Science+Tools

Science Technology Tools

Florida Standards Database - http://www.floridastandards.org/index.aspx Sneak Peek of CPALMS - http://www.cpalms.org/ Science Sunshine State Standards - Example Access Points - FCAT Science Practice Tests - http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcatitem.asp FCAT Released Tests - http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcatrelease.asp FCAT SMART Notebook Practice Files - http://www.fsdb.k12.fl.us/rmc/training/smart.html


 * Getting Started/Resources**
 * 1) National Science Foundation's Multimedia Gallery . http://nsf.gov/news/mmg/index.cfm?s=2 . collection of images, video, audio, and more
 * 2) Science A-Z: Internet delivered science curriculum . http://www.sciencea-z.com/
 * 3) SCIRUS . http://www.scirus.com/srsapp/ . search online science content only
 * 4) Assignment Calculator . http://www.lib.umn.edu/help/calculator/ . create a time management guide for writing papers
 * 5) Science Resources from RMTC . http://www.fsdb.k12.fl.us/rmc/content/sci.html . extensive collection of science activities for general science, earth science, space science, life science, and physical science.
 * 6) Smartboard in the Classroom . http://eduscapes.com/sessions/smartboard/ . extensive collection of science and other learning resources for interactive whiteboards
 * 7) Edheads.org . http://www.edheads.org . great interactive science activities
 * 8) Smart - Online Classroom Resources . http://education.smarttech.com/ste/en-US/Ed+Resource/Classroom+Resources/ . another collection of resources for interactive whiteboards
 * 9) Enchanted Learning Science Dictionary . http://www.enchantedlearning.com/science/dictionary/ . science for early learning
 * 10) edHelper . http://www.edhelper.com/ . collection of printable learning activities
 * 11) Science in the Home . a pdf resource for parents on helping children learn science . http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/science/science.pdf
 * 12) Steps of the Scientific Method . basic overview of the scientific method with a nice visual diagram of the process . http://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentoring/project_scientific_method.shtml
 * 13) The Scientific Method Tutorial . online tutorial of the scientific method . text is not selectable . https://www.gc.maricopa.edu/biology/glacier/scientific_method/index.swf
 * 14) Planning a Science Project . an in-depth look at the basic scientific method and guide for planning a science project . http://www.sciserv.org/isef/primer/scientific_method.asp
 * 15) Science Fair Project Guide . comprehensive set of resources to help students plan and complete a great science project . http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_guide_index.shtml
 * 16) Compare/Contrast . a simple compare and contrast form to support scientific thinking . http://www.paec.org/david/writing/Science.pdf
 * 17) Science & Inspiration . guides and ideas for using Inspiration to support science . http://www2.tcaps.net/techsource/sw/docs/Inspiration%20in%20Science.pdf


 * Experiments**
 * 1) M&M Survival Challenge . simple and fun experiment that demonstrates the concept of camouflage and the “survival of the fittest” using M&Ms . http://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentoring/project_ideas/Zoo_p012.shtml
 * 2) Science in Action at Highlights . lots of fun science experiments and activities . http://highlightskids.com/Science/h11FreeScienceTop.asp
 * 3) Science Experiments / Project Ideas . extensive list of science experiment and project ideas . [|http://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentoring/project_ideas.shtml]


 * Physical Science**
 * 1) Motion Basics . an overview of the basics of motion . don’t forget that students can use text-to-speech tools to hear this content read aloud . http://www.physics4kids.com/files/motion_intro.html
 * 2) How Stuff Works . targets acoustics, energy, forensic science, nuclear science, optics, and physics . http://science.howstuffworks.com/physical-science-channel.htm
 * 3) Frank Potter’s Science Gems . broad collection of links to physical science web resources . http://www.sciencegems.com/physical.html
 * 4) Soda Play . a collection of applets for building online working models with motion based on the control of friction, gravity, and muscle energy . http://www.sodaplay.com/create


 * Life Science**
 * 1) DNA From the Beginning . an animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes, and heredity . [|http://www.dnaftb.org/dnaftb/]
 * 2) DNA Interactive . lesson plans and classroom activities . free registration for teachers . http://www.dnai.org/


