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| The Homeschool Diner's Guide to Enrichment On-Line Enrichment Ideas – Science by Julie Shepherd Knapp, copyright 2005 Re-published with permission. [ 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 Wayne’s Word – on-line textbook of natural history World of Science Encyclopedia Great Sites for Specific Interests The Electronic Naturalist – free nature units (K-3 and 4-8) 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 Chem4Kids.com – intro to chemistry made fun Wondernet – easy home chemistry experiments (pre-K to 6th) The Visual Elements Periodic Table – cool flash version 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 Engineering and Technology Animated Engines – cutaways for 19 different engines Building Big – interactive engineering labs SodaPlay Constructor – make and animate wire-frame models Breaking Through: The Creative Engineer Just For Fun The Element Song – click on “dial-up” or “broadband” Singing Science Records Insultingly Stupid Movie Physics For more science enrichment check out the Online Video Clips and Photos section on the Audio- Visual Science Materials page |
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