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Elementary Science Curriculum-related Links

Kindergarten Science Links

Unit: Seasons

• Thematic Units: Seasons - Lesson plans, lists of books and CDs, and links.

Unit: Weather

• Weather Dude - Songs and lyrics, Q n' As, quizzes and book lists.

Grade 1 Science Links

• WebGame - Interactive science test that can be adapted to a student's level.

Unit: Space Science

• Franklin Inst. Space Science Hotlist - Solar system, space travel/exploration.
• National Geographic - A great resource for to view a number of constellations.
• NASA KIDS - News for kids section, a teacher's corner, projects and games.
• Views of the Solar System - Multimedia on the moon, sun and planets.

Unit: Physical Science - Properties of Matter

• Brain Pop - The properties of matter. A variety of games, videos and information.
• Chem4Kids - The properties of matter including solids, liquids, and gases.
• Matter - Good site to use with an LCD projector or TV hook-up.
• Matter Mania - Simple slideshow that shows examples of solids and liquids.
• Sensational Slime - Making "slime" and identifying the properties of matter.
• States of Matter - A great reference. Includes definitions and examples.

Unit: Physical Science - Forces

• Forces in Toys - A clear definition of push and pull. Shows how toys move.

Unit: Physical Science - Toys in Action

• Maryland Science Center - This is an excellent field trip for this unit.

Unit:  Earth Science - Rocks and Fossils

• Cape Cod Rocks - A resource for students to explore, research rocks and fossils.
• Earth Floor - The rock cycle and detailed description on how rocks are formed.
• Fossil Horses Cybermuseum - Different types of rocks and how fossils are formed.
• Geo Mysteries - An interactive activity shows how rocks are formed.
• Geology Link - Virtual field trip to two sites in Maryland.
• Junior Rockhound - Includes examples of fossils and different types of rocks.
• Rock Hounds - Rocks and minerals. Includes great animations.
• Rock Hounds - Discover how Rocks are Formed - Videos show how rocks form.
• Rocks and Fossils Links List - A great tool for teachers, and a must for this unit.
• National Museum of Natural History - Tour the museum.

Unit: Life Science - Organisms and Habitats

• Bean Graph - Use this graph to track the growth of scarlet runner bean seeds.
• E Nature - Guides to more than 4,800 species of plants and animals.
• Frogs - Stages of a frog's life and an on-line fact quiz.
• Frogs and Toads - Lesson plans, assessments, and factual information.
• The Great Plant Escape - Unlock the six mysteries of seed and plant life.
• Jobs of Plant Parts - Activity and quiz on the various jobs of each plant part.
• Plant Report - Use this graphic to write about what they learned about plants.
• Processes of Living Things -  The five characteristics of living things.
• Science Learning Network - How plant and animals are grouped.
• Zoo Animals- Real animals and fictionalized animals such as Miss Piggy.

Grade 2 Science Links

• The Magic Schoolbus - All books, TV shows and videos, and summaries.

Unit: Earth Science - Soil and Erosion

• What is Soil Made of? - Shows a diagram of the layers of soil.
• Life in the Soil - Interesting facts about life in the soil.

Unit: Life Cycle/Ants and Other Organisms

• Monarch Butterfly - Tracks the migration journey of the monarch butterfly.
• Living Things - Animal classification, habitats, life cycles, and anatomy.
• Spiders - Spider characteristics, life cycles, catching of prey and enemies.
• Katerpillars (and Mystery Bugs) - Lots of buggy activities -- even recipes!
• Animals in Spring - Frogs - Frog life cycle and information about the frog.

Unit: Space Science - Earth's Moon

• Star Child - The Solar System, The Universe, Space Stuff, and the glossary.
• NASA Kids - Fun activities, a teacher's corner, and lots of cool information.
• Hubble Space Telescope Photos - View photos.

Technology

• Design and Technology Ideas- Lots of technology education activities.
• I.C.T. Ideas- Computer based activities using multi-media.

Grade 3 Science Links

Unit: Life Science: Plants and Trees

• Botany for Kids - This site offers botanical information and activities.
• Enchanted Learning Plants - Plant info, printouts and diagrams
• Franklin Institute Science Museum - Extensive links.
• The Great Plant Escape - Discover clues and solve problems about plants.
• KinderGardenFun Page - Gardening activities, school gardens and 4-H Guide.
• Teachnet.com - Directions and suggestions for creating a terrarium.

Unit: Earth Science - Weather Elements

• Discovery Channel: Planet Earth Guide - Explore various elements of weather.
• The Learning Channel: Planet Earth Guide - Explore various elements of weather.
• Weather Unit - Plans integrating weather throughout the various subject areas.
• WeatherStation - Information about how to make and use weather instruments.
• WeatherResources for Kids - Learn more about weather and other sciences.

