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Science Lessons

Science as Inquiry

Template for setting up an inquiry based lesson.
Fill in part and leave parts blank for students to
fill in

Exploratorium Science Snacks Science exhibits that teachers can make using inexpensive, easily available materials. Many of the snacks can be turned into science projects

Science Fair Resources for Teachers and Students

Science Fair Fun -  Designing Environmental Science Fair Projects Ideas, resources, and tips for (español click here)

Science Fair Projects and Experiments

Physical Science

Matter (2-3)

Air Beginner, intermediate, and advanced activities

Optics for Kids  An online look at optic basics. It includes some experiments for kids to do, as well as some lesson help for the teacher. This is a good site if you are studying about light

Forces and Motion Beginner, intermediate, and advanced activities

Energy Crossword Puzzles A variety of energy puzzles for different levels

Energy Seek-A-Word

Aerodynamics Beginner, intermediate, and advanced activities

Principles of Aeronautics - Vehicles Beginner, intermediate, and advanced activities

Energy Connect the Dots These are for young children

Create and compare three different polymers.  Recipes for Gak, Glorax (flubber) and Silly Putty

 

 

Life Science

Plants

Vertebrates

Frogs Reading and Activities (K-1)

Animal Resources A good source of information about animals

Journey North An internet project that engages students in a global study of wildlife migration

Head Over Heels for Bears  If you are teaching a unit on bears, this is the place to get information and activities  

Wings Over Florida A junior birder program. This program has a teacher's guide, student guide, and certificate to print. The program is for 3rd and 4th graders

National Wildlife Federation Field Guides Search and browse more than 5500 plants and animals

Ocean Mural from Learning Page Print out sections and color (Membership required - free)

Animal and Other Worksheets Hundreds of worksheets at this site from Waterford Press (requires agreement to download policy)

Animal Facts  Printables are listed at the bottom of the page

The Adventures of Herman The autobiography of Squirmin' Herman the worm. An online presentation in English or Spanish

Lets Talk About Insects An online presentation for children in English or Spanish

Insects and Spiders Worksheets Some excellent worksheets at this site for different grade levels

Bug-Go A bingo type game to help students learn to identify insects. This is from the University of Kentucky

Children's Butterfly Site A comprehensive site about butterflies with pages to print and color of the life cycle of a butterfly

Butterfly Flashcards Learn the names of several butterflies or make a memory game

Make a Cricket or Butterfly Mask These masks are from PBS. Click on instructions for visualized instructions

Print and Make Shoe Box Dioramas of Wetlands, Desert, or Forest These are from the American Museum of Natural History. Just print, cut, and assemble

The Senses  Ideas to use about the five senses.  This site has a variety of activities listed for different grade levels

Five Senses Lesson Plans

The Senses

Ten Activities for Teaching the Senses

Come to Your Senses

The Five Senses Unit Lesson Plans

Five Senses Lessons

The Five Senses

Kindergarten Unit on the Five Senses

Bulletin Board: Please Touch

Earth and Space Science

Creation

The Northwest Creation Network A large number of creation resources here including PowerPoint presentations

Creation Super Library A creation mega-site providing answers, articles, special features, and more.

Free Creation Lesson Plans Free lesson plans with handouts for Sunday schools, schools, etc. Subjects include Animals, Dinosaurs, Creation, Cain and Abel, The Flood, and more.

Creation Bible Center

Days of Creation Game This is a game for students to play online. They will put the pictures under the correct day. A great way to review the days of creation

Creation - A Multimedia Blast A multimedia dynamation from kids4truth

Institute for Creation Research A Christ focused Creation ministry where science and the Bible are fully integrated

Creation Science Resources related to the study of origins and science from a creationist perspective

The Creation Research Society A professional organization of trained scientists and interested laypersons who are firmly committed to scientific special creation

An interactive, multimedia dinosaur Web site complete with games and more. Fun and educational for the whole family. See and hear about amazing new discoveries. Get ANSWERS to your questions. (nonprofit)

 

Natural Disasters Lessons

Preparing for Severe Weather

Hurricane Information from NOAA library

Hurricane Names

Hurricanes Information for kids from FEMA

Hurricanes Information for kids about hurricanes from Weather Wiz Kids

Get Ready with Freddie Activity Book This downloadable booklet is from the Home Safety Council and cover things to do to get ready for an emergency

Storm Safety Coloring Book

Atlantic Storm Track Map A map to print and track Atlantic storms. This is a PDF file and you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. 

Flying into the Eye of a Hurricane This is from National Geographic for Kids and has several other links about hurricanes

Children, Stress, and Natural Disasters This is a guide for teachers and other childcare workers. It includes a guide for teachers and suggested classroom activities

The Disaster Area from FEMA

Tsunamis:  Facts About Killer Waves

Did Animals Sense Tsunami?

Waves of Destruction: Tsunamis

Tommy Tsunami and Ernie Earthquake Coloring Book

Quiz for Kids on Natural Disaster Preparation

Earthquake Learning Links for Teachers

Disaster Discovery Games from Fema to print or play online

USGS Earthquake Information A variety of information on earthquakes

For more safety and storm related materials also check the Coloring  pages under Health and Safety

 

Weather Chart  This chart is for young children. They will circle the picture that corresponds with the weather each day

Weather Lessons

Make Your Own Barometer

The Mercurial Barometer: Measuring Pressure

American Red Cross Hurricane Tracking Chart (black and white)

American Red Cross Hurricane Tracking Chart (color)

 

Environmental Education Resources on the Internet

Australia Environmental Links for Students and Teachers

The Wild Ones Education program of the Wildlife Trust

Book Adventure Earth Day Adventure Activity Book

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Board Game A board game and set of cards to use when studying about recycling. This is from Teachers Resources Galore

Recycling Starts With You Free flyers, posters, and guide to download or order about recycling, reuse, and sustainable forestry.

Recycling Lesson Plans and Other Teacher Resources

Recycle! It's a Plus for the Environment Poster

Free Water Resources Poster

Space (1-2)

Solar System Coloring Book

Star Date Classroom Activities Hands-on activities encourage children to explore astronomy concepts in a way that is fun, yet meaningful, and to broaden their awareness of astronomy as they develop and apply new skills in other subject areas

Adventures of the Agronauts A science curriculum with a space biology theme for elementary grade level students. Students can work independently or in groups (Teachers)

Print and Make Shoe Box Dioramas of Wetlands, Desert, or Forest These are from the American Museum of Natural History. Just print, cut, and assemble

Inventor Activity Cards(front) (back) These activity cards each list and inventor and an activity. Print fronts and backs on cardstock four to a page.

Science Worksheets

Learningpage Worksheets Worksheets for several subject areas listed at the bottom of the page

Newton's Apple A variety of science lessons with vocabulary, activities, and resources

The Franklin Institute of Science Check this site periodically for units, etc. 

Ben Franklin's Inventions A code worksheet from Crayola (Registration (free) is required)

Cool Science for Curious Kids This is an online site for kids from Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Make a Tangram Rocket