Teaching Resources :
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Reminder :
Many sites are not Australian. Therefore, scrutinise carefully to be certain they are of value in your Australian setting.
Many sites are not Australian. Therefore, scrutinise carefully to be certain they are of value in your Australian setting.
Resources for Science
- Note : Individual resources are suitable for teacher use with all education levels unless specifically indicated otherwise.
- Access Excellence
‘The Site for Health & Bioscience Teachers and Lecturers.’ Includes What’s New ? Resource Centre, Activities Exchange, Science Updates, Graphics Gallery, Health, Science & Society, a Mystery Spot and much more.
Secondary, Tertiary - American Museum of Natural History
[Resources for Learning]
‘Activities, articles, evidence, analysis and more, for educators, families, students and anyone interested in teaching or learning about science.’
Primary, Secondary - Australian Sites :
- Australian Academy of Science
Information and resources suitable for education. The Education page alone provides Nova : Science in the News, Primary Investigations, annotated list of science books for primary, ‘back to basics’ which clarifies concepts and biographical information on Australian scientists.
A fabulous site.
Primary - Board of Studies New South Wales Science Links
Links under the headings of ‘Simulations, Applications, Experiments’, ‘Physics Links’, ‘Chemistry Sites’, ‘New Science Sites’ and ‘General Science Sites’. - new !Do-it-Yourself Science
Presented by the CSIRO is a wide range of ‘do-it-yourself’ activities covering all areas of science, as well as those to be done in the backyard, and a range of weblinks to further activities.
Highly Recommended ! - Kayahan
Created by an Australian teacher. Includes study notes, formulae, unit topics, text reference pages, study skills and more for senior Physics.
Secondary - Lab, The
[Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s Gateway to Science]
News, features, games, screensavers, Dr. Karl and more.
Primary, Secondary - Life Changing Science
Videos based on Radio National’s ‘The Science Show’. Previous year’s material is archived. Covers environment, health and space. You need Flash to view these. Get transcripts if required.
Brilliant.
Secondary - Science Essentials
Developed by the Country Education Project in Australia.
Primary - Science in Victorian Departmental Schools
Secondary - Scientists in Schools
‘The Scientists in Schools programme promotes science education in primary and secondary schools, helps to engage and motivate students in their learning of science, and broadens awareness of the types and variety of exciting careers available in the sciences.’ Sections for both Scientists and Teachers.
Primary, Secondary - Sleek Geeks
‘The Sleek Geeks are Dr Karl Kruszelnicki and Adam Spencer. In 2008, they take to the ABC TV airwaves with a couple of other geeks, Yumi Stynes, Ruben Meerman and Dr Stephen Bosi to answer some fascinating scientific questions we encounter regularly in everyday life. Their mission is to reveal the surprising science that lies hidden in our homes, offices and backyards.’ Download vodcasts of the various shows, video extras and Extra Info. - Spacetime - Astronomy Education
‘Space, Science & Educational Toys and Merchandise. The mobile planetarium and telescopes are a fantastic resource and especially suited to remote and regional students.’ Based in Western Australia.
Primary, Secondary - Spark, Rollercoaster and the
Australian ABC presentation. Spark games, web diary, experiments, brain teasers, quiz, message coder, the science of everyday and more.
Primary, Secondary - Uniserve
‘Serving Australian Science and Technology.’ From the University of Sydney. Covers all levels of science in schools and provides curriculum resources, additional resources, professional development [online tutorials], a calendar of events, excursions & in-school visits and email lists for teachers.
Resource Pages [covering all school education levels] include the following, each with briefly annotated links : - new !Additional Resources
- Biology Education Sites
- Chemistry Education Sites
- Earth Science Education Sites
- Multi-Discipline Education Sites
- Physics Education Sites
- Support Materials for Science Educators
Includes ‘lesson plans, productivity tools on the web and resources for safe science teaching.’ - WebQuests developed by UniServe Science
Webquests in a range of scientific areas. These include such topics as : - Our Indigenous
Garden
‘An Internet WebQuest on Indigenous Use of Native Plants’ - Australia’s Megafauna
‘A web-based activity exploring the diversity of the Australian megafauna and its extinction ’ - It’s Just a Theory
‘The task of the group as a whole is to outline what is meant by the “Theory of Plate Tectonics”, outline the development of the theory and provide evidence to support or reject the theory.’ - The Living Desert
: Australian Wildlife Park
‘An Internet WebQuest on Australian Deserts and Wildlife.’ - Awesome Library -
Biology
A collection of links to lesson plans, texts, animal information, endangered species, biochemistry and much more.
