Free Storm, Oceanic and Atmosphere Science Activities
This website is provided by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. The goal of the site is to provide middle school science students a... |
Science, Online Interactive |
NOAA Research |
10-14 |
Mendel's Pea Experiment
This very simple website provides the biography of Johann Gregor Mendel, who, through experimentation with developing new color variations in flowers... |
Science, Online Interactive |
Pea Soup |
All |
Pond Scum Science
This website that provides a virtual exploration of the critters living in pond scum ... |
Science, Online Interactive |
Ron's Pond Scum |
All |
Pulleys and Gears
The Canada Science & Technology Museum provides this terrific resource that enables your kids (students) to investigate the mechanical principles of s... |
Science, Tutorial |
Canada Science & Technology Museum |
6-12 |
A Little Recycling Goes A Long Way
Students use calculation and estimation to explore how local recycling measures might save resources... |
Math, Earth Science, Simulation, Tutorial, Unit Study |
PBS |
10-14 |
A Model of Seed Dispersal
In this lesson, students will learn about one particular method of seed dispersal, through foods that animals eat... |
Biology, Geography, Animals, Earth Science, Geography, Simulation, Tutorial, Tutorial |
PBS |
11-16 |
A Moment of Science
Listen to thousands of science questions answered on these two-minute radio spots... |
Science, Reference, Tutorial, Simulation, Online Interactive |
Indiana University |
5-18 |
A View from the Top
In this lesson, students meet Amelia the Pigeon and are introduced to the idea of aerial photography... |
Social Studies, Science, Photography, Geography, Technology, Online Interactive, Tutorial, Unit Study |
Microsoft |
5-11 |
Acid rain in our state
Students research a serious environmental problem, acid rain, which affects many communities... |
Science, Earth Science, Oceanography, Technology, Online Interactive, Tutorial |
Microsoft |
11-18 |
Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
Free museum days at the first Planetarium in the Western Hemisphere located in Chicago, IL; also free distance learning and interactive activities... |
Museums, Astronomy, Science, Reference, Online Interactive, Simulation, Tutorial, Unit Study |
Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum |
3-18 |
AMAZING Free Science Videos, Slide Shows, and More
Here's a site that you will really enjoy! There are quizzes, photos, videos and strange scientific news that'll keep even the most science-averse inte... |
Science, Health, Geology, Online Interactive, Tutorial |
Imaginova |
10-18 |
Amazing Science Experiments, Live Cams, & More
TryScience.org provides online and offline science activities that the whole family will enjoy! Over 400 science centers worldwide have pooled their r... |
Science, Online Interactive |
TryScience.org |
5-18 |
Amazing Space
Today's website is courtesy of the Formal Education Group of the Space Telescope Science Institute that promotes "science and the majestic beauty of t... |
Science, Online Interactive |
Formal Education Group of the Space Telescope Science Institute |
5-18 |
Animal Web Cams
Live Web Cams from all over the National Zoo... |
Animals, Earth Science, Reference, Science, Online Interactive |
National Zoo |
3-18 |
Animals at Warp Speed
Compare the evolution, biology and behavior of present-day animals with those in the future... |
Animals, Science, Science, Online Interactive |
Animal Planet |
12-17 |
Antelope Valley Station
Free Antelope Valley Station Factory Tours in Beulah, ND ... |
Factory Tours, Science, Tutorial |
Antelope Valley Station |
3-18 |
Apple Science & Much More!
Johnny Appleseed's birthday is September 23rd. Why not get a head start on the celebration with learning activities themed around apples?... |
History, Science, Online Interactive, Unit Study |
Appleappetite.com |
All |
Arboretum of Los Angeles County
Free museum days and tons of information on plants ... |
Museums, Reference, Science, Earth Science, Tutorial |
Arboretum of Los Angeles County |
4-18 |
Archaeological Finds
In this activity, students will explore the science of archaeology and how it contributes to our understanding of humanity... |
Social Studies, History, Science, Writing, Technology, Online Interactive, Tutorial, Unit Study |
Microsoft |
11-18 |
Ask Dr. Universe
Do you have any questions that you just can't get answered to your satisfaction no matter how hard you try? Ask Dr. Universe! This friendly feline phi... |
Science, Online Interactive |
Washington State University |
6-18 |
Aviary Cam
With our live web cam, peek into our Aviary for an adventure in birdwatching... |
Animals, Reference, Science, Online Interactive |
Monterey Bay Aquarium |
3-18 |
Aviat Aircraft Inc.
Free Aviat Aircraft Factory Tours in Afton, WY... |
Factory Tours, Science, Tutorial |
Aviat Aircraft Inc. |
7-18 |
Bad Science
Explanations and examples of frequently taught science concepts that are misleading and/or completely wrong... |
Chemistry, Science, Astronomy, Earth Science, Tutorial |
Penn State University |
5-18 |
Balloons Full of Holes!
Which goes flat sooner, a regular balloon or a helium balloon? How can a rain jacket protect you from the rain and from your own sweat at the same tim... |
Science, Online Interactive |
Japan Science Museum |
5-18 |
Barnes and Noble University
Free online courses and reading groups led by authors and other experts... |
Online Courses, Astronomy, Writing, Science, Technology, Online Interactive |
Barnes and Noble |
13-18 |
Be an Energy Hog Buster!
