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Free Online Video Library

9/3/2018

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Free online video library keeps it short and sweet

Pros: Pulls videos from all over the world into a safe, filtered, made-for-education environment.
Cons: Some ads; no helpful video details like publication date, detailed content description, grade level, or standards alignment.
Bottom Line: Quickly search quality videos and create video quizzes to engage students and enhance learning. Can be used for morning journaling

PBS Teachers: Ice Cream Shake

8/26/2018

Who doesn't love ice cream? How exactly do we get ice cream? Learn the science and conjure up a sweet treat while you investigate states of matter. Explore how to turn a liquid into a solid by removing heat energy.

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Why Don't We Use All of Our Brain Cells?

8/12/2018

I Forgot Day is August 12. Did you ever wonder why don't we use all our brain cells and what do we do with the ones we don't use? Find out from Hannah Iaccarino, a graduate student in Brain and Cognitive Sciences at MIT and a researcher at the Picower Institute for Learning and Memory.

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Smithsonian Science Education Center

8/12/2018

Smithsonian Science Education Center

Teacher-geared site outlines steps for innovative science instruction

Pros: "Good Thinking" videos addressing student misconceptions and education best practices are absolute gems; watch and learn.
Cons: Educators with whom the site's vision resonates will still need to do a lot of legwork; concrete details such as samples or time lines are notably missing.
Bottom Line: Use the SSEC's site as a stop on your changing-science-instruction path; just be prepared to reach out to them for constructive details.

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The History of Lightening

8/12/2018

From the sudden flash of light, the power of the thunder, and the fear of what it might bring, we have always been fascinated and awed by the phenomenon of lightning during a thunderstorm. Lightning Safety is important. Check out this resource that takes readers through the evolution of lightning detection technology. Learn about Alexander Popov's device that used radio waves, and how that lead to the advanced detection equipment of today. Also see how the images from the new GOES weather satellite's Geostationary Lightning Mapper can help meteorologists map and predict storm paths in the future.

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Hot Air Balloon Ascent and Descent

6/30/2018

June is Hot Air Balloon Day. Ever wonder why and how hot air balloons float? This resource from the NOVA Web site offers a series of interactive activities that help you understand the science of hot air balloons. Look into the rising and sinking of air, the impact of air temperature on hot air balloons, and even take a virtual hot air balloon journey across the globe.

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wisconsin Fast Plant Labs

6/7/2018

Wisconsin Fast Plants

Easiest way to use plants in K-12 science classrooms

Pros: Teachers will find this site exceedingly helpful in making sure that students get the most out of a plant-based inquiry experience in the classroom.
Cons: Most resources are only useful to teachers who purchase the plants and other supporting materials.
Bottom Line: Detailed resource and support website for those teaching science through plants.

Wind Energy Lab

5/28/2018

It's almost summer and a great time to check out the 3M and Discovery Education Wind Energy Virtual Lab. Use 21st Century skills as you harness renewable energy. Design, build, and test wind turbines. Choose different locations, blade shapes, and materials to enhance virtual wind turbine creations. Share input/output charts that contain design specs.

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Wild Animal Lesson Plans

5/19/2018

Earth Rangers

Kid conservationist's paradise with great images, vids, animals galore

Pros: Bring Back the Wild lesson plans are well-written with tons of inquiry and exploration.
Cons: Although they're not a huge part of the site, games don't really prioritize learning.
Bottom Line: Great ecology lesson plans and videos are rich with engrossing animal goodies, but the accompanying games don't teach much science.

How Does Wind Create Energy?

5/12/2018

Happy Big Wind Day! Let's celebrate the benefits of wind with this hands-on science experiment! In this science fair project, you'll blow on different kinds of pinwheels with a blow-dryer and see how far away you can get before they stop spinning. This will give you clues about how sensitive the pinwheels are to wind, and why. The next time you see a wind turbine you will have a better understanding of how wind creates energy.

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