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| Agricultural Ideas for Science Fair Projects - Sci4Kids |
Grades 2
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This web site provides students and teachers with ideas for agricultural science projects. Many of these ideas could easily be used as classroom science experiments or as an individual student's science fair project. The site includes experiments that could be incorporated into science lesson plans.
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In the Classroom:
During a unit of study involving agriculture, this page would be a great list of project choices for cooperative group learning experiments. Topics are interesting and the web site is kid-friendly. Great for enrichment for all! |
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| CalcEnstein - Blaine Hilton |
Grades 5
to 12
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Looking for different types of calculators? Find them on this interesting site. Choose a button on the calculator corresponding to the subject. Examples of subjects include Medicine, Algebra, Weather, Phonics, Financial, HVAC, Engineering, Weather, and Rocketry to name a few. After the subject is chosen, click on a formula to enter values. Some of the topics offer reference information, not calculations. This is definitely an interesting site to peruse.
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There are many different calculators for students to explore as ways to apply math in real world situations. For example, choose weather and then wind chill. Enter the information and wind chill will be calculated. Enter the information, view the calculated answer, and then have students determine how it is actually calculated. This site is a great find for gifted students to use to further investigate specific topics beyond your “regular” classroom content. Share this site on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Then have students work with a partner to explore various “buttons” on this interactive calculator. Have the groups create multimedia presentations to share their findings or demonstrate them on the whiteboard as advertisements or infomercials! Have students create online posters on paper or do it together as a class using a tool such as Project Poster (reviewed here or PicLits (reviewed here. |
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| Changing the Face of Medicine - NIH |
Grades 6
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Here’s a site that documents the achievements of female physicians while also providing lesson plans and information that will show students (at all levels) how physicians do their work. The biographies of women physicians – some dating back into the 19th century – are probably the strongest section of this site, but the lesson plans and Flash activities are also well worth a look. This site could be used in history, career planning, science, or women’s history studies.
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Take advantage of the free lesson plans offered in this site! There is also a recommended book list which could be a great addition to a classroom reading list, or as a list students can choose from for a book report. This is an excellent site for any study of women in the workplace and the evolution of the medical field. |
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| Interactives: DNA - Annenberg Media |
Grades 9
to 12
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In this Interactive site, investigate the discovery of DNA and its functions. Students will understand that by discovering the whole genome, more information has been discovered about DNA itself. Students will learn about how medicines and foods have been changed through manipulation of DNA from this information. Controversies over new technology are discussed. Read information about Mendel's discoveries and Punnett squares. Follow Interactive problem sets and detailed information on Punnett Squares, Sex-linkage, Multiple Alleles, the Human Genome Project, Transcription (including a great simulation), Translation, Plasmids, and Ethics. This site requires Flash. You can get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page..
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Use as an overview, introduction, or review of Genetic information covered in class. Make the tutorials, interactives, and simulations available from your teacher web page to reinforce information learned in class. Use the ethics questions as a springboard for research, blog or essay writing, and investigation of the topics. Read about genetically modified food and have students create an informative wiki, listing and discussing the research of a few examples of modified foods. Discuss their purpose and current issues concerning their use. Students can develop a survey and research local stores to determine the amount of produce that is genetically modified. |
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| Science for Middle School Kids - Kidipede |
Grades 5
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This site, designed especially for middle school students, highlights the basic foundations of math, geology, chemistry, physics, and biology. Although this site is recommended for middle school students, it is also appropriate for high school students studying the subject areas. It is mainly a "text" site, without interactives. However, this is a great resource for explaining complex topics, researching specific topics in science and math, and much more. Each general area (i.e. geology or biology), includes several sub-topics. There are also links to activities for students, project ideas, and Teacher's Guides. There are two caveats: there are some advertisements -- nothing too distracting -- AND some of the suggested activities include "buying" a book from Amazon. You do NOT need to purchase anything to take advantage of this free resource!
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Use portions of this site as an anticipatory set in your science or math class. The information is simple to understand and would be useful for students struggling with a topic. Use the site for research about specific topics. Have teams of students explore each of the "sub-topics" within the main topic and then create an interactive presentation (Powerpoint, video, or wiki) to share the information with their class. Why not list this link on your class website, so students can access the page both in and out of the classroom. |
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| Survival English for Travelers - Yoda Schmidt |
Grades 2
to 5
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Excellent compilation of games and fun activities whose target is the survival English phrases needed for traveling. From asking questions in an airport or at a travel counter to ordering in a restaurant, from talking to a doctor to dealing with banking, this site prevents necessary vocabulary in a variety of enjoyable activities.
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Suggest this site to English language learners preparing to go on vacation, travel with school groups, or even spend time at the local mall. |
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| The Uninsured in America - PBS NewsHour |
Grades 6
to 12
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One of the central issues in the 2008 Presidential election was the state of the U.S. health care system. This site from PBS NewsHour pulls together a number of resources that could be helpful in discussing this issue with students. There are video and MP3 format interviews with Americans talking about how the health care crisis has affected them. Lesson plans are included. There is analysis focused on how President Obama might address the issue. Graphic information shows how many are uninsured in the U.S., how the U.S. compares with other nations, and a timeline of the history of health insurance in this country. One link focuses on special health care programs aimed at children. This site requires Flash and Adobe Acrobat. You can get both from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.
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Many students may not realize that health insurance is a relatively new phenomenon. This site has a rich variety of resources that can set a context for a discussion on how the cost of health care is contributing to today's economic concerns. Assign students to review several of the reports on this site to prepare for a class debate. Use the video content on an interactive whiteboard or projector to spark discussion. Supplement a geography lesson with comparisons of health care systems in other nations. Use this site as one of several current issues topics for students studying government, and have them prepare a policy proposal for their own “cabinet.” |
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| Virtual Hip Replacement - Edheads |
Grades 7
to 12
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Take on the role of the surgeon throughout a complete hip replacement surgery! Learn about the anatomy of the hip, medical procedures, and scientific inquiry in the process. A complete teacher's guide includes correlation to Ohio and National standards, practical tips for the classroom, and student handouts. You can even see a video of an interview with a patient.
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Use this activity as an extension of your biology class for a "real world" connection or in a careers class. It is best navigated by individual or pairs of students, so they can stop and answer the questions that come up along the way. Don't worry, this is not a "gross" site. Actual photos are available separately for those who wish to see them. |
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