Science
The learner will…· understand that scientific knowledge will help them explain the world around them.· use scientific tools and the scientific method to conduct investigations to find solutions to problems.
· understand concepts of physical science—matter, electricity, and magnetism.
· understand concepts of life science—animal and plant adaptations and classifications.
· understand concepts of earth science—space and weather.
Resources:
Quizlet - Online flashcards
Interactive Simulations - Explore concepts of science through building virtual simulations (some make you really think!)
Physical Science
Electricity
Energy Kids - U.S. Energy Information Administration created website to inform how to save energy and explain what energy through games
School Science Electricity - A timeline about the history about electricity
BBC Electrical Circuits - Explore various circuits
BBC Conductors and Insulators - Explore various materials to observe if they are a conductor or insulator
Quia Static Electricity Millionaire - Play this online millionaire game to test your knowledge of static electricity
Forces
Forces - Investigate gravity and friction
Forces - Explore various concepts about forces
Roller Coaster Physics -
Create a Roller Coaster -
Machines
Simple Machines Web Quest
Ed Heads - Explore simple and compound machines in a house or toolshed
Simple Machines
Earth Science
Space
Dreamflight Site -
Space Place NASA
Spinoff NASA
Spinoff NASA - Game
Ed Head Weather - Learn how to report and predict the weather
Constellations - Explore constellations that are visible to the Northern Hemisphere
National Geographic - Explore space
NASA Kids Club - Find activities about space
Earth (Volcanoes and Earthquakes)
Earthquakes
Earthquakes
Volcano Simulator
Volcano Simulator- Build your own volcano and make it erupt
Weather-
Edheads- Play this fun game to predict the weather
Weather Instruments- Learn about the various tools used to measure weather
Clouds- Learn about the types of clouds, how they form, and what weather they bring
Life Science
Classification-
Animal Classification
Apples 4 the Teacher Animal Classification- Play an online version of hangman
Kids Click - Find out more information about a variety of animals
Kids Planet - Facts sheets on over 50 species as well as explanation of the types of habitats
Ranger Rick - Learn about animals through adventure, games, riddles and activities
EEK - Wisconsin DNR created website to inform children about the outdoors