Unit: Physical Science - Heat, Light, and Sound/Experimentation

• Heat, Light, Color, Magnets - Mini-lessons and demos of scientific phenomena.
• Yahooligans - Sound, light, color and rainbows, kaleidoscopes, lasers and mirrors.

Unit: Objects in the Sky

• The Nine Planets - Multimedia tour of the solar system.
• Windows to the Universe - Numerous activities for students.
• Discovery Channel Space Guide - Explore space by subject.

Grade 4 Science Links

Unit: Space Science - The Solar System

• Hubble Newscenter - News and pictures updates from the Hubble telescope.
• Mars Odyssey - Information for students and teachers about Mars.
• NASA: Just For Kids - A great site with plenty of info related to our Space unit.

Unit: Earth Science - The Changing Earth

• Discover our Earth - Activities on earthquakes, volcanoes, and plate tectonics.
• Earth Floor: Plate Tectonics - Includes great information about plate tectonics.
• Schoolhouse Rock - Science - Lyrics to the songs from this popular series.
• Smithsonian Gem and Mineral Collection - Types of rocks, crystals, and minerals.
• Understanding Earthquakes - Globe that show the locations of recent quakes.
• Volcano World - Directory of active volcanoes around the world.

Unit: Physical Science - Electricity

• Energy Information Administration's Kids Page - The various forms of energy.
• Energy - Forms of Energy - Forms of energy at this comprehensive site.
• Energy Quest - Energy facts, scientist research information, games and puzzles.
• Shocking Electricity - How electricity is produced.

Unit: Life Science - Interdependence of Living Things

• Charlotte the Vermont Whale - The discovery of whale bones in Vermont.
• Earth Floor - Biomes and Adaptations - Plate tectonics, biomes, and so on.
• The Electronic Zoo - Links to all sorts of animals. Great for Life Science Unit.
• Journey North - Tracks the migration of various animals, data on sightings.

Teacher-related Links

• Bill Nye the Science Guy - Science activities from the entertaining scientist.
• Energy Quest - An award-winning energy education site.
• Exploration Museum - Virtual tour of a science museum.
• Geology - Explore information about geology concepts.
• Nine Planets - Info about all of the planets and moons that revolve around our sun.
• StarChild - This is a very graphic view of the solar system.

Grade 5 Science Links

• Enchanted Learning: Science - Facts, pictures, quizzes, game and maps.

Unit: Space Science

• Amazing Space - Interactive activities about the solar system.
• NASA: Astronomy Pictures of the Day - Ranges from the cosmos to astronauts.
• NASA: Hubble Space Telescope - Info and pictures the Hubble Space Telescope.
• NASA: Planetary Photojournal - Pictures and info about missions in space.
• Space - Interview a NASA scientist from an archive of questions and answers.
• Space: Planets - Solar system, universe, and other info from ESL units.
• Surfing for Sunbeams: the Yohkoh Public Outreach Project - The sun.

Unit: Earth Science - Properties of Water

• Best Way to Clean up Oil Spills -  What the best way to clean up an oil spill?
• Give Water a Hand - Involves students in a clean drinking water project.
• Ocean and Weather Basics - What causes our seasons and ocean waves?
• Ocean Dwellers - All you ever wanted to know about creatures in the sea.
• Oceanography - Activities that integrate other curriculum areas.

Unit: Physical Science - Matter

• Chem4kids - Info on matter, atoms, elements, reactions, and biochemistry.
• pH Factor - 12 substances in which the students can quickly check the pH level.

Unit: Physical Science - Forces

• Bridges - Build a bridge after learning about the different types of bridges.
• EdHeads: Simple Machines - What they do, and where they are.
• Gears and Pulleys - Includes Student Activity Sheets and Teacher's Guides.
• Inventor's Toolbox - Elements of machines and links to interactive pages.
• The Official Rube Goldberg Site - Explanations of cartoons and inventions.
• Simple Machine Experiments - Several lesson plans for a simple machines unit.
• Spotlight on Simple Machines - Explanations of simple machines.

Teacher-related Links

Unit: Oceanography

• Give Water a Hand - Involves students in a clean drinking water project.
• Sea World - Sea animals with info on senses, habitat, behavior, diet and picture.

Unit: Physical Science - Forces

• Gears and Pulleys - An enrichment project for gears and pulleys.
• Simple Machine Experiments - Several lesson plans for a simple machines unit.

Unit: Life Science - Ecosystems

• Civil Engineering Truss Bridge Laboratory
• Arch Bridges