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Science Update Podcasts - American Association for the Advancement of Science
Grades
6 to 12
tag(s): news (223)
In the Classroom
Try this one for your own professional development, or play it in science class as students are getting settled in for their class period.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Creative Chemistry
Grades
10 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mind of Leonardo - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): inventors and inventions (89), leonardo davinci (3), renaissance (36)
In the Classroom
This site is a great find for both history and art history teachers! In either course, use the information and images on this site to help introduce the famous Leonardo. This site has a ton of information for students working on research projects or papers, be sure to add it to your class wiki or web page to allow them 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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Virtual Tour of the 1906 Earthquake - USGS
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): earth (191), earthquakes (51), plate tectonics (28)
In the Classroom
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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Deadly Virus - National Archives and Records Administration
Grades
8 to 12In the Classroom
The most descriptive part of this website are the images of civil servants in contact with the public wearing surgical masks while performing their everyday duties. Use these images to supplement your lecture on the epidemic, and to spur a class discussion on the comparison between people's reaction for diseases today such as the Swine flu or the Bird flu.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Pandemic Flu - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Grades
9 to 12In the Classroom
hare this site on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Have cooperative learning groups create multimedia presentations (focusing on causes, the flu itself, how it spreads, how to better protect themselves, etc.). Have groups create commercials about their topic, and complete additional research. Video the commercials and share them on a site such as Teachers.TV reviewed here.. Provide this link on your class website for students to share with their parents.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Darwin - American Museum of Natural History
Grades
8 to 12This site includes advertising.
In the Classroom
This resource provides an excellent introduction to Darwin's work for younger students. Create a simple Web hunt to guide them through the content. Older students can apply critical analysis to Darwin's findings and the manner in which his work is still influencing society and education two centuries after his birth.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter - NASA
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): mars (25), solar system (127)
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Intelligent Designs on Evolution - American RadioWorks
Grades
9 to 12In the Classroom
Pair with a study of the 1925 Scopes Trial, use as the basis for a "current events" class debate (with a focus on the court system), or challenge students to be on the lookout for similar news items from across the country.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Powers of Ten - Pulse Productions
Grades
7 to 12tag(s): exponents (38)
In the Classroom
Great for teaching and understanding the world through the concept of scale as it relates to distances on a map, inside the human body, or across the universe.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Organic Chemistry Help - Frostburg State University
Grades
10 to 12In the Classroom
Teachers may wish to use this online resource as a lesson planning tool or as a "help" resource for students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Return of Stardust - NASA
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): nasa (37), solar system (127), space (252)
In the Classroom
Students can use Timeline JS, reviewed here to create a timeline of events. Students can compare and contrast Stardust/Stardust NExT to another Flyby using 2 and 3 Circle Interactive Venn Diagrams by Class Tools, reviewed here. Additionally, students can create a Magazine Cover Maker, reviewed here showcasing Stardust/Stardust NExt's accomplishments.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Quiz Tree - Sierra Vista Software
Grades
1 to 12In the Classroom
A great resource for reviewing content or investigating new information. Headphones highly recommended.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Understanding Evolution - UC Paleontology Museum
Grades
1 to 12In 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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Microscope Imaging Station - Exploratorium
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): microscopes (9)
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Secret World: The Universe Within - Florida State University
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): microscopes (9)
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AP Chemistry - Paul Groves
Grades
11 to 12tag(s): resources (80)
In the Classroom
This site is excellent for enrichment. Include it on your teacher web page for students to access both in and out of class. Encourage students to use it for review, as the site covers virtually every topic in AP Chemistry.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Newton's Dark Secrets - PBS
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): newton (23), scientists (72)
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The Big Here Quiz - Kevin Kelly
Grades
6 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): ecosystems (110), environment (250), pollution (56)
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All About Birds - Cornell University
Grades
4 to 12In the Classroom
Useful for identifying various birds, finding ways for feeding and attracting birds to your home or school.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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