Science Resources for Grades 3-6

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For SimpleK12 Science Resources for 3-6 Classrooms Meredith Martin

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Resources from my SimpleK12 webinar on science websites and apps for grades 3-6.

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For SimpleK12

Science Resources for 3-6 Classrooms

Meredith Martin

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About Me K-6 Computer Teacher Google Certified Teacher EdTech Presenter

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Science Websites

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NASA For Kids OnlyWebsite: http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/

Resource from NASA focussed on earth science

Articles, videos, links, and games

Includes a teacher guide

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Chem4Kids

Website: http://www.chem4kids.com

Large variety of chemistry resources

Lessons followed by quizzes

Access to other science topic sites

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Gamequarium Science Games

Website: http://www.gamequarium.com/science.htm

Multiple topics, and multiple resources for each one

Also includes library of science videos

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Science KidsWebsite: http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/

Fabulous compilation of resources for science

Includes experiments, games, quizzes, and more

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Kinetic City

Website: http://www.kineticcity.com/

Collection of science experiments, games, activities, and more

Includes hands-on activities and writing activities

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NeoK12

Website: http://www.neok12.com/

Collection of science videos organized by topic

Also includes games, activities, and presentations

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PPPST ScienceWebsite: http://science.pppst.com/

Excellent resource for both teachers and students

Includes free powerpoint presentations, games, lessons, and more

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How Stuff WorksWebsite: http://www.howstuffworks.com/

Great site for older students or as an enrichment activity

Videos, quizzes, and activities on a variety of topics

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PhET Interactive Simulations

Website: http://phet.colorado.edu/

Large collection of interactive science simulations

Sort by topic or grade level

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Science Apps

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WWF Together

In-depth, interactive stories of endangered animals

Cool and unusual animal facts

Video and image galleries

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Weird But True

Contains a variety of weird facts

Very engaging for students

Additional fact packs available for in-app purchase

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3D Cell Simulation and Stain Tool

3-D views of cells and their parts

Video library

Information pages for cell structures

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Biobots Sea RescueDesign a robot based on undersea creatures

Videos and information on sea life

See how your robot performs in the final challenge

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