Friday, April 27, 2012
Great resources for science activities
Here is a list of great science resources that both teachers and parents can use with their students:
1.http://www.sciencebob.com/experiments/index.php On this website there are lots of great science activities. Each one is explained throughly and also explains what happened as a result of the experiment. Also included with each experiment is a set of questions that each students should be able to answer as a result of completing the experiment.
2.http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/experiments Steve Spangler's website is a great science resource for multiple ages of students. This website even includes videos of some experiements and also includes science fair ideas for students to use.
3.http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/experiments.html On this website there are many great science experiements that are great for teaching concepts. These include mixtures using oil and water, demonstrating gravity using water, and using oranges and eggs to teach density.
4.http://www.billnye.com/for-kids-teachers/home-demos/ Bill Nye's website is a great resource for both parents and teachers. It organizes the experiment into science categories such as space science, chemistry and earth science.
5.http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/activities/funscience/ These experiments are specifically meant for students to enjoy. Each experiment even explains what occurred during the experiment and why it happened.
6.http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/crafts-by-type/educational-craft-activities/science-projects/ This website is a great resource for teachers and parents. It includes a variety of experiments and activities for all ages of children. Each experiment lays out exactly how long it will take and what materials that you will need.
7.http://www.education.com/activity/science/ There are very interesting experiments included on this website that you might not consider typical science experiments. This includes how to make beeswax lip balm, determining how old a tree is, and making a fossil out of glue.
8.http://www.drjean.org/html/monthly_act/act_2011/01_Jan_css/pg05.html Dr. Jean's website is a great resource for teachers looking for science experiments. it includes a variety of science activities.
9.http://www.candyexperiments.com/ This website is a really interesting and uncommon resource. All the science experiments and activities on this website have to do with candy! Most students love candy so this is a great way to keep them interested.
10.http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/ This website is a great website for students or teachers. Some experiments on this website students can look at and complete on their own. They can even vote on some of the experiments to say whether or not they enjoyed it.
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