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| The Homeschool Diner's Guide to Homeschool Enrichment On-Line Enrichment Ideas – Science by Julie Shepherd Knapp, copyright 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Re-published with permission. [First version originally published in the January/March issue of the "MCGT Outlook", the bi-monthly newsletter of the Minnesota Council of the Gifted and Talented, Vol.28, No.2] Trying to work a bit more science into your child’s curriculum? Whether you're looking to spark an interest, or encourage a passion… the Internet is a great place to find science enrichment for all ages! Share the joys of science with your child – sit down and check out a few of these fun and educational websites together… :-) “Chock-Full-O-Science” Sites for All Ages HowStuffWorks.com – all kinds of science …OLogy – science activities for ages 7 – 12 Zoom.Sci – science and engineering activities Wired Science Blog -- presents a variety of science topics Wayne’s Word – on-line textbook of natural history World of Science Encyclopedia Great Sites for Specific Interests Brain POP and Brain Pop Jr -- amusing animated videos on a variety of topics (lots of science & technology!), click "Free Movies" or try a free trial The Electronic Naturalist – free nature units (K-3 and 4-8) What's That Bug? -- a website by two film artists who are bug enthusiasts - a collection of wonderful photos with informative captions [note: there are many examples of mating bugs and cannibalism, so if that is a concern for you, I suggest screening which pages your child views] The Guardian Science Course -- a free online series of articles from a British periodical covering popular science topics (6th grade and up) Journey North – a global study of wildlife migration The Mysteries of Catalhoyuk – interactive archeological dig NetFrog Virtual Dissection – less gross than real life Cells Alive – microscopic views and interactive models American Field Guide -- short PBS videos on different US ecosystems, animals, plants, etc NHC Anatomy and Physiology Interactive Tutorials -- a great list of links to various resources Chem4Kids.com – intro to chemistry made fun The Periodic Table of Videos -- Martyn Poliakoff, a research professor at the University of Nottingham and a pioneer in the field of green chemistry, narrates short, but very interesting, videos describing each element The Visual Elements Periodic Table – cool flash version The Comic Book Periodic Table of Elements -- fun :-) Anatomy of a Firework and the Pyrotechnics Table of Elements -- learn about the role different elements make in the color, burning, and special effects of fireworks Edheads Simple Machines – pulleys, wedges, etc. Scratch -- a free download from MITof a new programming language that lets you create your own interactive stories, games, music, and art, website includes kid-friendly tutorials and "facilitorials", aimed at grades 3 - 8 Snowflakes and Snow Crystals -- by Kenneth G. Libbrecht of Caltech NASA Jet Propulsion Labs Solar System The Official String Theory Website by Patricia Schwarz Particle Adventure – learn about particle physics Oxford Center for Quantum Computation – click on “Tutorials” in the sidebar for some mind-boggling physics Immune Attack -- free download foreducational game introducing basic human immunology to high school and entry-level college students Engineering and Technology BRIO Virtual Track Builder -- build a virtual railroad (point, click, drag) Animated Engines – cutaways for 19 different engines Building Big – interactive engineering labs Super Stacker -- stack a variety of blocks so they don't fall over... SodaPlay Constructor – make and animate wire-frame models Fantastic Contraption -- a wonderful game where each level challenges you to build a contraption that will deliver the payload to its destination, many free levels available, also offers a members- only section Light-Bot -- win by programming a robot to turn on blue lights Breaking Through: The Creative Engineer Engineering Faster Bikes -- interview with design engineers Designing Stronger Skateboards -- interview with designer Designing Phones --interviews with designers and engineers Communications Satellites -- interview with engineer The Space Sling -- novel way to launch payloads Just For Fun Meet the Elements by They Might be Giants--an animated YouTube video The Element Song – click on “dial-up” or “broadband” We Will Rock You -- animated video where "water" kids demo properties Singing Science Records The Large Hadron Rap -- a great description of physics research Synchronized Swimming Mitosis -- clever pool demo Counting Feathers and I Collect Rocks -- Al Simmons on YouTube Water Cycle Jump -- Bill Nye the Science Guy video Rocks Rock Harder -- Bill Nye the Science Guy video AstroCappella: Doppler Shifting -- a funny song about speeding and the Doppler Effect on sound and light, click "Listen to the Song" in the sidebar Scientists for Better PCR -- an ad selling polymerase chain reaction equipment for testing DNA Insultingly Stupid Movie Physics For more science resources check out Science Options for Homeschoolers |
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