Showing posts with label science. Show all posts
Showing posts with label science. Show all posts

Sunday, January 25, 2009

What's the Matter?

Properties of matter that is. (Kind of cheesy, yes.) I am kind of wrecking my brain in an attempt to provide some stimulating science activities for our 5th graders. But I am grateful for the online tools that I've found:



  • Bitesize - This excellent site from the BBC is full of interactive lessons and activities that help students understand the ways of matter. This is where I found the little animation above.
  • Utah Education Network - This page has a list of free interactive lessons on science (though this does not include anything about the properties of matter).
  • Science Storybooks - Free ebooks based on scientific concepts
  • Teaching 2.0 - A great resource for professional development. A great look at what's available to teachers.
  • Jefferson County Schools Site - I'm not from Jefferson county (in fact I didn't even look to see where it is) but this site has some really excellent resources.
  • Space Shuttle Interactive - Though this item is from NOVA (which I honestly do NOT care for anymore), it seems engaging.
  • Science Cartoons - For older kids or those who are very advanced in their understanding of science.

I'm sure that there are lots more. And I'll be looking for them.