundation...more
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This one is just off-beat enough to grab our attention! What's more motivating than food? This entertaining journey through the history and growth of the sandwich can form the foundation for a variety of classroom activities. Truly entertaining and historically illuminating!

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Ask students to create a time line with this chronological culinary information, use as the basis for a research project, or incorporate into an anticipatory set before a foods unit.

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Kids' Club - NASA

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NASA has created a wonderfully interactive and engaging virtual playground - filled with educational games and resources on space-related topics. Turn your students loose to explore...more
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NASA has created a wonderfully interactive and engaging virtual playground - filled with educational games and resources on space-related topics. Turn your students loose to explore five different levels of activities.

tag(s): planets (124), space (251), stars (80)

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A great independent "station" for your classroom computer. Make up a "checklist" to chart student progress through the various levels and games.

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Virtual Tour of the 1906 Earthquake - USGS

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Remember the anniversary of the 1906 San Francisco quake - and learn a lot about earthquakes in general - with this remarkable set of Google Earth overlays from ...more
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Remember the anniversary of the 1906 San Francisco quake - and learn a lot about earthquakes in general - with this remarkable set of Google Earth overlays from USGS. The set illustrates the 1906 quake, the plate tectonics of western North America, and the history of earthquakes in the area over the past century.

tag(s): earth (191), earthquakes (51), plate tectonics (28)

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Try saving the various "layers" to your computer, then use in the classroom with a projector, turning on the various layers in sequence. Lots of instructional possibilities with this one.

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PEEP and the Big Wide World - WGBH Educational Foundation

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Peep and the Big Wide World features math and science games and videos. Topics include: The Way Things Move, Sound, Animals and Plants, Light and Color, Numbers and Measuring, and ...more
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Peep and the Big Wide World features math and science games and videos. Topics include: The Way Things Move, Sound, Animals and Plants, Light and Color, Numbers and Measuring, and Shapes and Patterns. Each half hour episode contains two stories that highlight scientific concepts and love action shots with real kids playing and experimenting with the concepts in their own world. The site also has a Parent and Educator tab. The Education tab has the Peep Science Curriculum free with Morning Circle activities, Learning Centers, Guided Activities, and Closing Circle activities.

tag(s): colors (61), measurement (124), patterns (79), preK (323), sound (73)

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Let Peep help make your lessons even better! Use an interactive whiteboard or projector to share this site. Then set this site up as a learning center during your L.A., math, or science lesson block. Be sure to use the free lesson plans with your class. The science activities are quick and easy. Why not highlight one in each of your class newsletters? Be sure to list this link on your teacher website.
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Disaster Kitchen - Harcourt

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Prowl around this virtual kitchen in search of thirteen safety hazards. Click on each one to find out what trouble it could cause and how to prevent it. Note: This ...more
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Prowl around this virtual kitchen in search of thirteen safety hazards. Click on each one to find out what trouble it could cause and how to prevent it. Note: This site requires the Shockwave plug-in. Get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

tag(s): safety (63)

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This is a great activity for strengthening skills in observation and problem-solving. Project the Disaster Kitchen in your classroom on an interactive white board, and ask students to circle and explain the problems they see before beginning the interactive activity.

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Play Amazon Explorer

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Discover the mysteries within the Amazon basin with this engaging activity in which students assume the role of Sam Smith, natural historian. Before boarding the virtual plane to Amazonia,...more
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Discover the mysteries within the Amazon basin with this engaging activity in which students assume the role of Sam Smith, natural historian. Before boarding the virtual plane to Amazonia, students must make note of the questions their research should answer. Once in the rainforest, students can explore the river, forest floor, and canopy to learn about the flora and fauna that live in these regions. At the end of the journey, students are asked to share their answers to the research questions.

tag(s): amazon (11)

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Use this site as a learning center or station during a unit on biomes, specifically the Amazon River and the Jungle surrounding it. Allow students to work on the site individually or in cooperative learning groups, helping them review the content. This site is excellent for enrichment. Include it on your teacher's web page for students to access both in and out of class.

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A Race with Grace: Sports Poetry in Motion - IRA /NCTE

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Turn the excitement of the Olympics into a meaningful writing assignment. This lesson plan asks students to explore the aesthetic characteristic of athletics, drawing from their own...more
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Turn the excitement of the Olympics into a meaningful writing assignment. This lesson plan asks students to explore the aesthetic characteristic of athletics, drawing from their own experiences as well as examples in popular media. Thoughts and impressions are recorded in a reflective journal. Using the data as a foundation, students conduct Internet research, view short informative video clips, take digital photographs, and synthesize all of the information into an original cinquain poem. The lesson plan allows you to select your state and grade level to see the standards for your state.

tag(s): sports (88), writing (309)

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Get your students excited about poetry, by using the momentum of sports and the Olympics. Share the video clips on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Use this site to integrate science, sports, and research into your language arts class.

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PestWorld for Kids - PBS

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Discover why pests like wasps, mice, ticks, roaches and other creepy crawlies like our houses so much. Students can try their hands at being pest detectives or pest rangers with ...more
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Discover why pests like wasps, mice, ticks, roaches and other creepy crawlies like our houses so much. Students can try their hands at being pest detectives or pest rangers with this clever site that focuses on our most notorious nuisances - mosquitoes, roaches, wasps, mice, and termites.

tag(s): insects (63)

In the Classroom

Learn how they have adapted to live with us and how we can successfully avoid them. Visit the teacher section for lesson plans, game cards, and coloring pages.

