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Photography from National Geographic - National Geographic

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Photography can be both an art form and a form of scientific inquiry. Photos of People and Cultures can promote human understanding better than any written words. This site from ...more
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Photography can be both an art form and a form of scientific inquiry. Photos of People and Cultures can promote human understanding better than any written words. This site from National Geographic can serve both ends if used properly. Art teachers "focus" on tips and techniques and photography advice areas, while science/social studies teachers will easily locate a wide range of plant, animal, culture, and geography images. As always, the photos themselves are exquisite. You will need to sign up for the free newsletter (with email) to view the photos.

tag(s): animals (274), photography (136)

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Share a photo of the day as an activator at the start of a lesson on your projector or interactive whiteboard (IWB). Allow a student of the day to select his/her photo of the day as a class inspiration. Share a photo as a visual writing prompt. Use tools on your IWB to discover and reveal design elements in the photos in art class. Use selected collections on laptops with student partners (galleries) to provide a visual experience of a location or culture you are studying, engage students and enhance learning by asking students to use Padlet, reviewed here, to record their observations for visual evidence of some of the major concepts you have discussed in class.

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ACS - Chemistry For Life - American Chemical Society

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The American Chemical Society offers a complete series of activities for grades K-8, all based on hands-on experience. Click Education in the middle of this opening page find programs...more
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The American Chemical Society offers a complete series of activities for grades K-8, all based on hands-on experience. Click Education in the middle of this opening page find programs and units for Elementary through Graduate School. Also offered is a section for careers in science. This is a great resource for science teachers who need additional chemistry content or activities.
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tag(s): chemicals (36), energy (139), experiments (65), inquiry (34), matter (52)

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Scroll to Education and click Teaching Resources. Select your grade level interest and find links to dozens of different Lessons, programs, units and Safety Guides.

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Block and Tackle - How Stuff Works - How Stuff Works

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Here's a nice addition to any simple machines unit - an explanation of the mechanical advantages of single and multiple pulleys, complete with lots of illustrations. ...more
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Here's a nice addition to any simple machines unit - an explanation of the mechanical advantages of single and multiple pulleys, complete with lots of illustrations.
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tag(s): machines (17), simple machines (21)

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It's a great way to demonstrate if you don't have the space or equipment to rig up a block and tackle in your classroom.

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Online Natural History Learning Resources - Natural History Museum - London

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London's Natural History Museum offers this nice set of online activities. Each is drawn from a different area of science, and is designed to pique a student's interest rather than...more
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London's Natural History Museum offers this nice set of online activities. Each is drawn from a different area of science, and is designed to pique a student's interest rather than moving mountains of content. Try these as "appetizers" for a more substantial science diet.

tag(s): animals (274), habitats (104)

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Save this site as a favorite on classroom computers and use it as a learning center or station. There are many assets of the site - students can play games, complete online challenges, turn in drawings, etc. There are also several different "exhibits" that can compliment curriculum through out the year. Science and history teachers will be glad to have found this one!

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Spiders! - Smithsonian

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The Smithsonian offers this glimpse into the world of the arachnids. Written for grades 3 to 8, this unit includes several lesson plans, each with its own set of printable ...more
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The Smithsonian offers this glimpse into the world of the arachnids. Written for grades 3 to 8, this unit includes several lesson plans, each with its own set of printable resources. Care to roast a tarantula? Visit here to find out what they taste like.

tag(s): insects (63), spiders (9)

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Reviled and Revered - Smithsonian

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Here is a series of lessons devised to teach students in grades 3-8 about reptiles and amphibians. Five individual lessons discuss various aspects of "herps" and examine a few species...more
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Here is a series of lessons devised to teach students in grades 3-8 about reptiles and amphibians. Five individual lessons discuss various aspects of "herps" and examine a few species in more detail. This set of lessons is a great way to investigate stereotypes about "scary" animals, such as snakes and lizards.

tag(s): amphibians (16), reptiles (12)

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Smithsonian Education - Smithsonian

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Divided into resources for educators, parents, and students, this Smithsonian site has a wealth of information. ...more
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Divided into resources for educators, parents, and students, this Smithsonian site has a wealth of information.

tag(s): cultures (290)

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The lesson plans in the educator's section are sorted subject area and cover arts and design, language arts, history and culture, and science and technology. The site also has helpful hints for planning a field trip to the Smithsonian, as well as a searchable database that allows educators to browse the lesson plans in search of a particular subject.

