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New findings suggest the mantle of the earth isn't quite as simple as previously imagined.

"Journey to the centre of the Earth and view the amazing facts about what can be found beneath our feet with this BBC microsite."

presentations in powerpoint for science

Science and elementary teachers CAN'TMISS THIS. Every hour on earthday will mark another hangout by National Geographic with scientists and all kidsof amazing people. Get in on this! This is one of those things to forward!! 'This year National Geographic celebrates its 125th anniversary and a long legacy of exploration, conservation, and research. Every hour of every day, National Geographic explorers take to land, sea, and sky (each frontier represented by a colored band on National Geographic's historic flag) trying to uncover, understand, or help care for the world around us.

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A fun interactive, animated game show about habitats. Get three clues and try to guess which habitat is being described. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Science

Children Astronomy, travel the planets and learn about the space above our heads through activities and games to teach about earth and space science.

Manchester science Earth and beyond. a great interactive site for studying the solar system, shadows, day and night and more

"Detailed and engaging video about how the surface of the Earth has changed over its billions of years long history."

A fun environmental recycling game where players help Michael find, collect and sort rubbish. Play full screen at http://funschool.kaboose.com/gamesFiles/flash/kaboose/michaelrecycle/earthday.swf http://j.mp/H96rVp http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/PSHE%2C+RE%2C+Citizenship%2C+Geography+%26+Environmental

Instructions on how to embed quia quizzes into placemarks on google earth.

A flash-based timeline going from the big bang up to the present day. Details life on Earth and more recent eras. Very visual and informative

AWESOME! Nasa pics of earth taken by astronauts. Explicit instructions for use (free as long as you give credit). Download low res or request hi-res versions.

Google Earth Resources

When word of a natural disaster is spreading from somewhere in the world or announced on the news, students can use Google Earth to conduct an investigation of the disaster's effect.

Would be an excellent tool for teachers of geography.

A great set of interactive space resources. Learn about day and night, orbits, phases of the moon and more. Choose a topic from the menu and explore with your class. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Science

All sorts of science simulations

A series of interactive modules that explore the history of life on Earth, while focusing on the processes of science. Each module contains suggested lesson plans and an extensive teacher's guide.