There are so many excellent resources on the web that they can sometimes become overwhelming. I've collected suggestions from colleagues and friends in the teaching field, researched and included favorites from my own teaching experience to create this list of great science resources. No doubt there are other great ones out there, but this is an excellent launching point for teachers, homeschoolers and science-lovers. These are grouped by topic, but otherwise in no particular order!
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Biology
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Wildlife/Natural Science
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Physics/Astronomy
Chemistry
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Earth Science
Engineering
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Botany/Environmental/Garden
General Science/Science Fair
- Science Buddies excellent source of experiment ideas, including a wizard to help you choose a science fair topic!
- How to Smile Great source for math and science lessons and activities from museums, universities and other educational organizations
- Exploratorium Explore science snacks, activities, blogs, sooo many resources here!
- National Science Teacher's Association lots of excellent resources, books and networking here for members and non-members (definitely worth that membership!!)
- Education.com Science Fair Projects A ton of science fair projects with supplies and directions
- Share it! Science News Science Fair Projects For links to Education.com projects written by yours truly
- American Museum of Natural History Curriculum Collections from deep sea vents to dinsaurs, lots of great curriculum here!
- Science Netlinks Tools and lessons for K-12. Always tons of links to augment what you are already studying!
- ReadWriteThink This is a literacy site, but it's a great way to integrate your curriculum. Search a science topic and there is a good chance there will be something related and linking your topic to language arts.
- Understanding Science resources for teaching the nature of the scientific process
- EdHeads science and math games that promote critical thinking and meet standards
- Community STEM a place to collaborate, find and contribute STEM activities
- Nautilus Magazine interesting Science Articles, based around a specific theme each month
- PHET Interactive Science and Math Simulations lots of chemistry and physics simulations
- Planting Science Scientists providing online mentorship to student teams involved in inquiry projects.
- Share it! Science News Yes! we are a great resource for lessons, activities, current events and science ideas!
- Ask Dr. Universe Kids can submit science questions for Dr. Universe (a very knowledgeable cat) answers them. You're bound to learn something fascinating when you stop by here!
Blogs
- Growing With Science science investigations with a focus on insects and plants
- Edutopia Science Blog lots of resources and teaching ideas from the Edutopia community
- Vermont Institute of Natural Science Center for Environmental Education a forum for science educators, explorers and enthusiasts
- Thriving STEM NGSS linked science activities, units, fun STEM learning
- Planet Smarty Pants literature based activities and learning through science, engineering and art
- Science Sparks making science fun, kitchen science, plus activities from PreK and older
- Left Brain, Craft Brain creative crafts, engineering projects, and STEAM activities
- STEAM Powered Family STEAM activities and experiments
- Preschool Engineering resources for mechanically minded toddlers and preschoolers
- Go Science Girls fun science at home
- KC Edventures Kids activities, family travel and fun ways to learn. Although not always science related, there are often science themed posts.
- STEM Friday weekly children's STEM book reviews
- Eureka! Lab "a place for discovery", investigations and science vocabulary demystified. Written for kids
- Archimedes Notebook hands-on science, nature activities and science book reviews
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