Science

Elementary / Middle School Biomes site created by students

Another way to see the sky.

Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment -- inquiry-based investigations

What you need to know about energy -- interactive site

Booklet

Resource rich site

National Parks site for students and their teachers

Pictures, info, 700,000 species

interactive simulations that help students learn and understand math and science

3M sponsored site - capture your curiosity and engage you in the scientific thinking process

Interactive science & engineering (for 9-11 year olds)

four different animations that explain how the different types of engines work: turbofans, rocket engine, turboprop and land based turbine engine

Interactives from the Science Channel

enhance your understanding of the science behind food and cooking

Great resource that is often overlooked because it is hidden inside Thinkfinity.

Walk in the Woods is designed for third through fifth grade students to gain an appreciation of nature. Sometimes students are not able to go to a forest preserve or woods, so this brings the woods to them.

Game style simple machines Fun!

More simple machines - interactive

interactive to build Rube Goldberg type devices

Rich resource with activites, games, 3D models, and websites about animals, ecosystems, and more