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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

Skeletal System - Put Mr. Bones back together
CELLS- The Building Blocks of Life
Cross section of Animal cell
Cross section of Plant cell
Cell Interactives and Info
Human Body- Organs
Kids Health- Body Systems
AMA Atlas of the Human Body
Human Anatomy on-line
Body Quest
NAME THAT BONE!!
EXPLORE THE HUMAN BODY - multiple sites
Earthworm external anatomy
Introductory Info 3
Virtual Review Earthworm Anatomy
Use during dissection
Virtual Worm answers questions
Introductory Info 4
Wendell Worm Worm World
Introductory Info 1
WORM WATCH
Introductory Info 2
Cells Tutorial
Quiz yourself
Cells Alive!
Interactive Info/quizzes/puzzles etc
The Organ Trail WANTED Poster
Human Body Systems
Health & Human Body Links
The ScienceSpot
Living Things - Cell Safari
OSMOSIS: Hypo, Hyper & Isotonic
Interactive explanation
Tissues of Life
Quick peek at body systems
Human Body systems in a nutshell!
CDC-Body and Mind
IMMUNE PLATOON et al.
Human Body Systems for Kids
Multiple Sites & Links
Integumentary System
Info including Wetterhahn's accident
How the Nervous system interacts with other systems
Organ systems for kids by kids
SciNetLinks Human Body Systems
Tissues and Organ Systems
Organ System info
Nat'l Geographic Human Body Systems
Neuroscience for kids
Blood What is it?
"How Stuff Works"
Diagram of skeleton
To be labeled
Diseases of the Respiratory System
Genes to Cognition Brain Info (Cold Spring Harbor Lab)
Brain Info, interactives, activities
Earthworm Virtual Dissection
Ewie-Gooey was a worm INFO
Basic and Good Info
Muscular System
How Muscles Work Info/video
Some good, bad and ugly links to body systems
some good, some not so great
Anatomy: basic overview
Virtual cow eye dissection
Exploratorium cow eye dissection
Worm Info & Diagrams
Holt Great worm info
Sea Star Information
Tissues Structure and Function
Punnett Square Activity
"create the kids"
Mendel's Peas & Punnett Squares
Levels of Organization in organisms
More Info on Levels of Organization
Synapse Changes Video
Levels of Organization
BRAIN Games/Activities for Kids
Human Body, Energy etc
Info, Games, Activities on Senses etc

Approved Science related games

Who wants to win $!,000,000?
Know your Elements Flashcards
Elemental Hangman
Mad scientist Slide Puzzle
Chemistry
Chemistry Hangman
Chemistry Balancing Equations
Science Crossword Puzzles
Science Vocabulary wordsearch
Laboratory apparatus concentration
Proton Don
That's my Theory--Who is the Scientist?
Mastermind (logic)
Measure It - interactive using metric
QUIA Metric System games
8 Planets & a dwarf sudoku
Junk in Space (capture and learn about)
Make your own alien
Space Sense
Optical Illusions/Fun Stuff etc.
Plant & Animal Cell Hangman
Cell Vocabulary: Terms to know
Cell Vocabulary Terms to Know
unscramble the cell related words
Cell organelle Flash Cards
Organ System Games
Control of the Cell Game
Interactive Science Games
Many disciplines of science: cells, blood typing, Diabetes etc
Quia: Physical vs chemical changes
Decide if it is a physical or chemical change
Cellular rags to riches
Jefferson Lab Science Games
Quia Chemistry Games
Unscramble the periodic table of elements
Energy Transformations Game
Animal weigh-in Game
PBSKids Math & Science Games
PBS Pour-Score Game
Use Reasoning Skills
Build-a-tower
All About Atoms
Jefferson Labs Info

Astronomy

Lunar Eclipse Mr.Eclipse
Total Lunar Eclipse NASA
Science U Interesting site
lunar eclipse info
Great Space-related News of the Day
Moon Phase Calculator
Sun/Moon Rise/Set Info
Great Astronomy Links
Explorations & Visualizations EARTH & SPACE
NASA videos
video nasa
Moon phases info and movie USNO
Tides-Hopewell Rocks-EXPLORE: Want to know more!
Moon Information
Zoom Astronomy site
Moon Diagram Info Sheet
Take the Lunar Phase Challenge!
fill in the correct lunar phase

