The Yuckiest Site on the Internet focuses on some of the yucky areas of science. Students can learn about gross topics such as cockroaches, worms, ear wax and eye gunk. There is a page of yucky games, activities and experiments, and a Teacher Center with classroom resources and teaching units.
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The Why Files is sponsored by the National Institute for Science Education. The site uses news and current events as springboards to exploring a variety of science topics including space, cellular biology, environment, health and technology. The articles are easy to read, and include photos as well as a touch of humor.
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Science NetLinks is part of Thinkfinity.org, a site supported by the Verizon Foundatin that offers free resources for teachers and students. Science NetLinks is the result of a partnership between the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the WorldCom Foundation. Science NetLinks provides current resources for K-12 science educators including lessons, websites, news, […]
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) operates dozens of Web sites which are useful for classroom teachers. From the NASA home page, teachers and students can connect to NASA for Kids, a web page with many activities, puzzles, games designed for students. There is also a link to the Teachers’ Corner, which has links to […]
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Cells Alive provides information, images and video clips about viruses, immune cells, parasites, bacteria, aquatic organisms and food-borne pathogenic microorganisms. The site provides computer animations of such topics as mitosis and the cell cycle. Quizzes and tests are also provided.
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National Library of Virtual Manipulatives for Interactive Mathematics offers “hands-on” Web-based manipulatives for use with math instruction. These manipulatives allow students to visualize concepts related to number and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and data analysis and probability. The site is user-friendly and offers lesson plans, extensions and assessment ideas for each activity.
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The Math Forum has a wide variety of information for anyone involved with mathematics. There are sections on different math topics and project ideas. The Teacher page has activities by grade level and a search feature that allows teachers to search Internet links for lesson plans, activities and weekly challenges. There is a “Ask Dr. […]
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Math Archives is an easy-to-use site hosted by the University of Tennessee. The site offers a searchable database of math-related Internet links, teaching materials, software, and professional development resources.
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Illuminations is associated with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and is part of the prestigious Verizon Thinkfinity.org program. It is designed to provide Standards-based resources to improve the teaching and learning of mathematics for all students. Illuminations provides many resources for teachers, teachers and parents that promote the Principles and Standards for School […]
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AAA Math provides students with a wide range of interactive lessons related to a variety of math concepts. The activities allow students to practice at their own ability level. Examples and instant feedback help prevent incorrect learning of a concept.
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