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Intelligent Designs on Evolution - American RadioWorks
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9 to 12
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The debate over intelligent design in the classroom is continually in the news and sparks many strong feelings among educators and members of school communities. This documentary examines...more
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The debate over intelligent design in the classroom is continually in the news and sparks many strong feelings among educators and members of school communities. This documentary examines the concept of intelligent design and offers a series of articles focusing on religion in schools. Interviews, audio transcripts, and related links round out this balanced view of a rather thorny topic.
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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.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Powers of Ten - Pulse Productions
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7 to 12
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This nine-minute, narrated video begins with a couple having a picnic in a park along Lake Michigan, gradually zooms out by powers of ten to travel many light years away ...more
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This nine-minute, narrated video begins with a couple having a picnic in a park along Lake Michigan, gradually zooms out by powers of ten to travel many light years away from the initial scene, then zooms back in again to enter the hand of the man at the picnic and explore it at the molecular level.
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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
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10 to 12
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This site is designed to be a supplement for students of organic chemistry. The interactive tutorials, laboratory guides, and self-grading tests are extremely helpful in clarifying...more
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This site is designed to be a supplement for students of organic chemistry. The interactive tutorials, laboratory guides, and self-grading tests are extremely helpful in clarifying fundamental concepts. Includes a message board (free registration required), glossary, and overviews on new research in organic chemistry.
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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
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6 to 12
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NASA's Stardust / Stardust NExT contains information about the Flyby. The site is divided into: Firsts, Key Dates, In Depth, and Key Resources. ...more
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NASA's Stardust / Stardust NExT contains information about the Flyby. The site is divided into: Firsts, Key Dates, In Depth, and Key Resources.
tag(s): nasa (37), solar system (126), space (250)
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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
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1 to 12
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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.
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Understanding Evolution - UC Paleontology Museum
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1 to 12
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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.
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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
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6 to 12
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Explore the wonder of the microscopic world with this online museum that simulates a visit to the Microscopic Imaging Station at San Francisco's Exploratorium. Visitors can browse the...more
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Explore the wonder of the microscopic world with this online museum that simulates a visit to the Microscopic Imaging Station at San Francisco's Exploratorium. Visitors can browse the gallery for images and movies that reveal the diversity of what can be seen with a light microscope. Watch a zebrafish embryo grow from a single cell to a young fish, observe the immune system as it fights off a virus, or see the actual process of mitosis.
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Secret World: The Universe Within - Florida State University
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6 to 12
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Although this site takes a bit of time to load, it is well worth the wait. Watch in amazement as you begin to move through space - starting at 10 ...more
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Although this site takes a bit of time to load, it is well worth the wait. Watch in amazement as you begin to move through space - starting at 10 million light years from earth -and get progressively closer to our planet in successive orders of magnitude until you land on the leaves of a tree in Tallahassee, FL. But the journey doesn't end there. A sequence of images leads you down into the microscopic world of leaf cells, DNA, electrons, and protons. Wow!!
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AP Chemistry - Paul Groves
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11 to 12
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This site, created by a high school chemistry teacher, features an extensive collection of printable study cards highlighting content that general and AP chemistry students need to...more
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This site, created by a high school chemistry teacher, features an extensive collection of printable study cards highlighting content that general and AP chemistry students need to know.
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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.
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Newton's Dark Secrets - PBS
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8 to 12
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Browse through Sir Isaac Newton's 300-year old notebook for a fascinating glimpse of 17th century alchemy - one of his little known intellectual pursuits. Click and drag the virtual...more
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Browse through Sir Isaac Newton's 300-year old notebook for a fascinating glimpse of 17th century alchemy - one of his little known intellectual pursuits. Click and drag the virtual decoder over his handwritten words to reveal explanatory notes that shed light on these cryptic, beautifully poetic manuscripts. This is definitely a resource for the serious science student who wishes to better understand the origins of modern chemistry.
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The Big Here Quiz - Kevin Kelly
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6 to 12
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Challenge your students to think more deeply about the immediate world around them with this collection of thirty thought-provoking questions. Take the quiz yourself to discover how...more
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Challenge your students to think more deeply about the immediate world around them with this collection of thirty thought-provoking questions. Take the quiz yourself to discover how perceptive you truly are regarding the environment that supports your lifestyle. Where does your garbage go? What spring wildflower is the first to bloom where you live? What time is sunset today? There are many possibilities for creation of an environmental lesson around this one.
