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Sodaplay  Virtual online creatures created with springs and masses that you can adjust and play with, or create your own.

WISE is a simple yet powerful learning environment where students examine realworld evidence and analyze current scientific controversies. Our curriculum projects are designed to meet standards and complement your current science curriculum, and your grade 5-12 students will find them exciting and engaging. A web browser is all they need to take notes, discuss theories, and organize their arguments... they can even work from home! Our Teacher Area lets you explore new projects and grade your students' work on the Web. Best of all, everything in WISE is completely free.

General Science Resources for Teachers

  • About Temperature    About Temperature is an excellent, information-packed Web resource for studying the physical concepts of temperature. You'll find data on thermometers, temperature scales, kinetic theory, thermal radiation, and much more.
  • Brainium.com    Multiactive Education announces the Brainium, a comprehensive online science site that shows teachers, students, and families a variety of ways to teach and learn science. Focused on science education for grades 4-8, the site features interactive educational games, activities, and animated adventures.
  • Discovery Channel School While this site was designed to go hand-in-hand with teachers using the Discovery Channel and the Learning Channel in the classroom, this site has enough materials and information to keep students busy for hours, TV or no TV.
  • Exploratorium  Online activities and centers from the Exploratorium. A fun adventure indeed!
  • Flights of Inspiration    Contemporary accounts, photographs, and a section of designing your own flight challenges students to learn about the forces of flight
  • Franklin Institute Science Museum A great spot on the Web for teachers and future scientists, the Franklin Institute Science Museum in Philadelphia offers numerous interactive exhibits such as "The Heart: A Virtual Exploration," an extensive guide to Net science and teaching resources, and a monthly online magazine for anyone interested in inquiry-based science education using telecomputing.
  • How Stuff Works   Kids in Grades five and up can get simple answers to complex questions, such as how air conditioners turn warm air cold, how microwave ovens heat food and how cars and CDs run.
  • Kid's Page: Drinking Water The Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water has put together a series of drinking water activities for teachers and students. There is a project to build your own water cycle, a bloopers section containing common mistakes about keeping our water supply safe, word games, and lessons on the water treatment process.
  • Mad Scientist Network Billing itself as the "laboratory that never sleeps," The Mad Scientist Network (MSN) is a collection of scientists, high school teachers, and university faculty from around the globe who field questions about science. Have a science question that you can't find a satisfactory answer to? Send it to this site, and you'll get a concise answer within a reasonably short period of time. If you don't have a specific question in mind, you can head over to the Random Knowledge Generator, which searches the MSN library to select several questions at random.
  • Microworlds: Exploring the Structure of Materials The words "material world" mean something different to the scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory. Students can use this Web site to explore a variety of science topics. The site includes plenty of scientific photographs, graphics, quizzes, and interactive follow-up activities for curious young scientists. Be sure to read the section about the Advanced Light Source, an enormous instrument for probing atoms and molecules.
  • Monarchs and Migration Discover what other classes around the country and Mexico are doing to learn about butterflies. There is a list of ideas for your class such as raising butterflies, creating butterfly artwork, learning about metamorphosis, and seeking out local butterfly locations for field trips.
  • SUPER BOWL PHYSICS:  A few relevant exercises to touchdown on... Exercises include speed and velocity, momentum and force, energy, and projectile motion where students must consider tackles, passes, and scores as they relate to physics.
  • The Science Learning Network is a fantastic site for having fun with science, covering everything from wind power to fountains to scanning electron microscopes are covered.
  • You Can with Beakman and Jax The theme of this Web site, based on the popular television show Beakman's World, is "A good question is a powerful thing!" The site is full of science questions and educational links that get students thinking about science in their everyday lives. Gross, fun, and educational! 
  • Benchmarks for Science Literacy - What students should know about science, math, and technology by the time they graduate from high school. This guide to instruction and the writing of a curriculum has been developed by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
  • Science NetLinks - Lesson plans and web resources of K-12 science teachers from the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
  • The Science Spot - This site is written by a middle school science teacher and contains lots of science lesson plans, links to science web sites, and projects for a science club or class.
  • SciCentral - This site helps you to keep up with science in the news.
  • Science Fair Central - Help with science fair projects, and a guide to running a science fair. From Discovery School.
  • PathFinder Science - Your science class can join into science research projects such monitoring global warming or tracking the coming of spring. This site is dedicated to developing student scientists not just science students.
  • Science Study in the Philadelphia Area

