Game - The mathematics of projectile motion
http://www.mathplayground.com/ProjectTRIG/ProjectileMotion.swf
This game gives the user a purpose and mission. The question mark teaches about the mathematics.
"Tech off the Rack" is an educational technology blog that shares free and readymade interactive technology resources for immediate use by students. These simulations, games, videos or audio files can be used to personalize or differentiate K-12 learning in all content areas. Sites that change language for ELL are noted.
Showing posts with label Science. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Science. Show all posts
Friday, May 4, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Teachers Domain k-12
Teachers' Domain is a free resource for digital media from PBS. There is a registration page first. Learn how to find the resources and use the filters and saving the resources.
http://www.teachersdomain.org/
http://www.teachersdomain.org/
Labels:
Arts,
English Language Arts,
Health,
math,
Phys.Ed,
Science,
Social Studies
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Sponge Lab - Biology
Sponge Lab has a long list of awards and covers an array of topics that surrounds science. History, math, teaching science etc. You can sign up for free with the site being something of a content management system. You can personalize the content. Be aware that the content you place there will be Sponge Labs.
I took a look at the build a body interactive, it is not anatomically correct. You can build different systems of the body. Case studies of diseases are avalable.
In personal information the users can change to Canadian French, but content can be sorted by English, Spanish, French and German. Geared to grades 7 up to post-graduate.
Friday, February 17, 2012
PBS Nature videos and interactives
Click on "For Educators" to sort by grand level, video segment, current season.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/
By the Educational Broadcasting Corporation
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/
By the Educational Broadcasting Corporation
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Web-based Lab Activities for Science
Virtual Courseware Project from California State University LA. The content is geared to high school with some middle school. Web-based lab activities that enhance
the learning and teaching of a range of science disciplines.
Inquiry based Earth and Life Science This one needs teacher registration, but is free.
Geology Labs online
Earth and Environmental Science - simulations and tutorials (Also Spanish)
Biology Labs online
the learning and teaching of a range of science disciplines.
Inquiry based Earth and Life Science This one needs teacher registration, but is free.
Geology Labs online
Earth and Environmental Science - simulations and tutorials (Also Spanish)
Biology Labs online
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Outer Space links and interactives on K-12 teacher resourcss Wiki
Interactives are listed below the extensive list of links for Outer Space units.
http://k-12teacherresources.wikispaces.com/Outer+Space
http://k-12teacherresources.wikispaces.com/Outer+Space
Monday, February 13, 2012
Earth Science animation The Savage Earth
PBS - The Savage Earth animation of earthquakes, Tsunami etc.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Periodic Table of Videos
The following website has a video for each element. It is formated as the periodic table. You will need access to YouTube. http://www.periodicvideos.com/index.htm
Learn Chemistry ages 5-18+
The Royal Society of Chemistry has a few thousand chemistry interactives with lessons. There is a nice filter shown below. It has something to offer for all grade levels. There is career information, posters you name it.
The periodic table lends itself to a mirad of ways to teach about the elements. RSC has its own virtual periodic table. http://www.rsc.org/periodic-table/
Monday, January 30, 2012
Science Writer 5-12
CAST Science Writer, supports students in writing lab and class reports. This tool is geared toward middle school and high school students. It uses animated characters to talk the student through the steps of writing.
http://sciencewriter.cast.org/welcome
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Learner.org K-12 to adult
http://www.learner.org/index.html is produced by the Annenburg Foundation. It has K-12 interactives in the arts, foreign language, literature & language arts, mathematics, science , social studies and history. Some resources can be purchased, but look around for the free high quality resources.
Labels:
Arts,
English Language Arts,
Foreign Language,
History,
Literature,
Mathematics,
Science,
Social Studies
Monday, January 23, 2012
Science Net Links - K12
The Science Net Links site http://sciencenetlinks.com/ is produced by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. At Science NetLinks, you'll find teaching tools, interactives, podcasts, and hands-on activities for all grade levels.
An example is Harnessing Power: Power Play
“
To build your machine, click on one of the parts in the bottom of the screen, and then drag it into one of the three spaces. Try to do it as fast as possible. Once your machine works, click 'NEXT' to go on to a new challenge.”
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Sing Math and Science Concepts by Scholastic
Study Jams by Scholastic has math and science study helps with karaoke and video explanations as well as vocabulary and test yourself features. http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/index.htm The site does not differentiate the content by grade level, but it is good for differentating by interest.
Try singing along with a data analysis tune on the link below. You can hear the song sung or turn off the vocal for kareoke. The lyrics are shown on the screen as the song plays.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Science Simulations
Simulations
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/balancing-act
Need to differentiate or personalize your lessons? Use the PhET site. It has physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics and other simulations for students to explore content concepts for all grade levels K-16. This site has the ability to change language for ELL students.
What's in the name? The site is from Colorado University and originally the PhET website focused on physics, Physics Education Technology, or PhET. All PhET simulations are free and are easy to use and incorporate into the classroom. They are written in Java and Flash, and can be run using a standard web browser as long as Flash and Java are installed.
This link brings you to the available translations. http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/translated
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/balancing-act
Need to differentiate or personalize your lessons? Use the PhET site. It has physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics and other simulations for students to explore content concepts for all grade levels K-16. This site has the ability to change language for ELL students.
What's in the name? The site is from Colorado University and originally the PhET website focused on physics, Physics Education Technology, or PhET. All PhET simulations are free and are easy to use and incorporate into the classroom. They are written in Java and Flash, and can be run using a standard web browser as long as Flash and Java are installed.
This link brings you to the available translations. http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/translated
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