Primary, Secondary - Azoos : Science
The Science category results for the Azoos Search Engine. You can access specific directories within science and also their previous database information.
Secondary - Bill Nye :
The Science Guy
Runs a US television science show for students with a large audience because of his presentation. A number of sections covering aspects of science.
Primary, Secondary - Biodidac
The objective was to ‘Create a bank of digital images, video, and animations that can be used and adapted for teaching Biology. There is too little digital material that can be freely used for teaching. BIODIDAC aims at filling this void, at least partially. BIODIDAC now contains 6 153 items.’
Exceptional ! - Biology Corner, The
Helping to integrate science & technology. Resources include quests, clip art and laboratory ideas.
Secondary - Biology Lesson Plans
Lessons that can be used in computer rooms and classrooms.
Primary - Citizen Scientist
‘A clearinghouse of ideas for the classroom …’ Multiple Categories to investigate, archives, teacher resources and multiple blogs, a regular special site review and more.
Primary, Secondary - Cool Experiments with Magnets
‘Devoted to magnetism and the cool experiments you can do with permanent magnets and electro-magnets. Lists of the materials needed for the demonstrations, directions on how to assemble them, instructions on how to show them, and notes on how they work are all here for you. Of course, there are also links to useful sites, sources and books on magnets.’
Primary, Secondary - Cornell Centre Maths & Science
Gateway
Various sub-sites available through one entry point. - Curriculum Links for Science Teachers
Annotated links for both general science and specific science areas done by a US school district. [There are also links to other directories for different subject areas]. - Discover Understanding : …
Sections covering electricity, magnetism, time, even how to build bridges [engineering]. - Dr Bob’s Interesting Science Stuff
Interesting, unusual and covering science and technology.
Primary, Secondary - Einstein Archives Online
Copies of Einstein’s work through the archival database of digitised manuscripts.
Secondary, Tertiary - Energy Quest
US based, covering experiments, activities and descriptions of a variety of energy forms. - Ensiweb
‘The main objective of ENSI is to improve the teaching of evolution in High School Biology courses by encouraging teachers to teach evolutionary thinking in the context of a more complete understanding of modern scientific thinking.’
Secondary - Eric’s Treasure Trove of Scientific Biography
Information about scientists of note.
Secondary, Tertiary - Everyday Mysteries
[Fun Science Facts from the Library of Congress]
‘Did you ever wonder why a camel has a hump ? If you can really tell the weather by listening to the chirp of a cricket ? Or why our joints make popping sounds ? These questions deal with everyday phenomena that we often take for granted, but each can be explained scientifically. Everyday Mysteries will help you get the answers to these and many other of life’s most interesting questions through scientific inquiry.’
Primary, Secondary - Exploratorium Hands-on Activities
‘Hands-on’ activities covering Observatory, Planet Earth, Machines & Tools, Living Earth, Food, Human Body, Mind & Perception, Society & Culture as well as activity collections. Great in any classroom.
Primary, Secondary - Exploratorium Iron Science Teacher
‘The Exploratorium’s Iron Science Teacher competition showcases […] science teachers as they devise demonstrations around a particular ingredient – an everyday item such as a plastic bag, a milk carton, or a nail.’ Need Real Player to view webcasts including from the archives.
Primary, Secondary - Exploring Nature : Educational Resources
‘A Natural Science reference site for students and educators. Providing ongoing and continually updated natural science references, lectures, & lesson plans for elementary school level students, a resource for finding information on hundreds of animals, their range, habitat, physical traits, habits, diet, predators, reproductive features and life span with color illustrations and diagrams for downloading.’ Designed specifically for K-8 students. You need to register but this is Free.
Primary - Exploring Planets in the Classroom
Interactive activities that can be used in the classroom.
Primary, Secondary - Flight
Ohio State University. Covers topics relating to flight including ‘science of flight’ and ‘experiments with air’.
Primary - Frank Potter’s Science Gems
About 2 000 links to science sites done by subject and grade level.
Primary, Secondary - Flying Turtle Exploring
‘Discover how the same basic principles influence and control the way things work in nature, living organisms, and human technology.’ Easy and difficult methods to do this. Resources for teachers.
