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Ocean & Air Learning Activities

July 12th, 2022

It’s Tuesday, July 12, 2022, and time for Science at ClickSchooling!

NOAA: Planet Arcade

(games.noaa.gov/welcome.html)

Grades 4-12, with parental supervision

This website is sponsored by The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). They offer games and interactive activities focused on ocean and air themes.

When you get to the site, you’ll see icons including:

  • Beat the Uncertainty – Plan a climate-resilient city.
  • Recycle City – Take the Recycle City challenge or play the Dumptown Game.
  • Save Our Beach – Learn all about the beach.
  • NOVA’s Energy Lab – Design renewable energy sources for a city. You’ll be brought to the PBS NOVA website where you can create an account or use a guest pass.
  • NOVA’s Cloud Lab – Investigate the role clouds play in severe storms. This is also on the PBS NOVA website.

Back on the NOAA games home page, be sure to check out the “Fun Education Resources” – more games and activities for kids.

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Science Experiment Resources for K-12

June 21st, 2022

It’s Tuesday, June 21, 2022, and time for Science at ClickSchooling!

Home Science Tools

(learning-center.homesciencetools.com/science-projects/)

Grades K-12, with parental supervision

Today’s website is a bit of a diversion in that the site is a commercial enterprise called “Home Science Tools” that sells all kinds of science kits and curriculum that help students (in Pre-K through high school) explore life science, space, biology, chemistry, physics and more. HOWEVER, they also provide FREE hands-on science ideas that you can try at home.

Some of the categories of science projects include:

  • Life Science
  • Chemistry
  • General Science
  • Earth and Space
  • Physics & Engineering
  • And more!

Some of the experiments include:

  • Make a Super Bubble Solution
  • Test a plant for starch
  • How to make a rubber band car
  • and lots more!

Each experiment comes with a materials list and instructions. It also offers suggestions for science kits and products (available from the site’s store) to further learning. This is clever marketing. Again, you don’t have to buy a thing to explore the free resources.

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Summer Science Activities

June 14th, 2022

It’s Tuesday, June 13, 2022, and time for Science at ClickSchooling!

Elementary Science Program – Summer Activities

(www.espsciencetime.org/SummerActivities.aspx)

Grades K-8, with parental supervision

Summer is here! At this site, you will find free sets of questions that lead to science investigations that you can easily do.

The summer topics include:

  • Animal Students
  • Ants
  • Backyard Safari
  • Beach Science
  • Build a Birdbath
  • Butterfly Watching
  • Caterpillar Hunt
  • Clouds
  • Fireflies
  • And many more!

These questions and activities should keep you busy for the rest of the season!

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Learn About & View Adorable Zoo Babies!

June 7th, 2022

It’s Tuesday, June 7, 2022, and time for Science at ClickSchooling!

ZooBorns

(www.zooborns.com/)

All grades, with parental supervision

This website has the latest news on animal babies from zoos and aquaria worldwide–and boy are they CUTE!

When you get to the site, you’ll see the featured news story on the most recent birth of a baby animal at a zoo. Then, use the sidebar menu to search for baby animals from aardvarks to zebras. Have you ever seen a baby anteater, eel, or wombat? They’re all here! Click on any critter on the menu and a new page opens featuring pictures, information about the animal, a link to the website of the zoo where the baby was born, and in some cases – you’ll even find videos!

You can also search by zoo – and see the baby animals that were born at your local zoo.

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Amazing Oceanic & Atmospheric Photos!

May 31st, 2022

It’s Tuesday, May 31, 2022, and time for Science at ClickSchooling!

NOAA Photo Library

(www.photolib.noaa.gov/)

All grades, with parental supervision

Incredible photographs! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association offers this amazing collection of artistic and educational photographs that you won’t want to miss.

When you get to the site, click on the word “collections” near the top of the page. You will see that NOAA has divided their photo library into albums and catalogs based on topic. As you browse through the menu, you will see collections that include:

  • Flying with NOAA – fly with pilots through the clouds
  • NOAA’s Ark – all kinds of animal photos
  • Sanctuaries – marine sanctuary images
  • Voyage to Inner Space – undersea research
  • National Severe Storms Laboratory – including hail, lightning, and tornadoes
  • And much, much more!

Click on any category and a new page opens containing a short introduction. You can click on any thumbnail for a larger picture.

While this site stands on its own as a representation of artistic expression through photography, be prepared for it to pique your family’s interest in any given topic. It’s a great way to introduce a subject you may want to study – or to enhance your current studies. It’s also just a visually pleasing experience to look through these amazing photo albums.

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All About Volcanos

May 24th, 2022

It’s Tuesday, May 24, 2022, and time for Science at ClickSchooling!

Oregon State University: Volcano World

(volcano.oregonstate.edu/)

Lessons are geared for grades 5-8; however, there is material here for older students and adults as well. Plus, younger children may enjoy aspects of the site, with adult guidance.

Today’s website is all about volcanoes.

When you get to the site, some of the things you’ll see are the latest volcano news and Eruptions! The rest of the site includes:

  • Volcano List
  • All About Volcanoes
  • Adventures and Fun including field trips, folklore and parks
  • Teachers – Get FREE lessons (geared for grades 5-8) on plate tectonics, rocks and minerals, prehistoric Earth, types of volcanoes, and much, much more.

And lots more! 

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