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. Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears - an online professional development magazine for elementary teachers which focuses on preparing teachers to teach polar science
6. Black Hole Gang - Explore the site to learn about the science adventures of Matt, Wei Ling, Rosa, A.J., and Newton.
7. 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. The Ear - high quality transparency master on 3/26/09
   8. The Eye - high quality transparency master on 3/26/09
   9. How Do Your Lungs Work? - Build a model of your lungs
   10. Nature's Best- The Human Body - Thinkquest site
   11. Skeletal System Game - Learn the Bones! - click and drag the names of major bones to the appropriate box.
   12. Tour of the Human Body - how the body works - from Kids Health
   13. Your Body - Crossword puzzle
8. The Case of the Mystery Matter - a 3rd grade physical science WebQuest
9. Chemistry Quizzes - found at Chem4Kids
10. Cool Science for Curious Kids - The Howard Hughes Medical Institute invites curious kids to explore biology.
11. Dinosaur Information Sheets - from ZoomDinosaurs.com
12. Dinosaur pages on a more elementary level can be found at ZoomDinosaur.com
13. Dissolving Substances - investigate the effect of solar energy on a balanced system
14. Dracula's Library - Learn about the properties of light, waves, and particles.
15. 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. Ecosystem Flashcards - [this link opens on a new page] Quia Game
    6. Ecosystem Matching game - Quia Game
    7. Meet the Greens -get kids thinking about the world and their place in it; video episodes on Ecology : from WGBH Educational Foundation and PBS
    8. What's Your Footprint? - A carbon Calculator that measures how your footprint impacts the Earth.
16. Einstein: Way to Go Einstein! - from the American Museum of Natural History - they have an index to seven other elementary science pages
17. 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.
18. Fourth and Fifth Grade Science Resources - many links and quizzes on science.
19. Genetics: The Gene Scene - from the American Museum of Natural History - they have an index to seven other elementary science pages
20. 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
21. Hands-On Activities - from the Exploratorium
22. Human Skeleton - identify the bones marked by number
23. Icky Experiments - Fun activities for children
24. Interactive Body - drag parts to the right place; organs, muscles, sleleton, nervous system
25. Interactive Science Lessons from the BBC - living things, materials, and physical processes
26. Interactive Science Study Activities - grades 3,4,5,8 and end of course quiz.
27. 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.
28. Land O' Dinosaurs - Learn a bit about the dinosaur from BillyBear4Kids
29. Light - [this link opens on a new page] a Quia quiz
30. Light and Sound Matching game - a Quia quiz
31. The Magic of Matter - a WebQuest for elementary students
32. Mass vs. Volume - [this link opens on a new page] a CLOZE activity
33. Materials - an index of interactive activities, lessons, and quizzes from the BBC and
34. Materials: Changing State - experiment with ice and water

    1. Materials: Changing State Quiz
35. Matter - [this link opens on a new page] a Quia quiz
36. Matter and Mass - list of links
37. Matter match - [this link opens on a new page] a Quia index of four types of activities
38. Matter is the Stuff Around You - from Chem4Kids

    1. Matter is the Stuff Around You Quiz
39. Microscope - drag the names of parts of a microscope to the correct spot
40. Mini-Lessons Elementary Science (K-5) text lesson plans, no illustrations
41. The Mysteries of Matter - top secret mission to discover the secrets to the mysteries of matter [a WebQuest]
42. Neuroscience for Kids
43. Odyssey - a science magazine for young readers, ages 10-16 with the latest news in science
44. One Inch Square project - Choose something interesting and look at it closely. Take your time, this is not a race
45. Packing for the Park - [this link opens on a new page] Students group various objects using their physical characteristics. (Author - Sandi King)
46. Paleontology: the Big Dig - from the American Museum of Natural History
47. The Phantom's Portrait Parlor - Learn about the principles of atoms and matter.
48. Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab - experiments sorted by category
49. Recycleroom - Learn about ecology and recycling with Roscoe.
50. Reversible and Irreversible Changes - this interactive site from BBC allows students to experiment and collect information

    1. Quiz on Reversible and Irreversible Changes
51. 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.
52. Science Clips - K-5th grade - many topics, clips have teacher resources to go along with the video, quizzes to go along with video also.
53. 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
54. Science Toys - Make toys at home with common household materials, often in only a few minutes, that demonstrate fascinating scientific principles.
55. Scientific Method - [this link opens on a new page] a Quia quiz
56. Scientific Method: Ordering - [this link opens on a new page] a Quia quiz
57. Sink or Float - Interactive density lesson online. Even wonder why some toys float in the tub and others sink? Explore the wonder of density!
58. Solid Liquid and Gas - from BBC
59. States of Matter game from Harcourt Schools Publishers
60. States of Matter Millionaire Game [this link opens on a new page] from Quia
61. Those Genes - [this link opens on a new page] Students are introduced to genetic inheritance. (Author - Carol Rine)
62. Waste Management Quiz - answer questions correctly to add to your stack of green dollars
63. What is Matter? - designed for 4th grade physical science
64. What's The Matter - a WebQuest for 1st or 2nd grade
65. What's the Matter - a WebQuest for middle school
66. Yes Magazine: Canada's science magazine for kids
67. The Yuckiest Site on the Internet (requires Flash)
68. More science links can be found by going to the Science Index page of Internet4Classrooms.

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