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Shape of Life Activities - PBS

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This PBS site has life-science and biology activities for a wide range of grade levels. While a number of these activities are designed to accompany the Shape of Life video ...more
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This PBS site has life-science and biology activities for a wide range of grade levels. While a number of these activities are designed to accompany the Shape of Life video series, the activity guides provided present a range of activities and resources to supplement life-science curricula. Included activities range from arts-and-crafts projects to scientific method experiments.

tag(s): organisms (13)

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Steamboats

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This virtual museum explores the world of paddlewheel riverboats through collections of photographs of a number of famous boats. There are also exhibits and articles to view and read....more
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This virtual museum explores the world of paddlewheel riverboats through collections of photographs of a number of famous boats. There are also exhibits and articles to view and read. The site's Learning Center highlights which exhibits may be most useful in developing lesson plans, including a site that examines the science behind steam engines.

tag(s): mississippi (5)

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Moon Resources - Solar System Exploration - NASA

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This site provides a well-organized assortment of information on the moons of Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, and Pluto. At the top of each page, click More to find ...more
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This site provides a well-organized assortment of information on the moons of Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, and Pluto. At the top of each page, click More to find Resource Packages for specific planets.

tag(s): moon (87), planets (123), solar system (124)

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Use your interactive whiteboard or projector to introduce this site to your students. Next, allow students in pairs to explore the titles on the top menu, enhancing learning by asking them to use Milanote, reviewed here, to record what they are learning. Then, have students divide into small groups narrow down their interests based on which planet and/or moons they want to further research. Show them the Resource Packages list for this. Ask students to use Gennially, reviewed here, and choose a tool to use to present their findings to the class.

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American Museum of Natural History Learning Resources - The American Museum of Natural History

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This site presents teachers with a searchable index of natural sciences resources contained within the museum's site. Scroll down the page and click Resources for Learning. You can...more
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This site presents teachers with a searchable index of natural sciences resources contained within the museum's site. Scroll down the page and click Resources for Learning. You can browse the web-sites, activities, and experiments by sub-topic, grade level, or resource type. Current subtopics include anthropology, astronomy, biology, earth science, and paleontology. Special collection exhibits present theme-based activities that cover additional topics and change occasionally. Be sure to check out the the Past Exhibitions for topics such as Biodiversity, Antarctica, and deep sea explorations, and much more. This is a great site for sorting out all the wonderful resources the museum has to offer. There are over 1,000 resources currently available on countless subjects.

tag(s): amphibians (16), biodiversity (39), brain (58), climate change (112), darwin (14), dinosaurs (48), diseases (59), diversity (55), fossils (44), light (58), mammals (21), natural disasters (21), oceans (142), paleontology (28), poisons (2), space (248), volcanoes (62)

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When starting a new unit in social studies or science, take a minute to search the resources available at this website. Consider allowing students, individuals, pairs, or groups, to explore the Exibitions for areas of interest and enhance their learning by having them create a multimedia presentation for their peers using Genially, reviewed here. With Genially, students can choose the format of their multimedia product.

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Soil - Bureau of Land Mangement

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This Bureau of Land Management site explores on of kids' favorite topics- DIRT! Kids may know how to collect it on their clothes, but now they can learn more about ...more
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This Bureau of Land Management site explores on of kids' favorite topics- DIRT! Kids may know how to collect it on their clothes, but now they can learn more about soil's function in the ecosystem, as well as take a journey into various habitats present in the underground world. Click Learn from the stop menu to find categories like Kids, Teachers, and many others. Teachers will like the activities section, which provides ways for students to expand upon their web-explorations.

tag(s): ecology (118), erosion (15), oil (21), soil (16)

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How Fuel Cells Work - How Stuff Works

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A great site for physical science and environmental science. The site explains the technology behind new fuel-cell-powered electric cars. With diagrams and links to additional resources,...more
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A great site for physical science and environmental science. The site explains the technology behind new fuel-cell-powered electric cars. With diagrams and links to additional resources, this site could serve as a gateway to more in-depth study.

tag(s): cells (79), electricity (62)

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Einstein - American Museum of Natural History

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How (and why) do you introduce Einstein to an elementary student? Here's a presentation that does it effectively, drawing on Einstein's love of trying something new and his willingness...more
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How (and why) do you introduce Einstein to an elementary student? Here's a presentation that does it effectively, drawing on Einstein's love of trying something new and his willingness to "think outside the box." While it's mostly text, this site would be a great introduction for a student who is already curious about inventors, scientists, or the universe. This unit is part of the American Museum of Natural History's "Ology" series that explores different aspects of the life sciences. This site requires Adobe Acrobat and Flash. You can get both from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

tag(s): scientists (72)

