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Mind of Leonardo - Institute and Museum of the History of Science

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9 to 12
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This companion site to a museum exhibit in Florence, Italy, draws visitors into da Vinci's fascinating thought-processes that established a connection between laws of nature and principles...more
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This companion site to a museum exhibit in Florence, Italy, draws visitors into da Vinci's fascinating thought-processes that established a connection between laws of nature and principles of art. Filled with images of the master's sketches and paintings, accompanying commentary, and video, the site provides an intriguing glimpse into the art-science theme that dominated so many of his works.

tag(s): inventors and inventions (87), leonardo davinci (3), renaissance (36)

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This site is a great find for both history and art history teachers! In either course, use the information and images on this site to help introduce the famous Leonardo. This site has a ton of information for students working on research projects or papers, be sure to add it to your class wiki or web page to allow them to access it both in and out of the classroom.

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Virtual Tour of the 1906 Earthquake - USGS

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Remember the anniversary of the 1906 San Francisco quake - and learn a lot about earthquakes in general - with this remarkable set of Google Earth overlays from ...more
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Remember the anniversary of the 1906 San Francisco quake - and learn a lot about earthquakes in general - with this remarkable set of Google Earth overlays from USGS. The set illustrates the 1906 quake, the plate tectonics of western North America, and the history of earthquakes in the area over the past century.

tag(s): earth (187), earthquakes (51), plate tectonics (28)

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Try saving the various "layers" to your computer, then use in the classroom with a projector, turning on the various layers in sequence. Lots of instructional possibilities with this one.

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PEEP and the Big Wide World - WGBH Educational Foundation

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K to 2
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Peep and the Big Wide World features math and science games and videos. Topics include: The Way Things Move, Sound, Animals and Plants, Light and Color, Numbers and Measuring, and ...more
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Peep and the Big Wide World features math and science games and videos. Topics include: The Way Things Move, Sound, Animals and Plants, Light and Color, Numbers and Measuring, and Shapes and Patterns. Each half hour episode contains two stories that highlight scientific concepts and love action shots with real kids playing and experimenting with the concepts in their own world. The site also has a Parent and Educator tab. The Education tab has the Peep Science Curriculum free with Morning Circle activities, Learning Centers, Guided Activities, and Closing Circle activities.

tag(s): colors (63), measurement (123), patterns (79), preK (354), sound (71)

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Let Peep help make your lessons even better! Use an interactive whiteboard or projector to share this site. Then set this site up as a learning center during your L.A., math, or science lesson block. Be sure to use the free lesson plans with your class. The science activities are quick and easy. Why not highlight one in each of your class newsletters? Be sure to list this link on your teacher website.
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Deadly Virus - National Archives and Records Administration

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How does the threat of the bird flu compare with the actual influenza pandemic that swept the world in 1918, killing more people than died World War I? This ...more
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How does the threat of the bird flu compare with the actual influenza pandemic that swept the world in 1918, killing more people than died World War I? This site provides riveting photographs and commentary, detailing the development and spread of the virus that indiscriminately lowered average life expectancy in the United States by more than 12 years. Find out how it affected American society and read first-hand accounts of its path of destruction.

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The most descriptive part of this website are the images of civil servants in contact with the public wearing surgical masks while performing their everyday duties. Use these images to supplement your lecture on the epidemic, and to spur a class discussion on the comparison between people's reaction for diseases today such as the Swine flu or the Bird flu.

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Pandemic Flu - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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9 to 12
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It's in the news everyday: Countries are struggling to develop strategies for combating what could be the world's next pandemic influenza outbreak. This U.S. government Web site from...more
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It's in the news everyday: Countries are struggling to develop strategies for combating what could be the world's next pandemic influenza outbreak. This U.S. government Web site from the Department of Health and Human Services provides factual information on the avian flu and the current national strategy for handling it. Includes U.S. and international surveillance reports, current research activities, and potential economic impacts.

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hare this site on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Have cooperative learning groups create multimedia presentations (focusing on causes, the flu itself, how it spreads, how to better protect themselves, etc.). Have groups create commercials about their topic, and complete additional research. Video the commercials and share them on a site such as Teachers.TV reviewed here.. Provide this link on your class website for students to share with their parents.

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Darwin - American Museum of Natural History

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Explore some of Darwin's most revolutionary ideas with this site that focuses on his profound influences on the scientific world. On the left, under the large image of Darwin, find...more
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Explore some of Darwin's most revolutionary ideas with this site that focuses on his profound influences on the scientific world. On the left, under the large image of Darwin, find the blue menu bars all the listing for Darwin at this site. Included are a timeline of controversy, a downloadable MP3 video providing an overview of his life and work, detailed documentation from his monumental Beagle voyage, and biographical information.
This site includes advertising.

tag(s): darwin (14), evolution (85)

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This resource provides an excellent introduction to Darwin's work for younger students. Create a simple Web hunt to guide them through the content. Older students can apply critical analysis to Darwin's findings and the manner in which his work is still influencing society and education two centuries after his birth.

