Student Resources
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Access Excellence
www.accessexcellence.org/index.html
National education program that provides health, biology & life science teachers’ access to new scientific information. Teachers can visit the virtual library and other related resources.
Amazing Space
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/
An astronomy and space science education NASA site offers activities and videos for kids. There is online space exploration on topics like telescopes, galaxies, comets. Tonight’s sky is a narrated video of features of the current month’s sky. Under the educators’ area, there are math and science tools, including online photos and charts with accompanying inquiry based activities.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science
www.aaas.org
The American Association for the Advancement of Science is the world’s largest general scientific society. Offering teachers and students the opportunity to learn about new sciences issues through various programs, projects and books.
American Chemical Society Interative Periodical Table
http://acswebcontent.acs.org/games/pt.html
An interactive, on-screen periodic chart letting students learn more about elemets and all the pertinent information about the element.
American Museum of Natural History
www.amnh.org/science/?src=toolbar
The American Museum of Natural History science site shares information about their scientific collections. They include anthropology, zoology, paleontology, and physical science. Also, learn more from featured scientists.
American Museum of Natural History- Resources for Learning
www.amnh.org/education/resources
This site includes a collection of activities, articles, evidence and analysis for anyone interested in teaching or learning about science.
Animal Planet
http://animal.discovery.com
Animal Planet provides activities, games, videos, and features about animals. Learn all things animal.
Arcademic Skill Builders
http://arcademicskillbuilders.com
Arcademic Skill Builders are research-based and standards-aligned educational games that offer an innovative approach to teaching basic academic skills.
Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC)
www.aaalac.org
This organization “promotes the human treatment of animals in science through voluntary accreditation and assessment.” It offers a student resource section that is designed to help students write research papers or participate in debates on the topic of animal research.
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Bayer: Making Science Make Sense
http://www.bayerus.com/msms/MSMS_Home.aspx
A Bayer initiative supporting hands-on, inquiry-based science education. Includes an interactive periodic table for students to explore.
Blue River Watershed Association (BRWA)
www.brwa.net
Blue River Watershed Association shares how to clean and protect local watersheds in the Kansas City Metro area. Learn how the watersheds impact quality of life of all who live in the Metro area.
Biotech Institute
www.biotechinstitute.org
This site aimed at high school offers resources on biotechnology as a career, downloadable lab activities and resource guides.
Burroughs Audubon Society of Kansas City
www.burroughs.org
The Burroughs Audubon Society is the Greater Kansas City Chapter of the National Audubon Society. The site contains events and sponsored hikes for bird observation. There are links for activities for students under the WingNuts tab.
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Cave Spring Interpretive Center
www.cavespring.org
Cave Springs is a 36 acre historic site in Kansas City, Missouri, once a site on the Santa Fe Trail. This site contains information on field trip program options and overnight experiences and badges for Boy and Girl Scouts.
The Chlorine Tree
www.chlorinetree.org
This website helps kids understand the ways that chlorine chemistry affets their everyday lives. Visitors to the site can "explore the branches of the chlorine tree" through activities featuring photographs, videos, animations, sound and text.
Conservation International
www.conservation.org
Conservational International is the world’s leading wildlife conservation organization. Come explore an interactive map of environmental hotspots and learn what can be done to help with conservation.
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The Discovery Channel
www.discovery.com
Science topics from the Discovery Channel TV network. Explore Discovery Channel programs and find when features will be showing. Also, play games to learn more about Discovery topics.
Directory Science
www.directoryscience.com
This comprehensive list of websites related to all things science. Files are browsed by science topic in more and more specific levels.
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Environmental Literacy
www.enviroliteracy.org
The Environmental Literacy Council is a K-12 teachers & students resource site, designed to help find the best sources of data on the Internet about environmental topics.
Environmental Protection Agency
www.epa.gov
This site is designed with kids and teachers in mind, but there is something here for everyone. You will fine information about EPA, about environmental issues in Region 7 (which covers Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska), fun activities, a contest and more.
Environmental Protection Agency- Education
www.epa.gov/epawaste/index.htm
The EPA education section is rich with downloadable curricula with grade level lesson plans, activities for schools, kids, students and teens.
Environmental Protection Agency for Kids
www.epa.gov/kids
This site is kid friendly with interactive web activities and information for pre-K through 4th grade. Kids can use the environmental information and activities to learn about being environmentally friendly. It also has links for grades 5-8 and 9-12.
Environmental Projection Agency-Radtown
www.epa.gov/radtown/enter-radtown.html
RadTown USA is a virtual community for middle school students to learn about sources of radiation in their community.
ExploreLearning
www.explorelearning.com
ExploreLearning is an excellent interactive simulation site for students and teachers in grades 6-12 to get help with science and math with online "gizmos."
