Xtreem Science
Xtreem Science Found by accident, this is a great resource from University of North Texas. Too many good things to mention here. Powerpoints, animations, games, lesson plans. I haven’t used them yet, but sure have found enough to make me smile.
Read MoreEducational Videos and Games
Educational Videos and Games Alright, another site I haven’t sifted through yet, but one I definitely need to work through. Great bunch of resources. I’ve done some of the games as well and they seem pretty good.
Read MoreGet Clobbered – Scientist Safety Game
Get Clobbered – Scientist Safety Game This is a game about how scientists should dress for different jobs. I wasn’t going to list it, but I thought it went well with science introduction, scientific method, etc. And I liked playing it.
Read MoreBattle for Planet Science
Battle for Planet Science This one will take you a while, though it’s rather fascinating. I think it will save your game for you. It’s a superhero game. Really fun, but a little time consuming.
Read MoreWordle
Wordle Wordle is a nice little device to work with vocabulary words or whatever writing activity you might have. Put in the passage or site, and it pulls the most used words and puts them into a design. You can change the font, color, etc. Then print them for your room.
Read MoreeyePlorer
eyePlorer Though I’m not certain that I like this one, I’m adding it anyway. This is a search engine that pulls information from Wikipedia. Sometimes, I have trouble finding the answer I want and it’s a little slow loading. The other problem is you really need to know something about your topic before you start [...]
Read More4Teachers – A Site for Multiple Online Classroom Aids
4Teachers – A Site for Multiple Online Classroom Aids This listing, like Teacher’s Domain, is just a bit different. I don’t use it as much as I’d like, but I have to tell you that when I do, it truly is a lifesaver. This is not a science site, but an excellent resource for those [...]
Read MoreThe Danger of Science Denial
The Danger of Science Denial Great way to help your kids understand the importance of science.
Read MoreTeacher’s Domain
Teacher’s Domain This is a fantastic site for teachers. You can sign up for free and get access to hundreds of video resources. Keep in mind that most of these are only short clips. There’s also a wealth of animations listed. You can set up folders for your topics and keep everything at your fingertips. [...]
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