The links on this web page are provided as resources for integrating technology into the Science and Social Studies curriculum. Many of the links are interactive and work well with the SmartBoard and the ActivBoard; however, it is not necessary to have either to use these activities. This list is in no way comprehensive; it will be updated regularly. If you use other sites and wish to share with your colleagues or find that any of these links are invalid, please use the contact link and email me. ***(click on subject to navigate to that section of the page) : : : : : : : : : : : : :
: Science
SC Dept of Ed		https://www.ed.sc.gov/apps/cso/standards/supdocs_k8.cfm
		Grades K-8 Academic Standards Supporting Documents
Science NetLinks		http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/
		Science NetLinks, part of MarcoPolo, provides free, Internet-based content including a wealth of standards-based resources for K-12 science educators, lesson plans, interactives, and reviewed Internet resources. Science NetLinks is a dynamic site with new content being added on a regular basis, so check back often.
SeaWorld/Busch Gardens: Animals		http://www.seaworld.org/
		Facts, animal sounds library, “new arrivals,” ecosystems, virtual exploration, zoo news network, and “Ask Shamu” your animal questions – all fun and educational.
Plymouth State University Meteorology Program Cloud Boutique		http://vortex.plymouth.edu/clouds.html/ Explanations of and access to detailed pictures of some basic cloud forms.
PBS: Creature World		http://www.pbs.org/kratts/world/index.html Interactive “creature” activities.
National Geographic: Kids		http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/index.html Interactive activities across the curriculum.
Bill Nye (the science guy)		http://www.billnye.com/ Interactive science for kids.
The Website of the American Chemical Society (for kids)		http://www.chemistry.org/portal/a/c/s/1/acsdisplay.html?DOC=kids\index.html Excellent interactive chemistry activities for kids.
FOSSWeb		http://www.fossweb.com/ Inquiry-based science support, resources and interactive activities for K-8.
The USGS and Science Education		http://education.usgs.gov/ “The U.S. Geological Survey provides scientific information intended to help educate the public about natural resources, natural hazards, geospatial data, and issues that affect our quality of life. Discover selected online resources, including lessons, data, maps, and more, to support teaching, learning, education (K-12), and university-level inquiry and research.” (K-6 Resources: http://education.usgs.gov/common/primary.htm)
Science Clips		http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ Scientific interactive games and quizzes by age level. Produced by BBC, but applicable to US students.
Digger and the Gang		http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/digger/7_9entry/7_9.shtml BBC produced interactive math, English, and science activites.
DynaMo’s Lab		http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/dynamo/lab/index.shtml Interactive science activities produced by BBC
Your Weight on Other Planets		http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/planetweight/planet.htm Interactive online calculator to learn about gravity.
		From Center School District in Kansas City:
Planet 10		An interactive space site - build or interact with the planets. (Elem, MS)
Ed Heads		Compound and Simple machines (Elem)
Interactive science		A variety of topics - all interactive! (Elem)
Science, optics and you		An interactive science site, especially good for upper levels. (MS, HS)
Virtual Body		Take your class on a virtual field trip of the Human Body. (Elem, MS)
Switch Zoo		Great for adaptation discussion as you change head, body and tail of animals. (Elem)
Simple and Complex machines		Lab experiments with wedge and lever, ramp and pulley, and wheel and axle. (Elem)
Acids, Alkalis, and Neutralization		Make a prediction of outcomes using neutralization strategies and litmus strips to test reactions. (MS, HS)
Cells Alive!		A "virtual microscope" type of site including plant/animal cells, mitosis and meiosis. (MS, HS)
Froguts		A virtual dissection of a frog. (MS, HS)
"Rat guts"		A virtual dissection of a rat. (MS, HS)
Human anatomy		Click on the hot spots for an explanation of systems, organs, muscles, etc. (Site has popup ads - don't install anything offered!) (Elem, Mid, High)
Science Activities		Water cycle, electricity, changing matter, habitats, among others. (Elem)
Virtual microscope		Virtual microscope of insects, botany, pond life. (Elem, MS, HS)
Physics		Mechanics, electrodynamics, optics among others. (MS, HS)
The Virtual Cell		Click "The Virtual Cell Tour" to start. (MS, HS)
It's Elemental		An interactive periodic table of elements. (MS, HS)
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:Social Studies
Marco Polo		http://www.marcopolo-education.org/home.aspx MarcoPolo is an easy-to-use collection of premier lesson plans, student activities and student interactives that is available 24/7 to any educator with Internet access.
