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Science Process Skills
Web Links
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- Athena
Athena teaches students important science process skills in earth and space science through a variety of educational materials, activities and lesson plans. By using real-world data, Athena teaches students the importance of observation and experimentation in forming hypotheses.
- Benchmarks Online
This online project outlines what all students should know or be able to do in science, mathematics, and technology by the end of grades 2, 5, 8, and 12. It also provides advice on how to get students up to that level of science literacy.
- Classroom of the Future
NASA’s Classroom of the Future uses material developed by the space program to create technology-based learning materials that challenge students to solve problems and ultimately improve science education. Projects like BioBlast and Astronomy Village give students the chance to participate in "real science."
- Experimental Science Projects: An Introductory Level Guide
In attempting to provide a beginner’s guide to creating a science project, this Web site shows visitors how to observe and gather data and form hypotheses. Ideal for elementary students, older visitors would do well to check out the "Intermediate Guide" which offers a more detailed look at the same subject.
- Forensic Files
By working with Newton Beagle, a canine super-sleuth, to solve an international heist of an endangered species, students learn how to gather, analyze and review scientific data.
- Growing the Scientific Method
Educators looking for a brief introduction to the science process skills would do well to stop by this page, which provides a good description of the scientific method. Also included is a useful list of related Internet resources dealing with gardening.
- National Science Education Standards
Looking for some guidelines to teaching your students important science process skills? Look no further than this site, an online version of the National Science Standards, made available on the Web by the National Academy Press.
- Odyssey of the Mind
Odyssey of the Mind is a worldwide program that promotes creative team-based problem solving for kids by asking them to come together to solve a particular challenge, whether its building an efficient machine or reinterpreting a literary classic. The Web site has information about the program and upcoming competitions.
- Science Framework
This document from the University of Tennessee discusses successful models and frameworks for teaching K-12 science and how to implement them in the classroom. You will need a copy of Adobe Acrobat in order to read this document, however.
- The Science Learning Network
The Science Learning Network is an online confederation of educators, students, schools, and museums "demonstrating a new model for inquiry science education." Online exhibits give students the opportunity to get excited about science and the scientific method. There’s even an online laboratory to perform experiments.
- Science Net Links
More than just a compendium of Web links, Science Net Links reviews each site for its curricular content and value. What’s more, the "Curriculum Connections" provides a list of lesson plans and activities that help students learn important science skills. All in all, its list of resources make it well worth bookmarking.
- Science Process Skills
Here you’ll find a searchable database of Web links to sites about a variety of science topics, including science process skills, as well as sites on a large variety of other disciplines. All sites are annotated with complete descriptions that include grade level information.
- Thinking Fountain
Sponsored by the Science Museum of Minnesota, Thinking Fountain is an online collection of "card files" designed to encourage students to learn about the world of science. Card topics cover everything from antibiotics to worms and cards with common themes are grouped together, making them easy to integrate into your curriculum.
- Growing the Science Process Skills
Educators looking for a brief introduction to the science process skills would do well to stop by this page, which provides a good description of the scientific method. Also included is a useful list of related Internet resources dealing with gardening.
- Experimental Science Projects: In Introductory Level Guide
In attempting to provide a beginner's guide to creating a science project, this Web site shows visitors how to observe and gather data and form hypotheses. Ideal for elementary students, older visitors would do well to check out the "Intermediate Guide" which offers a more detailed look at the same subject.
- Classroom of the Future
NASA's Classroom of the Future uses material developed by the space program to create technology-based learning materials that challenge students to solve problems and ultimately improve science education. Projects like BioBlast and Astronomy Village give students the chance to participate in "real science."
- Science Learning Network
The Science Learning Network is an online confederation of educators, students, schools, and museums "demonstrating a new model for inquiry science education." Online exhibits give students the opportunity to get excited about science and the scientific method. There's even an online laboratory to perform experiments.
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