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Elementary Science Topics: General Science
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  1. Activities from the Exploratorium are featured in two Exploratorium-at-home books. However, this great museum does not force you to buy the book to try the activities. More than forty neat science activities for children (of all ages) can be found here.
  2. Archaeology: Clues from the Past - from the American Museum of Natural History - they have an index to seven other elementary science pages
  3. Atoms and Molecules - [this link opens on a new page] a Quia review game
  4. Atoms, Molecules, Mixtures and Compounds - [this link opens on a new page] a Quia review game
  5. Black Hole Gang - Explore the site to learn about the science adventures of Matt, Wei Ling, Rosa, A.J., and Newton.
  6. The Body
    1. Baterial Invasion - Infect your host with the Flu or Strep Throat by answering questions about the human body.
    2. Diagram of the Digestive System - Printable Blank Outline Diagram of The Digestive System
    3. Diagram of the Respiratory System - Printable Blackline Diagram of The Respiratory System
    4. Diagram of the Circulatory System - Printable Worksheet of The Circulatory System
    5. Diagram of the Human Skeleton - Printable Blank Outline Diagram of the Human Skeleton
    6. Diagram of the Eye - Practice Worksheet : Parts of the Eye
    7. How Do Your Lungs Work? - Build a model of your lungs
    8. Nature's Best- The Human Body - Thinkquest site
    9. Skeletal System Game - Learn the Bones! - click and drag the names of major bones to the appropriate box.
    10. Tour of the Human Body
    11. Your Body - Crossword puzzle This is an Adobe Acrobat document
  7. Chemistry Quizzes - found at Chem4Kids
  8. Cool Science for Curious Kids - The Howard Hughes Medical Institute invites curious kids to explore biology.
  9. Dinosaur Information Sheets - from ZoomDinosaurs.com
  10. Dinosaur pages on a more elementary level can be found at ZoomDinosaur.com
  11. Dissolving Substances - investigate the effect of solar energy on a balanced system
  12. Dracula's Library - Learn about the properties of light, waves, and particles.
  13. Ecology -
    1. Adventures in Waste and Recyling - Web-based Lesson
    2. Ecology - site explores issues of sustainability and environmentalism
    3. Ecology - It's a Green Life - game format; students answer questions to become Environmental experts.
    4. Ecology - World's Shortest Comprehensive Recycling Guide -
    5. Ecosystems and habitats - On-line lesson, activities and quizzes
    6. Ecosystem Flashcards - [this link opens on a new page] Quia Game
    7. Ecosystem Matching game - Quia Game
    8. Meet the Greens -get kids thinking about the world and their place in it; video episodes on Ecology : from WGBH Educational Foundation and PBS
    9. What's Your Footprint? - A carbon Calculator that measures how your footprint impacts the Earth.
  14. Einstein: Way to Go Einstein! - from the American Museum of Natural History - they have an index to seven other elementary science pages
  15. Experiments - Explore the fun and excitement of science and technology with these activities! Some of them are to do at home with various ordinary materials, others are interactive online activities.
  16. Food Match - drag the food on the section of the plate that matches the food group.
  17. Fourth and Fifth Grade Science Resources - many links and quizzes on science.
  18. Genetics: The Gene Scene - from the American Museum of Natural History - they have an index to seven other elementary science pages
  19. Great Web Sites for Kids - their links are grade level rated (posted by the American Library Association)
    1. Animals
    2. Astronomy
    3. Biology
    4. Chemistry & Physics
    5. Dinosaurs
    6. General Science
    7. Geology
    8. Science Experiments
    9. Zoos & Aquariums
  20. Hands-On Activities - from the Exploratorium
  21. Icky Experiments - Fun activities for children
  22. Interactive Science Lessons from the BBC - living things, materials, and physical processes
  23. Interactive Science Study Activities - grades 3,4,5,8 and end of course quiz.
  24. Investigate Eleven Topics in the Science Lab - Select a lab from the list of labs. Each is composed of two pages; an illustration which gives information as your roll your mouse across it, and some interactive lab. Click on the book in the bottom left corner to read about matter.
  25. Land O' Dinosaurs - Learn a bit about the dinosaur from BillyBear4Kids
  26. Light - [this link opens on a new page] a Quia quiz
  27. Light and Sound Matching game - a Quia quiz
  28. Mass vs. Volume - [this link opens on a new page] a CLOZE activity
  29. Materials - an index of interactive activities, lessons, and quizzes from the BBC &
  30. Materials: Changing State - experiment with ice and water
    1. Materials: Changing State Quiz
  31. Matter - [this link opens on a new page] a Quia quiz
  32. Matter - The Case of the Mystery Matter - 3rd grade
  33. Matter - a Webquest about matter - 2-3rd grade
  34. Matter match - [this link opens on a new page] a Quia index of four types of activities
  35. Microscope - drag the names of parts of a microscope to the correct spot
  36. Mini-Lessons Elementary Science (K-5) text lesson plans, no illustrations
  37. Neuroscience for Kids
  38. Odyssey - a science magazine for young readers, ages 10-16 with the latest news in science
  39. One Inch Square project - Choose something interesting and look at it closely. Take your time, this is not a race
  40. Packing for the Park - [this link opens on a new page] Students group various objects using their physical characteristics. (Author - Sandi King)
  41. Paleontology: the Big Dig - from the American Museum of Natural History - they have an index to seven other elementary science pages
  42. The Phantom's Portrait Parlor - Learn about the principles of atoms and matter.
  43. Recycleroom - Learn about ecology and recycling with Roscoe.
  44. Reversible and Irreversible Changes - this interactive site from BBC allows students to experiment and collect information
    1. Quiz on Reversible and Irreversible Changes
  45. Science4kids -Sci4Kids is a series of stories about what scientists do here at the ARS. Geared to kids about 8 to 13 years old, it is produced by the ARS Information Staff in Beltsville, Maryland.
  46. Science Clips - K-5th grade - many topics, clips have teacher resources to go along with the video, quizzes to go along with video also.
  47. Science Glossary - [each grade opens in a new window] grade specific terms, an image illustrating the term, and correct pronunciation of the term
    1. First Grade
    2. Second Grade
    3. Third Grade
    4. Fourth Grade
    5. Fifth Grade
    6. Sixth Grade
  48. Science Toys - Make toys at home with common household materials, often in only a few minutes, that demonstrate fascinating scientific principles.
  49. Scientific Method - [this link opens on a new page] a Quia quiz
  50. Scientific Method: Ordering - [this link opens on a new page] a Quia quiz
  51. Sink or Float - Interactive density lesson online. Even wonder why some toys float in the tub and others sink? Explore the wonder of density!
  52. Solid Liquid and Gas - from BBC
  53. States of Matter game from Harcourt Schools Publishers
  54. States of Matter Millionaire Game [this link opens on a new page] from Quia
  55. Those Genes - [this link opens on a new page] Students are introduced to genetic inheritance. (Author - Carol Rine)
  56. Waste Management Quiz - answer questions correctly to add to your stack of green dollars
  57. Yes Magazine: Canada's science magazine for kids
  58. The Yuckiest Site on the Internet (requires Flash)
  59. More general science links can be found on the General Science page of Internet4Classrooms.

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Review

Third Grade Review quizzes

Grade level not indicated

  1. Plant and Animal Classification
  2. Caterpillars and Butterflies
  3. Food Chain
  4. Insects and Spiders
  5. Animal Classification
  1. Landforms
  2. Landforms and Natural
    Resources of the U.S.
  3. Tree Life Cycle

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