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E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Ocean Center: Why Do We Need to Conserve Water?
Go aboard on a cruise ship with Denise and her family. Help her learn about water conservation, and why it is important.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Balancing Mobiles
In this lesson plan, students will apply mathematical, science, and engineering concepts to experiment with balancing levers. They will learn to classify types of levers to design and build a simplified mobile. Students will explore...
University of Utah
University of Utah: Learn Genetics: How to Extract Dna From Anything Living
Four steps is all it takes to get DNA out of a variety of living things. The requirements include a blender, meat tenderizer, isopropyl alcohol, and a test tube. Sources of DNA include but are not limited to split peas, strawberries,...
University of Utah
University of Utah: learn.genetics: How to Extract Dna From Anything Living
An experiment to extract DNA from green split peas, spinach, chicken liver, strawberries, and broccoli using simple household reagents.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Learn Genetics: Is It Cloning? Or Not?
Play a game and decide whether the scenario described involves cloning.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Surfing
Meet an expert at surfing and learn some basics on how to play. Find out what gear you'll need, safety tips, and how it relates to science.
Other
Hummingbird Educational Resources: Ladybugs and Insects
This is a resource for any teacher looking for some ideas to use to complement a unit on bugs. Scroll down for songs, center ideas, crafts, science discovery, math ideas, dramatic play ideas and much more!
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Where Tornadoes Happen
Weather site for kids provides some interesting information about tornadoes. Discover how they are formed, the average number of tornadoes per year as well as play "Chase the Tornado."