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| Elementary (K-7)
Inquiry and Reflection
- 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.
- Asteroid
Virtual Reality Movies
An asteroid
wipes out New York City. OK, it's unlikely. But you're
going to look at these video clips anyway for the
thrill. Next: NYPD Deep Blue.
- BBC-Space
New
Articles, games and audio-visual animation
about space and the solar system.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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