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"Nature Study. This subject should be a regular round of out-of-door trips. The only way to learn nature is to go to her!"
Modern Elementary School Practice
, 1919.

General Science Sites

bulletCool Science for Curious Kids  - This site offers information about most aspects of science.
bulletNational Science Foundation Where discoveries begin!
bulletFranklin Institute Online Braindrops, expand your knowledge of science.
bulletEisenhower National Clearinghouse – This is a wonderful place to look for the best activities, lessons, and links in science and mathematics. Don’t miss the Inventor of the Month.
bulletBill Nye the Science Guy’s Lab Online – Interactive experiments, goodies and links to TV episodes.
bulletMad Scientist Network – This site provides activities plus links to a variety of scientists via e-mail.
bulletCanada’s SchoolNet – This is a super site for all curriculum areas, but it has an exceptional list of science and mathematical links.
bulletScience Learning Network – The Science Learning Network provides links to science museums, activities and online interactions.
bulletOMSI Science Whatzit!- See if you can stump the scientists!  Anyone can email or post science related questions to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry at this site.

Physical Science

bullet Physical Science Lessons - This site has tons of lesson plans for early/ later elementary, middle and high school.
bullet Science Lessons - Great site for all levels of science (astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth and physical science, and technology) and all grade levels.

Biology

bulletBiology Corner -  Great resource for biology and science teachers.  Viewers are able to find lesson plans, labs, worksheets, clipart, etc. 
bullet Biology Lesson Plans -  Biology lesson plans for all grade levels.

Life Science

bulletFroguts - this is a really cool frog dissection site.
bulletSounds of the Animal World - What does the bee say in Japanese? or the dog say in Spanish.  Check it out!
bulletVirtual Frog Dissection Kit – Just what it says.
bulletSports Science – Sponsored by the Exploratorium, this site provides great activities for the classroom based on sports. Current explorations include hockey and cycling.
bulletSeaworld and Busch Gardens- Offers a wealth of lesson plans and classroom ideas.  Also make sure to check out Seaworld and Busch Gardens Animal Information Database to learn all about your favorite sea creatures.
bulletAnimal Planet - Offers animal index page, fun and games, and learning activities.

Earth/Space Science


Revolution in Earth and Space Science Education -
Earth and space science education is undergoing a remarkable transformation.  This site describes the new innovations and concepts in earth and space science education.  It also has links to the most innovative programs.

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National Space Day - needs ideas to celebrate national space day?  this site will help you out.

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Space Kids - lots of learning games and activities for children.

bulletNASA -   The official site of NASA.  This is really great stuff!
bulletDenver Earth Science Project -   A site devoted to development for teachers.  You do not need to be a teacher to use this site!
bullet Star Child -    A great site for young astronomers. 
bulletThe Nine Planets – This is a super multimedia tour of the solar system.
bulletEarth and Sky – Based on the popular radio series, this is a daily updated site that provides activities and articles about earth science, astronomy and environmental science. Check out the Teacher’s Lounge and the audio. They are great!
bulletStarry Night  - Great pictures and things to look for in the night's sky.
bulletSky and Telescope - See what's happening in the night's sky, week by week.
bulletSunrise, Sunset - and much more!   Want to know when the sun will rise tomorrow in your city?  This site will help you with  that and a lot more.  This site is sponsored by the US Navy.
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Weather

bulletWeather Channel –  This site provides activities and resources for K-12 teachers using the weather channel. 
bulletWeatherNet – All the weather information you need is here including live weather cameras.

 

 

Leonardo Home Page

"Developed by the Museum of Science, Boston, for the Science Learning Network, Exploring Leonardo was designed for students in grades four through eight. Many of the activities, however, can be adapted for older or younger students as needed. The site has four content sections: Inventor's Workshop, Leonardo's Perspective, Leonardo, Right to Left, What, Where, When: Leonardo's biography.

 

Leonardo's Sketch

 

 

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