Science

Below you will find a variety of resources, tools, and activities available to support science content, skills, and practice. Please review the description and grade level range to help determine what content will best suit your needs.

Google Earth

Tour the world!

https://www.google.com/earth/

Also, check out MyMaps in Google

There are so many great virtual tours out there.

If you don't know how to use Google Earth, they have tutorials. YouTube also has a variety of tutorials on how to:

Basics; Getting Started
Navigate, if you download the program, which is similar to using the tool online.
Use Layers
Use 3-D Viewing
Create your own Google Tours!

Grade Level: TK - 12

PhET Interactive SimulationsFounded in 2002 by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, the PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder creates free interactive math and science simulations. PhET sims are based on extensive education <a {0}>research</a> and engage students through an intuitive, game-like environment where students learn through exploration and discovery.

PBS Zoom: Rube Goldberg - Explore this digital Rube Goldberg contraption, and make adjustments in order to make it work.

https://phet.colorado.edu/

Grade Level: 2 -12

Science

http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/science/

Hubbard's Cupboard: Science - Find a couple of science-based early readers here!

Grade Level: TK - 2

Science Games for 1st Grade & 2nd GradeTry some of these free science games for grades 1 and 2 featuring PBS KIDS characters to boost your child’s early development of science skills and interest in science. Sid the Science Kid: Super F...

PBS: Science Kids - Interactive tools, games, and resources to support science concepts.

http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/science/games/first-second/

Grade Level: TK - 2

Kids' Games, Animals, Photos, Stories, and More -- National Geographic KidsPlay games, watch videos, learn about animals, and places, and get fun facts on the National Geographic Kids website.

Kids National Geographic - Explore videos, articles, images, activities, and games that support science and social studies topics.

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

Grade Level: TK - 8

www.dltk-teach.com/minibooks/index.htm

DLTK's Growing Together - Print and make your own mini-books. Topics range from alphabet books and animal stories to holidays, science, and riddles. There are plenty of options!

Grade Level: TK - 2

cdn.lib.unc.edu/dc/minipage/

Mini Page Archives - Explore short kid-friendly articles 1969-2007

Grade Level: TK - 8

www.factmonster.com/science/science-technology

FactMonster - Frank the Monster will help students find facts, and play games, and engage in practice trivia around science concepts.

Grade Level: 3-8

www.brainpop.com/free-stuff/

BrainPop - This site provides a number of videos, tools, games, and resources around science topics, social studies, language arts, visual and performing arts, math, and digital citizenship. While this site offers a paid version, there are some free resources available.

Grade Level: 3 - 8

www.learn4good.com/games/scienceforkids.htm

Learn 4 Good: Science Games - Engineering simulators to support physics applications.

Grade Level: 3 - 12

Watch Full Episodes Online of NOVA scienceNOW on PBSWatch NOVA scienceNOW videos on demand. Stream full episodes online. From the award-winning producers of NOVA, NOVA scienceNOW is a fast-paced and provocative science magazine show that highlights four timely science and technology stories per episode. Launched in 2005, the show is hosted by renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. <a href="http://www.shoppbs.org/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=nova%20sciencenow&origkw=nova%20sciencenow&sr=1" target="_blank">Buy

NOVA - A number of science based programs are available to livestream and watch.

http://www.pbs.org/show/nova-science-now/

Grade Level - 6-12

Science Snacks: Projects and Activities You Can Do!Access low-cost, teacher-tested activities for the classroom and the curious.

Exploratorium:

Offering a variety of ideas to support scientific phenomena. This particular link demonstrates ideas using snacks!

https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks?fbclid=IwAR1pGxtnGSCZXmhTkfXh7nzUXl1PqXBIu7AeiXEaBUrmxEKZd5c7IBOSsSg

Grade Levels: TK-8

Live animal webcams. What a cool way to explore nature and make some scientific observations!

Grade Levels: Everyone!

Bill Nye the Science Guy. I mean, what more needs to be said.

For decades, Mr. Nye has created excitement and buzz around all kinds of extraordinary and ordinary science phenomena.

https://billnye.com/

The Chem Collective:

A curation of online resources for teaching and learning chemistry.

http://chemcollective.org/home

Grade Levels: 8th and up

The Dynamic Periodic Table

Do more than just look at the Periodic Table, interact with it! Check out the elements in a more dynamic way.

Grade Levels: 6 and up

Molecular Work Bench

This site offers visual and interactive resources for teaching and learning science.

http://mw.concord.org/modeler/

Grade Levels: 8 and up

ChemDemos

This site comes from the University of Oregon, Chemistry Department, Lecture. Some cool chemistry resources here to check out.

https://chemdemos.uoregon.edu/

Grade Levels: 8 and up