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1. Science Processes

 

 

1. Science Processes

Elementary (K-7)

Inquiry and Reflection

  1. About Rainbows
    Describes what scientific and math principles allow us to see the rainbow and the history of how scientists proved their theories concerning the rainbow. Useful site for student research.
  2. BBC-Space New
    Articles, games and audio-visual animation about space and the solar system.
  3. Dirtmeister Science Lab New
    Students will design and conduct scientific investigations concerning friction. Good for group activities.
  4. ETE Teacher Pages: Problem-Based Learning - Science Process - Reflecting
    A teacher's guide for using problem based learning in the classroom.  This site provides a lot of good information on this subject including, a definition of problem based learning, goals and objectives and steps that should be followed during instruction.
  5. Evidence: The True Witness
    Become KC Rogers, the forensic detective without a clue. Apply your newfound knowledge of forensic science to search for a kidnapper, case a house for evidence, process evidence in the lab, and interview suspects. Reference and glossary sections help keep you on the trail, and a careers section is included in case you get really good.
  6. ExploraVision
    ExploraVision is a competition for all students in grades K-12 attending a public, private or home school in the U.S., Canada, or U.S. Territories. It is designed to encourage students to combine their imagination with their knowledge of science and technology to explore visions of the future. ExploraVision is more than a contest. It can be a spark to ignite every student's enthusiasm for science.
  7. How Stuff Works
    Descriptions of how a TV or alkaline battery works tend to be brief and impart only a very cursory sense of what's going on inside. Not here. You get detailed yet understandable explanations married with plentiful illustrations and pictures of how everyday technologies such as engines, VCRs, cellphones, refrigerators, and smoke detectors work
  8. Kaboose New
    Students are able to observe a setting and use their sense of sight to determine what is wrong in the picture.
  9. Kids zone New
    Students can go here and make graphs by filling in collected data.
  10. Metric Song New
    Words for the Metric Song, not necessary to purchase.
  11. Neuroscience for Kids New
    This site gives teachers a number of experiments to do where Students will be able to observe the natural world using the appropriate senses.
  12. Peoria Astronomical Society
    Tired of just looking at the stars? The Peoria Astronomical Society is designed to get amateur scientists involved in and contributing to scientific research projects in astronomy. This is an especially good opportunity for students to contribute on science experiments.
  13. Science Activities New
    Several easy activities to either make or demonstrate. ie…ocean in a bottle, ooblik recipe…
  14. Science Songs New
    Words for several science songs, not necessary to purchase.
  15. Slide Shows New
    A powerpoint presentation on several aspects of science.
  16. Slideshows For Teachers New
    This is a slideshow about measuring with a scale, a graduated cylinder, and a centimeter ruler. Click on measuring.
  17. Slideshows For Teachers New
    This is a slideshow about What is Science. Click on the Nature of Science.
  18. Slideshows For Teachers New
    This is a PowerPoint slideshow explaining graphs. Click on Interpreting graphs.
  19. Time For Kids New
    There are a number of graphs to analyse at this site.
  20. Slideshows For Teachers New
    Outstanding
    This is a slideshow that takes you through an investigation as to which paper towel is the strongest. Click on Paper Towel Lab.
  21. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
    Serious about laying your claim to a great invention? This site, or the office of a good patent attorney, should be your first stop. The U.S. Patent Office posts a wealth of information about issued patents and patent applications, and you can search its vast patent database to see if your idea's already been taken.
  22. Virtual Science Comes Alive
    This site has a number of interactive science animations available. This site is part of "The Why Files" site. This is an outstanding interactive site.
  23. Whelmers
    Whelmers offers a selection of science activities which are designed to "catch the eye and mind of even the most indifferent student". Most materials are simple and easily obtainable. Activities have been aligned with the National Science Education Standards.

 

 

 
 

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