Science
Curriculum Links
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Franklin's Forecast - Information for students about various weather phenomenon and forecasting.There is a simple experiment that demonstrates the causes of El Nino, instructions for building a weather station, and has links to related science projects to do either at home or online. Weather Wiz Kids NEW From rainbows to tornadoes and winter storms to tsunamis, meteorologist Crystal Wicker breaks down the fascinating world of weather. PhET: Interactive Simulations for Science and Maths NEW Science and math labs and simulations CassioPeia Project This website has some incredible science videos on topics including biology, chemistry, evolution and general science. It is definitely worth a look. Scitable Scitable is a free science library and personal learning tool. It currently concentrates on genetics and cell biology, which include the topics of evolution, gene expression, and the rich complexity of cellular processes shared by living organisms. National Geographic for Kids This website is packed with lots of information about geography, animals and so much more.... Dynamic Periodic Table Mad Scientist Network An A-Z of science facts. NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA is an agency that enriches life through science. Its reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor to keep citizens informed of the changing environment around them. Ocean NEW This educational website hosted by the Smithsonian Museum takes a deep dive into ocean life Science Daily Look at the latest scientific information that is in the news. Treehugger A science website that explores sustainability. Livescience Explores a wide range of science topics. Scientific American The website companion to the well known science journal. Sciencenews.org Animal Diversity Web Provides excellent resources on animals of the world. Science Video Channels Biointeractive Explore biology with a little help from this site, offering videos and animations that can be a big help in teaching complex topics. Discovery Science Videos and Games Watch a range of videos and TV programs on a range of science topics. Science BlogsReal Climate Written by climate scientists, this is the place to go for all important information and updates on climate change science. Naked Scienctists: Podcasts This light, informative podcast investigates common questions from a scientific perspective, answering everything from “how do pills know where the pain is?” to “how does DNA fingerprinting work?” Virtual Field Trips NEW VFT's are topic based interactive and educationally rich experiences captured during real expeditions with scientists doing current research. |
