Science

toc =Science= [|The Why Files] - connecting Science and the news [|WISE] uses simulations, visualizations, and Internet materials to promote inquiry about science. [|Earthquakes] [|U.S Geological Survey] [|Science Gems] [|National Wildlife Federation] [|National Geographic for Kids] [|American Museum of Natural History] [|Educational games and activities] that are designed to meet state and national standards, for example simple machines [|How Stuff Works] [|National Science Digital Library] [|The Exploratorium] – the museum of science, art, and human perception [|Structured Curriculum Handbook for Science from CPS] [|National Science Foundation] - Classroom Resources [|Graphic Organizers] - Tons of printable tools for every imaginable note-taking or information organizing task [|Teachers Domain] - multimedia files, lesson plans [|eNotes Movie Guides] - to use parts of commercial movies in the classroom to introduce and support a unit [|Searchable Science Movie Worksheets and Video Guides]

**Biology**
[| BioMed Central] - Archive of over 170 biology, chemistry and medical journals, peer-reviewed to ensure accuracy and appropriateness for research, some articles require subscription service to access [|Cells Alive] [|National Science Foundation] – tour of the cell [|Critter Cam] [|National Wildlife Federation] – Ranger Rick [|Brains Rule] – Kids link to interactive games that teach about the brain [|The Shedd Aquarium] – Interactive Lessons [|Genetics] [|Plants] – the science of gardening [|Biology of Plants] [|The Life Cycle of Plants]

[|The Knowing Trail] - The Rainforest [|The Great Plant Escape] - third grade science [|Insects on the Web] - Bug Bios [|PestWorld] [|Cool Science for Curious Kids] [|Bite Size Biology] [|Inner Body Online] [|NobelPrize.org] - educational games/medicine [|Virtual Body] [|Bones Exhibit]

**Physics**
[|Physics Central] [|Building Big] [|Amusement Park Physics]

**Solar System**
[|Solar System Exploration] [|Windows to the Universe] The Moon Wiki

**Just Because it's Cool**
[|MIT Open Courseware] – Course material for hundreds of MIT courses. It's like taking a class without the cost (or the credit). [|Funderstanding Roller Coasters] [|eNotes Movie Guides] - to use parts of commercial movies in the classroom to introduce and support a unit