Human Body
Build a human body. Takes you through the building blocks of the human body.
Foss Human Body. Another build a body site, not quite as informative as the above one, but interesting none the less.
Learn to do surgery. This one on the Knee. There are other ones as well, go check them out. :)
NeuroScience for Kids. This website was created for all students and teachers who would like to learn about the nervous system. Discover the exciting world of the brain, spinal cord, neurons and the senses. Use the experiments, activities, coloring pages and games to help you learn about the nervous system. Lesson Plans can also be found at the bottom of the page!
Nutrition for healthy Kids. The objectives of this site is to
1. Promotion of critical thinking skills in making nutrition choices
2. Application of knowledge learned to real life
3. To target the nutrition lessons to a homeschooling audience - The program is not targeted to specific grades or ages, but to general ranges of kids and their abilities. Homeschooling families often have multiple children and this curriculum seeks to offer something to each of them.
4. Appealing to all types of learners - This curriculum seeks to provide "something for everyone", so all children can benefit from the lessons, regardless of their learning style.
5. Efficiency - brief lessons with a minimum of prep time - The lessons can be accomplished in 20-30 minutes a week, with little required prep time and few materials to buy.
6. Providing optional worksheets for those who want to use them.
Lessons are found here.
Foss Human Body. Another build a body site, not quite as informative as the above one, but interesting none the less.
Learn to do surgery. This one on the Knee. There are other ones as well, go check them out. :)
NeuroScience for Kids. This website was created for all students and teachers who would like to learn about the nervous system. Discover the exciting world of the brain, spinal cord, neurons and the senses. Use the experiments, activities, coloring pages and games to help you learn about the nervous system. Lesson Plans can also be found at the bottom of the page!
Nutrition for healthy Kids. The objectives of this site is to
1. Promotion of critical thinking skills in making nutrition choices
2. Application of knowledge learned to real life
3. To target the nutrition lessons to a homeschooling audience - The program is not targeted to specific grades or ages, but to general ranges of kids and their abilities. Homeschooling families often have multiple children and this curriculum seeks to offer something to each of them.
4. Appealing to all types of learners - This curriculum seeks to provide "something for everyone", so all children can benefit from the lessons, regardless of their learning style.
5. Efficiency - brief lessons with a minimum of prep time - The lessons can be accomplished in 20-30 minutes a week, with little required prep time and few materials to buy.
6. Providing optional worksheets for those who want to use them.
Lessons are found here.
Biology
Rader's BIOLOGY4KIDS.COM. If you are looking for basic biology information, stay on this site. It's not just biology for kids, it's for everyone. We have information on cell structure, cell function, scientific studies, plants, vertebrates, invertebrates, and other life science topics.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute. This is their catalogue. Science DVD's (and more) for high school — biology topics — pay attention to whether the item is a dvd, video, or print
Amazing Biology Teacher Resources. This site is designed to provide high school and middle school science teachers access to the materials and resources that I have collected during my 37 years of teaching in the field. Some of the materials are of my own design, but many are those I have borrowed from others and refined for my own use.
An excellent introduction to Genetics on Youtube. 18 things you should know about genetics.
The Biology Corner. The Biology Corner is a resource site for biology and science teachers. It contains a variety of lessons, quizzes, labs, web quests, and information on science topics.
X-ray pics for studying human body.
Natureworks. Discover the natural world and the connections that make nature work in this 16-part series for students in grades 3-6.
Habits of the heart. this is a simple interactive sight. See how the heart and lungs work.
Anatomy Arcade. Anatomy Arcade makes basic human anatomy come ALIVE through awesome free flash games, interactives and videos. Anatomy Arcade is perfect for the novice teenager in the classroom, right through to students and professionals of health care looking for a fun way to revise
Howard Hughes Medical Institute. This is their catalogue. Science DVD's (and more) for high school — biology topics — pay attention to whether the item is a dvd, video, or print
Amazing Biology Teacher Resources. This site is designed to provide high school and middle school science teachers access to the materials and resources that I have collected during my 37 years of teaching in the field. Some of the materials are of my own design, but many are those I have borrowed from others and refined for my own use.
An excellent introduction to Genetics on Youtube. 18 things you should know about genetics.
The Biology Corner. The Biology Corner is a resource site for biology and science teachers. It contains a variety of lessons, quizzes, labs, web quests, and information on science topics.
X-ray pics for studying human body.
Natureworks. Discover the natural world and the connections that make nature work in this 16-part series for students in grades 3-6.