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Disaster Kitchen - Harcourt

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Prowl around this virtual kitchen in search of thirteen safety hazards. Click on each one to find out what trouble it could cause and how to prevent it. Note: This ...more
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Prowl around this virtual kitchen in search of thirteen safety hazards. Click on each one to find out what trouble it could cause and how to prevent it. Note: This site requires the Shockwave plug-in. Get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

tag(s): safety (64)

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This is a great activity for strengthening skills in observation and problem-solving. Project the Disaster Kitchen in your classroom on an interactive white board, and ask students to circle and explain the problems they see before beginning the interactive activity.

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Secrets of the Ocean Realm - PBS

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Enrich an oceanography unit with this site filled with information, images, and classroom activities. Start with the Sea Dwellers link to learn about dozens of creatures - from moon...more
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Enrich an oceanography unit with this site filled with information, images, and classroom activities. Start with the Sea Dwellers link to learn about dozens of creatures - from moon jellyfish and sea urchins to manatees and whale sharks. The In the School section provides detailed lesson plans and activities - with extensions for elementary and high school students. Students can test their knowledge of oceanography topics with the interactive Secrets Quiz. You can even download a free screensaver with ocean sounds for your science class computer.

tag(s): oceans (141)

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Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter - NASA

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6 to 12
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March 10, 2006 marked the successful arrival of the Reconnaissance Orbiter to Mars. This site provides current details and pictures of the craft and will chronicle its exploration of...more
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March 10, 2006 marked the successful arrival of the Reconnaissance Orbiter to Mars. This site provides current details and pictures of the craft and will chronicle its exploration of the Red Planet over the next six months. Check back frequently for updated images and videos of the Martian exploration.

tag(s): mars (25), solar system (126)

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Play Amazon Explorer

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Discover the mysteries within the Amazon basin with this engaging activity in which students assume the role of Sam Smith, natural historian. Before boarding the virtual plane to Amazonia,...more
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Discover the mysteries within the Amazon basin with this engaging activity in which students assume the role of Sam Smith, natural historian. Before boarding the virtual plane to Amazonia, students must make note of the questions their research should answer. Once in the rainforest, students can explore the river, forest floor, and canopy to learn about the flora and fauna that live in these regions. At the end of the journey, students are asked to share their answers to the research questions.

tag(s): amazon (11)

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Use this site as a learning center or station during a unit on biomes, specifically the Amazon River and the Jungle surrounding it. Allow students to work on the site individually or in cooperative learning groups, helping them review the content. This site is excellent for enrichment. Include it on your teacher's web page for students to access both in and out of class.

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Matching Aliens with Impacts - WGBH

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Find out how the introduction of an organism not indigenous to an area can wreak environmental havoc. In this interactive game, students must examine ten successful invaders and attempt...more
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Find out how the introduction of an organism not indigenous to an area can wreak environmental havoc. In this interactive game, students must examine ten successful invaders and attempt to match them to the damage they can inflict in their new environment. There is a lot to learn at this site, however the interactives still require Flash.

tag(s): ecology (112), species (15)

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Intelligent Designs on Evolution - American RadioWorks

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9 to 12
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The debate over intelligent design in the classroom is continually in the news and sparks many strong feelings among educators and members of school communities. This documentary examines...more
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The debate over intelligent design in the classroom is continually in the news and sparks many strong feelings among educators and members of school communities. This documentary examines the concept of intelligent design and offers a series of articles focusing on religion in schools. Interviews, audio transcripts, and related links round out this balanced view of a rather thorny topic.

tag(s): darwin (14), design (76), evolution (85)

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Pair with a study of the 1925 Scopes Trial, use as the basis for a "current events" class debate (with a focus on the court system), or challenge students to be on the lookout for similar news items from across the country.

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A Race with Grace: Sports Poetry in Motion - IRA /NCTE

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Turn the excitement of the Olympics into a meaningful writing assignment. This lesson plan asks students to explore the aesthetic characteristic of athletics, drawing from their own...more
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Turn the excitement of the Olympics into a meaningful writing assignment. This lesson plan asks students to explore the aesthetic characteristic of athletics, drawing from their own experiences as well as examples in popular media. Thoughts and impressions are recorded in a reflective journal. Using the data as a foundation, students conduct Internet research, view short informative video clips, take digital photographs, and synthesize all of the information into an original cinquain poem. The lesson plan allows you to select your state and grade level to see the standards for your state.

tag(s): sports (106), writing (302)

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Get your students excited about poetry, by using the momentum of sports and the Olympics. Share the video clips on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Use this site to integrate science, sports, and research into your language arts class.

