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Olympic - National Parks Conservation Society

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The National Parks Conservation Associaiton offers this site about the of coastal habitats of Olympic park. Read a mystery about the Lady of the Lake and the risks to the ...more
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The National Parks Conservation Associaiton offers this site about the of coastal habitats of Olympic park. Read a mystery about the Lady of the Lake and the risks to the park from low flying air tours.

tag(s): conservation (109), coral (11), environment (253), forests (31), national parks (28), reefs (8), wetlands (7)

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After students have read about the Lady of the Lake, assign small groups of students to explore the other five mysteries that happened in one of the National Parks. Enhance learning by having students create a presentation for the other groups to learn about their mystery. Use Genially, Genial.ly, reviewed here, where students can choolse the format of their presentation from posters, videos, and infographics where they can insert maps, surveys, video, audio and more.

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Earth Observatory - NASA

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This NASA site is the home base for a collection of Earth imaging resources and subsections dealing with earth science topics ranging from natural disasters to ozone measurement. Several...more
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This NASA site is the home base for a collection of Earth imaging resources and subsections dealing with earth science topics ranging from natural disasters to ozone measurement. Several of these sections change regularly, so there's always likely to be something new here. Well worth a visit for science, earth science, or space topics.

tag(s): earth (194)

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Introduction to Seismology - USGS

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This USGS site explains how earthquakes occur and how scientists try to predict their occurrence and severity. This page could serve as a brief introduction, but following its many...more
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This USGS site explains how earthquakes occur and how scientists try to predict their occurrence and severity. This page could serve as a brief introduction, but following its many links will lead to a thorough description of earthquakes and their detection. Pick and choose depending on the presentation level you need.

tag(s): earth (194), earthquakes (52)

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Eastern Slopes Grizzly Bear Project

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4 to 12
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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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Beginners Guide to Aeronautics - NASA

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This NASA resource offers a nice upper elementary-level introduction to aeronautics and airplane design. It includes sections on history, aircraft components, and propulsion systems....more
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This NASA resource offers a nice upper elementary-level introduction to aeronautics and airplane design. It includes sections on history, aircraft components, and propulsion systems.

tag(s): aeronautics (11), air (27), aircraft (25), flight (33)

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There are lesson ideas, one of which is to create a Jet Engine magazine. Instead of creating a traditional paper magazine, why not use technology? Another is to create and interactive timeline for the history of flight. If you are beginning the process of integrating technology or are working with younger students, have them create a timeline using a tool such as this timeline from ReadWriteThink,reviewed here.

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Bug Scope - University of Illinois

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Want to get really close to those creepy crawlies? This site from the lets K-12 students actually operate a scanning electron microscope. Other students can watch during the live sessions....more
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Want to get really close to those creepy crawlies? This site from the lets K-12 students actually operate a scanning electron microscope. Other students can watch during the live sessions. The site includes instructions for advance registration, which is required, of course. There are also some archival microscope images available for viewing.

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

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Views of the Solar System

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3 to 8
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Here's a site that elementary teachers will like because of its great images, and secondary teachers will find useful for it's detailed explanations of the planets in the solar system....more
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Here's a site that elementary teachers will like because of its great images, and secondary teachers will find useful for it's detailed explanations of the planets in the solar system. Users with high-speed connections can also view animations of many of the planets. You can also read some of the journals about Apollo 13 that gave a factual basis to the popular movie. Note: We're listing this one despite the fact that it launches annoying popup windows. Ignore them.

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

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Wright Brothers' History - Centennial of Flight Commission

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The US Centennial of Flight Commission has prepared an extensive look at the Wright Brothers and their efforts to build a successful aircraft. This section of a larger site offers ...more
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The US Centennial of Flight Commission has prepared an extensive look at the Wright Brothers and their efforts to build a successful aircraft. This section of a larger site offers details on the journals, the specifications, and the reconstruction of the original Wright flyer. History and physics teachers alike will enjoy this one.

tag(s): 20th century (168), aviation (51), north carolina (4), wright brothers (17)

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Take advantage of the free lesson plans and activities offered! There are also games that teachers can either print out and use as quick review activities or as a learning center or station. If using as a learning station, save the site as a favorite and have kids peruse it during a unit on Flight, the evolution of transportation or the Industrial Growth of the early 20th century.
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Centennial of Flight Commission - US government

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This government site offers information the celebration of the Wright Brothers' Flight centennial, as well as a great collection of printable posters and commemorative lesson materials....more
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This government site offers information the celebration of the Wright Brothers' Flight centennial, as well as a great collection of printable posters and commemorative lesson materials. These could make great classroom decorations, and the lesson materials are thorough and grade-specific. Try this one on students interested in the physics of flight or a career in aviation.

tag(s): aviation (51), north carolina (4), wright brothers (17)

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Use the games on this site as a way to help students review the information in learning centers or during a lull in class time. Teachers can also post this on their class wiki to allow students to access it both in and out of the classroom!
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John Muir Day - Sierra Club

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While this day of recognition (April 21) may be better known in California, Muir's legacy of concern for conservation had a national impact, as is evident from this Sierra Club ...more
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While this day of recognition (April 21) may be better known in California, Muir's legacy of concern for conservation had a national impact, as is evident from this Sierra Club site. In addition to documents relating to creating the California holiday, teachers will find a John Muir Day study guide in Adobe Acrobat format that outlines Muir's life and the conservation issues for which he fought.

tag(s): conservation (109), earth (194), earth day (62), ecology (118)

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Earth Day Network

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This web site from a consortium of several thousand environmental organizations offers a great collection of resources to build awareness of ecological issues and inspire both individual...more
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This web site from a consortium of several thousand environmental organizations offers a great collection of resources to build awareness of ecological issues and inspire both individual and collective action. These include several games that let students discover how well they and their families conserve resources. Find out how much you know about Earth. Try the Quizzes!

tag(s): earth (194), earth day (62), ecology (118), environment (253)

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Wright Flyer Project -THE AIAA WRIGHT FLYER PROJECT 1978-2012

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The 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers' first flight was in fall of 2003, and this site documents an effort to replicate that achievement by replicating the original Wright Flyer....more
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The 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers' first flight was in fall of 2003, and this site documents an effort to replicate that achievement by replicating the original Wright Flyer. In turns out to be more difficult than even the experts imagined. Learn more here.

tag(s): air (27), aviation (51), inventors and inventions (88), wright brothers (17)

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This is a good site for students who are researching the infancy of flight. During their research and with this article, which is text heavy, use SummarizeThis, reviewed here and How to Research: Ultimate Guide, reviewed here.