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tag(s): ecosystems (114), environment (248), pollution (57)
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All About Birds - Cornell University
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4 to 12
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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
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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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Mapping the Air in Your School - National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
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9 to 12
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These lesson plans take an authentic approach to understanding air quality. Select the Education for a good over view of the activities and resources. Choose from several lessons where...more
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These lesson plans take an authentic approach to understanding air quality. Select the Education for a good over view of the activities and resources. Choose from several lessons where students learn about what's in the air and investigate air quality in their school or community. Aligned to National Standards.
tag(s): environment (248), temperature (33)
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Have students contribute what they discover about air quality from these activities by keeping and updating an air quality bulletin board. Use a tool such as Padlet, reviewed here. Padlet allows you to create columns for posting in categories. Add columns to sort information about air composition, i.e. gasses, chemicals, particulate matter, etc. Exchange paper and pen and have students create blogs sharing their air quality learning process using Site123, reviewed here. If you are teaching younger students and looking for an easy way to integrate technology and check for understanding, replace pencil and paper and challenge your students to create a blog using Seesaw, reviewed here. Challenge cooperative learning groups to create videos demonstrating their inquiry science activities. If you are less experienced with technology use with your students, a tool such as Powtoon, reviewed here.
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Google Maps - Google
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1 to 12
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Google Maps gives you live visuals of any location, ideal for planning a trip, picturing the relationship between places, and viewing physical characteristics of almost anywhere in...more
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Google Maps gives you live visuals of any location, ideal for planning a trip, picturing the relationship between places, and viewing physical characteristics of almost anywhere in the world. Type or paste in an address and click "search maps." If you click Satellite or hybrid versions of the map, you will see actual satellite images of the terrain. Zoom in and out, use the street view "orange man" to walk among the buildings and trees, or plan and share a route easily with Google Maps. Using your (free) Google membership allows you to save favorite places and more. Find businesses and other features near a specific map location: hotels, restaurants, schools, parks, and more. Google Maps has become more and more sophisticated, now offering many features previously only available in Google Earth, such as opening and/or saving placemark files. Unlike Google Earth, Google Maps does not require software installation and does not use as much bandwidth for constant reloading. You can even take a tour of places you mark in Google Maps. Google Maps is available as a free app for Android and iOS, too. The handy embed codes let you put any Google Map in a web page, blog, or wiki. Of course, you do not need a membership or any special skills to SEE, share, or navigate a map.
tag(s): DAT device agnostic tool (133), directions (9), maps (224)
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If you teach geography, this one's a must. It is also helpful for showing students WHERE a story or news event takes place. In lower grades, use it to show students the basics of their community. Teach map skills by showing students their own community. Zoom in on their street or on the school. This site and its more sophisticated cousin, Google Earth, are great on an interactive whiteboard. Set up a class Google account (or use student accounts if permitted). Have students create their own custom route plans to tour historic sites. Challenge math students to plan the most economical route to visit several vacation destinations, including gas mileage and gas prices. Have students create placemark files of the important places in the life of a famous person or the route traveled by a particular unit during the Civil War. Have student groups create placemarker files to show environmental sites, habitats, landforms, or anything you can place on a map. Embed projects in a class wiki using the handy embed code offered as a sharing option. Not comfortable with wikis? Check out TeachersFirst Wiki Walk-Through.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Return to Flight - STS 114 - NASA
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4 to 12
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The launch of STS-114 marks the first space shuttle mission since the Columbia accident two years ago. This NASA site serves as a hub for their multi-format coverage of the ...more
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The launch of STS-114 marks the first space shuttle mission since the Columbia accident two years ago. This NASA site serves as a hub for their multi-format coverage of the launch and flight, and there are numerous links from this page to content suitable for various ages and interests. There is a gallery of images from the flight. There is a fact sheet for Discovery, two posters, and a press kit giving an overview of the crew and their activities as part of this mission.
