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GoogleGoogleGoogleGoogle

— Google.com

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How It Works

Use this search site to compare search results for different search terms or to search multiple items without losing one or more searches. The screen will divide into four separate search screens, so you are able to search items in each “mini screen” rather than opening four tabs. Each search has its own scroll bar though each screen has very limited area as it is a fraction of the total screen size.

In the Classroom

Use in the classroom for a multitude of searches: Compare different ways of searching, such as using queries with or without quotes, to identify the differences in the results, research several scientists, musicians, or artists at once. Use the search results to continue to narrow searches on all and look for possible comparison and/or contrast. For example, use one search square to search an event such as World War II. Use the other squares to choose an item of interest to dig deeper, such as attitudes during the decade, change in economy, major battles in different areas of the world, etc. In Science, search different planets, cell parts or processes, air pollutants, types of cars or fuels, etc. all for comparison. Find unlimited possibilities for better searching. At the start of the year, use this tool to show how different terms yield different results and learn better ways to search. Consider using <a href="http://www.googleguide.com/cheatsheet_teens.html">this resource</a> to help identify different ways to search. This is a good link to provide on your class website for students to use both in and out of the classroom.

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Tag(s): search engines, search engines,

Life Sciences Learning Center: Animations

— University of Rochster Medical Center

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How It Works

View animations about complex cellular processes either online or by downloading to your computer. Click on the picture to view and follow the simulation. Click on "Download movie" to download the movie for MAC or PC. There are several topics, some of which include "Bacterial Homeostasis and Tooth Decay," "DNA and Genetic Disorders," "Cellular Respiration," and others.

In the Classroom

Use this resource to review concepts that have been learned in a biology class such as photosynthesis, cellular respiration, protein synthesis, or electrophoresis. Give students time to view the animations and create study notes for each part of the process that is happening. For example, have teams of students create the script for the scene unfolding in each slide of the movie. Team members could share the work using a tool such as Crocodoc <a href="/single.cfm?id=7719">reviewed here</a> to create the script. Create a glossary of terms that need to be known to understand the process. Create a concept map either using conventional or digital means to outline the major points of the process and the similarities or differences that occur between each of the processes. Use a tool such as bubbl.us <a href="/single.cfm?id=1207">reviewed here</a>). rn<br><br>rnProvide time for students to generate questions from the information they still do not understand or to create quiz questions to check for understanding following the viewing of the resource. You might want them to use Quiz Snack (<a href="/single.cfm?id=12204">reviewed here</a>) to create online polls or surveys with their classmates to see who has the answers to the questions they still have.

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Tag(s): dna, cells, photosynthesis, respiration, animation, genetics,

Think Math!

— Education Development Center, Inc.

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How It Works

Use Think Math to improve thinking about - Math! Choose either a grade level (K through 5) or a subject (such as Algebra, Geometry, Time and Money, or Data Analysis, to name a few.) Use one or more of the e-lab activities for each subject as well as interactive tutorials explaining the topic. Use the glossary in the upper left corner to understand the meaning of the terms being used. Don’t miss the "Teacher Resources" link with great Adobe PDF resources.

In the Classroom

If you teach math to grades K-5 (or beyond), you will want to save this site in your favorites. Use the interactive tutorials as review activities, to introduce concepts, or for students to learn as groups. Use the activities as exciting drill and practice that provides feedback on right and wrong answers. For example, use "Comparing numbers" tutorials and activities to learn and practice identifying the hundreds and tens places. Each example gives immediate feedback on right and wrong answers. Use as an individual activity or in groups to provide great examples and practice with math concepts. Be sure to list this link on your class website so students can access (and practice) both in and out of the classroom.

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Tag(s): probability, data, measurement, money, numbers, statistics, time,

CanvasMol

— alteredqualia.com

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How It Works

Learn about simple or complex molecules and see them in 3D. Envision how molecules are put together. Choose various molecules listed along the left. The structural formula in 3D will appear in a window. Remove old structures by clicking the red "X" in their box. Change the rotating molecule by choosing the axis on which it is rotating (x, y, or z.) Remove the atoms, bonds, and colors. Read stats about the molecule. Click PNG to view a static image that can be saved.

In the Classroom

For many students, envisioning how molecules are put together is challenging. Identify how many atoms are put together, including how many bonds they form by using this as an introductory, inquiry activity. Have students use information learned here to create their own models using a drawing program such as Draw.to, <a href="/single.cfm?id=109">reviewed here</a>, or use more conventional material like marshmallows and gum drops that are always a hit! Identify the atoms in the molecules on this site and research the effects of these molecules in living systems.

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Tag(s): structures, periodic table, molecules, elements, atoms,

The Brain From Top to Bottom

— The Canadian Institute of Neuroscience

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How It Works

This website offers detailed brain science information. It is an interactive tour through the brain and its numerous functions. An awesome feature to this site is that it has three different levels of knowledge and comprehension difficulty. The beginner level is roughly an eighth or ninth grade level while the intermediate level may be more appropriate for older high school students or advanced placement science classes. Brain topics on the site range from sleep and dreams to how the body brain connections work to move the body.

In the Classroom

Try using this site as a research site for students working on individual or small group projects about the brain. Have students create their own mini site about a different organ of the body. Another idea, have students create a tiered report much like the format of this website. For instance, if the students are studying the respiratory system, have them create the reports that appeal to adults, peers and elementary students with a focus of explaining the functions of the system. For either of the above ideas, try using Weebly <a href="/single.cfm?id=12342">reviewed here</a>

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Tag(s): brain, body systems, human body,

Produce for Kids

— Shuman Produce Inc.

