
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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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.
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Annenberg Learner
Advance excellence in teachingUses media and telecommunications to advance excellence teaching in American schools. This mandate is carried out chiefly by the funding and broad distribution of educational video programs with coordinated Web and print materials for the professional development of K-12 teachers.
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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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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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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.
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Encyclopedia of Life
Global access to knowledge about life on EarthDatabase of scientific information on and photographs of known species. Global access to knowledge about life on Earth. Our Mission: To increase awareness and understanding of living nature through an Encyclopedia of Life that gathers, generates, and shares knowledge in an open, freely accessible and trusted digital resource.
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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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First School
Preschool activities and craftsFeatures free fun pre-school lesson plans, educational early childhood activities, printable crafts, worksheets, calendar of events and other resources for children of pre-school age. The crafts, lesson plans and activities are adaptable for ages 2 to 6. Ideal for home schooling, pre-school and kindergarten teachers, day care, toddler child care providers, after-school and baby sitters.
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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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How to Smile
Hand picked science and maths activitiesA free-access collection of 3,500 of the best hands-on science and math activities for all ages. Based at UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of the Science, SMILE makes STEM fun and educational, and draws activities from leading science centers, science and science education organizations, universities and national agencies.
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Kids.gov
A safe place to learn and playThe official kids’ portal for the U.S. Gov. link kids, parents and teachers to information and services on the web from government agencies, schools, and educational organizations, all geared to the learning level and interest of kids. Kids.gov is organized into four audiences: Kids Grades K-5, Teens Grades 6-8, Teachers and Parents. Each audience tab is divided into educational subjects like Arts, Math, and History
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Learning A-Z
Online teaching resources and student toolsLearning A-Z is a leading provider of digitally delivered teaching products that support instruction and student growth in reading, writing, and science. Our resources are currently used in over half the school districts in the U.S. and Canada, and more than 180 countries worldwide.
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Middle School Chemistry
Big ideas about the very smallA resource of guided, inquiry-based lesson plans that covers basic chemistry concepts, along with the process of scientific investigation. You can download all of the lessons from Middle School Chemistry for free.
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NASA eClips
Short, relevant educational video segments from NASAA great way for students and educators to learn about space exploration, with clips divided by grade level. NASA eClips™ are short, relevant educational video segments. These videos inspire and engage students, helping them see real world connections.
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NASA Education
The resources of NASA for educatorsConnects teachers and students with lesson plans and videos related to some of NASA’s most well-known, and most amazing, projects. Enhance the study of science and technology by employing the diverse resources available from NASA. These include video e-Clips, pod casts, NASA television, live space station video, and blogs.
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