Here are some wonderful sites for
elementary science teachers.
Here are some wonderful sites for
elementary science teachers.Lesson Planning and Information| Content Areas | Webquests and Scavenger Hunts| Search Engines and Directories|
Lesson Planning and Information
An on-line magazine that does not require a subscription. Has elementary reading level articles linked to fun activities. Appropriate for use in the classroom and good for pulling resources.
Using the Internet for
Curriculum Applications
This could go in every section. A great guide for internet use in planning and teaching. Links galore, plus lots of how-to information.
Offers 5 categories of elementary science lesson plans. Well organized, good quality lessons.
A classic for looking up background information and pictures.
A few categories of useful and interesting factoids, plus a very good definition section.
My absolute favorite web site. I aspire to be like Bill Nye. Great lessons and information.
Minnetonka
Public Schools Elementary Science Center
A fantastic example of a school using technology well. Great selection of lesson plans.
The
Yuckiest Site on the Internet
Information about why people get dandruff and what types of bacteria live between our toes, and why we burp. . . .
I am hoping to use this site this year. It has great demonstrations and activities related to the heart. Listen carefully when you click on it.
A very student friendly guide to how seeds grow. Activities appropriate for grades 1 and 2.
My favorite five senses site, starring Mr. Potato Head. Factual information, activities, and great links.
Delaware
Solid Waste Authority - DSWA
The friendliest organization I have spoken to all year. Very willing to help out classrooms. Their web site contains useful information and links about waste and what to do about it.
Science On the Web
Scavenger Hunt
Straightforward, interesting scavenger hunt that asks questions about 3 different topics and looks at 3 web sites. Appropriate grades 2-5.
Webquest for grades 2-6. Design a zoo habitat with your team. Very clear directions.
Great webquest for grades K-2. Very clear directions with lots of icons and great graphics. Learn about weather in different areas.
Fun webquest for grades 2-5. Study sharks for Sea World and create a commercial.
A challenging webquest for grades 4-6. Study the dolphin dilemma from many perspectives.
My webquest about the three R's. Students do a scavenger hunt, collect and analyze trash, and create a Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Plan for their school.
Search Engines and Directories
Environmental Organization
WebDirectory!
A search tool for finding the environmental Organization that matches your curriculum topic.
A natural language search engine where you can ask Jeeves a question in a complete sentence and he'll respond with related sites. Great science search tool for students.
Blue Web'n
Learning Sites Library
Has a section where you can search for information and lesson plans about science topics. An all around useful site.
An elementary oriented index of information. Also serves as a search engine and has lots of great activities and games.
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Last Updated July 22, 1888