Habits of the heart. this is a simple interactive sight. See how the heart and lungs work.
Anatomy Arcade. Anatomy Arcade makes basic human anatomy come ALIVE through awesome free flash games, interactives and videos. Anatomy Arcade is perfect for the novice teenager in the classroom, right through to students and professionals of health care looking for a fun way to revise
Nature Study
Animal Planet. This site of course lists the shows play, but it also has information on different animals, games a child can play, and so forth. An interesting site. :) They even have a cat game which I'm sure will intrigue my son.
Alice and Bob in Wonderland. Are you ready to question reality? Join Alice & Bob in nine fun-filled, animated adventures as they wonder about the world around us. Discover with them that it is sometimes the simplest questions that lead us to the most profound insights into the nature of our amazing universe. Be forewarned - these episodes may turn some of your ideas of reality upside down!
Activity cards from Marbles Museum.
Animal Classifications: power point presentations and games.
Bats Live! Bats are vital to healthy ecosystems and human economies worldwide. As primary predators of night-flying insects, bats consume enormous quantities of agricultural pests and reduce the need for chemical pesticides. Yet these wonderfully diverse and beneficial creatures are among the least studied and most misunderstood of animals.
BBC animal classification. They have games for a variety of ages. This is actually a nice little site.
BioKids. from the University of Michigan I believer. They have a neat critter catalogue. Here is information about many common animals found in Michigan, and a few that live in other places.
Beyond Penguins. all sorts of lapbooks on things northern. People, animals, life, nature, weather and such like. Sharing Nature Worldwide. nature studies. a variety of games to help children become more aware of the world they live in.
BugGuide. Learn about all sorts of bugs. We are an online community of naturalists who enjoy learning about and sharing our observations of insects, spiders, and other related creatures. We enjoy the opportunity to instill in others the fascination and appreciation that we share for the intricate lives of these oft-maligned creatures.
Cornell university of ornithology. Colouring book of birds. Most of the pictures in this coloring book were drawn by the noted bird artist and ornithologist, Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1872-1927). Fuertes, a native of Ithaca, New York and a Cornell University graduate, is known for his realistic bird art. Look for his signature initials: L. A. F. The other drawings are by William Montagna, signature initials: W. M. They also have educational games.
Earth Science - picture of the day. It is, as the title suggests, a picture of the day of something to do with earth. They can be rather cool. :)The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and relevant links.
Farms, food, fun! Games and educational links, learn about farms and food.
Identify Caterpillars. if you have a curious child and go for walks in the woods or parks, you're sure to need this at some point. :)
Learn about Glass blowing. Two different activities for children based on their reading ability. This site hosted by the children's museum of indianapolis.
Make Dioramas. Wetlands, Desert, forest.
make an owl Craft. This cute fall craft is also a clever get-to-know-you activity!
NASA kids Club. A variety of interactive games to learn about outer space. :)
Nutrients for Life. A series of videos. Are you looking for a way to bring the outside into your classroom to make learning more engaging? Would you like a visit to your classroom from a horticulturalist or farmer to help your students learn why soil nutrition is so important? With the addition of a virtual classroom to the Nutrients for Life curricula, this is now an option! The virtual classroom complements Nourishing the Planet in the 21st Century.
Looking for information on starting a school garden? Check out Nutrients for life Learning Garden series: http://bit.ly/NEw8la
Shepherd Software: animal classification game.
Spider clip art. Cut a spider in half, do a variety of things with it (copy it, diagram it, etc)
The Squirrel Place.
Teachers's Domain, animal classification. This interactive activity adapted from Sheppard Software challenges you to identify various animals as they flash across the screen. Correct recognition depends on your understanding of how animals are classified according to certain physical characteristics and behaviors.
TeachEngineering! The TeachEngineering digital library provides teacher-tested, standards-based engineering content for K-12 teachers engineering content for K12 teachers to use in science and math classrooms. Engineering lessons connect real-world experiences with curricular content already taught in K-12 classrooms. Mapped to educational content standards, TeachEngineering's comprehensive curricula are hands-on, free, and relevant to children's daily lives.
National Geographic. Teacher resources. The National Geographic Society is home to rich and diverse resources that have enormous potential to support learning. As the educational outreach arm of National Geographic, National Geographic Education is committed to maximizing the impact of the Society’s rich media, scientific, and exploration programs on the education audience.