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Space Sense

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4 to 8
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Here's a nice little test-your-knowledge game for students at elementary and middle school levels. Users can set the difficulty levels, and if you miss one, the game is over. Try ...more
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Here's a nice little test-your-knowledge game for students at elementary and middle school levels. Users can set the difficulty levels, and if you miss one, the game is over. Try this one as a refresher for a unit on stars, constellations, or space. It's simple enough that even younger students should be able to use it.

tag(s): solar system (124), stars (78)

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Animated Engines - Matt Keveney

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Looking for a nice animated illustration to add to your discussion of inventors and technology? This site offers accurate "wire-frame" illustrations of how several different types of...more
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Looking for a nice animated illustration to add to your discussion of inventors and technology? This site offers accurate "wire-frame" illustrations of how several different types of internal combustion and steam engines operate. Each includes a step-by-step explanation of how the engine operates, making it easy to compare differences among engine designs. Even grownups will like this one.

tag(s): industrialization (12), inventors and inventions (88)

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allow students to explore various simple machines.

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Fast Plants - University of Wisconsin

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Plants with very fast growing cycles can be very useful in classroom demonstrations and lab activities. This site from the University of Wisconsin explains how to use these "fast plants"...more
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Plants with very fast growing cycles can be very useful in classroom demonstrations and lab activities. This site from the University of Wisconsin explains how to use these "fast plants" and offers a significant collection of lessons and resource ideas involving them. There are also collections of pointers for students and teachers. This site may be just the thing for teachers who have limited outdoor resources or whose climates aren't in sync with their curricula.

tag(s): experiments (65), plants (141)

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Science North - Science North Museum

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From Sudbury, Ontario comes this nice science site for young students. In addition to exhibit descriptions and the standard museum virtual fare, there's a good collection on on-line...more
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From Sudbury, Ontario comes this nice science site for young students. In addition to exhibit descriptions and the standard museum virtual fare, there's a good collection on on-line science games and activities that can keep the curious busy for quite a while. Teachers will find this one useful for numerous topic areas.

tag(s): museums (52)

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WorldWeather.org - United Nations

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Want the weather for Wellington? Will it be balmy in Bombay? This UN weather site has weather information for cities all over the world. As such, it's a ready store ...more
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Want the weather for Wellington? Will it be balmy in Bombay? This UN weather site has weather information for cities all over the world. As such, it's a ready store of climate data for any unit on weather observations, or even to use as an illustration of variances around the globe. It's nothing fancy, but there's lots of information.

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U.S. Air Force Museum - U.S. Air Force

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Here's a site with dozens of images and histories of military and civilian aircraft. The site also includes histories of many aircraft used by U.S. presidents. Click Education from...more
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Here's a site with dozens of images and histories of military and civilian aircraft. The site also includes histories of many aircraft used by U.S. presidents. Click Education from the top menu bar and find a section of lesson plans by scrolling down the page. View a list of the scavenger hunts under the digital resources section. Type videos in the search bar to find a list. This site could assist with research on aviation history or related topics.

tag(s): air (27), aircraft (25), aviation (51), flight (33)

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Click on "explore museum exhibits" from the right menu, then scroll down the page and choose from a list of exhibit areas for photos of each plane and weapon featured in the museum. Aerospace teachers can use this site, for example, to show pictures of planes being studied in class. In contrast, history teachers can use those same photos in units on the evolution of transportation or warfare. This site truly is an interdisciplinary webpage and can be used to supplement lectures in many classrooms. After introducing this site, allow student pairs, groups, or individuals to explore and find an area of interest. Then extend student learning by asking them to research what more they can learn about their area of interest and create a Google Drawing. Google Drawings allows you to annotate an image with links to videos, text, websites, and more.

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Woods Hole Education Programs - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

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The K-12 education section of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution offers a collection of extensive online education tools. Students can search for toxic algae, join one of several...more
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The K-12 education section of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution offers a collection of extensive online education tools. Students can search for toxic algae, join one of several expeditions, even learn about women with careers in oceanography. Depending on age level, these exhibits will work for either individual or group use.

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

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What Did T. rex Taste Like? - U.C. Berkeley

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This well-organized site from U.C. Berkeley provides middle and high school students with an introduction to cladistics (a way of organizing living things by common ancestry and evolutionary...more
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This well-organized site from U.C. Berkeley provides middle and high school students with an introduction to cladistics (a way of organizing living things by common ancestry and evolutionary relationships) and involves students in posing hypotheses about past life based upon evolutionary history. The site was created with support from the National Science Foundation.

tag(s): dinosaurs (48), evolution (86), fossils (44)

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Use this activity as a learning center or station during a unit on cladistics or evolution. Save this site as a favorite on classroom computers and have students complete the activity in pairs or cooperative learning groups. This would be a great activity during a Biology class. As an extension, students can summarize what they learned in an flow chart or graphic organizer such as Holt Interactive Graphic Organizers, reviewed here.

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