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Science and Engineering of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games - NBC Learn
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4 to 12
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Explore ten dynamic videos all related to the winter Olympics. This site, updated in 2014, was created in partnership by NBC Learn, NBC Sports, and the National Science Foundation....more
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Explore ten dynamic videos all related to the winter Olympics. This site, updated in 2014, was created in partnership by NBC Learn, NBC Sports, and the National Science Foundation. View the free videos and explore the engineering, science, technology, and math behind many of your favorite Olympic events. Topics vary from Science of Snow to Physics of Figure Skating to Olympic Movement and Robotic Design. Most videos are 5-6 minutes in length.
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Use these video clips to bring the Olympics alive in your science or math classes. Great for current events and STEM lessons, these clips are quick and simple - yet full of information. Share the clips on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Or better yet, challenge cooperative learning groups to view one of the videos and create a project to share with the class demonstrating the science (or math) concepts highlighted in the video. For quick projects, create electronic graphics of important words using a tool such as Typogenerator (reviewed here) or Wordle (reviewed here).
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Physics Central - American Physical Society
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6 to 12
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This site is proof that science and scientists can really be interesting. Physics Central offers an engaging combination of profiles, "how does it work?" articles, and online demonstrations...more
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This site is proof that science and scientists can really be interesting. Physics Central offers an engaging combination of profiles, "how does it work?" articles, and online demonstrations that make physics both interesting and approachable. "Explore the Science" to learn about cutting edge Physics. Use "Ask and Experiment" to find great experiments to do at home or in extracurricular groups and even "Ask-a-Physicist." While not written specifically for students, there is much here that science teachers will find useful. Don't miss the Activity Books in "Ask and Experiment" or the comic books entitled "Spectra" at the bottom of the main page!
tag(s): experiments (69), scientists (69)
In the Classroom
Be sure to place a link to this free resource on your teacher page. Use this resource when discussing Physics in the news. Add excitement to your lessons with various demonstrations or bits of information about real Physics studies and cutting edge science. Use the Spectra comic books as a pre-reading assignment for Middle School classes. Ask students to annotate the comic noting questions they have and highlighting important facts using Hypotheis, reviewed here. Compare student notes from the comics before beginning the lesson for the day. Encourage students to create comics about other Physics concepts as part of a team effort or an extra credit opportunity. Comics can be drawn conventionally or created using online tools. First have students create a rough draft of their comic using Printable Comic Strip Templates, reviewed here. Then students can create and share their comics online using a tool like Make Beliefs Comix, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Glean - Glean Labs, Inc
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8 to 12
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Glean offers a repository of over 14,000 Math and Science videos from many sources across the web, curated and organized by teachers. Explore and find videos by browsing through topics...more
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Glean offers a repository of over 14,000 Math and Science videos from many sources across the web, curated and organized by teachers. Explore and find videos by browsing through topics or type your keyword into the search bar to find available topics. Glean provides the video most relevant to your search along with alternatives. Unfortunately, many Glean video pages do not show the creator/source of the original video. Most videos offer an option to click below the video to view a description of contents. Help Glean know what learning style works best for you by choosing icons to indicate your satisfaction. Choose from options including humor, hands-on help, or challenging thinking. Ask questions using links or go to alternative videos for additional choices. Register on the site to subscribe to specific teacher-curator feeds and to make the most of your viewing choices as you continue to rate and watch videos. Many of the videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable. You could always view the videos at home and bring them to class "on a stick" to share. Use a tool such as KeepVid reviewed here to download the videos from YouTube. Click the YouTube icon below the Glean display to view the video from its YouTube page and get the direct url to use with KeepVid.
tag(s): area (73), atoms (55), charts and graphs (197), dna (64), equations (151), forces (45), fractions (228), friction (14), functions (69), geometric shapes (173), inequalities (26), motion (69), newton (26), order of operations (40), perimeter (31), periodic table (51), polynomials (28), quadratics (31), ratios (63), scientific method (67), square roots (22), STEM (173), variables (20), vectors (24), water (134)
In the Classroom
Share a link to Glean on your class webpage or blog for students to access throughout the year. Encourage students to create their own Glean account -- especially for use at home -- to personalize preferences in their learning style. Choose favorite videos to watch together on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Use Glean videos as a model to challenge cooperative learning groups to create videos and share them on a site such as TeacherTube reviewed here. Flip your classroom and challenge students to view the videos at home and discuss the topic in class the following day.
