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Monarch Butterfly - Journey North
Grades
2 to 8
tag(s): butterflies (14), migration (45)
In the Classroom
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.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Google Maps - Google
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): DAT device agnostic tool (129), directions (10), maps (224)
In the Classroom
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
Grades
4 to 12In the Classroom
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
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): space (248)
In the Classroom
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
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): moon (87), planets (123), solar system (124)
In the Classroom
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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Cell Cycle and Mitosis - University of Arizona
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): cells (79), division (109), meiosis (8), mitosis (9), vision (41)
In the Classroom
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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EurekAlert! - American Association for the Advancement of Science
Grades
5 to 12tag(s): news (223)
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Acid Rain - EPA
Grades
K to 8tag(s): pollution (55)
In the Classroom
After learning about acid rain, challenge students to create their own activities using one of the followig tools: Some tool suggestions are (click on the tool name to access the review): Adobe Creative Cloud Express for Education, Vevox, Animatron, Renderforest, and Canva Inforgraphic Maker.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Understanding Geologic Time
Grades
5 to 8tag(s): geologic time (12), logic (166), time (94)
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Google Calculator - Google
Grades
5 to 12tag(s): calculators (36), conversions (38)
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Hubble Turns Fifteen - HST
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6 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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How to Build an Island From Scratch - PBS Learning Media
Grades
5 to 8tag(s): geology (61), hawaii (9), marine biology (32), oceans (142), reefs (8), volcanoes (62)
In the Classroom
Use this video as an introduction to an oceanography or geology unit. Extend student learning by using Vibby, reviewed here, and asking students to highlight different portions with questions and observations, perfect for the blended or flipped classroom. Or, if watching in class use GoSoapBox, reviewed here; use the Social Q&A as a back channel during video to make sure you address all student questions. Don't forget to use the discussion questions provided.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Find Your Longitude
Grades
5 to 7Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Rock and the Rock Cycle - University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Grades
2 to 8tag(s): geology (61), rock cycle (26), rocks (44)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the many free resources shared on this site for teaching about the rock cycle. Ask students to create infographics sharing information they learn. Canva, reviewed here, offers free resources for creating infographics. Have students create animated videos sharing information about ecosystems using Powtoon, reviewed here. .Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Plants in Motion - Indiana University, Department of Biology
Grades
2 to 12tag(s): plants (141)
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Jokes and Science
Grades
6 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Science Vocabulary Hangman - Southeastern Universities Research Association
Grades
5 to 12In the Classroom
Students can play the games that are posted on the site. Students can create their own games using Blooket, reviewed here. Finally, students can use Microsoft PowerPoint Online, reviewed here to create a presentation sharing the definition and examples for each of the scientific terms.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Citation Maker - Secondary - Oregon School Library Information System
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): citations (34)
In the Classroom
Have a student demonstrate how to use this tool on a projector or interactive whiteboard. Share this link on your class web page for easy use any time students have a research project. Model ethical use of resources by using it yourself to cite sources on handouts, etc.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Saturn: Jewel of the Solar System - Exploratorium
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): moon (87), planets (123), solar system (124)
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Seeing - Exploratorium
Grades
5 to 9tag(s): brain (58), optical illusions (12), senses (22)
In the Classroom
After students have experienced these two illusions, have them do a Google searchfor bright images and see if the same thing happens.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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