Primary, Secondary - Genetics Web Lab Directory
14 Labs with both student and teachers instructions.
Well presented !
Secondary - Insects in the Classroom
Activity cards for group & individual use, a photo gallery of insects and ‘schoolyard presentations’. Quite worthwhile.
Primary - Introduction to
the Scientific Method
A clear, plain-text presentation that generates an understanding of what this is.
Primary, Secondary - Kathy Schrock’s Guide to Science Sites
Like other of her collections. She provides awards for super sites. - Kid’s Astronomy
Initially for students, but sections specifically for teachers. Explore a virtual Solar System. Free lesson plans and other support.
Primary, Secondary - Lifescience
‘Learning Life Science just got easier.’ Covers all major science areas, news, Free Stuff, links and more.
Primary, Secondary - Light and Matter
Free books on physics. Also Free software - Mac & Windows.
Secondary, Tertiary - Links Library : Science
About 90 sites from Science Projects through to work on wind. Some listed separately e.g. Science Museum of Minnesota. - Mountain Maker, Earth Shaker …
Links to PBS television. Information on plate tectonics, building mountains, volcanoes and changing the sea floor.
Secondary - National Science Digital Library, The
‘The National Science Digital Library [NSDL] was created by the National Science Foundation to provide organized access to high quality resources and tools that support innovations in teaching and learning at all levels of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.’ - Neuroscience for Kids
The nervous system. Interactive work to develop understanding for people at all levels. Experiments are included.
Primary, Secondary - Physics Classroom
US based. A wealth of textual and visual information on all aspects of physics. In addition to the work, there are links to related physics sites from the same source. By a practising teacher.
Secondary - Proscope, The
Expensive but not beyond a school. A ‘microscope’ that is linked to your computer and shows the image on the screen using provided software. Suitable for use at all levels. Can be used in a laboratory or by 1 person. - School
Science Experiments
Compiled at the University of Queensland. basically textual presentations with some diagrams. Note the warning with some of these regarding school/parental permission - Science Aid
‘This website is a wealth of information that is specifically written for high school science, with information that could hugely improve your grades.’ UK developed and covering Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Psychology areas.
Secondary - Science Activities Manual
[K-8 World Wide Web Edition]
‘Written to aid in the adaptation of the “Touch Science Concept” to the elementary/middle school classroom.’ A very interactive, hands-on approach to doing science, developed at an American university.
Primary, Secondary - ScienceaGoGo
‘Interesting science news, research tidbits and science discussion.’ Includes features, forum, books, a curiosity shop, This Week and more.
Secondary - ScienceCentral
A vast listing of briefly annotated links in topic areas from Aeronautics & Aerospace through to Technology. Each is further broken down in to sub-topic areas. It is a US listing, so some areas may not prove completely relevant, but there is so much, you will surely find things that are worthwhile. - Science Clip Art
Clipart that is relevant and, best of all is Free.
Primary, Secondary - Science Clips
From the BBC. Online investigations and experiments in topics including air, light and forces.
Primary, Secondary - Science Fairs
Help and ideas for running science fairs/days in schools. - Science Fair [1]
A variety of scientific projects. It helps you run a science fair !
Primary, Secondary - Science Fair [2]
Completing science fair projects.
Primary, Secondary - Science Fair Information
Provides you information that will make this an easy task. Ideas for activities and how to run the day.
Primary, Secondary - Science Fair Project Resource Guide
‘The IPL will guide you to a variety of web site resources, leading you through the necessary steps to successfully complete a science experiment. If you have never done a science fair project before, it has been a while, or you just want to be sure you do a really great job be sure and look at the following websites for tips on what makes a good project before doing anything else.’
Primary, Secondary - Science Fair Projects World !
‘A collection of hundreds of Illustrated Science Fair Ideas for Elementary, Middle & High School Projects. All the projects are illustrated with high-quality diagrams and easy to follow instructions.’
Primary, Secondary - Science Hobbyist
A vast array of links, information and more grouped under directories such as Amateur Science, Cool Science, Good Stuff and then several specific areas.
Secondary - Science Learning Network
News, links, online museum and a chat site to talk about science.
Primary, Secondary - Sciencemaster
‘ScienceMaster is chock full of information, news, links, pictures, products and services, with the best content from NASA, the USGS, the EPA, NOAA & leading colleges & universities. ScienceMaster is the place to learn about the universe, or space, find information on volcanos, and global warming, explore plants, animals or microbes, and study physics or chemistry.’