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Fact Monster
http://www.factmonster.com
this website has facts about all areas of science in an easy to understand format.
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)
www.faseb.org
FASEB provides up-to-date information for high school students and teachers in topics of biomedical research.
Federal Resource for Educational Excellence
www.free.ed.gov
Federal Resource for Education Excellence offers federally supported K-12 teaching & learning resources from many federal agencies.
4Kids
http://4kids.org
Science and math games and information for kids.
Fun Science Project Ideas
www.fun-science-project-ideas.com
A website that is full of fun science project ideas for teachers and students to get "fun" project ideas.
The Fun Works
http://www.thefunworks.org/
The FunWorks helps with career development in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers for middle school and early high school students.
Future Flight
http://futureflight.arc.nasa.gov
This downloadable website is an interactive, problem-based learning environment for students’ grades 5-8. Through different problems, students can work in groups to solve aircraft design problems and air transportation system problems. Under resources section, there are activities, which are grade level lesson plans tied to national standards.
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Geocaching with Kids
www.eduscapes.com/geocaching/kids.htm
Geocaching with Kids provides a learning experience for students and teachers about geocaching.
The GLOBE Program
www.globe.gov
Global Learning & Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) provides hands-on school based science and education programs for teachers, students, and scientist around the world on the environment and Earth systems.
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Heartland All Species Project
www.allspecies.org
Heartland All Species Project is part of the International All Species program here in Kansas City that addresses the environment crisis through programs for students.
HMS Beagle
www.hms-beagle.com
HMS Beagle is the Ultimate Science Store located in Parkville, Missouri, of uncommon quality for amateur scientists, students, teachers and everyone with an unquenchable interest in science.
How Stuff Works- Science
http://science.howstuffworks.com
Learn just how science works!
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I Was Wondering: Women's Adventure in Science
www.iwaswondering.org
This website is about women scientists which are introduced with games and biographies, geared towards kids grades 4-6.
Interactive Physics Simulations
http://phet.colorado.edu/new/index.php
Fun interactive simulations in physics and math with accompanying lesson plans.
Internet Science and Technology Fair
http://istf.ucf.edu
An online investigation in science, engineering, and other technical fields for students to become more interested in science careers and to understand the innovation process.
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Jefferson Lab
http://education.jlab.org/index.html
Jefferson Lab has numerous resources in science for both the student and teacher including games, puzzles and hands-on activities. The website is geared towards elementary and middle school.
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Kansas City Power & Light Kids
www.kcplkids.com
KCP&L Kids give students in elementary and middle schools a chance to learn more about electricity in games and experiments with their interactive website.
Kansas Junior Academy of Science
www.webs.witchita.edu/kjas/
The Kansas Junior Academy of Science (KJAS) is an organization for students interested in science and mathematics who wish to expand their ability and accomplishments in this field.
The Kansas City Zoo
www.kansascityzoo.org
The zoo’s website contains information for students on overnights and camps. Wild Bunch fun has games, projects, quizzes and puzzles.
The Kids' Science Challenge
http://kidsciencechallenge.com/
The Kids' Science Challenge is a nationwide competition for 3rd to 6th graders to submit experiments and problems for REAL scientists and engineers to solve. Play science games, watch videos, and enter to win awesome prizes and trips! Winners actually travel to conduct their research with the scientists working in that field. The site also has related, downloadable experiments and ideas for science fair projects. Kids' Science Challenge is made possible by Pulse of the Planet and the National Science Foundation.
Kidspace @ The Internet Public Library: Science Fair Project Resource Guide
www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/projectguide
This Internet Public Library site has a step by step project development that can really aid first-time science fair entrants. Its tools and resources segment has information links to understanding measurements, to finding resource information on science topics written for kids, and others
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LaunchPad
http://www.uplinkthefuture.org/
LaunchPad connects students to job shadowing and student internships.
The Learning Exchange
www.lx.org
The Learning Exchange offers science teachers grades 3-5 a complete curriculum on the different habitats and animals of the Earth. Teaching training, curriculum with pre- and post activities for field trips to Earthworks are all part of this curriculum. For students, there are photos and information on the various animals they will study at Earthworks.
Learning Haven
http://www.learninghaven.com/science
Child friendly environment for learning which includes links to free lessons and activities.
The Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering, and Technology
www.lindahall.org
Linda Hall Library is an independent public library of science, engineering and technology located in Kansas City, Missouri. The public is welcome to use the collections on site without cost. The Library is used extensively by companies, academic institutions and individuals throughout the world. The Library offer
s tours for school groups. “Ask Linda Hall” accesses students and teachers to help with their research. Their growing STAR collection includes print and digital media in the areas of science fair projects, science career materials and guides and handbooks for teachers.
