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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
(back to)
science options