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Tech for Science

We'll be sharing a variety of technology tools (apps, websites, peripherals, etc.) that teachers and students can use within the science content area.

Science Websites

Great Science Websites for Kids - You'll find helpful science websites with this neatly grouped list including ones that address Astronomy & Space, Biology, Chemistry & Physics, General Science, Geology, Science Experiments, and Weather & Environment. http://gws.ala.org/category/sciences

Top 15 Most Popular Science Websites - eBizMBA compiles lists of websites based on the number of hits the websites get. This list pulls the science websites together for you to review starting with How Stuff Works, NASA, Discover, and LiveScience. http://www.ebizmba.com/articles/science-websites

Interactive Sites for Education - This site targets grades K-5 and provides a very well organized list of sites for budding scientists in the elementary grades. Great sites for students to apply their learning and/or extend it. http://interactivesites.weebly.com/science.html

Edutopia's Ten Websites for Science Teachers - Though this list hasn't been updated for a while, you'll still find great sites on the list including Field Exploration Journals, PhET Simulations, and the Periodic Table of Videos. https://goo.gl/inJGMt

Kidsites on Science - Designed for younger students, you'll find helpful resources and websites for young scientists. Very nice list of sites that fit many elementary grade science standards. http://www.kidsites.com/sites-edu/science.htm

Science YouTube Channels

Vsause

With more than 11M subscribers, it's easy to see why this site is so interesting. A wide variety of topics addressed.

https://goo.gl/0VqTSR

minutephysics

Physic students (as well as non-physics students) will enjoy these extremely informative videos. Definitely for high school.

https://goo.gl/TuIsDE

SciShow

SciShow explores the unexpected by delving into the scientific subjects that defy our expectations and make you even more curious!

https://goo.gl/pcdXQO

Gross Science

Just as the name suggests, these videos address the lesser discussed topics but from a scientific viewpoint. Gross...but interesting!

https://goo.gl/lLlhHd

Incredible Science

Tons of experiments demonstrated with all sorts of objects.

https://goo.gl/GWRw9o

Sports Science

Get your athletes interested in science by sharing some of these videos.

https://goo.gl/MtFfPF

Sick Science!

Spangler will share experiments that can be done at home!

https://goo.gl/TuWHuq

Bearded Science Guy

Simple and reproducible science experiments that you can do in your classroom.

https://goo.gl/992IpS

Peripherals for Science

10 PC Peripherals that Push the Limits of Science and Tech - Scroll through the 12 slides to see a variety of peripherals that are interesting and demonstrate current science in technology. https://goo.gl/7dV6Gu

Go Wireless Link - Use the Go Wireless Link by Vernier to make use of more than 40 sensors that you can use with iOS and Android devices. https://goo.gl/K06KIU

Pasco Sensors and Probes - If you are looking for a peripheral to use with your mobile devices, consider looking at the selection that Pasco offers. https://goo.gl/NF3jqw

Virtual Reality Science Projects - If you happen to have a VR headset or a pair of Google Cardboard, consider reviewing these projects to see how you can make the most of those devices. https://goo.gl/x2RhyJ

Science Lesson Plans and Resources

Teach-nology - Tons of lesson plans provided here and nicely organized by specific science content (anatomy, biology, chemistry, space, etc.). https://goo.gl/vvevqj

Kids.gov - This .gov-sponsored website has curated a very extensive list of lesson plan sites. https://goo.gl/IAC1Tg

Teachers.net - A curated list of science lesson plans. https://goo.gl/uXs6EF

Needing a PowerPoint for your lesson? Then take a look at one of these links to get a list of ones to review: living/nonliving, mammals, water cycle, circuits, camouflage, cell division, chemical bonds, fluid mechanics. You can also go to one of these links and edit the search query to identify the specific science skill you are looking for.