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The Science Spot - Mrs. Tomm
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4 to 9
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This tool is a wonderful resource for both middle school teachers and students. Find lessons in any physical or biological content area. Find ideas for activities to use as part ...more
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This tool is a wonderful resource for both middle school teachers and students. Find lessons in any physical or biological content area. Find ideas for activities to use as part of your school's Science Club or interesting trivia to use as starters for your classroom. Other resources available include ideas for nature Centers, Puzzles, and links to other resources. This site has quite a few distracting advertisements.
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tag(s): atoms (55), cells (99), earth (224), ecology (138), forensics (26), insects (72), measurement (175), motion (69)
In the Classroom
Use the information on this site to find interesting demonstrations or facts to use when planning your lessons. Use these ideas as part of an inquiry lesson that encourages the students to be investigators and ask the questions. Students can also be the demonstrators in class. Encourage them to find an interesting idea or demonstration to perform in front of the class and "teach" the other students. Alternately, students can videotape or podcast their demonstration for viewing later on your class website. For podcasts use a site such as podOmatic, reviewed here. To share videos, use a site such as SchoolTube, reviewed here.
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Discovery News - Discovery
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6 to 12
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This renowned science news source is an excellent resource for children, teens, AND adults. Find information from technology, space, humans, earth, history, animals, and adventure....more
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This renowned science news source is an excellent resource for children, teens, AND adults. Find information from technology, space, humans, earth, history, animals, and adventure. Some examples of specific topics include dinosaurs, psychology, evolution, religion, robots, genetics, and much more! Be sure to scroll through the information on the front page where highlighted videos, games, and eye catching headlines are sure to catch your interest. The reading levels (approximately middle school) are obviously too high for young readers, but videos and captions are quite approachable. Please PREVIEW before sharing anything with your students. Some of these topics are not appropriate for the classroom.
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tag(s): archeology (32), dinosaurs (55), egypt (67), evolution (102), genetics (88), news (262), psychology (66), religions (68), robotics (29), space (222)
In the Classroom
Use this site as a resource for current events projects or when discussing news relative to the class content. Find informational texts galore to practice CCSS literacy skills! (If you need a reading level, paste the url for the specific article into Juicy Studio's readability checker, reviewed here.) Have students research what's going on via this news site, and give a brief presentation for a current events assignment or as extra credit. Again, preview any stories that students may be exploring. You may even want to provide the direct ULRs to the stories rather than have students explore the site on their own. Students can either orally present or, for the technologically inclined, create a short video or podcast summarizing the information. Have students create videos and share them using a tool such as SchoolTube reviewed here. Have students write their information in a short summary and include background information that ties the information into the class or teaches something new and relevant. Practice science literacy skills with these engaging stories!
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Open Yale Courses - Yale University
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9 to 12
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Open Yale Courses offers free (non-credit) introductory courses taught by teachers and scholars at Yale University. Open access allows participants to view videos, download transcripts,...more
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Open Yale Courses offers free (non-credit) introductory courses taught by teachers and scholars at Yale University. Open access allows participants to view videos, download transcripts, and receive all related course materials at any time. Choose from courses in topics ranging from English, History, African-American Studies, Languages, and many more. They offer countless topics: Art History, Psychology, various languages and literatures (Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian), Chemistry, American History, and many more.
tag(s): african american (109), american revolution (85), art history (77), atmosphere (31), business (58), civil war (144), ecology (138), ecosystems (93), engineering (129), evolution (102), financial literacy (87), france (37), greece (27), greeks (33), novels (22), poetry (219), psychology (66), religions (68), romans (35), sociology (22), space (222)
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This is an excellent resource for gifted students as well as students interested in viewing high quality college level course material. Browse through topics of interest for your AP or IB classroom and use selected videos for viewing on your interactive whiteboard (or projector). Share a link on your class webpage for students to view at home. Teachers of gifted may want to suggest that students form small cohorts to explore one of the course of particular interest to them. Music and art history teachers will find rich materials to include in their high school courses, as well.
