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Science Fair Primer
An experienced science teacher shares detailed information regarding how students develop science fair projects. In addition to the key steps involved in working through a project, you will find judging guidelines and links to other...
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Biosci Ed Net: Digital Library Portal for Teaching and Learning
Teachers and students can easily browse and search a collection of biology resources, topics ranging from "Agriculture & Aquaculture" to "Zoology". This site offers preview information on thousands of resources at other sites,...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Dr. Seuss Lesson Plans
What is your favorite Dr. Seuss story? Web English Teacher may be offering you resources to teach it right here! Also contains links to biographical information.
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Terc: Catching Sunshine
A hands-on challenge to build a solar collector to investigate how much the air temperature inside the collector goes up. Site includes information for teachers and students. Teachers page include time requirement, materials needed, the...
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Terc: Chocolate Melt
A design challenge to build a solar cooker that will melt a chocolate chip quickly. Site includes both teacher and student links to help with the challenge. Information for teachers includes timeline, materials, link to standards,...
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Introduction to the Atmosphere
A detailed overview of the Earth's atmosphere, with explanations about atmospheric properties, the structure of the atmosphere, its four layers, atmospheric processes, energy heat transfer, conduction and convection, and radiation. All...
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: About Ozone
A detailed overview of the chemistry of ozone and its role in the atmosphere. Students learn about the benefits and hazards of ozone. All information is reinforced through pictures, graphs, and learning activities. Learning activities...
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Ozone in the Troposphere
A detailed overview of the ground-level ozone, tropospheric ozone, with explanations about how it is called the bad ozone and how it varies day to day. All information is reinforced through pictures, graphs, and learning activities....
University of Arizona
Pulse: Powerful Explorations of Health and Energy
A cross curricular unit where students simulate an energy task meeting to discuss protecting human health through energy policies. The unit covers content for twelfth grade in math, physics, language arts, and government. Topics reviewed...
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Whale Net: Teacher Resources
Site consists of a page of links helpful to any teacher desiring to do an interdisciplinary unit on whales.
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Funology: The Science of Having Fun
See what the "science of having fun" is by learning jokes and "wacky facts", playing games, and trying magic tricks and simple recipes. Great ideas for enjoying science with classmates, friends, and family.
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Buzzle.com: Science Articles
This website provides information on a wide range of science topics, as well as some ideas for experiments and science fair projects. It's a good resource for students doing research.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Dragonfly Tv Science Fair: Plan
So, you've chosen your topic and done your research, now, you need to plan your investigation. PBS site walks you through some steps to help guide you through the planning process.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Learn: The Greenhouse Effect
A detailed overview of the greenhouse effect, with explanations about Earth's atmosphere gases referred to as greenhouse gases, and the factors that influence the heat-trapping ability of a greenhouse. All information is reinforced...
Science Bob Pflugfelder
Science Bob: Experiments: Make Ice Cream in a Plastic Bag
Science Bob gives directions on how to make ice cream in a plastic bag.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Density in Relation to Float and Sink
Students find the densities of objects based on sinking or floating in this activity that demonstrates Archimedes Principle.
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Canadian Mathematical Society: Math Projects for Science Fairs
Online resource if you want to do a math project for your science fair. French available by going to the Homepage.
The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute: Treasures at Sea
Learn about ocean systems and habitats. Lots of reading, writing, games, and interactive activities. Colorful and fun.
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Catching Sunshine
Teachers can enroll their class in this online 'Science-athon.' Students design and build a solar collector, and over a period of several days, collect data and enter it into an online database.
Channel 4 Learning
Science Essentials: Gases Around Us
Learn about gases, their existence in our lives, and the other states of matter. Educational extras include a glossary, some do-at-home activities, a quiz, and answers to frequently asked questions. A teacher corner also exists with...
Science Bob Pflugfelder
Science Bob: Science Fair Ideas!
Pick your topic using these ideas to get you started. Even if you don't like any, they may inspire you to come up with one of your own. Remember, check all project ideas with your teacher and parents, and don't do any project that would...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: 3 M Young Scientist Challenge
Have you ever imagined going on an actual archaeological dig, climbing aboard a NASA spacecraft, or collecting insects in remote rain forests? This NASA site is your chance to join Discovery School winners on their exciting science...
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Snacks
Exploratorium's snacks aren't edible, but they are good! Use your science skills to discover gravity, learn about biology, do fun experiments.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Usgs Education
Help your students with age-appropriate science activities with the links to these pages.