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Science Snacks
Check out these bite-size science exhibits and demonstrations that teachers can make using common, inexpensive, easily available materials. Covering a wide-variety of science topics, these exhibits were designed by the Exploratorium science museum in San Francisco with the help of classroom teachers.
Source: Exploratorium Intended Audience: Teachers Reading Level: N/A Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: No

Teacher's Domain
You'll find science and social studies lesson plans, video clips, images, animations, and other multimedia resources at this site from WGBH. Many of the resources at this site come from NOVA, American Experience, and other public television productions. You will find standards for each item selected as well as further information. In addition to content for the classroom, you will also find professional development opportunities. This is a free resource, but you will have to register.
Source: Teacher's Domain Intended Audience: Educators Reading Level: N/A Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: Yes

PathFinder Science
This virtual community of teachers, students, and schools participates in collaborative research projects. Project include water conservation, bird surveys, stream monitoring, and amphibian biomonitering. You must register your classroom to participate, registration is free.
Source: Pathfinder Science Intended Audience: Students/Teachers Reading Level: Varies Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes

Science NetLinks
Looking for science resources? This site features reviewed Websites, lesson plans and other science resources for the K-12 classroom.
Source: Thinkfinity Intended Audience: Teachers Reading Level: High School Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: Yes

National Science Digital Library
This site features reviewed and cataloged science, math, and technology Websites, research articles, events, and news feeds for K-12 teachers, librarians, and university faculty.
Source: National Science Digital Library Intended Audience: Educators Reading Level: N/A Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: Yes

Computational Science Education Reference Desk
You'll find lesson plans, activities, tutorials, algorithms, interactive models, and more at this site that focuses on the use of computational science.
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National Science Digital Library Intended Audience: Students/Teachers Reading Level: High School Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: Yes

Middle School Portal
Find Web-based math, science, and technology resources specifically designed for use in the middle grades.
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National Science Digital Library Intended Audience: Students/Teachers Reading Level: High School Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: Yes

Audio Interviews
e. e. cummings on what makes an artist. Watson and Crick on the discovery of DNA. Any Warhol speaks on how he selected his portrait subjects. Artists, poets, writers, actors, politicians, scientists and other key figures of the 20th century are featured in audio interviews at this site from the BBC. In addition to the interviews, you will also find biographies.
Source: BBC Intended Audience: General Reading Level: High School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No

Science.gov
Searchable directory for science related information and resources from U.S. government agencies.
Source: Science.gov Alliance Intended Audience: General Reading Level: N/A Teacher Section: No Searchable: Yes

Science Friday
This companion site to the National Public Radio show hosted by Ira Flatow features live audio broadcasts as well as archived shows. You will also find a Kids' Connection section with lesson plans for each of the shows.
Source: NPR Intended Audience: General Reading Level: N/A Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: No

National Science Foundation
You'll find the latest science news and discoveries at this site. Be sure to check out the multimedia gallery for audio, video, and animations and the classroom resource section for links to Websites for the K-12 classroom.
Source: NSF Intended Audience: General Reading Level: N/A Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes

Cornell University Math and Science Gateway
This site offers links to to resources in mathematics and science for educators and students in grades 9-12. You can access sites by topic area. Many of the sites referenced can also be used with younger students.
Source: Cornell University Intended Audience: Teachers/Students Reading Level: Middle Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No



BBC Bitesize Ages 7-11
Play some games and learn more about materials, energy, light and sound, and living things. Source: BBC

BBC Bitesize Ages 11-14
Play some games and learn more about living things, chemicals, energy and forces, Earth and space. Source: BBC

BBC Bitesize Ages 14+
Learn more about biology, chemistry and physics with interactive games or test your knowledge with online quizzes! Source: BBC

Engaging Science
Check out these online games from Science World, the Vancouver Aquarium, and the MacMillian Space Centre.

Games and Puzzles
Check out this collection of science and math games. Including a number of gmaes and puzzles dealing with the elements. Source: Jefferson Labs


Online Video

NatureWorks
Discover the natural world and the connections that make nature work in this 16-part series for students in grades 3-6. Source: NHPTV

Dragonfly TV
Check out online episodes of this science magazine show for kids. Source: PBS

Scientific American Frontiers
Alan Alda brings his unique blend of curiosity and humor to the exploration of the latest trends in science, medicine, technology, and the environment. Source: PBS

Nature
View episodes of award-winning natural science show.
Source: PBS

NOVA
View episodes of this science series that explores innovations and discoveries from the world of science and technology while highlighting the human side of science.. Source: PBS

NOVA ScienceNOW
Hosted by renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, this fast-paced and provocative science magazine show highlights four timely science and technology stories per episode. Source: PBS

Secret Life of Scientists
In this series of short, web-exclusive videos, you'll meet intriguing scientists and engineers, and learn about their surprising lives outside the labs.
Source: PBS

Secrets of the Dead
Using the most up-to-date science in the laboratory and in the field, scientists and researchers examine the missing pieces of each puzzle, completing the picture of what had been merely an assemblage of suppositions. Source: PBS

Wired Science
This science series brings the magazine's award-winning journalism, groundbreaking design and irreverent attitude to public television. Source: PBS

The Human Spark
Alan Alda visits dozens of scientists -- and undergoes an examination of his own brain -- to find the answer to one question: What makes us human? Source: PBS

Ocean Adventures
Join Jean-Michel Cousteau and his acclaimed diving teams hundreds of feet beneath the ocean's surface. Source: PBS


Lesson Plans

Science Lesson Plans
Large collection of science lesson plans and actities for grades K-12. Source: Columbia University Education Center

Science Lesson Plans
Collection of K-12 lesson plans and activities. Source: Educator's Reference Desk