Resources: Science
How to Smile
This site provides an outstanding series of science experiments and activities, most of which can be done at home. Users can browse the most popular or most recent experiments added. Alternately, you can use the site to search for a specific term, like “density,” then filter results by age of student, cost of materials, branch of science, and more, making it easy to find just the right experiment to entertain a child on a rainy day. Users can rate experiments and comment on them, too. Experiments are accompanied by scientific explanations of the phenomena. Golden Duck books Whet children's appetite for science with science fiction! This site plays host to a list of some of the best science fiction books out there, from picture books for the youngest readers to sophisticated novels for young adults. These books can provide great diversion for science buffs, or a gentle introduction to scientific concepts for those who are a little less enthusiastic. |
VIDEOS FOR PREVIEWING
The videos below can be wonderful ways to help introduce topics to students. Spend a few minutes watching a video for an overview, then dive into the detailed reading or lecture for improved comprehension and memory.
MinutePhysics and MinuteEarth - middle and high school
Both of these channels provide great introductions to various concepts critical to understanding physics, geophysics, geology, ecology, and astronomy. The videos are entertaining and tend to be between one and two minutes long.
The videos below can be wonderful ways to help introduce topics to students. Spend a few minutes watching a video for an overview, then dive into the detailed reading or lecture for improved comprehension and memory.
MinutePhysics and MinuteEarth - middle and high school
Both of these channels provide great introductions to various concepts critical to understanding physics, geophysics, geology, ecology, and astronomy. The videos are entertaining and tend to be between one and two minutes long.
CrashCourse - high school and college
Visit this YouTube channel for mini-lessons on US and world history, chemistry, biology, ecology, literature, and psychology. Videos are longer--between ten and twelve minutes--but go into more depth than the Minute videos (above). The fast-paced delivery, clever visuals, and pervasive witticisms will keep students engaged.
Handwritten Tutorials - high school, college, and beyond
Brainy artist Martin Wardle offers more than 75 free videos on his homepage and dedicated YouTube channel that are perfect for the high-level biology student or nursing/medical student. View these videos for great previews about anatomy and important cycles and sequences in the human body.
STUDY TOOLS
Picmonic - 8th grade and up, especially medical and nursing school
This clever service pairs memorable visual mnemonics with important science concepts to help students remember critical terminology and better understand difficult concepts. Digital "flashcards" are explained via audio and/or text, and students can organize what they've learned so that it's easy to tell what to review later and what has already been mastered. Picmonic specializes in medical content, and can be accessed with a computer or a mobile device. Check out their resources for free and access all content for a monthly subscription or a one-time fee.
Visit this YouTube channel for mini-lessons on US and world history, chemistry, biology, ecology, literature, and psychology. Videos are longer--between ten and twelve minutes--but go into more depth than the Minute videos (above). The fast-paced delivery, clever visuals, and pervasive witticisms will keep students engaged.
Handwritten Tutorials - high school, college, and beyond
Brainy artist Martin Wardle offers more than 75 free videos on his homepage and dedicated YouTube channel that are perfect for the high-level biology student or nursing/medical student. View these videos for great previews about anatomy and important cycles and sequences in the human body.
STUDY TOOLS
Picmonic - 8th grade and up, especially medical and nursing school
This clever service pairs memorable visual mnemonics with important science concepts to help students remember critical terminology and better understand difficult concepts. Digital "flashcards" are explained via audio and/or text, and students can organize what they've learned so that it's easy to tell what to review later and what has already been mastered. Picmonic specializes in medical content, and can be accessed with a computer or a mobile device. Check out their resources for free and access all content for a monthly subscription or a one-time fee.
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