Astronomy and Space Exploration

  • The Center for Science Education - Space Sciences. A directory of educational projects funded by NASA which may be searched by topic or grade level. This site is provided by the University of California at Berkeley
  • Earth and Sky - Activities to accompany the daily radio program, and also links to lesson plan and science sites.
  • ISS EarthKAM - A NASA sponsored program to engage students in the use of photographs taken by the Shuttle and the International Space Station. There are lesson ideas for several subject areas. Middle school students may also direct the camera on the ISS for projects which they are conducting in the classroom.
  • Space.Com - This site provides current news of the space program, and also information on space, astronomy and Project SETI. It is a commercial site and sells books, astonomy programs and other materials.
  • Eyes on the Sky, Feet on the Ground - Hands on Astronomy Activites for Kids. There are activities for studying the rotation of the earth, mapping, time and calendars, and the solar system and the moon.
  • Paper Plate Education - The use of paper plates to demonstrate many of the concepts of astronomy. Good site when your supply budget is low.
  • Astronomy with a Stick - Astronomy activities that can be done during the daytime. These activities which track the movement of the sun are for elementary and middle school students.
  • The Women of NASA - Meet the women scientists at Ames Research Center. This is a K-12 initiative by NASA to interest more girls in careers in science.
  • Amazing Space Web-Based Activities  Find out what light and color can tell you about stars. Fall into one of the eeriest celestrial phenomena. Or train to be a scientist by enrolling in the Hubble Deep Field Academy! Lots more to do too.
  • Astronomy   An extensive library of interactive science education materials from the Voyager mission.
  • Embrace Space   a tribute to those endlessly engaging phenomena which constitute our universe -- and to the people who, through their space-related work, have contributed so much to science, medicine and everyday life. 
  • Liftoff to Space Exploration Find out about the latest NASA missions via this neat Web site. Get the skinny on shuttle liftoffs, mission operations, top space headlines, and what it takes to be an astronaut! Be sure to check out the Kid's Space section, which has a lot of fun space quizzes, puzzles, and articles for younger students.
  • Malin   Malin Space Science Systems (MSSS) designs, develops, and operates instruments that fly on robotic spacecraft.
  • Nasa: Thursday's Classroom   Thursday's Classroom lessons engage both sides of the brain to maximize learning. The teacher lesson plans contain web links and images, but the activity sheets are all black & white for easy xeroxing. 9/22/99
  • Welcome To The Planets is a collection of many of the best images from NASA's planetary exploration program, extracted from the interactive program "Welcome to the Planets".
  • Windows to the Universe And what a large window it is! This user-friendly site attempts to include as much basic information as possible on earth and space science. Whether it's the planets themselves, the people who discovered them, planets in the arts, or how they were pictured in classical mythology, you'll find it all here. Updates on the latest scientific discoveries are included, plus information on the basic physical laws.

Aquariums & Oceans

  • Monterey Aquarium   Often referred to as the "E-quarium". Students travel below the surface and into action. Video feeds of fish, live cams.
  • Mystic Aquarium     Research African penguins, whales, northern sea life.
  • Reef Watch   Students can follow the trail of a research expedition of scientists who investigated the coral reefs in the Florida Keys.

 

Biology & Body Related

  • Action Bioscience - Articles on the impact of bioscience research on our lives. There are high school lesson plans and charts of NSES correlations
  • BioZone Bio Links - This is a directory of web sites dealing with many aspects of biology such as ecology, biotechnology, animal behavior, cell biology and many more.
  • Living Things - Links to websites on animals, plants, and ecosystems. There are also tips for teachers. This site is prepared by the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.
  • Teaching Evolution - Information about evolution and possible perils and pitfalls to avoid while teaching about it. By the University of California Museum of Paleontology
  • Biodidac - This may be the place to look if you need pictures for teaching life sciences.
  • Microbes.Info - This is a portal for microbiology information on the web. Check out the FAQ's for basic information on microbiology, and the Education and Learning section for links to teaching related web sites.
  • KinderGarden - Gardening in the curriculum for all grades levels. This is a good starting point for any teacher interested in starting a gradening project.
  • Kids Gardening - Resources and grant information for teachers. By the National Garden Association.
  • City Bugs - The Teacher's Corner has lesson plans for entomology.
  • Bird Sleuth- A project in bird watching for middle school students. Sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
  • The Tree of Life - A huge endeavor to create the phylogenetic relationships of life on earth. This site is composed of hundreds of pages distributed on 10 computers.
  • Online Biology Book - If your knowledge of biology is a bit shaky, you may need to refer to this text by M. J. Farabee
  • The Body    Your Gross and Cool Body site explores body parts and sounds. Wendell the Worm and Dora explain how the body forms mucous and why armpits smell. There is also a list of fun facts about the body. The site also includes virtual tours through each of the body's systems.
  • Come to Your Senses An interactive Mr. Potato Head invites your students to click and learn at this Think Quest Junior Web site. Select a sense from the column or point your mouse to the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, or hands of the pictured toy and you will be introduced to an explanation of how the related sense works. There are even fun facts to amaze and entertain. The cool graphics at this site may cause it to load slowly, but they will help hold the attention of younger students. \

 

Chemistry, Physics and Technology

  • Chemistry.Org - American Chemical Society site for chemistry teachers and students.
  • Exploring the Nanoworld - Lesson plans for nanotechnology and materials science by University of Wisconsin Materials Research Science and Education Center.