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Mad Science
www.madsciencekc.org
Mad Science ® is the world’s leading fun Science provider, with a 20+ year track record of delivering exciting, hands-on and educational science experiences!
MathSite
http://mathsite.math.berkeley.edu/intro.html
Site for all ages who are interested in or are curious about mathematics.
Mid-Continent Association for Agriculture, Biomedical Research and Education (MAABRE)
www.maabre.com
MAABRE will help students and teachers understand the important roles animals play in agriculture, medical research and education. Enter the children’s corner to view more science-related website links.
Missouri Department of Conservation
http://mdc.mo.gov
The Education Tab of this site opens to pages for information on water quality, air quality, household hazardous waste and recycling. Find the page with educational resources through the Kansas City Environment Education Network (KCEEN).
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
www.dnr.mo.gov
At the bottom of all pages except the home page is a section called Kids and Education, which contains information, and links for both teachers and students. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources offers six environmental education courses for teachers. These courses include background information, suggested teaching strategies, student activities and Missouri Standards correlations on the selected topic.
Monarch Watch
www.monarchwatch.org
Monarch Watch gets students involved in science education. Monarch Watch provides information on biology and the conservation of monarch butterflies for students to use on science fair projects or reports. Monarch Watch provides resources and encouraging hands-on research projects and activities.
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NASA’s Kids Page
www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/home/index.html
The official NASA site for Kids’ only! Have fun with all the interactive games, activities, stories and much more from NASA.
NASA’s Kids Science News Network (KSNN)
http://ksnn.larc.nasa.gov
Kids Science news Network, students K-5 can get questions answered about math, technology, computers, NASA facts and many more topics.
NASA SciFiles
http://scifiles.larc.nasa.gov
This website has free programs for grades 3-5 emphasizing science inquiry. It has wonderful activities with online activities for students to complete.
NASA Solar System Exploration
http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/educ/index.cfm
This website offers access to an array of educational resources- from a current calendar of mission-related events to a “people’s choice” gallery of popular celestial images—for everyone interested in space.
NASA Visible Earth
http://visibleearth.nasa.gov
NASA has complied numerous images and animations of Earth from space. Educators can browse the images by state, country, or geographic region; by the satellite used to capture the image; and by such subcategories as astronaut photography, agriculture, and oceans. Nearly all of the images can be downloaded and used free with proper credit to NASA.
National Geographic Kids!
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
National Geographic Kids is an fun interactive website with games, activities, stories, information on animals and so much more for students of all ages.
National Geographic Explorer!
http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngexplorer
The online National Geographic magazine for Kids. Teacher can explore grant opportunities.
National Geographic Society
www.nationalgeographic.com
The National Geographic Society is the world’s largest nonprofit scientific and educational organization.
National Museum of Education
www.nmoe.org
National Museum of Education provides programs and competitions for students and teachers.
The National Science Digital Library
http://nsdl.org
The National Science Digital Library is a large online library for educational and research resources in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
National Science Foundation
www.nsf.gov
The National Science Foundation is a federal agency that provides information on all fields of fundamental sciences and engineering. Students and teachers can learn more on various science-related topics.
NOAA Education
www.education.noaa.gov
This section of the NOAA website has student resources and interactive activities are in age level sections under different topics. There are topical resources and lesson plans for teachers. NOAA’s home page has a link to free stuff for students and teachers.
National Zoological Park
http://nationalzoo.si.edu
Under the Education homepage, there is a list of online resources, including homework help. Conservation Central (A habitat education program that explores the temperate forest, home of the giant panda and black bear, through online activities.)
Noodle Tools
www.noodletools.com
Noodle Tools offers students and teachers MLA/APA composer research tool designed to provide bibliography help for the research process.
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Odyssey Magazine
www.odysseymagazine.com
An award winning magazine website for ages 10-16 to learn late-breaking science news and explore adventure in science. Gives teachers additional science resources.
Ology
www.ology.amnh.org
American Museum of Natural History’s fee science-rich site for kids curiosity for “the study of.” Kids ages 7-12 can explore, ask questions, get answers, play games and collect new ology cards.
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
www.omsi.edu
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry has numerous online resources for students and teachers. There are online exhibits and weekly podcasts, plus a guide to science resources, containing links to websites on specific science topics. Experiencing Chemistry covers nine chemistry topics, each with multiple lessons and accompanying resources. Science Whatzit allows kids to have a place to go to find out information on their science questions.
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Pathfinder Science
www.pathfinderscience.net
Pathfinder Science is a virtual community that provides numerous links to lesson plans and internet sites with various science-related topics and activities for students to use. Pathfinder also offers a Teacher’s support area for the involvement of research projects.
