Science+Links

= = =Alligators:= report format- [] NGS Creature Feature- [] National Zoo fact sheet - []

=GENERAL SCIENCE LINKS= a great collection of interactives indexed by topic: [] solar system interactive site for reading - [] solar system – even has planet __coloring pages__: []

=Magnetism= Many links: http://www.internet4classrooms.com/science_elem_magnets.htm More links: http://www.gamequarium.org/dir/Gamequarium/Science/Magnets/ Magnet detective: http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/detectivescience/magnets.html Magnet adventure: http://www.knowledgeadventure.com/games/magnets/ = = =HEALTH= Pinky and the Vet (2016 updated): http://www.science4us.com/elementary-inquiry-science/science-skills/science-tools/ [] [] [] [] http://www.fns.usda.gov/multimedia/games/blastoff/blastoff_game.html [|http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/health/anatomy/skeleton/Skeleton_tutorial.htm]skeletal system, assemble bones

=Matter=

[|http://science.pppst.com/matter.html]- lots of powerpoints with game links [|http://www.strangematterexhibit.com/index.html]- crush it? treat it? [|http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/8_9/science_8_9.shtml]- solids and liquids Weigh yourself on other planets (mass/weight) - [] = = =FORCES AND MOTION= a great collection of interactives indexed by topic: [] Rocket Launches: [] and [] Magnets: [] hilarious interactives to teach forces, gravity, compression, etc.: [|http://www.engineeringinteract.org/teachers4.htm#ks1] [] more roller coasters [] more on friction position and motion home page with lists of interactive games: [] build your own machine and make the ball move: [] good explanation, primary - [] = = =ROCKS and Soil= Rock reports: https://flexiblelearning.auckland.ac.nz/rocks_minerals/rocks/gneiss.html Use this site to do your research on your rock. The link gives you three categories, sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous. Follow the report guidelines that are in your CAT/DOG folder.

Class soil activities from Science department: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/newsroom/features/?&cid=nrcs143_021958 http://seedsurvivor.com/agrium-games/SoilTris/index.htm a great collection of interactives indexed by topic: [] http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/rocks-minerals-landforms/rock-cycle.htm for video on rock cycle [] - Erosion - teacher lesson [] interactives rocks animation: [] lots of reading but nice graphics: [] wow-great rock cycle graphics, easy to understand: [] soil and rock interactive where they __can test__ rocks: --Very comprehensive for science units – broken down clearly for each strand [] fossils: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/scienceforkids/dinosaurs/games.htm more fossils: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/prehistoric_life/dinosaurs/burying_bodies/ landforms:http://harcourtschool.com/glossary/horizons/index.html Landform video -http://simply2ndresources.blogspot.com/2011/10/gotta-love-landforms.html You tube video on rock cycle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE3jR_RhxO4&index=2&list=PLBHpYpFt0e58GqQ48Ub8N8V4VlbH9oGbG ions: [] [] [] some good hands on __lesson plans__ for teaching rocks: [] volcano video: [] landforms: [] Soil on __teacher__ tube: [] Discovery channel soil activities: [] Scoop on Soil: [] This activity is downloaded on the desktops in class. soil lesson: http://www.cleanair.pima.gov/soil.html soil game: [] Landforms: http://harcourtschool.com/glossary/horizons/index.html Landform video of all: http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/rocks-minerals-landforms/landforms.htm

=Plants= http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/science/s_plants/index.htm http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/online/plant.swf Magic School Bus photosynthesis: [] Easy plant parts –drag and drop: [] Parts of plant and their jobs: [] plant activities: http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/plantsgrow.html plants: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/7_8/plants_grow.shtml Earthworm dissection: [] Study Jams: http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/activity/plants-11-studyjams-interactive-science-activities http://interactivesites.weebly.com/plants.html Lots of great links to videos and activities: http://www.proflowers.com/blog/interactive-plant-biology-kids-guide-life-cycle-flower http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/plants.html

Chickquest - Life Cycles
Chickquest homework: Watch these videos to discuss in class The Egg, Ohio's Perfect Food: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr-TkFZeNDc&feature=youtu.be Where Eggs Come From: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvMM2uK18rI&feature=youtu.be The Incredible Infertile Egg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mxbwa9V_co&feature=youtu.be Live streaming video of hatching: www.akronschools.com/chickquest then scroll and choose a school or: How to locate the live stream. 1. Go to youtube 2. In Search bar type in Ritzman CLC 3. Scroll until you see "Ritzman CLC Live Stream". a great collection of interactives indexed by topic: [] Link for egg video: [] List for Ohio animals: [] [|http://www.animalinfo.org/rarest.htm#golden%20rumped%20lion%20tamarin] Endangered list [] search by mammal, amph, etc. Slide Show for endangered species: [] poop game: [] [] collection of interactives on life science/animals life cycles - [] SCIENCE – LIFE CYCLES [] CHICKENS AREN’T THE ONLY ONES... GOOD SITE BUT DESIGNED FOR 1ST GRADERS...THEY RESEARCH ALL EGG-ANIMALS

Ritzman's hatch from 2010: http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?title=Chick_Hatching&video_id=228455

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