The Smithsonian has an interactive site that allows you to be the paleontologist! Visit the Virtual Dinosaur Dig. Use the tools to uncover the fossil and prepare it for shipment to the Smithsonian. This will help your students understand the process of fossil hunters and the history behind the fossils they see in the museums. [...]
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From sea to space
April 22nd, 2012 · No Comments · Content - Science
The Navy’s Focus Education Website provides information and interactive for space and sea. You can learn the secrets of waves (who know there were names for the different types of breakers?), explore the deep or gaze into the sky. This would be effective for elementary school students. It also includes a teacher resource area. (From [...]
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Diving (without getting wet)
April 21st, 2012 · No Comments · Content - Science
SeaView Undersea allow you to take a virtual tour undersea without leaving the comforts of home. This project is still in its infancy and currently you can only explore sections of the Great Barrier Reef- but there will be more to come. This image is a screen shot from one of the tours. (From TeachersFirst)
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The Wright Way
April 19th, 2012 · No Comments · Content - Science
This NASA site has a host of information on the Wright Brothers. It walks the student through the invention process and has links to lesson plans, activities, and simulations. (From TeachersFirst)
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