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Th9s is a list of useful tools if you are using Android devices with students in class. It is a collection of science apps curated specifically for elementary students. When using these apps, young learners will get to explore and learn about different science topics in fun, engaging and challenging ways.

"... a helpful visual aid: an animated video map showing the connections between classical physics, quantum physics, and relativity."

"Mastering Physics by Solving Problems: from School to University!"

"Flow charts, also referred to as Sankey Diagrams, are single-page references that contain quantitative data about resource, commodity, and byproduct flows in a graphical form. These flow charts help scientists, analysts, and other decision makers to visualize the complex interrelationships involved in managing our nation's resources."

"A tediously accurate map of the solar system" Not tedious at all!

Khan Academy has just launched this new project designed to engage maths, science and media teachers, as well as young filmmakers. "Pixar In A Box" is an new online curriculum that "analyzes how the studio fuses art, tech, science, engineering, and math to develop top-shelf animated cinema. Created with middle and high school students in mind but available to everyone, Pixar In A Box's interactive exercises, in-depth video lessons, and hands-on activities are an informative addition to Khan Academy's extensive educational resources. The curriculum spans the pipeline of the production process.

"Sit back and take a ride from the Sun to Jupiter, at the speed of light. Animator Alphonse Swinehart made this video to illustrate the sheer mind-boggling scale of the solar system."

Interactive magazine for The Venus Project. (Useful to promote discussions on politics, science, sustainability, poverty etc?)

"How far would you have to travel to reach the Earth's core? And what would you see along the way? Discover what lies beneath..."

"Nautilus is a different kind of science magazine. We deliver big-picture science by reporting on a single monthly topic from multiple perspectives. Read a new chapter in the story every Thursday."

Freeman Dyson on the awfulness of getting a phd and a lot more https://t.co/HIPsT1dJDH In a field haunted by ghosts, someone has to reckon with the dead. https://t.co/TB3d9zlNxE We tend to assess cities on a linear measure, but we shouldn't. https://t.co/LbwL0BeI7H A daring experiment builds a new tame species in just 60 years. https://t.co/3YNpjTJo5N

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"Quantum Diaries is a Web site that follows physicists from around the world as they experience life at the energy, intensity and cosmic frontiers of particle physics. Through their bios, videos, photos and blogs, the diarists offer a personal look at the daily lives of particle physicists."

The Biodiversity Heritage Library works collaboratively to make biodiversity literature openlyavailable to the world as part of a global biodiversity community.

"This is a portal about engineering and engineering careers, and we hope it will help young people understand better what engineering means, and how an engineering career can be made part of their future."

"The ChemCollective is a collection of virtual labs, scenario-based learning activities, tutorials, and concept tests. Teachers can use our content for pre-labs, for alternatives to textbook homework, and for in-class activities for individuals or teams. Students can review and learn chemistry concepts using our virtual labs, simulations, and tutorials"

Star Wars in the Classroom is a website for educators and fans alike that provides resources for transdisciplinary teaching and learning with the Star Wars saga.

"Listen Current makes it easy to bring authentic voices and engaging non-fiction stories to the classroom. We curate the best of public radio to keep teaching connected to the real world and build student listening skills at the same time."

"While parts of the Library's manuscript collections have already been published in print, microfilm and digital formats, we are now building a substantial online resource so that our collections can be much more accessible to students, researchers and the wider public."

"Visual, Interactive Simulations for Teaching & Learning Science"