Astronomy 2

Chemistry

Chem4Kids BASICS
Basics to Advanced Info
Reading comprehension Matter-Properties/changes
Some fun - Interesting stuff
Matter matter everything
Nobel Laureates in Chemistry
Who
Los Alamos Site Info and Periodic Table
Great Chemistry Links for kids Sciencespot
Math & Science Mass, Weight, Density etc.
Triple Beam Balance Tutorial
Polymers - goop for kids
Surface phenomena & Colloids.bubbles/emulsion
Chemshorts for kids,fun/interesting activities
Fun stuff - Bizarre Labs
Crime scene
Build a CARBON Atom
Bose Einstein Condensate fifth state of matter
More info on BEC
isotopes and radioactivity
Stephen Hawkings Universe
Strange Stuff Explained!
IPPEX Interactive Site for Matter
improved version
Interactive mp and bp
melting points and boiling points
View particles of solids,liquids and gas
Properties of matter matching game
Chem/Phys: Properties/Changes
Interactive Review
Chem. Changes and reactions
Model of an Atom Info
Interactive Periodic Table
helpful for atomic model construction
Informational Periodic Table
There is more than meets the eye here--Investigate!
Inaccurate Models, but still stepping stones...
It's pretty near impossible to make an accurate atomic model
Periodic Table Info
webquest info 1
Interactive Periodic Table
webquest info 2
Periodic Table Info/Adventure
Periodic Table ADventure
THE ELEMENTS song by Tom Lehrer
One of my favorites!
Matter/Energy-Basic Chemistry
with connections to good, basic info
Element Games
Jefferson Lab Science Games
ChemTime Clock
Science is Fun Site Chemistry Scavenger Hunt
Quia Chemistry Games
Nature's Polymers Video for Polymer Powerpoint
Info on mixtures etc
Audio for smartboard
Polymer Info for Kids
macrogalleria site for kids
Scientific method in action 2
cleaning Pennies part deux
Scientific method in action 1
cleaning pennies part one
matter and energy
also info on BEC
GEMS Alien Juice Bar Acid/Base
Acids & Bases
Dynamic Periodic Table
Orbitals info
Unscramble the periodic table of elements
Periodic Table with a twist!
Static Electricity for kids
How Static Electricity Works
Natural and Synthetic Latex
JLAB Periodic Table
Good info for elements
All About Atoms
great info includes quarks, guons
Electron Energy levels
Info on 'Build an Atom'
Goes with the Build a Carbon Atom Activity

Chemistry-Playing with Polymers and other Chemical Reactions etc

Conduction, Convection & Radiation

Constellations

Constellation Links
Constellation site
A few constellations with pictures
Great illustrations of a few, not much info though
The 88 Constellations
Constellation Info
online planetarium with myths
Explanation of constellation terms
Constellations by month
Constellations listed alphabetically

EARTH SCIENCE

ENERGY

Temperature Conversions
Weather for kids (4 Jessica)
About ENERGY
ENERGYKIDS
Info & Links Energy for kids
Electricity & Magnetism
IPPEX Interactive
Magnetism
Magnets (& springs) BASICS
quiz
Types of Energy for Kids
ENERGY INFO

Life Cycle of Stars

Life cycle comparison of stars to humans
Life cycle of stars
pictures of constellations
STARS Cosmic Wonders
Learn about stars
Astronomy for Kids
Star Life Cycle
Space Kids star formation
basic life cycle of star info
NASA star cycle
life cycle of star

Mass, Volume, Density

Measuring volume of irregular shaped objects
Matter puzzle unscramble the letters
Density, volume & cola
IPPEX Interactive Density Lab
Triple Beam Balance Practice
Practice Mass Measurement
Viscosity Explorer
viscosity interactive activity
Interactive cube
visual of changing volumes/lengths/etc
Viscosity Virtual Lab

