Math+&+Science+Sites

= **Science** = Lizzie Barnett

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Are you looking for a way to make your learning experience the best it can be? Science does not have to always be so boring. There are ways that you can make it exciting for you and your students. The use of technology in the classroom can engage your students, keep them involved, and help them get more out of their learning. Many have researched the benefits of technology and the results have been positive. People from the George Lucas Educational Foundation tell us that, "New tech tools for visualizing and modeling, especially in the sciences, offer students ways to experiment and observe phenomenon and to view results in graphic ways that aid in understanding". Many websites have been created for students and teachers to enjoy and to aid in the learning process. Below are some websit﻿es that might be just what you are looking for to spice up your classroom. =====

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Do you ever wonder how roller coasters are made? What makes you stay in your seat when your so high off the ground and upside down? It's Physics! Physics may seem impossible to understand but with this interactive website you can use your skills of physics in an aplicable real life situation. You can design your own roller coaster. Put your skills and creativity to the test. Play with your friend and see who can make the best roller coaster. Not only is it educational, but its fun! Just click on the Roller Coaster below and start your adventure! =====

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= __Science Games__ =

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Need a good website to play science games? This site has plenty of games to play. They will keep you entertained and you will hardly know you are learning. These interactive games are fun, educational, and definately worth your time. To check out these exciting games, click on the picture below. =====

** __Teachers__ **
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Youtube is a new hit that people from everywhere are using to post videos, watch videos, and learn new things. This video title, Connor in the Classroom, shows a fun science experiment that a class is doing. Not only do you get to see how the experiment is done, but you also get to see the feedback and students reactions to the experiment so that you know if your students will enjoy it and learn from it. Unfortunately we can not always be sure that what will come up on youtube will be educationally appropriate. However, now there is a video site much like Youtube called Teachertube. This way you came make sure the videos submitted are appropriate for you class and for you students.

= ﻿__Butterfly Project__ =

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Some times its hard to find fun activities for your class. At this website you will find a fun butterfly project for your class that will keep your students involved and learning. Its always fun to get the students to do hands-on learning and you will enjoy this project as well. At this site you will find the instuctions on how to do the butterfly project, as well as materials needed and pictures of what it looks like. Do this project with your class and share it with your fellow teachers. They will be impressed and pretty soon the hallway will be filled with these beautiful butterfly projects. Your students will be proud to show off their work. Just click on the butterfly and it will take you to this fun website. =====

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= ﻿__Science Experiments__ = Check out this site and you will find plenty of experiments to share with your class. Students love to experiment with things. They love to have suprise endings and twisted results. With this website you will find fun experiments that will always keep them on their toes. They will be amazed with these experiments, as will you. To access these new, exciting experiments that your students may have never seen before click on the picture of the students below.

= ﻿__Science Experiment Kits__ = Another fun site is Steve Spangler Science! He has kits for sale that have a large selection of science experiments. Not only can you find more challenging and exciting experiments, but you can also buy the kits that go with so that you can do the experiment. You no longer have to worry if you have everything you need to make the perfect experiment, because it all comes together in these science kits. To see these science kits and pick the one that is just right for you and you classroom, click on the picture of the boy below.

= __MATH__ = Brooklyn Eikenburg

In this new generation of students there is an undeniable need to incorporate variety and technology into every lesson possible. This can be very difficult when it comes to teaching math. The use of appropriate websites in a math lesson can not only encourage the students to get involved in their own education but also review prior lessons, get extra practice, ask questions or learn new techniques. Finding appropriate websites for the classroom will be difficult no matter what subject you choose. The number one rule you want to remember is, always make sure the site is safe and secure. If the student is required to give personal information to access the website, if their work would be accessible to the public, or if spam pops up on the screen every five seconds, then the website is not appropriate for the classroom. Using technology in your lesson will change your classroom forever.

media type="youtube" key="afJWLgsciak" height="312" width="384" ﻿﻿media type="youtube" key="O__iSFa_0T4" height="312" width="541" align="left"  What Are You Looking For? (click on the gold star) **Games?** the description of the game. It is easy to find exactly the age level and subject you need. || This website is math and fun combined together! Just click on the math arcade tab and start learning || This is a super fun website. The games help work their mind whle having fun || This website is a great resource for Pre-k-6 teachers, students and families. It allows access to a virtual textbook. ||
 * = [[image:star.jpg width="45" height="43" align="center" link="@http://www.justkidsgames.com/"]] ||= ** JustKidsGames ** On this site is a list of safe and appropriate games for kids. It will say the grade level and subject under
 * = [[image:star.jpg width="45" height="42" align="center" link="@http://www.funbrain.com/"]] ||= ** FunBrain **
 * = [[image:star.jpg width="45" height="41" align="center" link="@http://www.coolmath-games.com/"]] ||= ** CoolMath-Games **
 * Online Textbooks? **
 * [[image:star.jpg width="45" height="43" align="center" link="@http://www.eduplace.com/"]] || ** EduPlace **

This is an exciting website with all things math. There are math games, math videos, math worksheets, word problems, and logic puzzles. This is a great place for students to get extra math practice while having fun. || If you need extra explanation on certain math concepts this website is great! Just click on the math tab and it will take you to a list of many different areas of mathematics you can choose from. There are also games to help your kids learn in a fun way! || This is a great and safe search engine for the classroom or at home with your children. They can click on the math tab for help solving problems, making conversions, and so much more. || If the students click on the “ask earl” tab they can have all their questions answered. There are commonly asked questions that they can click on quickly or can type in their own questions. ||
 * Homework/Extra Help? **
 * [[image:star.jpg width="45" height="43" align="center" link="@http://www.mathplayground.com/"]] || ** MathPlayground **
 * [[image:star.jpg width="45" height="43" align="center" link="@http://www.factmonster.com/"]] || **FactMontster**
 * Search Engines? **
 * [[image:star.jpg width="45" height="43" link="@http://www.askkids.com/"]] || ** AskKids **
 * [[image:star.jpg width="45" height="43" link="@http://www.kids.yahoo.com/"]] || **Kids.Yahoo**