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Sea World Parks and Entertainment - SeaWorld/Busch Gardens
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K to 12
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This site, created by Sea World and Busch Gardens, offers a lot of information about a variety of animals. There are animal infobooks, toolboxes, sound clips, photos, "Ask Shamu," Wild...more
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This site, created by Sea World and Busch Gardens, offers a lot of information about a variety of animals. There are animal infobooks, toolboxes, sound clips, photos, "Ask Shamu," Wild World adventures in a safari and zoo, lesson plans, vocabulary, games, a teacher's guide, and more. There are lesson plans for grades K-12 (click the Animal Info and Just for Teacher's on the top menu).
tag(s): animals (274), biomes (96), ecosystems (105), mammals (21), oceans (142)
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Use your interactive whiteboard or projector to share the neat interactives and soundclips at this site. This site is also great for research projects, science lessons, and more. Be sure to check out the Just for Teacher's link for some great lesson ideas!
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The Mad Scientist Network
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1 to 12
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This site has a lot of research available for viewing. The research is detailed and in plain text. There is also a tutorial of the human body that better explains ...more
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This site has a lot of research available for viewing. The research is detailed and in plain text. There is also a tutorial of the human body that better explains the functions of organs and how they work together. A great research tool for biology students! Nice animation, including a guided tour of the human body with key points outlined. From Washington University Medical School.
tag(s): human body (98)
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Teachers of younger students will find material useful for background to their teaching.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Hummingbird Site
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4 to 12
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This "all hummingbirds" site offers information, pictures, and links to third party resources dealing with hummingbirds and their habitats. Lots of good information, and even more details...more
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This "all hummingbirds" site offers information, pictures, and links to third party resources dealing with hummingbirds and their habitats. Lots of good information, and even more details on some of the sites to which this site links.
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The Mir Spacecraft - Terror in Space - PBS
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6 to 12
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The Russian Mir space station is how history, but this site from the PBS NOVA series provides a nice overview of the first permanent space station and how it fell ...more
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The Russian Mir space station is how history, but this site from the PBS NOVA series provides a nice overview of the first permanent space station and how it fell victim to the changes in Russia's economy and politics. Great images and interviews, too.
tag(s): space (248)
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Use this site as a learning center or station during a unit on space exploration. The activity can be very time consuming if inclusive of everything on the site - to be more efficient pre-select which sections you want students to explore. To guide students along the site we recommend using a graphic organizer. For help finding easy to make or pre-prepared organizers, we recommend Graphic Organizer Maker, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ISS Virtual Tour - NASA
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6 to 12
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This is NASA's virtual reality tour of the space station. Visit the different sections of the space station beginning with the Russian section (Zarya and Zvezda) and proceeding through...more
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This is NASA's virtual reality tour of the space station. Visit the different sections of the space station beginning with the Russian section (Zarya and Zvezda) and proceeding through each section. Your students will master the quirky controls more quickly than you do, and it's a great exploration.
tag(s): space (248)
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Introduce this activity with a projector or on an interactive whiteboard to show students how to navigate the site. Then, in your flipped or blended classroom (or at a computer center), have students explore on their own. Use this site as a learning center or station during a unit on space. To show what they have learned from this site, challenge students to create an interactive infographic using Canva, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Real-time Tracking - NASA
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6 to 12
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NASA's real-time data site lets you see where and when you can spot the space station with the naked eye. Find "View From the ISS" and click "more photos" under ...more
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NASA's real-time data site lets you see where and when you can spot the space station with the naked eye. Find "View From the ISS" and click "more photos" under that to explore more images taken from the space station. You will need to click on the icon for the image to see a larger version with an explanation.
tag(s): space (248)
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Before Introducing this sight, look through the photos and choose several that lend themselves to further student exploration, i.e. "cubesats." Then, introduce the site to your class as a whole with your projection system. Show student pairs the images to look at and then have them research more about the topic. Have students take notes on the material and write down questions they still have and topics that confuse them. Use Webnote, reviewed here; tell students to be sure to save the URL to share their notes and questions with you and their peers. Once students have gathered all their information, images, and videos challenge pairs to create a digital book using Book Creator, reviewed here. With Book Creator, students can combine their books later as a class book.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Nasa on the Commons - Flickr
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2 to 12
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This is a nicely indexed, searchable collection of NASA photos whose topics range from aeronautics to space, the planets, and beyond. Most are copyright-free, since they were created...more
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This is a nicely indexed, searchable collection of NASA photos whose topics range from aeronautics to space, the planets, and beyond. Most are copyright-free, since they were created for government use. While some image sizes are quite large, this could be a wonderful resource for creating web projects, student use, or other space and astronomy applications.
