October 2005
Mission Material
by knann
What do you know about the properties of materials. Fun game as a followup to the Illustrated Materials Database.
Humans and Animal Habitats
by knann
Interactive activity to answer questions and learn about different habitats. Has audio and print information. Good supplement to Habitat Unit.
The Illustrated Materials Database
by knann
The Materials Database allows pupils to interrogate an illustrated database of the properties of everyday materials. At the simplest level they can click on a property to view all materials which have that property. Use the Teacher section for loads of lesson print materials.
September 2005
Secrets at Sea
by knann
Ace on the Case: Secrets @ Sea is an online curriculum-based adventure story for grade 4-7 students covering topics in Ocean Science.
African Animal Communities
by knann
Read about different african animal communities. Easy reading level.
August 2005
NATURE: Video Database & More
by knann
Video clips from PBS Nature series. Some clips have companion sites. Requires Realplayer. The Animal guide provides basic description information and a "critter fact". Try the "Fun and Games" section under the Cool Interactives heading at the bottom of the main page.
July 2005
NatureScene Virtual Field Trips
by knann
Pack your computer for a virtual tour from a wide selection of nature spots across the country. Investigate wildlife inhabitants in Who Lives Here and view narrated movie clips on your virtual tour of America. Includes Northeast Kingdom in Vermont
MEDtropolis - Virtual Body
by knann & 1 other
Learn about the body systems in this Virtual Body Tour
A Walk in the Woods
by knann
Walk in the Woods is designed for third through fifth grade students to gain an appreciation of nature. Accompanied by audio narration.
Amazing Space!
by knann & 1 other
Excellent collection of online explorations for space/astronomy topics. Plenty of teacher_resources.
TeachersFirst
by knann & 1 other
TeachersFirst is a rich collection of lessons and web resources for K-12 classroom teachers, their students, and even students' families. Materials are arranged by subject area and grade level, making it easy to locate lesson plans and associated web resources quickly
Science Netlinks: Homepage
by knann
Provides a wealth of resources best suited for for K-8 science educators, Science NetLinks is your guide to meaningful standards-based Internet experiences for students. Click Tools or Reources to find high quality links for specific lesson plans.
DragonflyTV
by knann
Interactive resources for elementary science. From PBS, DFTV has units on Body and Brain, Earth and Space, Living Things, and Matter and Motion. Students will enjoy the Riddles section where they can find answers to tricky questions such as "How do you get electricty from a cow?"
Kidspiration Activity Templates
by knann
Many curriculum related templates created by teachers for grades k-5 available for downloading. Check it out!
When the Wind Blows
by knann
Interactive demonstration of wind from a calm breeze to hurricane levels. Try it!
Energy Info Zone
by knann
Explore how energy powers every aspect of your life, where it comes from and how the planet is coping. Teacher resources at http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/energy/site/TeachersActivities.asp
BBC School: Science Clips: Gr 3-4
by knann
Science Games
Directions: Click on the game button then click on the full screen button for the best view.
BBC School: Science Clips: Gr 2-3
by knann
Science activities for Grade 2-3.
Directions: Click on the game button then click on the full screen button for the best view.
All About Animals
by knann
A new pictorial database for K-3 pupils. Explore the interactive program and download images and fact files. Reading Level approximately 2-3
