4th
Grade and 5th Grade Science Links
Space ...the Nine Planets, Amazing Space
Aboriginal Star Knowledge...maps, charts, sky gazing pointers
Eyes on the Sky, Feet on the Ground...click on Table of Contents-hands on astronomy activities for kids-hundreds of fun explorations into astronomy as a classroom tool for learning how to theorize, experiment, and analyze data
Understanding the universe-explore the mysteries of the sky
Sky Watch-uncover the mysteries of the night sky, distinguish planets from stars, find the constellations
The Stars and their Constellations...view the Northern Circumpolar constellations from various degrees of latitude. You can watch their movement around Polaris
Constellations-Dome of the Sky...Pictures of the constellations, facts and stories
Hubble Deep Field Academy...explore the universe with interactive activities
Bright Stars-Dome of the Sky...Alphabetical list of bright stars-sky pictures, physical properties, facts
Welcome to the Planets...planet profiles and a collection of many of the best images from NASA's planetary exploration program
The Nine Planets...overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system
Browse the Solar System...by clicking on a planetary image in the chart you will obtain more information on the selected object
StarChild...learning center for young astronomers. Two levels of information are available, glossary
Earth and Moon Viewer...view either a map of the Earth showing the day and night regions at this moment, or view the Earth from the Sun or the Moon
The Solar System Live!...Explore outer space by linking with "live" views of the relative locations of the planets, a map of Earth's daylight and dark areas, and a look at the Earth from the current positions of several orbiting satellites
Exploring Gravity ... three levels from introductory to advanced
What Goes Up Must Come Down ... basic explanation and examples
Photosynthesis...the most important process on earth-click on the red words for a detailed explanation
Neighborhoods ... ecosystems, biomes, and habitats
Marine Ecosystems-Shorelines, Tropical Oceans, Temperate Oceans
Food Chains ... from Planet Pals
Food Chain ... Kidsport Science Reference site
Create a food web ... a cooperative lesson with herbivores, carnivores and omnivores
Food Web Wonders ... shows who eats whom
Ocean Link Food Web-click on a variety of animals to see who eats whom
Soil Food web-the whole soil story
Biodiversity-an
interactive web site dealing with the physical environment to the
individual species that share it to the genes that make up each organism
Plants database...standardized information about plants
EEK...(Environmental education for kids)-Our Earth-click on
"Alien Invaders" for harmful organisms
Electronic Zoo-Animal Resources-mega site for all types of animal info
The Raptor Center is an international medical facility for birds of prey. Our mission is to preserve biological diversity among raptors and other avian species through medical treatment, scientific investigation, education, and management of wild populations
Endangered Species Program...news releases, fact sheets, program information, and other materials
Tour of Biomes Biomes of the world-types, locations, plants, animals and more
Amazon Interactive-Explore the geography of the Ecuadorian Amazon through online games and activities. Learn about the rainforest and the Quichua people who call it home. Discover the ways in which the Quichua live off the land. Then try your hand at running a community-based ecotourism project along the Río Napo
Take a Walk in the Rainforest-a self guided tour to see plants and animals
Nature at risk-some animals can't develop fast enough to changing environments
The Savage Earth-teacher site: our ever-changing earth, earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis
EcoKids Online-site that teaches you all about the planet and its animals. Includes games, news and facts about animals, special guests, gallery of children's art, and a discussion area
FEMA for kids..."site teaches you how to be prepared for disasters and how you can prevent disaster damage. You can also learn what causes disasters, play games, read stories and become a Disaster Action Kid"
Questions
about the effects of volcanoes
Frequently
Asked Questions about Volcanoes
Hurricanes-Discover the power and fury of tropical storms
Tropical twisters-hurricanes and what they do
Global Warming-Kids' Site-EPA site with all you need to know about the topic
Global Warming is Hot Stuff...the greenhouse effect, what it does, what can be done to slow it down
Deforestation ... from EnviroFacts
Earthquake maps and information-effects of earthquakes with links to other natural disasters
Earthquakes for kids-activities and information
Tornadoes-natural disasters project
History of the Microscope...plus von Leeuwenhoek info
Light...a ThinkQuest site includes color, refraction and more
Optics for Kids...optical basics
Make a Splash with Color ... from the Tech - three approaches to color
Rainbows...scientific details, refraction and more
The Big Picture of Viruses...pictures and facts
You have to have a system...circulatory, respiratory, excretory systems
TheYuckiest Site on the Internet...yucky stuff like burps and zits and factual information on the systems of the body
Simple Machines...pictures and explanations
From Apples to Orbits...what it is, how it effects us and the world
Experiment with friction...interactive
Renewable Energy Resources...solar, wind hydro power
Conduction...facts
Interactive Physics Modules...Matter, Electricity and Magnetism, Energy and Fusion module (needs Shock Wave to run)
Touching Lightning...effect of lightning on a person
Weather Basics - Lightning ... from BBC Weather
Minerals A-Z...facts, pictures, birthstones, etc
Earthforce-all about the pushing, pulling and moving of the earth's crust
Sediment...what it is, what it does
What is a Mudslide...landslides, too, causes
Protecting your property from erosion...what it is, what it does and how to prevent it
All about glaciers...general information, life of a glaciers