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Lighting a Revolution - Smithsonian

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This online exhibition from the National Museum of American History examines the process of invention, breaking it down into five distinct stages. Enter one of the virtual laboratory...more
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This online exhibition from the National Museum of American History examines the process of invention, breaking it down into five distinct stages. Enter one of the virtual laboratory doors to discover the similarities and differences between Edison's 19th century work on the electric lamp and the development of 20th century lighting devices. The site includes links to materials that explain the science and engineering behind electric lighting and the factors used to determine energy efficiency.

tag(s): 20th century (170), electricity (63), inventors and inventions (87), light (61)

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Use this resource to frame a student invention unit based on the five stages detailed on the site. Focus the invention process on current or future needs brainstormed by students in class.

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Powers of Ten - Pulse Productions

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7 to 12
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This nine-minute, narrated video begins with a couple having a picnic in a park along Lake Michigan, gradually zooms out by powers of ten to travel many light years away ...more
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This nine-minute, narrated video begins with a couple having a picnic in a park along Lake Michigan, gradually zooms out by powers of ten to travel many light years away from the initial scene, then zooms back in again to enter the hand of the man at the picnic and explore it at the molecular level.

tag(s): exponents (38)

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Great for teaching and understanding the world through the concept of scale as it relates to distances on a map, inside the human body, or across the universe.

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Organic Chemistry Help - Frostburg State University

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10 to 12
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This site is designed to be a supplement for students of organic chemistry. The interactive tutorials, laboratory guides, and self-grading tests are extremely helpful in clarifying...more
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This site is designed to be a supplement for students of organic chemistry. The interactive tutorials, laboratory guides, and self-grading tests are extremely helpful in clarifying fundamental concepts. Includes a message board (free registration required), glossary, and overviews on new research in organic chemistry.

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Teachers may wish to use this online resource as a lesson planning tool or as a "help" resource for students.

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PestWorld for Kids - PBS

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1 to 5
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Discover why pests like wasps, mice, ticks, roaches and other creepy crawlies like our houses so much. Students can try their hands at being pest detectives or pest rangers with ...more
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Discover why pests like wasps, mice, ticks, roaches and other creepy crawlies like our houses so much. Students can try their hands at being pest detectives or pest rangers with this clever site that focuses on our most notorious nuisances - mosquitoes, roaches, wasps, mice, and termites.

tag(s): insects (64)

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Learn how they have adapted to live with us and how we can successfully avoid them. Visit the teacher section for lesson plans, game cards, and coloring pages.

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Return of Stardust - NASA

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NASA's Stardust / Stardust NExT contains information about the Flyby. The site is divided into: Firsts, Key Dates, In Depth, and Key Resources. ...more
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NASA's Stardust / Stardust NExT contains information about the Flyby. The site is divided into: Firsts, Key Dates, In Depth, and Key Resources.

tag(s): nasa (37), solar system (126), space (249)

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Students can use Timeline JS, reviewed here to create a timeline of events. Students can compare and contrast Stardust/Stardust NExT to another Flyby using 2 and 3 Circle Interactive Venn Diagrams by Class Tools, reviewed here. Additionally, students can create a Magazine Cover Maker, reviewed here showcasing Stardust/Stardust NExt's accomplishments.

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Newton's Laws of Motion

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6 to 8
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Newton's Laws of Motion are delightfully animated in this series of teacher-made lessons that combine animated stick figures and cars with easy-to-understand explanations. The brief...more
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Newton's Laws of Motion are delightfully animated in this series of teacher-made lessons that combine animated stick figures and cars with easy-to-understand explanations. The brief but effective lessons conclude with a review activity (answers provided), an eight-question quiz, and comprehensive instructions for designing two hands-on experiments.

tag(s): motion (60), newton (25)

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Quiz Tree - Sierra Vista Software

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1 to 12
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You'll find a huge collection of interactive quizzes on this site, testing student comprehension in many subject areas, including elementary math, foreign language (Spanish, French,...more
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You'll find a huge collection of interactive quizzes on this site, testing student comprehension in many subject areas, including elementary math, foreign language (Spanish, French, Italian), SAT content, science, history, and economics. Some quizzes are multiple choice, others drag-and-drop, but all offer immediate feedback with sound effects.

tag(s): quiz (57), quizzes (83)

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A great resource for reviewing content or investigating new information. Headphones highly recommended.

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