Curated OER
Beauty in the Eye of the Scientist
Students research science's 10 most beautiful experiments and the historical periods in which these experiments were conducted. Then, students create magazine covers for issues of a fictional magazine.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Speed of Light
Using an interesting and intriguing format, this page discusses the question of "How does one measure the speed of light." Explanation focuses on Galileo's and Roemer's efforts to obtain a reasonable value. Also discusses Heinrich...
Stanford University
Stanford University: Primary Labs
This set of exercises provides well written procedures and background for labs at basic and advanced levels.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Zoom Printables & Activities
Fantastic variety of printable activities that cover motion-related principles. Topics include the following: experiments (engineering, structures, forces and energy, fluids, sound and light, patterns, human body); arts & crafts;...
Other
The Atlas Experiment: Mapping the Secrets of the Universe
Everything you want to know about ATLAS, "a particle physics experiment at the Large Hadron Coliider at CERN." The ATLAS website answers questions including, "What is the schedule of the ATLAS experiment?", "How big is ATLAS?", "Are...
NASA
Nasa: Jsc Home Page
NASA's Johnson Space Center is located near Houston, Texas and was constructed as "the primary center for: design, development testing of spacecraft and associated systems for human flight; selection and training of astronauts; planning...
Other
Cern: The Compact Muon Solenoid Experiment
The Compact Muon Solenoid Experiment (CMS), an LHC experiment, detects muons, electrons and photons, provides momentum measurements, and, like ATLAS, is responsible for detecting the Higgs boson. This CERN website offers news about CMS,...
Other
A River Runs Through It Learning Project
In this year long learning project integrating mathematics and science, students solve environmental problems using data collection and problem solving concepts. Designed for upper elementary gifted students. Interactive components and...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street
Do you know how to get to Sesame Street? This collection is designed to engage preschoolers in everyday learning by teaching core skills in Math, Literacy, STEM, and Social and Emotional Development. Here you'll find hundreds of videos,...
Rice University
Rice University: Galileo's Pendulum Experiments
This site from The Galileo Project of the Rice University provides a great look into the pendulum experimens of Galileo. Contains first-hand writings and examples of experiments along with links to additional information.
University of Washington
The Senses
This site has a collection of learning activities, games, experiments, and lesson plans on the five senses. Organized by grade level and topic, this site is packed with an assortment of interactive and engaging activities, that would...
Science Museum of Minnesota
Thinking Fountain: The Balance
An easy-to-make, easy-to-use balance that is a great introduction for the elementary student.
University of Washington
Our Chemical Senses: Olfaction Experiments
This website provides information on our chemical senses. "Students learn how to investigate the olfactory system and then find out how to plan and carry out their own experiments."
University of Hawai'i
The Hawai`i Space Grant Consortium: Volcanology Activity
There are 5 experiments with teacher and student pages. EXCELLENT hands on experiments. Young scholars can learn how lava flows, lava layering and viscosity.
University of Glasgow
Steps Glossary: Statistics Factors
This site provides a general definition of the factors of a statistical experiment.
Other
Science Fairs: Ideas for Elementary Projects: Grades 4 6
This Science Fairs website is a resource for a wide variety of science fair starter ideas. Use an idea from here and build your own project.
Other
Particle Physics at Discovery's Horizon: The Lhc Experiments
At four points in the Large Hadron Collider, experiments will take place, which will investigate proton collisions. Find easy-to-understand explanations of the four main experiments, known as ALICE, ATLAS, CMS, and LHCb.
Other
Beloit College: K 12 Geology
This is a good source of basic information about density currents in water. It includes simple activities you can do to demonstrate these currents.
BBC
Bbc News: 'Big Bang' Experiment Starts Well
Watch a narrated animation on the Large Hadron Collider, its experiments, structure, and computer system. Then, browse this site's sections to explore facts about and functions of CMS, ATLAS, ALICE, LHCb, the LHC Computing Grid, and the...
Read Works
Read Works: The Scientific Method
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining the five steps of the scientific method. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
Starry Skies: How Do Fossils Form?
Directions and materials needed to make a modern day fossil.
Other
Cool Science
This non-profit organization brings "cool" science programs to schools in the Pikes Peak, CO area, but the website also provides exciting videos, experiments, and links to online users. Watch real chemistry and physics experiments and...
University of Utah
University of Utah: Learn Genetics: How to Extract Dna From Anything Living
Four steps is all it takes to get DNA out of a variety of living things. The requirements include a blender, meat tenderizer, isopropyl alcohol, and a test tube. Sources of DNA include but are not limited to split peas, strawberries,...
Other
Inta: 3, 2, 1, Accion
In Spanish. This site has experiments, observations and simple demonstrations which will allow you to understand some of the amazing facts.