Wart Games - Animal Classification. Free Games & Activities
What's that Bug. Do you have a bug you need identified? Do you want to submit an interesting photo of a bug? The more information you can give us, the better your chances of getting your bug identified. Season? Geographic location? Picture(s) should be as clear and well lit as possible. Also a good place to browse and just learn about bugs.
Alice and Bob in Wonderland. Are you ready to question reality? Join Alice & Bob in nine fun-filled, animated adventures as they wonder about the world around us. Discover with them that it is sometimes the simplest questions that lead us to the most profound insights into the nature of our amazing universe. Be forewarned - these episodes may turn some of your ideas of reality upside down!
Activity cards from Marbles Museum.
Animal Classifications: power point presentations and games.
Bats Live! Bats are vital to healthy ecosystems and human economies worldwide. As primary predators of night-flying insects, bats consume enormous quantities of agricultural pests and reduce the need for chemical pesticides. Yet these wonderfully diverse and beneficial creatures are among the least studied and most misunderstood of animals.
BBC animal classification. They have games for a variety of ages. This is actually a nice little site.
BioKids. from the University of Michigan I believer. They have a neat critter catalogue. Here is information about many common animals found in Michigan, and a few that live in other places.
Beyond Penguins. all sorts of lapbooks on things northern. People, animals, life, nature, weather and such like. Sharing Nature Worldwide. nature studies. a variety of games to help children become more aware of the world they live in.
BugGuide. Learn about all sorts of bugs. We are an online community of naturalists who enjoy learning about and sharing our observations of insects, spiders, and other related creatures. We enjoy the opportunity to instill in others the fascination and appreciation that we share for the intricate lives of these oft-maligned creatures.
Cornell university of ornithology. Colouring book of birds. Most of the pictures in this coloring book were drawn by the noted bird artist and ornithologist, Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1872-1927). Fuertes, a native of Ithaca, New York and a Cornell University graduate, is known for his realistic bird art. Look for his signature initials: L. A. F. The other drawings are by William Montagna, signature initials: W. M. They also have educational games.
Earth Science - picture of the day. It is, as the title suggests, a picture of the day of something to do with earth. They can be rather cool. :)The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and relevant links.
Farms, food, fun! Games and educational links, learn about farms and food.
Identify Caterpillars. if you have a curious child and go for walks in the woods or parks, you're sure to need this at some point. :)
Learn about Glass blowing. Two different activities for children based on their reading ability. This site hosted by the children's museum of indianapolis.
Make Dioramas. Wetlands, Desert, forest.
make an owl Craft. This cute fall craft is also a clever get-to-know-you activity!
NASA kids Club. A variety of interactive games to learn about outer space. :)
Nutrients for Life. A series of videos. Are you looking for a way to bring the outside into your classroom to make learning more engaging? Would you like a visit to your classroom from a horticulturalist or farmer to help your students learn why soil nutrition is so important? With the addition of a virtual classroom to the Nutrients for Life curricula, this is now an option! The virtual classroom complements Nourishing the Planet in the 21st Century.
Looking for information on starting a school garden? Check out Nutrients for life Learning Garden series: http://bit.ly/NEw8la
Shepherd Software: animal classification game.
Spider clip art. Cut a spider in half, do a variety of things with it (copy it, diagram it, etc)
The Squirrel Place.
Teachers's Domain, animal classification. This interactive activity adapted from Sheppard Software challenges you to identify various animals as they flash across the screen. Correct recognition depends on your understanding of how animals are classified according to certain physical characteristics and behaviors.
TeachEngineering! The TeachEngineering digital library provides teacher-tested, standards-based engineering content for K-12 teachers engineering content for K12 teachers to use in science and math classrooms. Engineering lessons connect real-world experiences with curricular content already taught in K-12 classrooms. Mapped to educational content standards, TeachEngineering's comprehensive curricula are hands-on, free, and relevant to children's daily lives.
National Geographic. Teacher resources. The National Geographic Society is home to rich and diverse resources that have enormous potential to support learning. As the educational outreach arm of National Geographic, National Geographic Education is committed to maximizing the impact of the Society’s rich media, scientific, and exploration programs on the education audience.
Wart Games - Animal Classification. Free Games & Activities
What's that Bug. Do you have a bug you need identified? Do you want to submit an interesting photo of a bug? The more information you can give us, the better your chances of getting your bug identified. Season? Geographic location? Picture(s) should be as clear and well lit as possible. Also a good place to browse and just learn about bugs.
