Science+Resources

[|Great Science Websites for Kids] A list of 25 interesting sites from the American Library Association
 * __Science Resources__**

An [|environmental science web quest]that encourages critical thinking. Good idea-compete to win a million dollar award...could be rewritten for many topics. [|Web Adventures: Explore Science]: From Rice University activities for middle school science related to science careers and science process. [|Review of the site]

[|STEM Connects] A collection of resources to support STEM aducation Siemens **__[|STEM Academy]__** STEM educators sharing best practices, lessons and resources
 * __STEM__**

[|National Lab Day] Connects scientists and engineers with classrooms to provide authentic learning experiences and assistance with projects

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__**Life Science**__

The [|Science of Spring] Activities about plants and seeds for elementary students. A list of [|Zoos and Aquariums]online From Great Websites for Kids: [|Animal websites] A list of great [|Biology websites]including plants, cells, genetics, human body, bugs, health, diseases and more [|Google Earth trees]in Google Earth 6 Explore more than 50 diverse trees around the world [|Draw a Habitat]- Students must consider the needs of an imaginary animal and draw an appropriate habitat. Good critical and creative thinking skill activity. [|Review and ideas]for using it.

__**Physics**__ __**Astonomy and Space**__

A collection of [|Astronomy and Space websites]from the ALA Best Websites Use the [|WorldWide Telescope]to view the night sky and mars, etc. using the computer as a virtual telescope.

__**Environmental Science**__

[|BP Energy Calculator] Students can calculate their carbon footprint A collection of websites about [|environment and weather]from the ALA Best Websites [|Water Cycle]interactive Learn all about [|Energy]-uses, sources, costs, and efficiency [|Rocks and Minerals]A great simulation/ discussion about rocks and how they are formed. Suitable for elementary grades. [|WeatherSpark]-Compare current weather and weather history for places around the world.

__**Chemistry**__ Excellent [|Periodic Table] of the elements including real-life examples of what they are used for [|Periodic Table]with demonstration videos about each element.

Learn about [|codes, ciphers, robotics, inventors and inventions]: A collection of websites from the ALA
 * __Science and Technology__**