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Quiz Tree - Sierra Vista Software

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You'll find a huge collection of interactive quizzes on this site, testing student comprehension in many subject areas, including elementary math, foreign language (Spanish, French,...more
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You'll find a huge collection of interactive quizzes on this site, testing student comprehension in many subject areas, including elementary math, foreign language (Spanish, French, Italian), SAT content, science, history, and economics. Some quizzes are multiple choice, others drag-and-drop, but all offer immediate feedback with sound effects.

tag(s): quiz (64), quizzes (89)

In the Classroom

A great resource for reviewing content or investigating new information. Headphones highly recommended.

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Understanding Evolution - UC Paleontology Museum

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This gem of a site covers a huge range of evolution-based issues from the most basic (What IS evolution?) to more esoteric questions (How does it factor into my life?). ...more
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This gem of a site covers a huge range of evolution-based issues from the most basic (What IS evolution?) to more esoteric questions (How does it factor into my life?). Teachers can glean some great ideas for teaching fundamental aspects of the theory, explaining common misconceptions and research procedures, and outlining the changes that have occurred in our understanding of the process.

tag(s): darwin (14), evolution (85)

In the Classroom

There is SO much to explore on this site, but be sure to scroll down the page to see the favorites including th Pleistocene Puzzle, a comic, and then check out the collection of lesson plans for all grade levels.

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Penguins

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This kid-friendly site is filled with penguin facts, photographs, and activities. Primary students can learn about the aquatic birds - their appearance, life cycle, and various species...more
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This kid-friendly site is filled with penguin facts, photographs, and activities. Primary students can learn about the aquatic birds - their appearance, life cycle, and various species - as they sing songs, solve puzzles, and complete printable coloring sheets. A great site for teaching basic research skills.

tag(s): antarctica (28), arctic (33)

In the Classroom

Complete the activities that are featured on the site. Watch the penguin videos and take a virtual adventure to the Arctic using Google My Maps, reviewed here.

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Bones - SEN Teacher Resources

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Learn about the major parts of the human skeleton with this interactive, multimedia site. Students can click on each bone to hear it pronounced, then test their knowledge with a ...more
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Learn about the major parts of the human skeleton with this interactive, multimedia site. Students can click on each bone to hear it pronounced, then test their knowledge with a timed click-and-drag quiz. Use as an independent review in the computer lab, or as a full-class white board activity.

tag(s): human body (98)

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Share this site on a projector or interactive whiteboard before allowing students to use it individually or with a partner. The site would be excellent both for introducing a unit on human anatomy, or for reviewing it. Encourage students to take the quiz, and post the site on the class wiki or web page so they have the capability to access it both in and out of the classroom.

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Weather Dog - Pearson Education

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Test student knowledge of weather with this interactive quiz, available in three levels of difficulty. Students are presented with a weather fact and must choose the word or phrase...more
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Test student knowledge of weather with this interactive quiz, available in three levels of difficulty. Students are presented with a weather fact and must choose the word or phrase that correctly completes the sentence.

tag(s): weather (173)

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All About Birds - Cornell University

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Cornell's Ornithology lab has created one of the most comprehensive bird species sites on the web. While parts of the site require a subscription, this online bird guide remains an...more
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Cornell's Ornithology lab has created one of the most comprehensive bird species sites on the web. While parts of the site require a subscription, this online bird guide remains an effective, well illustrated online guide to bird spotting, habitats, and identification. Teachers will find many uses for the site as a reference tool, and as a resource for studying habitats and migration patterns

tag(s): birds (47), migration (44)

In the Classroom

Useful for identifying various birds, finding ways for feeding and attracting birds to your home or school.

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TlsBooks.com - Worksheets

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This huge collection of downloadable worksheets covers all major subject areas - from geography and reading, to science and spelling. New choices are added on a regular basis, so check...more
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This huge collection of downloadable worksheets covers all major subject areas - from geography and reading, to science and spelling. New choices are added on a regular basis, so check back often. Please read and follow the copyright guidelines provided on the site.

tag(s): spelling (91), worksheets (71)

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Monarch Butterfly - Journey North

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Add this site to your unit on life cycles and get your students involved in tracking the incredible migration of the monarch butterflies to their winter home in Mexico. Excellent ...more
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Add this site to your unit on life cycles and get your students involved in tracking the incredible migration of the monarch butterflies to their winter home in Mexico. Excellent site for a student research project. Aligned to National Standards.

tag(s): butterflies (13), migration (44)

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Encourage your students to become a citizen scientist using this informative site. View maps, and find out more information by clicking the images. At the bottom of the landing page, click "What to Report" to see a thorough explanation. You may want to print this page out for interested students.

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Leaves Change Color - Education World

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Discover the science behind the changing autumn leaves with this Internet scavenger hunt. Students can practice simple Web research skills while gaining an understanding of the factors...more
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Discover the science behind the changing autumn leaves with this Internet scavenger hunt. Students can practice simple Web research skills while gaining an understanding of the factors that contribute to the beautiful show of colors each fall.

tag(s): fall (12), halloween (46)

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Back-to-School Scavenger Hunt - Enchanted Learning

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Looking for a good icebreaker for the first week of school? This interpersonal activity will help students get to know you and each other while having a lot of fun. ...more
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Looking for a good icebreaker for the first week of school? This interpersonal activity will help students get to know you and each other while having a lot of fun. A printable questionnaire and scavenger hunt sheet are included.

tag(s): back to school (54), firstday (27)

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Bookmark this activity for use at the beginning of any school year or semester change. Be sure to print the forms out before class begins, so students can fill them out and walk around finding matches.

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