Powerful Bones. Powerful Girls
www.cdc.gov/powerfulbones
Powerful girls have powerful bones! This girl-friendly website teaches girls understand how weight bearing physical activity and calcium can be fun (and important!) part of everyday life. The site include interactive games and quizzes, recipes for tasty foods with calcium, and ideas to help girls get plenty of weight-bearing physical activity.
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Quarked
www.quarked.org
Students and teachers can learn about subatomic particles with games and resources.
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Scientific American Frontiers
http://www.pbs.org/saf
A PBS TV series website with lesson plans, contests, and other resource materials for both educators and students.
Science Buddies
http://sciencebuddies.org
Science Buddies is a comprehensive aid to students and teachers for science fair information. It includes project ideas, and a project guide that steps through the scientific method and terms used in science fair project preparation, references and tips for materials. It also has an “ask an expert” section where students and teachers can post questions. There is also a guide for teachers with help on student motivation and guidance.
Science Bulletins
http://sciencebulletins.amnh.org
Science Bulletins gives up-to-date research about the natural world. This American Museum of Natural History site features stories, snapshot and visualizations on various science topics.
Science Daily
http://www.sciencedaily.com/
This is a source for latest science research. News is listed by science area. It includes archives, reference articles, science videos, images, and more.
Science Directory
www.sciencedirectory.info
Science Directory is a comprehensive directory providing a one-stop destination for everything you can think of that is related to science.
Science Explorations
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/explorations/
Science Explorations is part of scholastic.com to share various science related explorations for students.
Science Fair Center
www.sciencefaircenter.com
Science Fair Center offers science fair project ideas and water topics. This site helps students, parents and teacher with various resources to help with all aspects of science fair projects.
Science News for Kids
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org
Science News for Kids is divided into zones- puzzles, games, scifi, labs and teacher zones. Each zone has various interactive and resources, including links. There is also an archive of articles organized by science topic.
Science Picture Vocabulary Cards
www.palmbeach.k12.fl.us/K12CurriculumAdultCommunityEducation/ScienceK5_2008/fcat.html#vocab
More than 80 common terms used in elementary science are preseted and illustrated in engaging cartoon-like style. Helps teachers prepare students for state assessment test. The card cover major science disciplines as well as science processes.
SciLinks
www.scilinks.org
SciLinks is science textbook links associated with NSTA providing the best science sources online. This site is free of charge to students and teachers.
Scotch Science Fair Central
http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral
The portion of the Discovery School website contains a complete handbook on science fairs, project ideas and many other helpful ideas, including tips and useful links. Teachers will also want to visit the Discovery School site for lesson plans and curriculum guides.
Siemans We Can Change Challenge
www.wecanchange.com
We Can Change website is on sustainability that has cool virtual labs, lessons plans and etc. Part of the NSTA Challenge.
SouthEast Atlantic Coastal Ocean Observing System (SEA-COOS) Virtual Waves Classroom
http://seacoos.org/
The South East U.S. Atlantic Coastal Ocean Observing System has posters, charts, and maps available for download or ordering. The community and classroom tab contains sample lessons on topics like hurricanes. There are computer learning games for students.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
www.usace.army.mil/
The corporate website for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has a crayon icon in the top bar which leads to links to science subjects with related Corps projects, lesson plans and student activities. There is an Engineers’ Club for kids, games links to other government sites with kids’ activities.
U.S. Department of Energy
www.energy.gov
The Department of Energy site has easy-to-locate sections for educators and for students & kids. The teachers’ section contains catalogs for ordering lesson plans by age level, freebies and grants, plus student activities. There are also sections on the science fair and fair projects. There kids’ section has activities and links to other sites.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
www.fws.gov
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website has educators’ and kids sections with topics that explore the animal kingdom with videos, online libraries, and lots of links to more information.
U.S. Geological Survey
www.usgs.gov
The U.S. Geological Survey has an education tab on its navigation bar. Within that section are primary and secondary section links to grade specific teacher guide books on many, many science topics. There is any easy icon code about what is contained in each listed link. Many contain full teacher guidebooks with lessons and activities geared to national standards.
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W Watch Know
www.watchknow.org
Contains thousands of educational videos for students in all subjects.
Water Center
www.watercenter.org
Water Center has various hands-on water projects to help students become more aware of problems with water and why water quality is important.
Windows Into Wonderland
http://www.windowsintowonderland.org/
The National Park Service takes visitors on electronic field trips into Yellowstone National Park. Designed for middle school students, each trip includes curricular materials for teachers and an Ask-an-Expert area with an archive of questions and answers.
Windows to the Universe
www.windows.ucar.edu
This website unites the Earth and space sciences in a rich array of documents, images, movies, animations, and classroom activities that describe scientific concepts.
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