There is so much out there on the web to help kids learn. But it’s so hard to find! At EdAlive Top Sites you’ll find over 500 educational web sites designed expressly for, or useful to you in your quest for great resources.
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ABC Science
Environmental fun and activitiesPlay Catchment Detox to see if you can successfully manage a river catchment and create a sustainable and thriving economy. It’s an online game where you’re in charge of the whole catchment. You get to decide what activities you undertake – whether to plant crops, log forests, build factories or set up national parks. The aim is to avoid environmental problems and provide food and wealth for the population.
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AMSER
Resources for Community and Technical CollegesAMSER (the Applied Math and Science Education Repository) is a portal of educational resources and services built specifically for use by those in Community and Technical Colleges but free for anyone to use. AMSER is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as part of the National Science Digital Library, and is being created by a team of project partners led by Internet Scout.
 is a portal of educational resources and services built specifically for use by those in Community and Technical Colleges but free for anyone to use. AMSER is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as part of the National Science Digital Library, and is being created by a team of project partners led by Internet Scout. #Mathematics #EdAliveTopSites)
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ARKive
Wildlife films and photos from around the worldWildlife films and photos from some of the world’s best filmmakers and photographers. ARKive is leading the ‘virtual’ conservation effort – gathering together films, photographs and audio recordings of the world’s species, prioritising those most at risk of extinction, and building them into comprehensive multimedia digital profiles. ARKive is a unique record of the world’s increasingly threatened biodiversity.
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Ask Dr. Universe
All your science questions answeredAnswers many common questions related to science. Questions cover topics such as biology, chemistry, animals, the Earth, the human body, and more.
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Astronomy Magazine
Astronominical information for all agesGreat astronomical photos, articles and resources. Astronomy is a monthly American magazine about astronomy. Targeting amateur astronomers for its readers, it contains columns on sky viewing, reader-submitted astrophotographs, and articles on astronomy and astrophysics that are readable by nonscientists.
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BioInteractive
Search hundreds of free science eduation resourcesMultimedia resources, including apps, animations, videos, interactives, and virtual labs, to bring the excitement of scientific discovery into your classroom. Our rich video resources range from a series of short films on evolution, hosted by an award-winning author-scientist, to lectures on the brain given by a Nobel-prize winner—all supplemented by teacher guides and classroom activities.
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Biology 4 Kids
Controlled search engine for BiologyWhere kids learn about cells, microbes, plants, invertebrates, animal systems.
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BrainPOP
Animated resources that bring learning to lifeAnimated, curriculum-based content that supports educators and engages students – in school, at home, and on mobile devices. Resources include movies, quizzes, games, mobile apps, experiments, activity pages, and much more covering hundreds of topics within Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Technology, Arts & Music, and Health. All content is aligned to state standards including Common Core.
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Chem 4 Kids
Chemistry activities and information for childrenWhere kids learn about matter, atoms, elements, the periodic table, reactions and biochemistry.
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CSIRO
Shaping the future through scienceLinks to material regarding many issues confronting the Australian environment. At CSIRO we shape the future. We do this by using science to solve real issues. Our research makes a difference to industry, people, and the planet. We ask, we seek, we solve.
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Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries
Queensland Government resource for Primary IndustriesThe site is divided into sections on business and trade, plants, animals, fisheries, environment, biosecurity and research. The Environment section covers issues such as drought and the Research tab leads to case studies on issues such as food technology. The home page features an ‘alerts’ link about current biosecurity threats, and ‘From the Minister’ highlights other current issues.
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Discovery Education
Education via digital mediaFeatures lesson plans, videos, puzzle makers, science fair ideas, contests, grants, science help and more. The Discovery Educator Network (DEN) is a global community of educators passionate about teaching with digital media, sharing resources, collaborating, and networking. The Discovery Educator Network (DEN) is a global community of educators passionate about teaching with digital media, and sharing resources.
 is a global community of educators passionate about teaching with digital media, sharing resources, collaborating, and networking. The Discovery Educator Network (DEN) is a global community of educators passionate about teaching with digital media, and sharing resources. #ContentResources #EdAliveTopSites)
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Discovery Kids
Resources of the Discovery Channel for kidsDiscovery Kids allows kids to play games, solve puzzles, and find answers to some of their most pressing questions.
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Exploratorium
Explore how the world worksA museum of science, art, and human perception located in San Francisco, California. We believe that following your curiosity and asking questions can lead to amazing moments of discovery, learning, and awareness and can increase your confidence in your ability to understand how the world works. We also believe that being playful and having fun is an important part of the process for people of all ages.
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Explore Learning – Gizmos
Math & science simulationsWorld’s largest library of math & science simulations – Gizmos are interactive math and science simulations for grades 3-12. Over 400 Gizmos aligned to the latest standards help educators bring powerful new learning experiences to the classroom.
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Fascinating Education
Learning science has never been easierThis site uses an audio-visual technique to teach science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) in a step-by-step manner. The “right-hemispheric” learning approach takes advantage of the brain’s ability to process images more efficiently and more effectively than just reading text.
 in a step-by-step manner. The “right-hemispheric” learning approach takes advantage of the brain’s ability to process images more efficiently and more effectively than just reading text. #Science #EdAliveTopSites)
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FT Exploring
Science and technology exploredProvides teachers with lesson plans and other resources related to energy, including activities related to photosynthesis.
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Funology
Beat boredom with fun activitiesHelps get kids interested them in science by providing them with games, recipes, experiments, and arts and crafts projects. Funology is the ultimate parenting toolbox! It offers ideas you can use to inspire and entertain your kids off line. Simply put, we offer the cure to boredom!
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Gifted and Talented
Unleash your child's geniusCourses are specially designed to meet the needs of advanced learners. K-12 courses in Mathematics, Language Arts, Science & Computer Programming feature a combination of multimedia instruction and automated assessment of student work to provide students with a personalized, self-paced learning experience. You can choose to work with the support of tutors or work independently. Developed by Stanford University
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How Stuff Works
The complex made simple to build understandingTopics include engineering, environmental science, forces of nature, innovation, and more. Founded by Marshall Brain with a goal of giving its target audience an insight into the way in which many things work. The site uses various media in its effort to explain complex concepts, terminology and mechanisms, including photographs, diagrams, videos and animations, and articles.
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