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Students could create a timeline of the mission's activities. Use a tool like the Timeline Infographic Templates by Venngage, reviewed here. The teacher could also lead a discussion on the images in the Gallery on the site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Deep Impact Comet Mission - JPL/NASA
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6 to 12
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This week, scientists at NASA managed to successfully crash a satellite into a passing comet. The result of the impact generated huge amounts of data about the content in the ...more
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This week, scientists at NASA managed to successfully crash a satellite into a passing comet. The result of the impact generated huge amounts of data about the content in the comet, much of which may have been around since the dawn of the universe. This site shows the images and describes the mission in detail.
tag(s): space (250)
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Teachers should pay particular attention to the education section of this site, which contains a nice collection of ready-to-go lesson units.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Astronomy Workshop - University of Maryland
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6 to 12
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Supplement an astronomy unit with the clever tools provided on this site. Students can take advantage of a variety of solar system calculations, watch animations of solar objects' orbits...more
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Supplement an astronomy unit with the clever tools provided on this site. Students can take advantage of a variety of solar system calculations, watch animations of solar objects' orbits and simulations of the seasons, create a virtual solar system model, and much more.
tag(s): moon (88), planets (124), solar system (126)
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Challenge gifted, advanced, and those students with a burning interest in our solar system to research another element of astronomy (or update the material on this site). Ask them to use a tool like Sway, reviewed here, to extend their learning and display their findings. Allow students to choose whether to create an interactive poster, brochure, or newsletter.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Get Wise - AM Conservation
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K to 12
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Bring energy and water conservation out of the textbook and into students' homes with GetWise, the online resource for LivingWise'®, WaterWise,"?, EnergyWise'®, and related...more
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Bring energy and water conservation out of the textbook and into students' homes with GetWise, the online resource for LivingWise'®, WaterWise,"?, EnergyWise'®, and related education programs developed by AM Conservation. The site supports hands-on learning about natural resources, renewable and nonrenewable resources, energy and water efficiency, and household conservation. Participating classrooms may receive student guides, take-home workbooks, teacher materials, and kits containing practical conservation products such as LED bulbs, efficient showerheads, and faucet aerators. Teachers can also access additional activities, educational links, FAQs, enrollment information, and state academic standards, although some digital teacher materials require a program login. Availability depends on sponsorship in the school's area, and program kits are limited each school year.
tag(s): conservation (103), energy (139), natural resources (35), STEM (381), sustainability (56), water (106)
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Have students conduct a home energy or water-efficiency audit using ideas from GetWise, then compare their findings in small groups and identify three conservation changes that could make the greatest difference. Invite pairs to calculate or estimate how small household conservation changes could reduce energy or water use over a week, month, or year, then explain which change they would recommend to a family and why. Assign small groups different conservation topics and have them create an informational flyer or presentation with Adobe Creative Cloud Express, reviewed here, which supports flyers, presentations, social media posts, and more. Require each product to include a problem, supporting facts, and practical actions families can take.
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Science Stumpers - Jan Ciampi
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8 to 12
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Playing solo, or against a partner, students can test their content knowledge in five different science disciplines with this interactive jeopardy-style game. A challenging and motivating...more
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Playing solo, or against a partner, students can test their content knowledge in five different science disciplines with this interactive jeopardy-style game. A challenging and motivating activity for activating prior knowledge.
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Cell Cycle and Mitosis - University of Arizona
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6 to 12
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This online tutorial walks students through the basics of DNA, the cell cycle, and mitosis. Each step of cell division is introduced with a brief description and illustration. Includes...more
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This online tutorial walks students through the basics of DNA, the cell cycle, and mitosis. Each step of cell division is introduced with a brief description and illustration. Includes a short animation of mitosis, a review quiz, and a vocabulary list. Though the mitosis animation requires Flash, nothing else does. There is a lot to learn here through text, diagrams, and quizzes.
tag(s): cells (82), division (109), meiosis (8), mitosis (9), vision (40)
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Before using this site, you may want to assess students' knowledge of cells, DNA, and mitosis. Put together an assessment asking about basic information using a tool like Google Forms reviewed here, where you can use a variety of formats, including multiple choice, open-ended, images, and more. Then have students preview the first exercise for words they don't know and create flashcards using Cram - Online Flashcards, reviewed here. After completion of the exercise, ask students to reflect on their learning using Gravity, reviewed here. Gravity allows students to share video responses through collaborative comments and discussions. Require students to comment on at least 3 other students' learning reflections. Be sure you've coached students in proper discussion etiquette, whether online or in class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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