Physics Unit

Social Studies SMS 7

American Revolution History Game
Log Cabins
Valley Forge et al
Liberty Archive for Kids
Who What Where
The Story of Valley Forge
Harsh Winter
The Articles of Confederation
Congress for kids
Learn about the Federal Gov't
Help Restore the Bill of Rights in Freeville
The Preamble to the Constitution
All 50 states license plates
Constitutional Timeline
Centuries of Citizenship
United States Court System
The U.S. Constitution for kids
The Bill of Rights

Science & Technology Links for Kids

SCIENCE - FUN & INTERESTING

The WHY Files
Science for GIRLS!!
Science4Kids- Multiple Disciplines
Interesting Interactives many science disciplines
I know that Interactives!

Science Current Events Sites

Science Now
Earth & Sky
Science News for Kids
Eurekalert for Kids
Science News Online
National Geographic Online
ScienCentral
The Why Files - Science behind the news
National Science Foundation
Biological Sciences Current Events
Science in the News
American Scientist
Today's Top Science News
Research News
NPR Health & Science
National Public Radio
CNN Health
CNN Science & Nature
CBC Science & Technology
CBC Health

Science Songs

Get your Molecules Movin' Conduction, Convection, Radiation Song
POEMS by Ogden Nash
Many about Animals
Cell Theory Rap
Rap describes cell structure

TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVE SJHS

Scientific Method for Kids!

Scientific Method for kids
Helpful hints for kids

MATH

MathisFun
Math Dictionary and helpful links
Math Dictionary
Math Terms Defined
Math Open Reference
Geometry and then some!
Angles Interactive
Info and practice
Math Dictionary for Kids
Interactive and informative
Slope of a line

CLASSIFICATION

Classification for kids
Dichotymous keys
The Secret of the Bones
taxonomy etc
The Kids Zone Sciencespot
Classification sites at sciencespot
Classification of living things
webquest
Slime Molds
Protista or Fungi: Where do we go?
FUNGI Fun facts etc
Interesting Info: Good, Bad, Ugly
Classification: The Six Kingdoms
Info on many animals
classification Kingdom - species
Prokaryotes
from KidsZone/Science Spot
Dichotomous Keys for Kids
How to make a dichotomous key
Archaeabacteria
info for students
ID Reptiles and Amphibians
also dichotymous key practice!
Three groups of Fish
Info on fish
Mollusca Q & A
Info on mollusks
autotrophic - heterotrophic info
'carniverous', parasitic and mycotrophic plants
Pond Life
Dichotomous Key Activity
Archaebacteria Info
Archeabacteria example & info
The Six Kingdoms
More Archaea Info
6 Kingdoms of Life
Animals of the World
Guessing Game 20 Questions
Diversity of Animals Info
SQUID Dissection