EDSITE		http://edsitement.neh.gov/ “The Best of the Humanities on the Web from the National Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the National Trust for the Humanities, and the Verizon Foundation.” http://edsitement.neh.gov/tab_lesson.asp?subjectArea=3 Includes: History and Social Studies lesson plans by subject and grade level with excellent resources.
Library of Congress		Using Primary Sources in the Classroom http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/lessons/primary.html Different lesson plans with strong student and teacher resources.
		Interactive, “hands-on” activities. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/features/index.html
		Collection Connections http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/collections/index.html Collection Connections provide activity ideas for using the collections to develop critical thinking skills.
		Community Center http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/community/index.html Featured the month of October: Poetry and Literature Discover historical primary resources from the Library of Congress to integrate the teaching of language arts with history. Don’t miss the “ready to use” primary source set on “Found Poetry.”
Historynet		http://www.historynet.com/about Created by the Weider History Group, the world's largest publisher of history magazines. Not and interactive site, but “loaded” with historical information.
DynaMo’s History		http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/dynamo/history/ Interactive history-related activities produced by the BBC.
		From Center School District in Kansas City:
Earthcam		Check out places on earth in "real time".  Great for writing projects, changes over time, animal observation, etc. (Elem, Mid, High)
Geography		Download interactive geography US maps and world maps. (Elem, MS)
Build a Prairie		Restore a prairie using biology, ecology and climatology. (Elem, MS)
Early American History		Short films of noteworthy famous moments in early American history. (Elem, Mid, High)
US state location		You choose to place state on map with or without state outlines. A third option is placing the name of the state in the correct location. (Elem)
American Centuries		Explore American history through these collections and activities. (Elem, Mid, High)
Ben's Guide for Government		Information and activities about US government specifically tailored for educators and students. (Elem, Mid, High)
Timeline		Create a timeline - you won't be able to save it, but you can print it. (Elem, Mid, High)
Earthcam		Check out places on earth in "real time".  Great for writing projects, changes over time, animal observation, etc. (Elem, Mid, High)
Geography		Download interactive geography US maps and world maps. (Elem, MS)
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: Geography
National Geographic		Education Site http://www.nationalgeographic.com/education/ Lesson plans, maps, photos, current events, & a multitude of classroom resources.
		Xpeditions: Geography Standards in your classroom http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/ Thousands of ideas, tools, and interactive adventures to bring geography standards to life.
		My Wonderful World http://www.mywonderfulworld.org/index.html A National Geographic-led campaign—backed by a coalition of major national partners—to expand geographic learning in school, at home, and in the community to give our kids the power of global knowledge. Great links to interactive activities and maps.
		EdNet https://www.ngsednet.org/index.cfm Education news, resources, discussion, and much more. (Be sure to check out EarthCurrent compiled by the National Geographic Society Libraries and Information Services.)
Smithsonian		Geographic Resources http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/MyWonderfulWorld/ Online, interactive resources.
Google Earth		http://earth.google.com/ “Using Google Earth in Your Curriculum” (opens a Word document) Max Monroe Assistant Principal, Ninth Grade Academy Pickens High School Max_Monroe@alumni.clemson.edu From a presentation at the EdTech Conference (Sept 2006)
BrainPop		http://www.brainpop.com/ BrainPOP is an educational program, providing content spanning 6 main subjects including: Science, Math, English, Social Studies, Health and Technology and correlated to state curriculum standards. Facts about BrainPop: http://www.brainpop.com/support/facts_about_brainpop.weml?pagetype=s
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