Science

Teacher Resources

Biology

  Websites

• How Stuff Works - Life Science
• Word Cloud - Frequently Used Words on the LE Regents Exams
• National Geographic Xpeditions - Lesson Plans, Activities, & Maps
• Web-Based Resources for Science: Tools and Activities for Teaching and Learning
• Education World: Science Sites to See
• Internet 4 Classrooms (great links)
• ARKIVE - Images of Life on Earth (contains videos, fact sheets and more)
• Whale Sounds (songs and sounds of the Humpback Whale)

• Dolan DNA Learning Center
• National Science Foundation - Tour of the Cell
• Molecular Workbench
• Microscope Imaging Station
• Genetic Science Learning Center
• 3-D Brain Anatomy
• Genetics: Tour of the Basics
• DNA Microarray Virtual Lab
• Inside Cancer
• Molecular Stepping Stones
• PhET: Free Online Simulations
• Interactive Science Exercises

Chemistry

   Websites

• How Stuff Works - Physical Science
• Web-Based Resources for Science: Tools and Activities for Teaching and Learning
• Internet 4 Classrooms (great links)
• In the News: Chemistry for a Changing World (NSTA)
• On the Web: Chemistry for a Changing World (NSTA)
• Archived Journal Articles from NSTA
• Web-Based Resources for Science: Tools and Activities for Teaching and Learning
• Education World: Science Sites to See
• Internet 4 Classrooms (great links)
• In the News: Chemistry for a Changing World (NSTA)
• On the Web: Chemistry for a Changing World (NSTA)
• Archived Journal Articles from NSTA

• Frostbite Theater - Videos of Liquid Nitrogen Demonstrations
• Interactive Periodic Table
• Molecular Workbench
• PhET: Free Online Simulations
• Chemistry Animations
• Flash Animations from MHHE's Essential Chemistry Text
• Chemistry Based Quick Time Movies, Animations & Streaming Audio
• Chemistry Animations (short, no sound)
• Interactive Science Exercises

Earth Science

Websites

• IRIS - Great Seismological Info and Teachable Moments Using Real-Time Data
• National Geographic Xpeditions - Lesson Plans, Activities, & Maps
• Google Earth Tools, Tours and Placemarks, Earthcaching Links
  Steve Kluge's Website: Lessons and Labs by Topic
  Steve Kluge's Website: Projects & Collections of Lessons
  How Stuff Works: Earth Science
  How Stuff Works: Space
  Earth 2 Class: Earth Science Curriculum Units and Teaching Tips
• Web-Based Resources for Science: Tools and Activities for Teaching and Learning
• Education World: Science Sites to See
• Internet 4 Classrooms (great links)
• Internet 4 Classrooms - Astronomy (great links)
• Space Sounds - We Are Listening
• Storm Sounds - We Are Listening

• Interactives/Simulations
•  The Why Files: Interactives
  PhET: Free Online Simulations
  Interactive Science Exercises

• Astronomy
  Red Shift Applet
  Moon Phase Video
  Moon Phase Animator
  Interactive Planetarium
  Moon Phase Quiz
  Mars Quest Online
  Amazing Space: Tonight's Sky
  NASA's Planet Quest
  The World At Night
  Galaxy Photography
  
  Geology
• USGS Videos and Animations
  Exploring Earth: Visualizations & Investigations
  Geoscience: Collection of Visualizations
• Meteorology
  EPA's Climate Change: Kids Page

Physics

Websites

• • How Stuff Works - Physical Science
  • Web-Based Resources for Science: Tools and Activities for Teaching and Learning
  • Education World: Science Sites to See
  • Physics.org
  • Physlink.com
  • Internet Sites for Physics Standards (great links)
  • Internet 4 Classrooms for Physics (great links)
  • Welcome to Physics with Mr. Schildknecht
    • Webquest: Why should you take Physics?