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How It Works

"Produce for Kids" provides information and activities to promote healthy eating habits for children. There are online games like Curious George Juggling Produce which includes counting and healthy eating concepts. There are also a variety of kid-friendly recipes to try! There are links for Kids, Grown-Ups, and Teachers. The Teachers link includes lesson plans, activities, printables, and more. The "Kids" link includes about 10 interactives all related to good nutrition (and even some basic math skills). Many of the lesson plans and interactives are from PBS.com and may be better suited in low to mid-elementary grades.

In the Classroom

This site could be used in the elementary class setting as part of a nutritional unit. Share the "Kids Only" section on your interactive whiteboard or projector and allow students to explore on their own. Try out some of the ready to go lesson plans and other activities.rn<br><br>rnRecipes included on the site would make great classroom projects or additions to the family and consumer science programs of the early middle level grades. Include this site as a reference when middle schoolers do nutrition units in health or FCS class, especially for weaker readers or ELL students.

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Tag(s): addition, counting, numbers, nutrition, preK,

Amazing Cells

— The University of Utah

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How It Works

Learning about cells and its functions? Use this site’s expansive resources to identify and understand the structure and the complex functioning of the cell. View videos of actual cells, compare cell sizes to other objects, and find answers to complex interactions in the cell.

In the Classroom

Use any of their great activities such as "Inside a Cell," "Cell Communication," Build A Membrane," or "Coffee to Carbon." Use many of these resources on an interactive whiteboard or projector to bring information up close. Begin by finding out what students know about cells using a tool like Dotstorming, <a href="/single.cfm?id=16997">reviewed here</a>, then continue with an introduction about cells using basic terminology or understanding of cell parts. As your class studies cell parts and the workings between them, have groups of students investigate information about a specific cell part, and report their findings to the class. Share findings by creating an interactive online poster using Adobe Spark for Education, <a href="/single.cfm?id=18378">reviewed here</a>.

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Tag(s): cells, organelles,

IXL Math

— IXL

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How It Works

Practice math skills with these quick, timed games. View games according to grade levels and content skill. There are a large number of activities and skills for each grade level, ranging from 41 skills for Pre-K through 241 skills for sixth-grade! Race against the clock and watch your score for total correct answers. This site also includes some other features for a fee. But this part of this site free, This site also allows you to view the State Standards for each state in the US. Tip: many games have students typing answers. They do not need to click "submit" with the mouse. Pressing Enter works, too, and your students may not know this.

In the Classroom

Create student groups to work on various games for speed and accuracy. Strengthen your students’ ability to use and understand math concepts with the vast variety of activities and skills on this site. These games would be exceptional on a projector or interactive whiteboard for class team activity. List this site on your class website for students to use both in and out of the classroom.

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Tag(s): preK, subtraction, probability, percent, numbers, multiplication, money, mixed numbers, fractions, decimals, addition,

Biology Questions and Answers

— Biology questions and answers

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How It Works

Use this online biology study guide to find the answers to more than 1800 questions on a variety of topics. Read through the questions from beginning to end in order to completely understand the material as it is arranged in order to completely understand the concepts. Click on a variety of topics including "Biochemistry," "Zoology," "Ecology," and "Diseases" among others. Click "Search Answers" and enter your question to find items that can answer your search.

In the Classroom

Students can create a mind map of the information in order to understand the concepts and record for later. Challenge students to create the mind maps on large paper that can be posted in the classroom (or use an online version instead.) Check out bubble.us to create an online mind map <a href="/single.cfm?id=1207">reviewed here</a>. As new topics are discussed, connect these new mind maps to existing ones to view concepts learned in Biology. Take abbreviated pieces of information to add to a classroom or multimedia display that portrays learning in the classroom. Add pictures and other interactive elements to create a story of learning. List this link on your class website for students to access both in and out of science class. If your class uses bubbl.us to create an onoing “map” to your studies, you can embed it in your class wiki! Your visual learners will connect new topics to prior knowledge using this visual prompt. Rotate the task of adding new topics to the map as the year goes on.

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Tag(s): diseases, ecology, evolution, genetics, diseases, genetics,

Planet Quest

— NASA, Jet Propulsion Lab, Cal Tech

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How It Works

View a time line of findings and explorations into other habitable planets in the universe. View understandings, pictures, quotes, and other materials available from 500 BC to the present. Use the arrows that appear on the screen to scroll backward and forward. Audio and auto play can be turned on and off along the bottom of the screen. Click on the dots below the time line to jump to discoveries, technology, or thought and culture throughout the time line. Click on "Show Key Milestones" to see a bar graph type image showing key points.

In the Classroom

This site is perfect for an interactive whiteboard or projector. Learning support students and weaker readers will benefit from the audio option. Use the information here as a springboard for other discussions, blog posts, or displays about planets possibly like Earth. Identify how technology and science has changed over the years and the natural laws that were understood prior to the discoveries. Have cooperative learning groups explore a specific section of this site and create a multimedia presentation to share with the class. Challenge groups to narrate a photo (legally permissible) using a site such as Slidestory, <a href="/single.cfm?id=16562">reviewed here</a>. To find Creative Commons images for student projects (with credit, of course), try Compfight, <a href="/single.cfm?id=10280">reviewed here</a>.

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Tag(s): space, earth,
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