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Use an interactive whiteboard or projector to introduce your students to the creative mind of Albert Einstein.
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Marine Biology - American Museum of Natural History

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In this unit, subtitled "The Living Oceans," elementary students can learn how marine environments are interdependent, and the importance of preserving entire marine systems. The site...more
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In this unit, subtitled "The Living Oceans," elementary students can learn how marine environments are interdependent, and the importance of preserving entire marine systems. The site includes interactive games, lots of images and descriptions, all in an engaging context. This unit is part of the American Museum of Natural History's "Ology" series that explores different aspects of the life sciences. The interactives require Flash. You can get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

tag(s): ecosystems (105), marine biology (32), oceans (142)

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Motivate your students by using an interactive whiteboard or projector to share these engaging, interactive, and educational resources.

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Paleontology - American Museum of Natural History

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Elementary students who are fascinated by dinosaurs will love this presentation on fossils and dinosaurs. There are interactive games and several sections dealing with the evolution...more
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Elementary students who are fascinated by dinosaurs will love this presentation on fossils and dinosaurs. There are interactive games and several sections dealing with the evolution and eventual extinction of dinosaurs. Don't miss "Layers of Time" an interactive about fossils and rocks. This unit is part of the American Museum of Natural History's "Ology" series that explores different aspects of the life sciences.

tag(s): dinosaurs (48), paleontology (28)

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Treat your students to this phenomenal website using an interactive whiteboard or projector. This site offers excellent information for research projects. Set this site up as a learning station for students to explore.

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Biodiversity - American Museum of Natural History

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Everything Counts is the theme of this elementary unit on how ecosystems, resources, and cultures all relate to one another. The unit's text and illustrations make their points in simple...more
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Everything Counts is the theme of this elementary unit on how ecosystems, resources, and cultures all relate to one another. The unit's text and illustrations make their points in simple terms. This unit is part of the American Museum of Natural History's "Ology" series that explores different aspects of the life sciences.

tag(s): biodiversity (39), ecosystems (105), natural resources (33), resources (80)

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Help your students to understand that we are all connected! Share this site (and its resources) on an interactive whiteboard or projector. Take advantage of the literature list provided to find books to read about the unit.

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4H Virtual Farm - Virginia Tech

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If your students can't get out to the country, here's a way to experience farm life - actually six different types of farms. Suitable for elementary students, there are images, ...more
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If your students can't get out to the country, here's a way to experience farm life - actually six different types of farms. Suitable for elementary students, there are images, simple text, and a few animations and other illustrations of aspects of each type of farm - everything from fish to cattle and chickens. Primary students could use this one with some teacher assistance. Created by Virginia Tech University.

tag(s): agriculture (54), animals (274)

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Students can use Aha Slides, reviewed here to share information that they learned about farm life. Students can compare and contrast the different types of farms using Venn Diagram Creator by Canva, reviewed here. Finally, students can virtually interview a farmer.

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Science of Hockey - The Exploratorium

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Here's the latest in the Exploratorium's series on the physics of sports. The science of hockey includes information on the physics of skating, the materials used in the game equipment,...more
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Here's the latest in the Exploratorium's series on the physics of sports. The science of hockey includes information on the physics of skating, the materials used in the game equipment, and the reaction times required to stop a puck moving at 90 miles per hour. There's lots of great exploring in this one.

tag(s): forces (46), motion (56), sports (88)

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This is the perfect site to use to extend student learning about force and motion while relating them to real-world activities. Break students into small groups to start exploring the different sections. You may want all groups to start with "The Ice" as suggested, and then you can assign or have student groups choose to investigate the other sections. As students investigate the sections they should keep track of what they are learning either by taking notes using a digital 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), or organizing information into a concept map like TUZZit, reviewed here. Once completed challenge students to share their findings with the rest of the groups using an infographic creator such as Canva Infographic Maker, reviewed here. Infographics present difficult information easy to understand format, and Canva has a whole library of templates for you to choose from.

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Eastern Slopes Grizzly Bear Project

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This Canadian site is just what the bear buffs need - an introduction to the habitat and lifestyle of North America's most famous bears. There's a large "bear basics" section, ...more
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This Canadian site is just what the bear buffs need - an introduction to the habitat and lifestyle of North America's most famous bears. There's a large "bear basics" section, along with details on staying safe when sharing space with grizzly bears. But alas, there are very few photos.

tag(s): canada (23)

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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!

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