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Just Math Tutorials - Patrick JMT
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8 to 12
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Just Math Tutorials offers many math video tutorials covering content in Algebra through Calculus and Trigonometry. Search by specific topic or scroll through categories. Each...more
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Just Math Tutorials offers many math video tutorials covering content in Algebra through Calculus and Trigonometry. Search by specific topic or scroll through categories. Each video is fairly short, most under 10 minutes. Click on tags under videos to easily find videos with related content. Videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable. You could always view the videos at home and bring them to class "on a stick" to share. Use a tool such as KeepVid reviewed here to download the videos from YouTube.
tag(s): charts and graphs (197), decades (10), division (161), equations (151), exponents (43), factoring (30), factors (39), inequalities (26), multiples (32), multiplication (211), polynomials (28), quadratics (31), ratios (63), venn diagrams (15)
In the Classroom
Be sure to save this site in your favorites (or bookmark) for use throughout the school year. View videos on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Create a link on classroom computers for students to view on their own. Share a link on your class website or blog for easy home reference. If students discover a particularly helpful video, encourage them to "review" it, explaining how it helped them understand. With so many math video collections available, your students can become "video critics."
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Unfortunately, Patrick tends to make mistakes in some of his presentations. It is important to view the presentations before assigning them to students.Honora, FL, Grades: 6 - 12
Editor's Note: Thank you for making us aware of that you found an errors in a presentation. As far as our editorial team can tell after checking with the commenter above, this was single incidence. It is always wise for teachers to preview anything you will use in class.
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Community Science Workshop Network - Community Initiatives
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K to 12
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Bring science to life with this free community of Science Workshop ideas. The site may not look exciting, but the activities bring real hands-on learning to science. Browse a few ...more
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Bring science to life with this free community of Science Workshop ideas. The site may not look exciting, but the activities bring real hands-on learning to science. Browse a few activities to get the idea. After registering, click on the CSW Projects and Activities tab. Search the activities by project type (e.g. projectiles, music, woodshop) or by STEM content. Workshop ideas are either video or downloaded instructions with images. Most use simple, inexpensive materials.
tag(s): engineering (129), gravity (46), inventors and inventions (92), musical instruments (51), plants (174), sound (105), STEM (173)
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Use these activities to create contraptions for students to manipulate in class. As students use a manipulative, collect their questions about what they observe or wonder about the contraption's motion and characteristics. Students can research the science behind the object or motion. Use class discussion to create understanding about basic scientific principles. Be sure to include a link to this site on your classroom computer or website. Students can use these activities to teach concepts to other students in their class. Many of these activities make great demonstrations as an introduction to a science concept and for uncovering student misconceptions. Expand what you ask students to do by using creative writing, reading, creating Infographics, or learning correct ways to research and report findings about the subject matter.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Universe Today - Fraser Cain
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8 to 12
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Find commercial free Space and Astronomy news articles. The accompanying forum discusses aspects of the news in greater detail. Find book and video reviews as well as great information...more
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Find commercial free Space and Astronomy news articles. The accompanying forum discusses aspects of the news in greater detail. Find book and video reviews as well as great information about newsworthy topics. Some of the topics at the time of this review include Virtual Star Party, NASA's STEREO Spacecraft Spots Comets ISON and Encke, Volcanic Blast Forms New Island Near Japan, and many others. Most of the videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable. You could always view the videos at home and bring them to class "on a stick" to share. Use a tool such as KeepVid reviewed here to download the videos from YouTube.
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tag(s): earth (224), solar system (119), space (222)
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Share the images and articles on your projector or interactive whiteboard. Try using this website as a resource in art class. Have students find a picture and information, recreating it though their own interpretation. Have students in a writing class choose a photograph and create a story about how it came to be as a creative writing exercise. Have students use the news as a jumping point for research and understanding information about the solar system. Post this website on your class page or bookmark on a class computer for use as in reporting Science News. Assign a particular article that relates to a c concept you are studying. Have the whole class read it as homework, and then have them post reactions on a class wiki page. Not familiar with wikis? Check out the TeachersFirst Wiki Walk-Through. Assign students to select a current science news article for "close reading" a la Common Core and share its contents creatively on your class wiki as examples of science in the real world.
