This page is intended to be used to supplement your student's classroom science experience. The topics being investigated in class can usually be found at the bottom of this page as attachments. This science curriculum can then be further explored using these provided links.
Interactive Science: This great collection of activities will help your scientist explore the area of his or her interest.
Study Jams Science: This site has a collection of highly engaging science activities and videos ranging across the board of the science curriculum. Find what your class is focusing on and enjoy delving in and becoming a scientific expert on the topic.
DK Find Out: This site has a huge variety of information for our young researchers. Just click on topics of interest and dive in!
PHET Science Simulations: Simulations are an amazing way of "seeing" science in action. There are over 150 simulations here for you to try out in order to learn more about the scientific laws that are observable in our world. Have fun learning!
SciShow Kids: This YouTube hosted site has tons of great videos that help explain a variety of science topics. Watch 4 - 5 minute videos that give you the most important knowledge about the topic you are studying or exploring.
CrashCourse Kids: Another YouTube site loaded full of great science content in short 4 - 5 minute clips. Enjoy watching the videos, and make sure you come away with some cool new learning to share with your friends, teachers, and parents.
E-Learning Science: Animated and interactive lessons help to introduce topics to our exploring scientists. Find the content that matches the area of your interest.
Manchester University for Children: Think of this as a digital science exploratorium. Many animated lessons and interactions help young scientists visualize the science behind the concepts.
Utah Collection: The education department in the state of Utah collected what they consider to be the best interactive sites on the web to educate our young scientists. These are grouped by grade, not content.
World Book Online: This research tool will help to unleash your inner explorer. Feel free to investigate in any topic you are curious about.
Enter Login ID: lre116 and Password: sumner116. Why not try and share your new learning on a Google Presentation?
Lawrence Hall of Science: This link is run by the University of California at Berkeley. Super famous for great science programs. They made this for all young scientists wishing to explore the earth and its laws.
TumbleBooks Science Videos: These great short videos will inspire a curious scientist to explore the topics further by quickly and effectively engaging your interest. Click on 'TumbleBooks' icon then 'Videos'. Thanks Pierce County Library!
Harcourt Science Online: This link takes you to the online version of a fourth grade text book. Learn about any content area of your interest, or find the topic you are currently studying in class.
BrainPop and BrainPop Jr.: One free scientific educational video per week. After the video there are quiz games and other activities to encourage comprehension of the topic discussed.
Wonderville: This one you need to create a free user in order to use. The content on the site though makes it worth it. Stories, experiments, videos, and games are grouped by grade level. (Free full access for teachers to use in class)