Earth Related

  • Earth Awareness Educational Resources. This is a resource for teachers and students to find useful information in the subject areas of: social studies, geography, science, K-12 outreach programs, and the environment. This resource is updated on a weekly basis.
  • Earth Alert Want to know what's up in and on the world? Get daily updates on environmental issues from Discovery Online.
  • Earth Day    Sponsored by the Wilderness Society, this site is packed with activities and information
  • Physical Science Resource Center site posts information on physical-science curriculum and class projects for all grade levels. It links to demonstrations, activity ideas, and a section called "The 21st Century Classroom," with materials aimed at improving science education for the future. There are also links to the American Association of Physics Teachers listservs and instructions to participate in AAPT group discussions.
  • Volcano World has all the information you may need to know about volcanoes.

 

Ecology and Environment

  • Exploring the Environment - This site has modules for students to use to explore various aspects of the environment such as hurricanes, rainforests, the Everglades, and the weather. There are teacher help pages, too.
  • Make a Difference Campaign - In the fall of 2003, the EPA is launching a compaign to involve students in grades 7 to 12 in environmental activities. At this web site, you may sign up to receive free teaching materials for this environmental program.
  • The Electronic Naturalist - An online program providing a weekly environmental education unit. These units are available in 2 reading levels for K-3 and 4-8. Each unit has activities, a poster, and links to related web sites.
  • Educational in Nature - Environmental education units for 4th and 5th graders. This site includes lesson plans and worksheets.

Geology

  • Geology Link - Learn what's new in geology, take a virtual field trip, check out virtual geology courses, or ask a geology professor.
  • Geology.Com - Geology articles, maps and satellite images, a geological dictionary, and teaching materials.
  • How Volcanoes Work - This is a good site if you need to brush up on your knowledge of volcanoes. There are links to volcano lesson plans on the Volcano Links page.
  • Wind and Sea - Extensive guide to resources dealing with the earth and the atmosphere. Provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Meteorology

  • Lightening Safety - There are Tools for Teachers to assist in teaching these safety measures.
  • Project SkyMath - A six-weeks middle-school mathematics unit which incorporates real weather data.
  • All About Meteorology Do any of your students want to become a meteorologist? If so, here's the site to find out how to get started. It tells you what you need to do to become a meteorologist, a "spotter," or just a "backyard observer." Included is information on how to predict the weather by merely walking outside.
  • El Niņo Theme Page When it's an El Niņo year, everyone has an opinion about this weather phenomenon. Geographical location determines whether your weather becomes drier, wetter, warmer, or more turbulent. This page explains El Niņo and its troublesome complement, La Niņa. Find answers to common questions and discover what is currently happening. How will it impact your weather?
  • SkyNews     weather cameras throughout the world
  • Weather.com  All weather and updates sponsored by the Weather Channel.

Oceanography

  • The Jason Project - Explore the ocean with this popular interactive science project.

Other Highly Recommended Sites:

http://biodidac.bio.uottawa.ca/ -Biodidac offers a bank of digital resources for teaching biology. The resources are organized into three groups: organismal biology, human biology and histology.

http://titlev.fiu.edu/broller/index.html - Dr. Barbra Roller from Florida International University shares this interactive glossary of prefixes, roots and suffixes to help understand biological terms. This module includes the glossary, examples and quiz.                                        
http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/secretsofthesequence/ - Virginia Commonwealth University shares the Secrets of Sequence Video Series that provides 50 of the best videos from public television series to help teachers in the application of genetic research across the biology curriculum.                         

http://www.dnalc.org/ddnalc/resources/animations.html - The Dolan DNA Learning Center shares 11 animations that include: How Embryonic Stem Cell Lines are Made, DNA Restriction, Gel Electrophoresis, DNA Transformation 1, DNA Transformation 2, Polymerase Chain Reaction, Sanger Sequencing, Cycle Sequencing, DNA Arrays, Gene Chip, and Model Organisms.       

http://www.cotf.edu/ete/ - This NASA-sponsored project is a series of interdisciplinary, problem-based learning modules for students in grades 7-12. These projects have student teams address real-world problems that scientists are working on today by analyzing remotely sensed satellite images. Teacher pages provide a comprehensive guide to the program by supporting, planning, facilitating, assessing, and, problem-based learning.