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BASF Corporation has partnered with Kids X-Press to present a new twist in science literacy for children-a fun-to-read quarterly magazine about science that is written by kids. Combining articles, poems, illustrations and games, this new 32-page multilingual publication presents the world of science from a kid's point of view with many interesting results. Anyone between the ages of 6 and 18 can submit material to Kids X-Press, which is accepting submissions for the next science edition focusing on the International Year of Chemistry and the importance of water as a major global resource. The Kids X-Press Web site provides information on how to submit work to the magazine. 

 a collection of six examples of science based Google Maps. The collection includes examples of use in environmental science and geology lessons. One of my former colleagues also used Google Maps in geology lessons. 

The Kids' Science Challenge is a national (United States) contest for students in grades three through six. The challenge asks students to innovate and build upon on our current conceptions of how things work. There are three areas of innovation in this year's contest; reducing waste, developing meals to be eaten on Mars, and developing a toy or game that demonstrates an animal's intelligence. The contest is open until February 29, 2012. Applications for EducationTo help students start thinking about the topics in The Kids' Science Challenge, the challenge website has a series of games and videos for students. For teachers, The Kids' Science Challenge offers a page of lesson plans and hands-on activities designed to help students develop ideas related to the contest's three challenge topics.

"NBC Learn, in partnership with the National Science Foundation and National Football League, unravels the science behind professional football. Check back every Friday through October 29, 2010, for a new video. For lesson plans and activities, visit our partner at Lessonopoly."

30 Cool Educational iPad Apps for Science Lovers http://t.co/YXiJAuWu via @zite - Tami Brass (brasst) http://twitter.com/brasst/status/174661610961506304

an innovative project that emphasizes the use of technology to deliver the Tennessee science curriculum for grades K-8." It's produced by Connie Campbell, Director of Assessment and Curriculum Grades 6-12, Jefferson County Schools, Tennessee.

Lots of links for grades k-12 on interactive web2.0 sites for science and math.  Great list of resources.

free e-courses for kids all around the world. This site has engaging and interactive courses for kids in online safety, computer skills such as using Google, typing, and core subjects like language arts, math, and science. Most of the courses are for elementary school-aged children, and involve dynamic avatars, and are highly interactive.

Gail Braddock describes e-Learning for Kids as "free e-courses for kids all around the world. This site has engaging and interactive courses for kids in online safety, computer skills such as using Google, typing, and core subjects like language arts, math, and science. Most of the courses are for elementary school-aged children, and involve dynamic avatars, and are highly interactive."

An initiative to build local communities of support that will foster ongoing collaborations among volunteers, students and educators. Volunteers, university students, scientists, engineers, other STEM professionals and, more broadly, members of the community are working together with educators and students to bring discovery-based science experiences to students in grades K-12. When an educator posts a project, our system will help them get the resources needed to bring that project to fruition.

FREE Games for Kids. Math, Science, Reading, Grammar, Art, Music, Social Studies, and more

Science, technology, engineering and math resources

an online science-based program designed to help educators teach an appreciation of outdoor landscapes. The digital curriculum is led by Lucky, a real-life rescue dog who encourages kids to protect the land around them. TurfMutt includes lesson plans for students in grades 3-5, engaging activities, videos, and more. In addition, the Landscapes Across America contest challenges classrooms to submit a digital photo slideshow of their ecosystem for a chance to win a $5,000 grant toward implementing eco-friendly programs.

Interactive online activites and lessons regarding Forces - defines, balanced & un, Newton's laws, types of and more

Here is a great free science project... fun and important learning for your students - it is designed for younger learners 5-12 years of age...

As a teacher you create an account which includes a unique class code. Next, you will begin by adding students to your network. Your students will log in using the class code you created and their password (which you can view and change). Sharing Any sketch created using sketchlot can be shared with any member of your class, using the share feature. Teachers can create math questions, science diagrams or even text for students to view and reply. Students can create their own sketches and share them back with you. You can also embed sketches to your class website, pin them to pinterest or tweet them to twitter!