Download a copy of the notetaking sheet so you can copy and paste websites
Technology_Tools_for_K_5_Science.doc
http://clrn.org/search/standards.cfm
Aiming for HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills)
Bloom\'s Taxonomy Blooms Digitally.pdf
21st Century Skills Roadmap
KQED Quest- lessons and videos tied to Northern California science
http://www.kqed.org/quest/education
Teachers' Domain- you'll need to create an account, but there are many well organized resources here.
http://www.teachersdomain.org/
National Geographic for Kids
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
Bill Nye's Site
Untamed Science- Focused on biodiversity; includes video podcasts.
http://www.untamedscience.com/
USGS Resources
Elementary- http://education.usgs.gov/common/primary.htm
Middle- http://education.usgs.gov/common/secondary.htm
Science Interactives for Elementary
http://topmarks.co.uk/interactive.aspx
Yucky, Cool Gross Body Site
http://yucky.discovery.com/noflash/body/pg000008.html
Mr. Hand's Science Site- This is a site with student projects. Just let your mind take in all of the amazing projects here...
http://web.mac.com/mms8/Welcome_Page/Welcome.html
PORTS- California State Parks Units
http://ports.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=23007
Life Science
Centre of the Cell- http://www.centreofthecell.org/centre/?page_id=1&ks=3
Virtual Cell- http://www.ibiblio.org/virtualcell/tour/cell/cell.htm
Biology4kids- http://www.biology4kids.com/index.html
Biomes- http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/biomes.html
Adaptation- http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/adapt.html
More Biomes- http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/
Earth Science
Cosmos4Kids- http://www.cosmos4kids.com/
Geography4Kids- (really earth science)- http://www.geography4kids.com/
Dinosaur Floor- All aspects of dino life- http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/dinosaur.html
Plate Tectonics- http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/plates1.html
NASA for Educators- http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/index.html
Physical Science
Chem4Kids- http://chem4kids.com/
Physics4Kids- http://www.physics4kids.com/
Search by keyword or resources type to get stuff from trusted providers
6th Grade Science Blog- Scroll down to the experiements and the Element of the Day
http://mrwilliams6thgradescience.blogspot.com/
Genetic Disorders Wiki- 7th grade students researched genetic disorders and developed wiki pages about them. The content may be advanced for your students, but think about the core idea, and how it can be used to differentiate instruction and make it engaging for students who can choose their own topic.
http://sites.google.com/site/geneticdisorders7/
Code Blue Medical Wiki- a 6th grade wiki devoted to researching medical problems. Students used images and information to create. Again, think about the core idea, if not the specific content.
http://codeblue.wikispaces.com/
Village Wiki- a wiki for a K-6 school that includes student projects. Think about how you could step up the collaboration aspects
http://villagewiki.pbworks.com/
More wiki ideas- from Teachers First
http://www.teachersfirst.com/content/wiki/wikiideas1.cfm
Using wikis in Science- short article with ideas for using wikis with science classes
http://teachertipstraining.suite101.com/article.cfm/using_wikis_in_science_classes_for_collaboration
How to use iPods for Flashcards- Instructions for using PowerPoint and an iPod to make digital flashcards.
http://www.mrcoley.com/flashcards/
Elementary
Science on the Wild Side- Facts and news about science, with a song every time! Definitely for elementary.
http://scienceonthewildsideshow.libsyn.com/
Also available on iTunes
The Dolphin Podcast- all about dolphins. Some are young student-friendly, others are a little more complex.
Science Friday Video Podcast- Short videos on a range of science topics, showing science at work in the real world.
http://www.sciencefriday.com/videos/allvideos/
Middle School
USGS CoreCast- USGS podcast about geology in the news. A great way to show the relevance of geology and begin a discussion.
USGS CoreFacts- One minute answers to science (mostly geology) questions. Could work with 4th and 5th grade as well.
http://www.usgs.gov/podcasts/corefacts/
Bytesize Science- 2-3 minute attention grabbing science updates. It says it's for younger students, but it is probably best for 5th grade and up.
http://feeds.feedburner.com/BytesizeScience
Space.com Starry Night Podcast and Videocasts- shows what's in the sky right now.
http://feeds.feedburner.com/SpacecomUniversalSpacePodcast
Discovery Files- From the National Science Foundation, under 2 minute blurbs about science in the news.
Scientific American 60 Second Science
Here are some examples of digital storytelling tied to Science.
Island Movies- These movies were part of a contest for students in Hawaii. Many are tied to science standards. You will need to right click on the movie title and choose "Save Target As" in order to view them. There is an environmental theme in many of the movies.
Should You Be Afraid of Snakes?- An 8 year old shares his knowledge.
Granny Smith- A third grader brings to life the world of an apple, with a thick southern accent.
Sanford Middle School Student Projects- Click on the teacher's name to get to the student projects. These were tied to a partnership with the zoo. You will need to Right Click and choose Save Target As to download and view the movies. Also, you may not be able to view them on a Mac because they are in Windows Media Player format.