tag(s): aircraft (25), images (267), nasa (36), planets (123), solar system (124), space (248)
In the Classroom
Use the images on this site to create a visual discovery activity in your classroom, introducing the topic of Solar Flares, or another outer space related topic. Select 3-5 images from this site, choosing the most powerful and moving images. Placing the images on individual slides, allow students 1-2 minutes to observe each image. During that time period, students should be taking notes based on what they observe, predict and infer about each image. The more powerful and detailed the image is, the more information students can take out. After the class has observed all the chosen images, have a class discussion based on the notes students took. This is a great way to introduce content in a way that engages and gets students thinking, as well as avoiding the typical lecture format.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Hubble Space Telescope Site
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6 to 12
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This site is the home page for the Hubble space telescope. In addition to a collection of fabulous photographs, the site offers descriptions of the Hubble's various missions (see the...more
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This site is the home page for the Hubble space telescope. In addition to a collection of fabulous photographs, the site offers descriptions of the Hubble's various missions (see the menu at the bottom of the page) and videos of images collected. The information it has collected since an in-flight repair several years ago restored its "eyesight." Well worth a visit, especially for the images.
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Save this site as a favorite on classroom computers, for use during a unit on space exploration. Begin the unit by introducing the site on the interactive whiteboard or projector before allowing students to explore it on their own. Have students create an online infographic to share using Visme, to show what they have learned.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Galileo's Villa
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6 to 12
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This site uses Galileo's Villa as the starting point for a lengthy description of the famous astronomer's life, times, and scientific obsevations and achievements. The site is by no...more
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This site uses Galileo's Villa as the starting point for a lengthy description of the famous astronomer's life, times, and scientific obsevations and achievements. The site is by no means new, and it consists mostly of text. That said, the articles will retain the attention of an interested student.
tag(s): galileo (6)
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Use this site as the starting point for individual or group projects. Post the resource on your teacher web page to allow students to use it for research both in and out of the classroom. This site would be a great source for any student working on a biography of Galileo, a report on the Inquisition, or the beginnings of astronomy.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Auroras: Paintings in the Sky - The Exploratorium
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6 to 12
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This web site shows and tells all about auroras, seen both from the earth and from space. A self-guided tour explains how and why they occur and includes sound clips ...more
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This web site shows and tells all about auroras, seen both from the earth and from space. A self-guided tour explains how and why they occur and includes sound clips from a NASA scientist. The pictures are excellent, text is well-written, and links to other aurora information are included. You can also post your own ideas here. Sound files are accessed with RealAudio, available in the TeachersFirst toolbox.
tag(s): space (248)
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Spectra From Space - The Exploratorium
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7 to 12
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Neil Fetter, The Exploratorium - This well-designed site explains four different kinds of space telescopes, including the Hubble, then outlines hands-on activities to reinforce key...more
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Neil Fetter, The Exploratorium - This well-designed site explains four different kinds of space telescopes, including the Hubble, then outlines hands-on activities to reinforce key concepts. Photos of the activities help explain what to do. This site is a set of lessons in itself.
tag(s): space (248), telescopes (13)
In the Classroom
Introduce each of the kinds of space telescopes on your interactive whiteboard or with projector by reading the section titled Purpose and Discoveries. Consider using Wordie, or Academic Word Finder, to introduce difficult portions of text before reading. Once you've introduced the space telescope, allow pairs to complete the activity.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Astrophysics Lesson Plans - NASA
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6 to 12
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Created by the High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center which is located within the Laboratory for High Energy Astrophysics (LHEA) at NASA/GSFC. This is an incredible...more
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Created by the High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center which is located within the Laboratory for High Energy Astrophysics (LHEA) at NASA/GSFC. This is an incredible site. It gives easy to read tables of previously taught background necessary for the students to successfully complete the experiments, necessary materials (for both teacher and students), copy ready data tables, and lesson plans. There is also a list of featured programs (with and without curriculum).
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Take advantage of these free lesson plans for any unit on astrophysics. Search the site to find the appropriate lesson tools and bring them up on an interactive whiteboard or projector. A lot of the activities can be used for a class activity, or you could also break students up into cooperative learning groups and have them complete them separately. Make sure to post this site on your teacher web page to allow students to access it both in and out of the classroom for review. Challenge small groups of students to create and interactive infographic using a tool such as Visme, about what they are learning and what they are still questioning. Challenge cooperative learning groups create podcasts demonstrating their understanding of one of the concepts. Use a tool such as Buzzsprout.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Astronomy & Space Lessons - Univ. California Berkeley
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4 to 12
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This collection from the Science Education Gateway at U.C. Berkeley includes lessons for elementary and middle school students that use the web to introduce concepts such as measuring...more
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This collection from the Science Education Gateway at U.C. Berkeley includes lessons for elementary and middle school students that use the web to introduce concepts such as measuring the temperature of the sun and tracking the orbits of satellites. As a group, they introduce serious science in an approachable manner. Students will need Internet access to use most of the lessons.
tag(s): space (248)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of these free lesson plans for any unit on astronomy. Search the site to find the appropriate lesson tools, and bring them up on an interactive whiteboard or projector. A lot of the activities can be used for a class activity, or you could also break students up into cooperative learning groups and have them complete them separately. Make sure to post this site on your teacher web page to allow students to access it both in and out of the classroom for review. Challenge cooperative learning groups create podcasts demonstrating their understanding of one of the concepts. Use a site such as Buzzsprout, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Satellite Site - The Tech Museum
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4 to 12
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Here's a chance for your space students to build their own satellite, learn about different types of satellites, their orbits, and how they operate. Developed by M.I.T. with help from...more
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Here's a chance for your space students to build their own satellite, learn about different types of satellites, their orbits, and how they operate. Developed by M.I.T. with help from Lockheed Martin, the site includes a number of interactive Java applets that kids can use to test out their own skills. A Java-capable browser is a must.
