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Earth Observatory - NASA
Grades
6 to 12
tag(s): earth (184)
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Introduction to Seismology - USGS
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6 to 12tag(s): earth (184), earthquakes (45)
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Beginners Guide to Aeronautics - NASA
Grades
4 to 8tag(s): aeronautics (9), air (105), aircraft (16), flight (31)
In the Classroom
There are lesson ideas, one of which is to create a Jet Engine magazine. Instead of creating a traditional paper magazine, why not use technology? Try using reviewed here. Another is to create and interactive timeline for the history of flight. If you are beginning the process of integrating technology or are working with younger students, have them create a timeline using a tool such as this timeline from ReadWriteThink,Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Eastern Slopes Grizzly Bear Project
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): canada (23)
In the Classroom
During a class on environmental conservation, have students open this site on their individual computers. Looking at the site, what do they think would be the most beneficial actions to take to conserve land for bears? Use this site as a launchpad for a discussion on human-animal interaction, and the affect humans have had on their habitat. This site would also be a useful source for any student working on a research project, making it an excellent site to post on the class wiki or web page so students could access it both in and out of the classroom!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Bug Scope - University of Illinois
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): insects (69), microscopes (10)
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My Nature Photos
Grades
3 to 6tag(s): animals (284)
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Views of the Solar System
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3 to 8tag(s): moon (71), planets (112), solar system (109)
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Fifty-seven Ways to Protect the Environment - University of Illinois Extension
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): ecology (99)
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Wright Brothers' History - Centennial of Flight Commission
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): air (105), aviation (38), north carolina (4), wright brothers (15)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free lesson plans and activities offered! There are also games that teachers can either print out and use as quick review activities or as a learning center or station. If using as a learning station, save the site as a favorite and have kids peruse it during a unit on Flight, the evolution of transportation or the Industrial Growth of the early 20th century.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Centennial of Flight Commission - US government
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): aviation (38), north carolina (4), wright brothers (15)
In the Classroom
Use the games on this site as a way to help students review the information in learning centers or during a lull in class time. Teachers can also post this on their class wiki to allow students to access it both in and out of the classroom!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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John Muir Day - Sierra Club
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6 to 12tag(s): conservation (86), earth (184), earth day (60), ecology (99)
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Earth Day Network
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): earth (184), earth day (60), ecology (99), environment (238)
In the Classroom
The teachers' section includes additional resources and lesson ideas.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Wright Flyer Project -THE AIAA WRIGHT FLYER PROJECT 1978-2012
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): air (105), aviation (38), inventors and inventions (70), wright brothers (15)
In the Classroom
This is a good site for students who are researching the infancy of flight. During their research and with this article, which is text heavy, use SummarizeThis, reviewed here and How to Research: Ultimate Guide, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Space Sense
Grades
4 to 8tag(s): solar system (109), stars (68)
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International Atomic Energy Agency - United Nations
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): energy (130), united nations (6)
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Environmental Inquiry - Cornell University
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): ecology (99), environment (238), habitats (86)
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Animated Engines - Matt Keveney
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4 to 8tag(s): industrialization (11), inventors and inventions (70)
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Natural History Notebooks - Canadian Museum of Nature
Grades
2 to 6tag(s): animals (284)
In the Classroom
Use this site on a projector or interactive whiteboard to discuss and informally assess prior knowledge as you start your study of endangered species. This site doesn't have them specifically categorized that way, but if you know what you're looking for ahead of time, this site has great background information and tons of images of each animal.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Black Hole Gang
Grades
3 to 6tag(s): experiments (52)
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Alaska Science - Neal Brown
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): alaska (20)
In the Classroom
Science teachers can use the directions on the site to help build rockets. Using simple materials, students can build 1 of 2 different types of rockets, experimenting which type is more successful or flies the highest. Catalog the experience with a digital camera, and share it for parents to see on your class wiki or webpage. Have no wiki worries - check out the TeachersFirst's Wiki Walk-Through.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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