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Next Vista for Learning - Rushton Hurley
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3 to 12
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Next Vista offers Learning videos for teachers looking for alternatives to YouTube. At the time of this review, they offered over 1,000 videos (most useful for in the classroom). Videos...more
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Next Vista offers Learning videos for teachers looking for alternatives to YouTube. At the time of this review, they offered over 1,000 videos (most useful for in the classroom). Videos are made by teachers and/or students. Search by three main topics: Light Bulbs, Global View, or Seeing Service. Better yet, use the right sidebar to search by topic: Math, Science, World Languages, History & Culture, Performing Arts, and more.Next Vista offers an extensive collection of career videos to use as a resource for exploring and discovering career opportunities. View videos directly on site or share using the link or embed code provided. Throughout the school year, Next Vista hosts video creation contests for students and teachers. Submit your own videos less than 5 minutes in length using directions provided. They even offer small prizes for winners.
tag(s): africa (168), asia (72), careers (139), computers (102), europe (74), literature (272), musical instruments (51), musical notation (39), north america (19), parts of speech (67), poetry (219), shakespeare (110), south america (40), speech (89), video (278)
In the Classroom
Explore the various topics to share with your students. In the math section, share the "How to Show Your Work" video on your projector or interactive whiteboard. There are useful videos in all sections, offered at a variety of levels. Bookmark and save this site for use throughout the year for student and teacher created videos. Challenge students to create a video to submit for one of the site's contests; who knows, they may win!Edge Features:
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Brilliant - Sue Khim
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8 to 12
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Brilliant provides challenges for anyone with a passion for mathematics or physics. Create an account, enter your interests, and take a short diagnostic test to receive an assigned...more
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Brilliant provides challenges for anyone with a passion for mathematics or physics. Create an account, enter your interests, and take a short diagnostic test to receive an assigned level in either subject. You must create an account using an email address or Facebook. Each week, you will receive new problem sets based on your assigned level. If you answer correctly within three attempts, you receive points toward prizes or academic opportunities. Warning: This site can get addictive.
tag(s): problem solving (294), STEM (173)
In the Classroom
Use when differentiating in the classroom or as a resource for gifted students. Allow students to create their own account, take placement tests, and problem-solve the challenges each week. Have students share problems and their problem solving process with classmates via podcasts demonstrating their understanding of one of the concepts. Use a site such as PodOmatic (reviewed here). Create your own account; then share problems on your website or blog using the share feature offered on the site. If you plan to have students register using their own email accounts, read tips for safely managing email registrations here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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GE Focus Forward - GE & Cinelan.com
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6 to 12
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GE Focus Forward offers a series of 30 three-minute videos featuring stories about innovators. Directed by award-winning documentary film makers, the films range in topics from a "Journey...more
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GE Focus Forward offers a series of 30 three-minute videos featuring stories about innovators. Directed by award-winning documentary film makers, the films range in topics from a "Journey Under the Sea" to a look at the "Secrets of Trees." Hover over any film icon to view a short description of the topic. Click to begin. Share films using social networking buttons within the film. Copy the embed code to embed on any website or blog. Videos are hosted on Vimeo, which is accessible in most schools.
tag(s): environment (325), inventors and inventions (92), medicine (70), mental health (26), nutrition (159), oceans (165), robotics (29), solar energy (39), STEM (173), trees (28), video (278)
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Use this site as an anticipatory set or "activator" to introduce a unit or lesson on a projector or interactive whiteboard. Have students explore this site independently or in small groups. There is one film about sanitation that refers to "poop," so you may want to avoid classroom giggles from less mature students by setting the tone for scientific viewing. Use as any part of a career unit, as a look at explorers and innovators, or when discussing character education. Be sure to include this site on your class web page for students to access both in and outside of class for further practice. Challenge students to choose a topic to further explore and create a multimedia presentation using one of the many TeachersFirst Edge tools reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ABPI Resources for Schools - The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
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K to 12
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Find high quality science Flash interactives on diverse content topics: balanced diet, cell division and cancer, and population growth among many others. Choose an age range to find...more
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Find high quality science Flash interactives on diverse content topics: balanced diet, cell division and cancer, and population growth among many others. Choose an age range to find interactives for that level or use the search bar to look for a specific topic. Many interactives include teacher information and worksheets. Explore the teacher's section to find an excellent resource library with animations, diagrams, and student worksheets. The student portion of the site includes games and information on newly updated content. In the parents section, there are activities for younger students as well as biology resources for older students. This site originates in the UK, so U.S. users will notice some slightly different spelling and/or terminology.
tag(s): bacteria (30), body systems (56), cells (99), diseases (72), genetics (88), habitats (106), heart (43), human body (132), matter (60), nutrition (159), periodic table (51), population (66), respiration (18)
In the Classroom
Be sure to bookmark this site for use throughout the year with science content. Share a link to interactives through your class website or blog, or create a link on classroom computers for students to explore on their own. Use an online note board creator, such as Padlet, (reviewed here) to demonstrate information learned.
