| The Adventures of Herman | |
| The autobiography of Squirmin' Herman the worm by the University of Illinois Extension. Includes worm history, anatomy, lesson objectives, facts, fun, and more. Also available in Spanish. | |
| Amazing Space | |
| Grades 6 - 12 The Space Telescope Science Institute, responsible for the scientific operation of the Hubble Space Telescope, provides a variety of interactive web-based space lessons and activities. All lessons include spectacular photographs taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. | |
| Animal Diversity Web | |
| An online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology by University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. | |
| Discovery Channel: Lesson Plan Library | |
| The Discovery Channel offers a wealth of science lesson plans covering earth science, life science, physical science, astronomy/space, and other subjects. | |
| Dr. Arbor Talks Trees | |
| This talking web site by the University of Illinois Extension focuses on tree anatomy and physiology. Students will learn some of the basic inner workings, chemical principles, and fun ways to get to know trees better. Includes a teacher's guide, ideas to promotes how students can celebrate trees by developing their own Arbor Day activities, and is available in Spanish. | |
| Earthquake ABC: A child's view of earthquake facts and feelings | |
| Grade K-2. Terminology about earthquakes for young children, and parents and teachers. | |
| EcoKids | |
| Canada's environmental destination for kids. Includes activities, games, and lesson plans. | |
| Eye of Science | |
| This wonderful collection of stunning visual images produced by electron microscopy, underwater photography, and other technologies qualifies as both fascinating art, and descriptive science. It's the work of German photographer Oliver Meckes and biologist Nicole Ottawa. | |
| FEMA for Kids | |
| This site teaches you how to be prepared for disasters and prevent disaster damage. You can also learn what causes disasters, play games, read stories and become a Disaster Action Kid. Parent and Teacher resources also included. | |
| Let's Talk About Insects | |
| This talking web site by the University of Illinois Extension is designed to help students ages 9-11 years of age gain an appreciation of insects, learn how insects grow and develop (metamorphosis), and learn the importance of insects in our environment. Includes a teacher's guide and is available in Spanish. | |
| My First Garden | |
| A guide to the world of fun and clever gardening by the University of Illinois Extension. Designed for children and includes gardening fundamentals, planning tips, teacher's guides, a gardening gallery, and more. Also available in Spanish. | |
| Switcheroo Zoo | |
| Make your own animal at the photo realistic zoo, build an online habitat, locate creatures with the animal homing device, watch animal video and try the many other activities. | |
| The Weather Eye | |
| Grades 3-5. Safety and disaster preparation guides for natural disasters, with quizzes and glossary. | |
| Weather Wiz Kids | |
| Designed by Meteorologist Crystal Wicker for kids to learn more about the fascinating world of weather. It’s also a wonderful educational website for teachers and parents that gives them the right tools they need to explain the different types of weather to children. | |
Contents of this website are intended for the enhancement of instruction only.
Contact: Julie Gaskin, District Technology Resource Teacher