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May 21st, 2012Free “Citizen Science” Projects for You!
May 8th, 2012Hi! It’s Tuesday, May 8, 2012 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
SciStarter.com
Age Range: All (with parental supervision)
This website provides an archive of “Citizen Scientist” projects that you and your kids can do at home to help researchers gather information on bees, birds, crickets, storms, solar energy, microbiomes, and much, much more.
You’ll learn all about science as you take part in both informal recreational activities and formal research efforts that make science simple and fun for the whole family.
When you get to the website, you’ll see the featured “Project of the Day.” You’ll also see the words “Project Finder” and below it there are two drop-down menus:
*Pick an activity – Select the location and environment where you want to do your project. For example, at home or at a zoo, on a beach, online, in the car, on a hike, etc.
*Pick a topic – Select a subject of interest such as: animals, astronomy, birds, chemistry, weather, food, health, insects, nature, physics, etc.
Click on any item on the drop-down menu and a new page opens with a list of projects currently available in that category.
Or use the horizontal menu at the top of the screen and click on “Project Finder.” A new page opens where you can do an advanced search that allows you to filter for:
- Free/low cost projects
- Projects you can do outdoors
- Projects suitable for children and/or students
- Do-it-yourself projects
And you can even filter for projects that have teaching materials available.
From the home page you can also sign up to receive their free “newsletter” that delivers information about awesome projects to your email inbox.
Free Current Events Videos & Study Materials
May 3rd, 2012Hi! It’s Thursday, May 3, 2012 and time for Social Sciences at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
CNN: Student News
Age Range: 11-18 (Middle School and High School, with parental supervision)
A Maryland ClickScholar suggested this website, sponsored by CNN, that provides free, daily, 10-minute current events newscasts along with materials such as downloadable maps and discussion questions to help students develop critical thinking skills and better understand the stories covered in the news.
When you get to the site you’ll see the day’s featured news video – just click to play. You’ll also see an icon menu that includes:
*What is CNN Student News? – Get a full description of this service along with suggestions on how to optimize its use.
*Shows & Transcripts – Access the archive of previous shows including the written transcripts of the shows.
*Daily Discussion & News Quiz – Find questions to spark discussion about the daily news stories or test your knowledge of the news.
You can also sign up to receive the free “Daily Education Alert” by email with information on the major stories covered that day. You’ll also find downloadable maps (pdf) and links to other educational resources offered by CNN.
IMPORTANT: On the Student News page there are ads for other CNN shows and a menu with links to news stories on politics, entertainment, health, money, sports, travel, etc., that are NOT part of the “CNN Student News.” Therefore, as always, parents must preview and supervise Internet access.
Free Middle Ages Interactives!
April 19th, 2012Hi! It’s Thursday, April 19, 2012 and time for Social Sciences at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Learner.org: Middle Ages
Age Range: 14-18 (Grades 9-12)
This multi-media, interactive presentation on the Middle Ages was developed for High School students. It’s designed in such a way, that you can briefly touch on the topics or explore them in-depth.
When you get to the site you’ll see a welcome message. Click “Enter” and a new page opens with a menu that includes:
*Feudal Life - Learn about the feudal system, nobility, serfs, and The Magna Carta.
*Religion – Explore Catholic cathedrals including Amiens and Notre Dame, learn about monastic life and pilgrimages.
*Homes – Take a virtual tour of a medieval village and compare the living quarters of noblemen and peasants.
*Clothing – Find out what kind of clothing was worn by peasants and nobles. Get information on the textiles of the medieval period.
*Health – Get information on hygiene, disease (including the Black Death), and medieval medicine and remedies.
*Arts & Entertainment – Find out how art and music developed from religious liturgy. View some hunting-themed tapestries.
*Town Life – Read about trade and the marketplace in medieval Europe, as well as town governments.
In each section you’ll find links to further learning resources as well.
Fun Science with Bird Games & Activities
March 27th, 2012Hi! It’s Tuesday, March 27, 2012 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Audubon: Just For Kids
Age Range: 6-12 (with parental supervision)
The National Audubon Society’s mission is “to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biological diversity.” At their website, they offer a kids’ section filled with games and activities that teach children about birds and other animals.
When you get to the site you’ll see a selection of activities that include:
*Green Scene – Solve riddles that test your knowledge about ecology as it relates to air, health, water, energy, land, and wildlife.
*The Game Place – Play games that teach about bird species and their songs, as well as bird migration.
*Video & Live Cams – Enjoy live streaming from cameras trained on a Hummingbird nest and Barn Owl nest. Watch a variety of wildlife video clips that include a bat, bobcat, cougar, fox, hawk, and more!
*State Bird Department – Do you know the name of your state bird? Find out here!
When you’re through exploring the “Just For Kids” section of this site, use the menu at the top of the screen for more in-depth information on birds, conservation efforts, and more.
Science Games for Kids!
March 20th, 2012Hi! It’s Tuesday, March 20, 2012 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Science For Kids
Age Range: 6-18 (grades 1-12, with parental supervision)
This New Zealand based website offers all kinds of fun and interactive games that teach science and technology.
When you get to the ad-supported site, you’ll see a brief introduction and a menu of science games sorted as follows:
*Living Things – Learn about food chains, microorganisms, the life cycle of a plant, animals, and human anatomy and health.
*Physical Processes – Explore electricity, magnets and springs, light, forces, sounds, friction, and more.
*Solids, Liquids, & Gases – Discover the matter that makes up our earth. Experiment with water, melting points, rocks, minerals, and more.
Just click on a game to get instructions and begin play.
When you’re through playing all of the science games, explore the rest of the menu including:
*Experiments – Get interesting facts about nature, dinosaurs, famous scientists, forensic science, and more.
*Quizzes – Test your knowledge of space, chemistry, biology, physics, atoms, states of matter, and more.
*Projects – Get instructions for making a string phone, a robot, stalactites and stalagmites, a microscope, a rain gauge and much more.
*Lessons – Try these lesson plans designed to teach students the basics of science.
*Videos – Watch animations and film clips that explain weather, physics, chemistry, sports science, video game technology and more.
This is a remarkable science resource you can refer to again and again.