CELLS

The Cell: Down to Basic
Explore cells from 'beyond books'
Biology of the cell
from Molecular Biology Notebook
How Cells Work
Good video on blood cells
Cells Alive Interactive site
Cells Alive Plant & Animal
updated link
Identify Eukaryotic Animal cell organelles
Identifies and describes organelles
Typical Plant & Animal cells
Summary: Organisms- Living Things
The Franklin Inst Science Learning
The Virtual Cell - Interactive
Identify organelles within the typical cell
DNA structural Activity
Coloring DNA Sequencing
Animal Cell
Color/Label Activity
Plant Cell
Color/Label Activity
Phases of Meiosis
Meiosis Worksheet
Elements Found in Living Things
Determine & Label the major elements in plants & animals
Cell Organelles
some advanced info
Biology 4 Kids
Cellular activities & Info
Cell Structure & Function
Good descriptions of organelles (w/ links)
The Cell
Mitosis in Onion Root Tips
visual: phases of cellular mitosis
The Virtual Electron Microscope
Match info to Electron microscope images
Characteristics of Living Things
Cell Wall Info
Organelle Quest
Vacuole Info
Organelle Quest
Chloroplast Info
Organelle Quest
CELLS-Building Blocks of Life
ASU Ask a Biologist
Animal Cell Anatomy
Enchanted Learning for Kids
Plant Cell Anatomy
Enchanted Learning for Kids
Cell Information- Webquest
Cells-Organelles-Organization
Cloning Interactive
Clone a mouse
Stem Cell Research
Pro & Con
Cell Structure
Links to Plant & Animal Cells etc
Class Zone Cell structure and function
Take another cell tour-plant and animal
DNA Interactive & Info
Control of the Cell Game
Cellular Rags to Riches
Cell Info Game
Cellular Info
Stem cell research info
NIH Stem Cell Basics
Osmosis
Iso, Hypo, Hyper Tonic Solutions
Diffusion, Osmosis and Cell Membranes
Student Background Info
Cell Info and Games
DNA, RNA, mitosis, meiosis included
QUIA Cell Cycle Game
QUIA Cell Reproduction
Multiple Strategy Games
Meiosis for kids
Meiosis Introduction for kids
Mitosis & Meiosis Interactive
What is DNA, Chromosomes,Mitosis&Meiosis, etc
Good, Basic Info for everyone
Cells and Organelles
some dated, but good info
Bacterial, Plant & Animal Cell Organelle Info
Cartoon version w/ some good info on cells & organelles

Forensics

Solve the Crime
Sci-spot Forensics KidsZone
Power of Observation
Count the # of white team passes
CSI:Web Adventures
Become a CSI
Fingerprint Basic Info
Windsor ON, Ca. CSI kids info-game
Fingerprints Game
Use for site #2 Fingerprint Basics wksht
Video: Life Science-Forensics
~20 min
Find the fingerprints game
Create a DNA 'fingerprint"
basic dna electrophoresis
DNA Basic - Advanced Info
Virtual labs included
Create facial composite
Interactive face changer
Crime Scene Creatures
Interactive Determine Time of Crime
Woodland Mystery
'Copse & Robbers'

METRIC SYSTEM

Metric system info/games
Metric Info/Conversions etc.
Metric system-EdHelper
Metric Measuring Activities
Metric Units & Measurement
Metric Measures
Includes Choc. Chip Recipe and conversions
Temp & Absolute Zero
5th state of matter: Bose Einstein Condensation
Metric Conversion
Check your work!
US Kitchen Measures to Metric System
converts common measures to metric
Metric Prefixes and SI INFO
Metric Prefixes and problems to solve!
Metric System Helpful Resource
Metric Conversion Chart
Metric-English Conversion chart/Interactives
Triple Beam Balance Tutorial
multiple helpful metric sites
Systeme Internationale Info
prefixes, info on 'kilogram'
degree C-F, F-C Conversion with fraction formula
SI relates in 10
metricamerica m-l-kg relationship
Temp Conversion Formulae (decimal and fraction)
Metric system info: 1cubic m =1000Letc
Animal weigh-in Metric/English measures Game
Add different partial wgts to make a whole
Volume & Displacement Activity & Info

Sustainability

Where your food comes from
Tour the world for everyday food products
Map of Maine for MOFGA
Water info

Water, Bubbles, Surface Tension

Science of Bubbles

SCIENCE HUMOR ie "Uncle Billy Jokes"

some really bad Metric Humor!

MATTER

Cool Videos on states of matter
Animated Gas Laws Lab
interactive relates temp, pressure, mass and volume
Bernoulli's Principle video
Where there is moving air there is low pressure!
NASA: Bernoulli's Principle and Lift
'Phases of Matter' Comic Science
also Chemistry Info
Forces of Flight
Bernoulli's Principle
Boyle's & Charles' Laws Combined video
Pascal's Principle example
Gas Laws for Kids
Bernoulli's Prin. animation

Science and Literacy

Multi-discipline Science Reading Comprehension activities
A Jefferson Labs Activity
Kid Friendly Resources
Dictionary, Thesaurus, Encyclopedia & Web sites

Kid Friendly Resources

ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM & Waves