Discover how veterinarians operate on horses, learn about dog behavior, gather fun facts about sheep, and explore many other options at this superb University of Georgia site that does a great job of engaging learners. Booklist recommendation by Joanne Troutner
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Learn about antimatter from experts at Swiss-based CERN, the largest particle physics lab in the world. Gather basic knowledge at “Kid’s Corner” before exploring “Everyday Antimatter,” “The Antimatter Factory,” “The History of Antimatter,” and “Live Webcasts.” Booklist recommendation by Joanne Troutner
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Kids can “explore the waters off New Jersey” and predict beach and fishing conditions, help with a marine expedition, view the ocean from below or above the water, and explore careers in oceanography. Booklist recommendation by Joanne Troutner
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Design your own space station and gather information about the solar system at this Children’s Museum of Indianapolis site, where users can follow an international team of scientists to the North Magnetic Pole, access audio files, and find easy-to-do experiments. Booklist recommendation by Joanne Troutner
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Sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, this “electronic magazine” features a “Critter Corner,” offers animal-tracking hints, and presents other environmental education information. The “Cool Stuff” section contains abundant activities, safety tips, and other options. Booklist recommendation by Joanne Troutner
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'How to Love Your Dog' is a fun and interactive website for kids who love dogs. The site is based on thematic curricula designed and developed by Janet Wall, a teacher for 23 years, originally for use in the elementary grades. The content has been expanded to include secondary grade levels. This site features over 90 topics and 300 pages. The focus is on kindness, commitment, respect, and responsible dog care. (excerpt form "About this website") |
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Watch the characters from the movie Ratatouille tell how to save energy before moving to the games section of this U.S. Department of Energy site. Well-designed home energy conservation ideas and information on renewable energy round out the site. Booklist recommendation by Joanne Troutner
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"...a site which provides access to resources and tools to support teaching and learning (from K-16) in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics" Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators on Discovery Education, December 2007.
"NSDL created Science Literacy Maps as a tool for teachers and students to find NSDL resources that relate to specific science and math concepts. These maps illustrate connections between concepts as well as how concepts build upon one another across grade levels." A helpful aspect of this tool for elementary school teachers is that the literacy maps are sectioned by levels: 9-12, 6-8, 3-5, and K-2. |
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Learn about the periodic table via classic comic books! Click an element in the periodic table to “see a list of comic book pages involving that element.” Choosing oxygen brings users to strips featuring Batman (who says he is a “human fish” because of an underwater oxygen supply) and other characters. A “Web Elements” link presents factual information. Booklist recommendation by Joanne Troutner
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This virtual portal to the National Science and Technology Centre in Australia offers users of all ages a plethora of learning activities. Try arranging 10 children in order by height, add color to dinosaur drawings, and solve math puzzles, among other endeavors. Booklist recommendation by Joanne Troutner
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The quality of the site matches the reputation of the San Diego Zoo. You can observe the animals via Webcams, check out video archives, and download podcasts. Visit the “Kids Section” to find craft ideas, animal-theme recipes, and more. A Spanish-version link is also available. Booklist recommendation by Joanne Troutner
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Games, puzzles, postcards, documents, and a science-history calendar are just a few of the resources at this nonprofit science education Web site. This treasure trove is also available in Spanish. Booklist recommendation by Joanne Troutner
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