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Have small groups compete to see who can design and make the most interesting satellite!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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NASA's SpaceLink - NASA
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This is NASA's "home page" for school-related information. There's almost too much here, and figuring out where to go next can be a problem. It's a good starting point, though, ...more
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This is NASA's "home page" for school-related information. There's almost too much here, and figuring out where to go next can be a problem. It's a good starting point, though, especially when used in conjunction with the other NASA resources on this page.
tag(s): space (248)
In the Classroom
Open this site on an interactive whiteboard or projector and access the "e-clips." The clips are short video segments that would be an excellent supplement for any lesson on NASA related materials. After completing a lecture, show students a clip to re-enforce the message, and they will be sure to be more interested and see the theories in practical application!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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NASA Kids Club
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This is NASA's starting point for kids interested in NASA activities. Introduced in June, 1999, it offers dozens of NASA web resources groups into logical categories. Given the hundreds...more
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This is NASA's starting point for kids interested in NASA activities. Introduced in June, 1999, it offers dozens of NASA web resources groups into logical categories. Given the hundreds of pages that NASA has on the web, this page should make it easier for students to find information they can use.
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After introducing the site with a projector or on an interactive whiteboard, allow students to explore on their own then choose a topic of interest for further research. Have older students make a multimedia presentation or create a digital story about their topic using Adobe Creative Cloud Express for Education, reviewed here. Younger students could create a digital story around their topic using My Storybook, reviewed here. Post a link to this website for students to share with parents at home.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The International Space Station - A Virtual Reality Tour - CNN
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4 to 12
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CNN offers a virtual reality tour of the International Space Station. It's a great way to explore the station's various components and construction. You'll need a computer with a 166...more
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CNN offers a virtual reality tour of the International Space Station. It's a great way to explore the station's various components and construction. You'll need a computer with a 166 MHz processor or better, and the Cosmo player plug-in for your browser. Depending on the speed of your modem connection, the demo could take 3-5 minutes to load. It's worth the wait.
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After taking this virtual tour with the entire class, set up a link on classroom computers for those who have a high interest in space and space flight.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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CDC's HIV - Centers for Disease Control
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The CDC's HIV/AIDS website is a comprehensive resource for educators, offering essential information on various aspects of HIV/AIDS, including statistics on prevalence, modes of transmission,...more
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The CDC's HIV/AIDS website is a comprehensive resource for educators, offering essential information on various aspects of HIV/AIDS, including statistics on prevalence, modes of transmission, testing options, and preventive measures such as PrEP and PEP. It also provides guidance for living with HIV, addressing mental health support, and information on treatments. New categories enhance the website's use, featuring information on HIV prevention strategies, resources for specific populations (like adolescents), and updates on research developments. The site also includes educational materials aimed at reducing stigma and promoting awareness, making it an invaluable tool for teachers seeking reliable, factual answers to questions about HIV/AIDS. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): difficult conversations (52), hiv/aids (16)
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Use this site as one of several sources for student research in your health class or as part of a discussion of current events and challenges to global health and economics. Have students create multimedia presentations using PowerPoint Online, reviewed here. This tool allows narrating and adding text to a picture. Share presentations on a class wiki or a cafeteria kiosk to present accurate information about HIV/AIDS during a health fair or World AIDS day. Have students work in small groups to research common myths and facts about HIV/AIDS using the CDC website. Each group can create a presentation or poster that distinguishes between myths and facts, providing evidence-based information to disprove misconceptions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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CNN's Mars Specials - CNN
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Find information about the Mars Rover, Past Missions, and Photos of the Exploration of Mars. ...more
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Find information about the Mars Rover, Past Missions, and Photos of the Exploration of Mars.
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Share with students on an interactive whiteboard or with a projector. Ask small groups to explore different sections and report out to the class using an interactive, multimedia poster maker like Genial.ly, reviewed here, where insert maps, surveys, video, audio and more.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Journey to Mars - NASA
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Find everything you need to know about the most recent mission to Mars and NASA's plans for future missions. ...more
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Find everything you need to know about the most recent mission to Mars and NASA's plans for future missions.
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Share with students using a projector or interactive whiteboard as a whole class, or create a link at a computer station for students to explore on their own. Ask students to reflect on their learning using a blog like Telegra.ph, reviewed here. With Telegra.ph you just click on an icon to upload images from your computer, add a YouTube or Vimeo, or X (formerly Twitter) links. This blog creator requires no registration.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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