This interactive game for kids helps them understand the importance of energy conservation in their home.
... |
Science, Online Interactive |
Energy Hog! |
5-18 |
Biographies of Scientists
This website offers over 1,000 encyclopedia-style biographies of scientists along with illustrations.... |
Science, Online Interactive |
Eric Weisstein's World of Scientific Biography |
11-18 |
Biology and Life Science Lesson Plans
An archive of the favorite classroom activities submitted by high school biology and life sciences teachers participating in the Access Excellence pro... |
Science, Biology, Tutorial, Simulation |
The National Health Museum |
13-18 |
Bobbie BigFoot Ecology Quiz
An online quiz helps younger children better understand their consumption of resources in a global context... |
Science, Earth Science, Online Interactive |
Earth Day Network |
3-10 |
BrainPOP Junior!
A companion site to BrainPOP, BrainPOP Junior is for younger kids. Featuring an animated character named Annie participating with Moby in zany and ed... |
Science, Online Interactive |
BrainPOP |
5-9 |
Broom Forest
In this lesson, students will better understand that the environmental factors of an area affect a species's characteristics over time... |
Geography, Social Studies, Science, Earth Science, Geology, Simulation, Tutorial, Tutorial |
PBS |
10-15 |
Bud's Best Cookies
Free Bud's Best Cookies Factory Tour in Birmingham, Alabama... |
Factory Tours, Science, Tutorial |
Bud's Best Cookie Factory |
3-18 |
Bunker Hill Cheese
Free Bunker Hill Cheese Factory Tours in Millersburg, OH ... |
Factory Tours, Science, Tutorial |
Bunker Hill Cheese |
3-18 |
Calculations From the Farm
Students perform different calculations related to farming... |
Math, Science, Earth Science, Tutorial, Unit Study |
PBS |
12-18 |
California Science Center
Free museum day everyday for this awesome interactive science exploration museum!... |
Museums, Science, Simulation, Tutorial |
California Science Center |
3-18 |
Carr Valley Cheese
Free Carr Valley Cheese Factory Tours in La Valle, WI ... |
Factory Tours, Science, Tutorial |
Carr Valley Cheese |
3-18 |
Cedar Grove Cheese
Free Cedar Grove Cheese Factory Tours in Plain, WI ... |
Factory Tours, Science, Tutorial |
Cedar Grove Cheese |
3-18 |
Chicago Children's Museum
Free museum days at the famous Chicago Children's Museum!... |
Museums, Science, Simulation, Tutorial |
Chicago Children's Museum |
3-18 |
Children of the Earth
Teacher-submitted classroom lessons and activities that promote responsible Earth stewardship... |
Science, Earth Science, Tutorial |
Children of the Earth |
3-18 |
Clean Up Hazardous Waste
An Earth Day activity adaptable for grades 3-12... |
Social Studies, Health, Science, Art, Tutorial, Unit Study, Online Interactive |
National Education Association |
8-18 |
Color Wheel
Learn to paint your own color wheel... |
Art, Science, Tutorial |
Sanford Corp |
5-10 |
Computers & Technology
Teacher-submitted lesson plans that integrate computer technology... |
History, Civics, Science, Social Studies, Writing, Online Interactive, Simulation, Tutorial, Unit Study |
A-to-Z Teacher Stuff |
5-18 |
Cool Science for Curious Kids
Invites curious kids to explore biology...on screen, off screen, and in between!... |
Science, Earth Science, Animals, Tutorial, Online Interactive, Simulation |
Howard Hughes Medical Institute |
6-14 |
Cooperative Games for Social Change
A free, downloadable guide to a variety of activities focused on helping students become active participants in social change... |
Social Studies, Science, Civics, Tutorial |
Free Child.org |
3-18 |
Counting Coins
This is a delightful web-based activity sponsored by the College of Education at the University of Houston that is a tutorial in how to count coins (a... |
Math, Language Arts, Science, Technology, Social Studies, Online Interactive |
University of Houston |
4-10 |
Coverdell World Wise Schools Lesson Plans
The Peace Corps primary resource site for teachers includes lesson plans and activities categorized by topic, by grade, and by geographic region... |
Social Studies, Science, Writing, Reading, Earth Science, Tutorial, Unit Study |
The Peace Corps |
5-18 |
Cranberry Science, History, & Bog Tour
What would the holidays be without cranberries! Use them to learn science,
history, social studies and more... |
History, Science, Factory Tours, Tutorial, Virtual Tour |
Various |
All |
Creative Learning Exchange
Creative Learning Exchange offers lesson plans and activities in many disciplines for K-12 educators. All materials encourage a systems approach to te... |
Social Studies, Science, Math, Writing, Tutorial, Unit Study |
The Creative Learning Exchange |
3-18 |
Crowley Cheese
Free Crowley Cheese Factory Tours in Healdville, VT ... |
Factory Tours, Science, Tutorial |
Crowley Cheese |
3-18 |
Design a Satellite!
This website activity, created by Eduweb, is a companion to an exhibit on display in the Littleton Historical Museum in Littleton, Colorado.... |
Science, Online Interactive, Tutorial |
Eduweb |
6-12 |
