Welcome to CAST Science Writer, the tool that supports students in writing lab and class reports. This tool is geared toward middle school and high school students. Check out the supports and help available in Science Writer described below. Or click the "Take a Tour" button above to see how Science Writer works.
PowerPoint science presentations for grades K-12 on space, biology, ecology, earth science, environment, chemistry, geology, natural hazards, weather, human body, general science, physics, nanoscience, and lab safety and lab work
"JASON's online games and digital labs capture a student's attention and sustain their interest.
These games teach important concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and are designed with the practical realities of the classroom in mind. Teachers can search for games and labs by state and national standards in the JASON Mission Center, where you will also find worksheets and handouts."
"Free Resources
The AAC Language Lab offers many free resources. Free resources include:
Language Stages and Objectives
Unity Vocabulary Programs
Let's Talk AAC Blog
Sample Lesson Plans
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Jefferson Lab Activity. The computer will randomly pick a term used in science. Discover the word the computer has picked by guessing which letters are in it. Each incorrect guess you make causes the atom man to decay. Solve the puzzle before the atom ma
MIT OpenCourseWare: Highlights for High School has culled introductory courses in physics, calculus and biology, along with problem sets and labs, to help students prepare for the Advanced Placement exams. The site also gathers free online courses in subj
Learn anything, anytime, anywhere.
iTunes U - a powerful distribution system for everything from lectures to language lessons, films to labs, audiobooks to tours - is an innovative way to get educational content into the hands of students.
Free downloadable Installation and Quick Start Guide for the QX5 digital microscope, available in the computer labs at LCPS elementary schools. Great accessible science tool!
See tiny things on your computer. Great for students with visual challenges!
Take the microscope off its base for magnified viewing.
Build a picture collection of your discoveries and creations.
Produce your own movies and slide shows.
A free Web 2.0 site, Big Huge Labs contains numerous tools for creating cool effects with images. It's easy-to-use steps help students create projects in just a few minutes.