Insect Life Cycles
As part of our science curriculum we teach a unit called “Structures of Life.” A great resource to use for this unit is the cuddly mealworm (which are actually larva, not worms). They’re easy to care...
View Article9 Great Science Fair Sites
Science fairs have been going on for quite some time now. I still remember making a working electromagnetic telegraph with my dad in his garage when I was just a lad, strolling into my school gymnasium...
View ArticlePhysics Games for Kids
Physicsgames.net is a fantastic site geared toward teaching kids (and adults) about the universal properties of physics through fun, interactive games. There are over 200 games available for play....
View ArticleCool Science Sites for Kids
In celebration of Robert Bunsen’s 200th birthday, I’m dedicating this post to four cool science sites for kids. If you’d like to see some of my other favorite science sites, click here. 1. Periodic...
View ArticleThe Greatest and Greenest Earth Day Sites for Kids – Part II
April 22 is Earth Day and in recognition of this, I’m dedicating two posts of the greatest Earth Day sites for kids and teachers. Part I can be found here. As Earth’s population nears 7 billion,...
View ArticleGreat Sites to Learn About Outer Space
This week I’m highlighting three great sites about space and our solar system. Solar System Scope Solar System Scope is an amazing site that allows you to zoom around our solar system and view the...
View ArticleThe Space Place – from NASA
NASA has created a great new site for kids to learn more about Earth, the Solar System, The Universe, and much more. Within each section of The Space Place, there are games, activities, videos,...
View ArticleSpace Shuttle Delivered to the Smithsonian
Here’s a great video of the Space Shuttle being delivered to the Smithsonian Institute. Check out the Smithsonian’s YouTube Channel for hundreds of other educational videos.
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