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ECED/BED 4311 - Teaching Science in Primary Grades - Links

Rube Goldberg Machines - Through his wacky cartoons which depict the most elaborate and ridiculous devices to accomplish the most mundane tasks, RUBE GOLDBERG'S "INVENTIONS" have become synonymous with any maximum effort to achieve minimal results. His ingenious drawings follow their own impeccable logic, demonstrating that the unnecessary can also be the mother of invention - often with hilarious results.

How Stuff Works in Science - A great site to use that can answer the ultimate question of "How does that work?" in a number of science disciplines and topic areas. It is also a great site for extensions in topics such as computers, home and entertainment.

New Scientist - New Scientist has recently been updated and redesigned. New print only sections and a strong clear design, all in one innovative, serious and entertaining magazine, make New Scientist an essential magazine for the 21st Century.

Zoom Into Science - Whether you are at home or in a classroom, camp, or afterschool setting, you can make the most of ZOOM's science and math activities. And, you don't have to be a scientist or science teacher.

DiscoverySchool.com - DiscoverySchool.com is dedicated to making teaching and learning an exciting, rewarding adventure for students, teachers, and parents.

Science Net Links - Providing a wealth of resources for K-12 science educators, Science NetLinks is your guide to meaningful standards-based Internet experiences for students.

National Geographic for Kids - Be a National Geographic kid! Find tons of games, e-mail postcards, photographs, pictures, animal facts, cool links, NG Kids Magazine stories, and more.

Yuckiest Site on the Internet - These Yucky teaching units (for grades 3-8 and K-2) correlate with the science topics that your students love on the Yucky Site.

Enchanted Learning - Enchanted Learning produces children's educational web sites and games which are designed to capture the imagination while maximizing creativity, learning, and enjoyment.

Activities Home Page - The activities, built around themes, include links to resources on the Internet. Each resource can have a description as well as one or more questions that help focus attention on important concepts or information at that resource.

BrainPOP - BrainPOP is the leading producer of educational animated movies for K-12. The company creates original animated movies to explain concepts in a voice and visual style that is accessible, educational and entertaining for both children and adults.

Scholastic Teacher Resources - Scholastic, the global children’s publishing and media company, has a corporate mission supported through all of its divisions of instilling the love of reading and learning for lifelong pleasure in all children.

UTEP Spanish Language Science Resources - This Webpage provides easy reference and access to resources for teaching science to Spanish-dominant learners. It is maintained by Dr. Brian Giza, Assistant Professor, UTEP College of Education.

 

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