 * Earth & Space Science**
 * 1) Basic Weather Language . children's activities for weather language . http://www.genkienglish.net/weatherml.swf
 * 2) Basic Weather Language Handout5 . goes with the above activity . http://www.genkienglish.net/p15.swf
 * 3) Weather Based Concentration . basic concentration style game with a weather language theme . http://www.1-language.com/memorymatchelem/weather_misc/memori1.swf
 * 4) Weather Store . an interactive weather activity . elementary/British . http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/balamory/flash/windyfin.swf
 * 5) Why Earth Science . a pdf resource on why earth science is important . http://www.agiweb.org/education/WhyEarthScience/Why_Earth_Science.pdf
 * 6) ToxTown . a highly interactive resource on environment health concerns and toxic chemicals found in everyday life . from the National Library of Medicine . http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/index.php
 * 7) Windows to the Universe . content lessons on our planet, solar system, and the universe. each lesson is available in 3 different reading levels and in English or Spanish . http://www.windows.ucar.edu/
 * 8) Starry Night . extremely realistic astronomy simulation software with activities for K-12 . http://www.starrynightstore.com/
 * 9) Stellarium . free planetarium for the computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux) . http://www.stellarium.org/
 * 10) WorldWide Telescope . a Microsoft project that uses telescopic imagery to put the universe at your fingertips . http://www.worldwidetelescope.org/Home.aspx


 * Virtual Labs / Simulations**
 * 1) NASA Virtual Scanning Electron Microscope . a complete simulation of a scanning electron microscope that enables the user to zoom in and focus on a variety of built in microscopic samples . [|http://learn.arc.nasa.gov/vlab/index.html]
 * 2) Virtual Chemistry Lab . select from hundreds of standard reagents and manipulate them just like in a real lab . [|http://www.chemcollective.org/applets/vlab.php]
 * 3) Sunburst Virtual Labs : Workshop ([|Win]. [|Mac9]) Electricity ([|Win]. [|Mac9]) & Kinetic Energy ([|Win]. [|Mac9]) . excellent software virtual labs for doing electricity and light experiments . students can build circuit boards and watch changes in the flow of electricity as they make changes in the circuit board . get the full programs from [|http://www.ccvsoftware.com]
 * 4) Teachers' Domain from NOVA . resources for science, math, language arts, social studies, and the arts from NOVA . http://www.teachersdomain.org/
 * 5) NOVA Interactives . a wide variety of online interactive activities that can be used to demonstrate principles in the areas of space science, earth science, technology, and other areas of interest . [|http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/hotscience/]
 * 6) Online Technology Exploration Activities . fun online activities that explore technology, such as robotics and how computers work . http://www.omsi.edu/visit/tech/activities.cfm
 * 7) ExploreLearning . extensive online set of science simulations and visualizations . each simulation can be used for free for up to 5 minutes per session . [|http://www.explorelearning.com]
 * 8) Froguts . virtual frog dissection software with an online interactive demo . http://www.froguts.com/flash_content/index.html
 * 9) SPORE . interactive multiplayer game where you guide evolution through five stages: cell, creature, tribal, civilization, and space . http://www.spore.com/
 * 10) Edheads.org lots of interactive activities such as weather interactions - be your own weatherman. http://www.edheads.org
 * 11) Virtual Chemistry . A very comprehensive chemistry website from the University of Oxford. LiveChem is an interactive chemistry experiment, where users choose items to mix, and videos display the reaction . http://www.chem.ox.ac.uk/vrchemistry/
 * 12) Interactive Periodic Table . A periodic table with picture representation for each element (when available) . http://www.chem.ox.ac.uk/vrchemistry/pt/


 * Technology Tools**

EyeClops. "toy" microscope that plus into a TV. http://www.eyeclops.com/

Digital QX5 Computer Microscope. USB microscope for viewing microscopic organisms on a computer screen or projected on a large screen. includes software for capturing still images as well as time-lapse video. students can also use the presentation software included to create multimedia presentations. [|http://digiblue.com/digital_blue/qx5.html]

ProScope HR. USB hand held microscope for viewing on a computer screen. will capture still images, video, and time lapse. options include additional lenses, mounts, and stands, http://www.theproscope.com/index.html

Make Your Own Microscope. simple activity where students create a microscope with a cup, plastic wrap, a rubber band, and some water. http://highlightskids.com/Science/TryThis/h3TT1108_waterMicroscope.asp

Tip - Need a quick way to enlarge small objects, plants, insects, etc.? Use a regular photo scanner. Place a transparency on the glass surface to protect it from any scratches and then place the object on the transparency. Leave the lid open and lay a sheet of paper over the object you are scanning. Scan it into an image editing program at 300 to 600 dpi. You will then be able to view on screen, project, or print out a very large version of the scanned object.

HOBO Data Logger. portable data collection probes that can be programmed while connected to a computer then disconnected to be used to record changes in temperature, light, and other stimuli. recorded data can be transferred back into a computer and converted into colorful, easy to read graphs. http://www.onsetcomp.com/data-logger

ThermoWorks USB Data Loggers. portable usb data loggers that plug directly into a USB port. http://www.thermoworks.com/products/logger/usb_logggers.html

LEGO Education Store. includes extensive products for math and science, including materials to address life science, simple machines, energy, and robotics. http://www.legoeducation.com/store/