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101 Science - Sciecne 101.com
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3 to 12
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Science 101 is a science Internet portal. Although rather "plain vanilla," this site has a LOT to explore. After choosing a subject area: astronomy, bacteria, biology, books, calculations,...more
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Science 101 is a science Internet portal. Although rather "plain vanilla," this site has a LOT to explore. After choosing a subject area: astronomy, bacteria, biology, books, calculations, chemistry, data, earth, electronics, or ethics, find articles or web site links for further information. This site includes over 30 subject area on a variety of science and math topics. Use as a resource to begin explorations.
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tag(s): resources (107), science fairs (25), scientific method (67)
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In the classroom, use Science 101 as a reference site for finding further material. Under each subject, find articles, videos, or experiments. Use parts of this site at a center. List as a resource on your class website. Be sure to have the link available when students work on research projects or even during free exploration time.
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Circuit World - Cleo.net
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4 to 11
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Use this interactive to build and then test electrical circuits that you create! Hover over the icon to use specific parts of the electrical circuit. The buttons along the bottom ...more
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Use this interactive to build and then test electrical circuits that you create! Hover over the icon to use specific parts of the electrical circuit. The buttons along the bottom are used to choose between symbols and characters. Print the circuits or save. Click run to test the circuit.
tag(s): circuits (23), electricity (92)
In the Classroom
Use this tool using an interactive whiteboard, projector, or individual computers. If your class is BYOD, this is a great tool for students to explore on their own. Allow students opportunity to play with this tool and determine the function of the various components. This would be a good introductory activity prior to a unit on electricity. Continue play as students learn more about the parts of an electrical circuit.
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60 Second Science - Brendano
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K to 12
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Join this science competition! Challenge students to demonstrate their own understanding of science by creating a video that explains an idea, invention, concept, or experiment. This...more
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Join this science competition! Challenge students to demonstrate their own understanding of science by creating a video that explains an idea, invention, concept, or experiment. This annual contest invites students to upload their videos to not only help others better understand science concepts, but to be eligible for a chance to win a cash prize. Click on the different years to view past winners and their submissions. Be sure to check out the rules and information before challenging students. Students need to register prior to uploading videos. Don't worry, registration is FREE! If your younger group of students is interested in participating - no fear! Younger students can participate by the teacher (or parent) completing the video with the help of the students. Don't forget to include both the adult and child consent forms.
tag(s): experiments (69), inventors and inventions (92), video (278)
In the Classroom
Whether students upload to this challenge, encourage students to show what they know through the creation of a video that explains concepts, experiments, or ideas. Encourage students to take their best videos and upload to this site to join the competition. Be sure to check the completion and upload dates as well as any other rules required for students to enter. Entry deadlines are in November of each year and winners are announced in December. Use this same idea to create a variety of videos that students can share with peers within the school or across the globe on your site, Wikispaces, or other tools. Looking for a site to host your videos? Why not try TeacherTube reviewed here.Edge Features:
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Team America Rocketry Challenge - Aerospace Industries Association
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4 to 12
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3, 2, 1... Blast off! Explore the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) website for model rocketry resources. It's not necessary to take part in the competition to use the resources...more
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3, 2, 1... Blast off! Explore the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) website for model rocketry resources. It's not necessary to take part in the competition to use the resources on the site throughout the year. Use the annual timeline on the site to prepare your students if participating in the competition. Download the TARC Handbooks Handbook with information on constructing a rocket, parachute tips, flying instructions, safety tips, and more! Visit the resources tab on the TARC site to access model rocketry resources for educators. Links take you to NASA resources and STEM lessons on rocketry. Find some rocketry resources that are out of this world! Some of the video clips are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable. You could always view the videos at home and bring them to class "on a stick" to share. Use a tool such as KeepVid, reviewed here, to download the videos from YouTube.
tag(s): aviation (35), motion (69), nasa (35), rockets (16), STEM (173)
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Participate in the rocketry challenge. Use the information for your own competition, or simply use the resources to better your own classroom instruction. Use the videos on the multimedia page to introduce your lesson or unit. Access the lesson plans, resources, and STEM activities on the resource page. Have students create blog posts. If you are beginning the process of integrating technology, have students create blogs sharing their learning and understanding using Telegra.ph, reviewed here. This blog creator requires no registration!