Interactives/Simulations

• NTNUJAVA Virtual Physics Laboratory (register for free - login required)
• The Science of Music
• Seeing Math Interactives
• PBS: Building Big Labs
• The Why Files: Interactives
• PhET: Free Online Simulations
• Physics Animations
• MIT - TechTV Physics Videos
• The Physics Classroom
• Interactive Science Exercises

Elementary Schools

Sites for Kids

• The Electronic Zoo
• American Museum of Natural History - Kids Site
• EPA's Climate Change: Kids Page
• Science News for Kids
• Chem4Kids!
• The Yuckiest Site on the Internet
• Discovery Kids
• Volcano World
• Earth Science Enterprise
• Review Site (Water, Matter & Energy, Atoms & Molecules)
• National Geographic Kids
• Cool Science for Curious Kids
• ExporA-Pond
• Sci4Kids - The Science Behind Agriculture
• Rock Hounds with Rocky

• Web-Based Resources for Science: Tools and Activities for Teaching and Learning
• National Geographic Xpeditions - Lesson Plans, Activities, & Maps
• Education World: Science Sites to See
• Science Fair Links
• Internet 4 Classrooms (great links)
• Internet for Classrooms (Science Fair Links)
• Earth and Mars Educational Modules
• Discovery Channel School
• Cool Science for Curious Kids - Lesson Plans & Teacher Tips
• Elementary Science Mini Lessons

Middle School

EARTH SCIENCE

IRIS - Great Seismological Info and Teachable Moments Using Real-Time Data
How Stuff Works - Earth Science
National Geographic Xpeditions - Lesson Plans, Activities, & Maps
Earth Science Teacher Resource Page

LIFE SCIENCE
 
How Stuff Works - Life Science
Biology Teacher Resource Page
 
 
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
 
How Stuff Works - Physical Science
Interactive Periodic Table 
Chemistry Teacher Resource Page
Physics Teacher Resource Page
 
GENERAL TEACHER RESOURCES
 
Middle School Science Lesson Plans
HomeworkSpot.com (great links)
The Science Spot
Virtual Middle School (Science) Library
The National Science Digital Library (NSDL) Middle School Portal
BBC Science Clips
Smithsonian Science and Technology
Mad Scientist Network
Science Lab Generator
Exploratorium: The Museum of Science, Art & Human Perception
Edheads: Activate Your Mind
Interactive Science Games
Measure 4 Measure: Conversion sites
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/science.htm
In the News: Chemistry for a Changing World (NSTA)
On the Web: Chemistry for a Changing World (NSTA)
Archived Journal Articles from NSTA

Lesson Plan Resources

General Sites

 Thinkfinity - Searchable database with links to NYS standards
Science Lesson Plans - Links to lessons separated by elementary, middle and high school levels
Hot Chalk Lesson Plans Page - Organized by grade level

Earth Science

Google Earth Tools, Tours and Placemarks, Earthcaching Links
Steve Kluge's Website: Lessons and Labs by Topic
Steve Kluge's Website: Projects & Collections of Lessons
 
 

Pedagogy

PEDAGOGY
POGIL - Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning
 
Differentiated Instruction in Science (K-8)
 
Differentiated Instruction - Professional Learning Modules
 
Co-Teaching - Professional Development Modules
 
Science Inquiry: The Link to Accessing the General Education Curriculum
 
Using Mnemonic Instruction to Teach Science
 
Web-Based Resources for Science: Tools and Activities for Teaching and Learning
 
Webinar Archives: Science as Inquiry Through Physical Science
 
Annenberg Media: Teacher Resources and Teacher Professional Development
 
 

Teacher Grant Opportunities

• Toshiba Small Grants K-6
• Toshiba Small Grants 7-12
• SCA's Green Your School Contest
• The Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program
• American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Foundation Classroom Grants
• The Scholastic Lexus Environmental Challenge Program
• Toyota Teacher Grants
• The Fund for Teachers (Summer Professional Development)
• NSTA Awards
• Kids In Need Teacher Grants
• National Education Association (NEA) Foundation - Student Achievement Grants/Learning and Leadership Grants
• Digital Wish Grants (awarded the 28th of every month)