These science activities help kids of all ages become more interested in science and provide them with the tools they need to make exciting discoveries.
ou can still rely on the NSDL Middle School Portal web site for high-quality resources but now through the Middle School Portal 2: Math & Science Pathways (MSP2) social network you can connect to colleagues and share knowledge within and beyond the MSP2 community.
This website provides middle school teachers with a great deal of resources for both Mathematics and Science. It is a great way for teachers all around the world to collaborate with one another and share ideas.
Many different videos posted to relate to multiple topics in the sciences. Helps teachers find videos as an alternative to teaching material that may be confusing.
Journey North is a great website that tracks the migration patterns of butterflies, birds, and whales as well as seasonal changes. There are kids' sections for each topic. This site is full of information, lesson plans, printable worksheets, and additional resources.
May seem odd, but I like this site for the lecture series that is presented on topics in Biology, often by the authors of the textbook I use and other guests working on biology-related studies and the bioInteractive virtual labs.
This portion of the Smithsonian Institute's website is dedicated to children. The section entitled "Mr. President" gives really great overviews and portraits of each president, from George Washington to Barack Obama.
The National Geographic Kids website has everything from videos and current news stories to recipes and crafts that will get children excited about learning.
This is the website for the Museum of Natural History. It is an extremely interactive site as students can look at what the museum has to provide and teachers can base ideas for lessons from the information provided.
This is a great website for both teachers and students. It provides such a wide variety of information and can be a fun way for students to explore a museum without ever leaving the classroom.
This is a great site for children to explore and understand energy. Students have access to many games and activities. This site can start as a basis for ideas for lessons and is a great source for students to learn about the world around them.
Great site to help students choose or at least narrow their search, of famous scientists that I often use as a report early in the year to estimate the students level of literacy.