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Calkoo - Trinity Capital
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4 to 12
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Other online calculators don't add up to the diverse collection of calculators Calkoo has to offer. Browse categories including measurement, wage, taxes, stock analysis, mathematics,...more
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Other online calculators don't add up to the diverse collection of calculators Calkoo has to offer. Browse categories including measurement, wage, taxes, stock analysis, mathematics, loans, health, saving, investing, real estate, and more! Calkoo can handle many tasks, including some rather complex calculations. Complete the various fields based on the type of calculation. Some utilize radio buttons and drop down boxes, while others ask for numbers only. Create almost any kind of calculation you need with this easy accessible calculating tool. Language options include English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Russian.
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tag(s): addition (227), area (73), calculators (40), division (161), fractions (228), measurement (175), multiplication (211), percent (82), quadratics (31), subtraction (187), volume (53)
In the Classroom
Calkoo is a great free tool to replace expensive graphing calculators that many students may not have. Calkoo works well on computers, mobile devices, and interactive whiteboards. Use this site during a unit on careers, economics, or financial literacy. Include it as part of a measurement unit. Share during Family and Consumer Science units to explore the cost of living and have students put together a mythical "budget" for living in their chosen career. Have students send you on a vacation and include calculations for the currency converter, fuel cost calculator, sales tax for souvenirs, and more! This is a great site to support many experiments in science. Calculate acceleration, velocity, and time, or use the mathematics category to complete problems. Use this tool in social studies class for quickly calculating years or months from important timelines or when figuring out geographical distances. In English or L.A. classes, quickly figure out the life span of authors or how long ago a story took place. In health or science classes, use the BMI calculator or get other accurate measurements. Visit Calkoo and select a calculator to meet your needs! Include this site on your class web page for students and parents to access as a reference. The various languages make this tool very useful for ESL/ELL students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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GLOBE Scientists' Blog - The GLOBE Program
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4 to 12
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Connect with students and scientists all over the world conducting science using GLOBE. GLOBE Scientists post their thoughts, comments, and philosophies about science topics...more
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Connect with students and scientists all over the world conducting science using GLOBE. GLOBE Scientists post their thoughts, comments, and philosophies about science topics that are sure to meet your curricular needs. Reading the blog entries is open to everyone (no registration). You must register with an email address at the bottom of the page for this free site to share comments and discuss the topics. Anonymous comments are not allowed, and moderators approve all posts before showing on the blog. This is a great science collaboration location!
tag(s): asia (72), blogs (85), climate (95), earth (224), europe (74), scientists (69), seasons (36), soil (18), watersheds (15), weather (201)
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Have students create a word cloud of the important terms they learn from this site using a tool such as Wordle (reviewed here), Tagxedo (reviewed here), or WordItOut (reviewed here). Use this great site for your students to interact with students and scientists all over the world. Have your students keep a journal of their interaction on the site. Post questions from class discussions and labs for GLOBE Scientists to answer. Teach digital citizenship skills (commenting etiquette) and blogging basics to your students. The text portions are challenging, so you should pair weaker readers with a partner as they research on this site. Include this site on your class web page for students and parents to access as a reference. Watch the website to see if your students' comments generate further discussion, and to read new topics as they develop. Encourage gifted students interested in science to participate in this community as a chance to learn above their grade level.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Gorilla - Mark Hanley
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8 to 12
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This tool is an entertaining math game where you can adjust both force and angle to throw bananas at opponent gorillas. To play simply adjust the amount of force (using ...more
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This tool is an entertaining math game where you can adjust both force and angle to throw bananas at opponent gorillas. To play simply adjust the amount of force (using the line) and angle (using the circle). Click the arrow to test out your plans.
In the Classroom
Record both force and angle to enter into calculations to determine acceleration. (Students can identify how to determine the banana's mass.) Discuss vectors and motion of the bananas. Extend thinking of the game if different objects were thrown. What Force would be needed to attain the same acceleration? Provide time for students to pose questions related to the math game and develop strategies for answering.
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