The Webliography of Science
Jamie Zimmer
Site #1
Discovery Kids: http://yucky.discovery.com/flash/body/pg000124.html
This site is designed for elementary children. It describes body systems on a
level that they can understand. Some of the topics available are the
muscular system, skeletal system, digestive system and cardiovascular
system, just to name a few. You can also learn about body functions.
The site offers a very informative narrative about systems of the body. It is
in a very reader friendly form. It’s set up in a question answer format. One
drawback is that there aren’t a lot of pictures or diagrams. There are also
links that bring you to games and puzzles which unfortunately don’t have
anything to do with body systems. They do have some gross or “yucky” fun
facts that the kids will enjoy.
Site #2
Hillendale Health: http://hes.ucfsd.org/gclaypo/skelweb/skel01.html
This site is set up more like a textbook than the first one. It offers a table of
contents and vocabulary words to know. There is also a “bone directory”
that is a quick reference. It answers questions such as what the skeletal
system is, how it helps us, what bones are made of, how they break and heal,
and how to keep your bones healthy. The site also provides clear diagrams
of the skeletal system. There is a game, quiz, and fun facts as well.
The Hillendale site is appropriate for third through sixth grade. It is
maintained by Hillendale Elementary School, which is located in Delaware.
Site #3
The Nine Planets for Kids: http://www.kids.nineplanets.org/
Site number three helps students study the planets. It was re-designed by a
senior student at CalPoly University. It has been updated to reflect Pluto
being declassified. The site is maintained by Bill Arnett, who is the original
creator.
At this site, you begin on the introduction page, which gives an overview of
our solar system. From there, you can click on any planet to learn more.
Once you reach the page, there are planet notes, photographs, and movies to
watch. There’s also a really neat link to the weighing station where the
students can figure out how much they weigh on other planets!
Site #4
Manatee Elementary School:
http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/samoset/psgk3ex.htm
This site was last updated in 2003. The photographs are all images obtained
from NASA. There are nine planets, plus Pluto, to choose from on the main
page. As you click on each planet you are given a brief overview of the
planet. A few of the planets that you click on have moving graphics, links to
definitions, and the sun has a brief movie (very brief). There is also a link to
the NASA site for kids. One drawback is that there is no mention of Pluto
being declassified to a dwarf planet.
Site #5
BrainPOP, Jr.: http://brainpopjr.com
BrainPOP Jr. is a site that covers many different topics in all subject areas.
The one on matter offers two choices. You may choose matter or solids,
liquids, and gases. Once you click on your subject, there is a movie to watch
featuring a robot named Mobie and his friend Annie. This site offers plenty
of different activities to follow up with. There are activities, a quiz, and
lesson plans for the teacher. BrainPOP is a site that you must be a
subscriber to in order to have access to all of the topics.
Site #6
Weather Wiz Kids: http://weatherwizkids.com
Weatherwizkids was designed and is maintained by Crystal Wicker who is a
meteorologist who works for an ABC affiliate in Indianapolis, Indiana. The
copyright date is 2003-2009. The site is designed for teachers, parents, and
kids to learn more about weather.
The site is very easy to use and gives definitions for virtually all types of
weather. There are tips given on how to stay safe during all kinds of
weather. Not only are different weather situations discussed but also the
equipment that meteorologists use to predict weather. You will also find
games, jokes, and flashcards.
Site #7
Scholastic Interactive Weather Maker: http://scholastic.com/kids/weather
At this web site you can actually create your own weather by adjusting the
temperatures at the poles and at the equator. You also adjust the relative
humidity. To find out how weather works, there is a link called “Weather
Watch”. This allows you to track clouds in the sky, gather data, and analyze
or forecast weather. You can also learn about severe weather and weather
disasters.
Site #8
Butterfly Life Cycle:
www.teachers.ash.org.au/jmresources/butlifecycle/index.html
The website was designed by Jackie Miers. The page was last updated in
April of 2007. You can link to references, acknowledgements, and
additional references.
This is actually a web-based unit. There’s an introduction, tasks (with 9
activities and worksheets provided), an evaluation section (where a
powerpoint presentation is suggested), a conclusion, and finally fun and
games.
Site #9
The four seasons:
http://html.clickondetroit.com/sh/idi/weather/seasons/seasons-fall.swf
This site explains the four seasons. It talks about Winter Solstice, Vernal
Equinox, Summer Solstice, and Autumnal Equinox. There is a moving
diagram which shows the earth rotating around the sun on its axis. It
explains how the seasons depend on the tilt of the earth.
Site #10
Simple Machines: http://www.mikids.com/index.html
The site was created by Carolyn Gundrum who is a teacher/author.
Copyright date is 1997-2009. There is an e-mail address to contact her.
All six types of simple machines are listed with definitions of each one.
There are also examples provided. There is a quiz to check and see if you
can identify each simple machine and how it is used. If you click on the
type of simple machine it links you to another site that explains how each
one works.