Primary, Secondary - Science Museum of Minnesota
Has sub-sites that provide information, graphics, interactive material, etc., about various topics.
Brilliant ! - Science Mysteries
Introduction to fakes and frauds carried out in science. Does Piltdown Man ring a bell ? Worth it to see how people got away with it at the time.
Secondary - Science Experiments R’Us !
‘Welcome to our website about science. You will find out how to do lots of amazing science experiments and how to keep safe when you do them !’.
Primary, Secondary - Science Software
This incorporates commercial software. For Freeware, check the
Educational Software page. - Earthbrowser
‘A three dimensional model of the earth with constantly updating live information.’ - EarthViewer3D
- Encyclopaedia of Australian Birds
- I Love Science
- The Interfact Series
- Planetarium Software
Both Windows and Mac. - Science Spot
Science lessons. Activities come with work sheets so all is done for you.
Primary, Secondary - Science Topics
Extensive links to science resources, grouped in categories. Not updated for a while.
Primary, Secondary - Science Tracer Bullets Online
‘Contains research guides that help you locate information on science and technology subjects. With brief introductions to the topics, lists of resources and strategies for finding more, they help you to stay “on target”.’
Brilliant !
Primary, Secondary - Simply Science
‘Activities are fun. Learning builds on previous units. Materials in the kit minimize prep time and last for several years with minimal replenishment. There are suggestions for additional science activities and integrations across the curriculum.’ Grouped in directories, sub-directories, then topics. Accessed via Student, teacher and parent links. Also check their new !Favourite Links, which include science for various capabilities and groups.
Highly Recommended !
Primary, Secondary - Smile Program Biology Index
‘The following is a collection of almost 200 single concept lessons. These lessons may be freely copied and used in a classroom. The Biology lessons are divided into the following categories : Anatomy & Physiology, Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Genetics, Environmental Studies and Ecology, Biochemistry, General Biology and Miscellaneous.’
Primary, Secondary - Teacher’s First Physics Lessons
100 problems in physics. Students work them, then find online answers either when finished or unable to solve.
Secondary - The Lesson Plan Library
Offers physical science lesson plans for teachers. - Toon University
‘Includes the nine planets, ocean animals, many activities and a child quiz on several topics. Games & science activities for kids to help them learn faster. Elementary age kids learning science do so faster and retain their education through activities & kids games that increase their attention span.’
Primary - USGS and Science Education, The
‘The U.S. Geological Survey provides scientific information intended to help educate the public about natural resources, natural hazards, geospatial data, and issues that affect our quality of life. Discover selected online resources, including lessons, data, maps, and more, to support teaching, learning, education [K-12], and university-level inquiry and research.’ - Water Science for Schools
‘We offer information on many aspects of water, along with pictures, data, maps, and an interactive centre where you can give opinions and test your water knowledge. You can choose a topic from the menu [ ], get a description of our main water topics, or view our site map.’ Done by the US Geological Survey.
Primary, Secondary - Welcome to the Cornell Theory Centre
‘Provides links to resources in mathematics and science for educators and students in grades 9-12, although teachers of other levels may find these materials helpful’.
Secondary - Welcome to the Exploring Science Site !
‘This website has a broad vision to provide a variety of information, on-line activities, and discussion forums for children, teachers, parents, pre-service teachers, teacher educators, and educational researchers. Our basic emphasis is to promote teaching and learning through inquiry, problem-solving, and project-based approaches.’
Primary, Secondary - Why Files, The
Science behind the news and new science discoveries. Major areas are ‘In Depth’, ‘In Brief’, ‘In the News’ and ‘Cool Images’. Fascinating information, some relevant to Australia.
Primary, Secondary - Wind, The : Our Fierce Friend
Resources about the wind. Contains classroom activities as well as links to other sites.
Primary, Secondary - Yahoo Science Education K-12
Listing of sites related to science. Useful if none here satisfy needs.
Primary, Secondary - Yuckiest Site on the Internet
Entomology, earth sciences and the human body. Provides opportunities for investigations.
Primary, Secondary - zeroBio
‘This is a website for high school science students. You’ll find a variety of interactive quizzes, games and puzzles to practice what you’re learning in Grade 9 Science, Grade 11 Biology and Grade 12 Biology. There are also some specific student resources for each course.’
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