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Learn all about Saturn and its MoonsJune 16th, 2020
It’s Tuesday, June 16, 2020, and time for Science at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website: Solar System Exploration – Cassini (solarsystem.nasa.gov/missions/cassini/overview/) Age Range: All (All grades; children with parental supervision)
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft arrived at Saturn in July 2004 and, along with the European-built Huygens probe, opened a window into a world never seen before. When arriving at the website, read the Overview to learn about Saturn and the Cassini mission, lasting over two decades. Make sure to scroll down to see the 10 Ways Cassini Mattered. Next, hover your mouse over the menu in the middle:
After exploring all that this website has to offer, check out the “Kids” link under the “More” menu at the top for coloring pages and activities. If you know someone interested in astronomy, particularly Saturn, this website is a down-to-earth resource for an out-of this world study. Learn Geography Through Earth SciencesApril 14th, 2020
It’s Tuesday, April 14, 2020, and time for Science at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website: Age Range: 9 and up (Grades 4 and up; children with parental supervision)
This ad-supported website helps kids (of many ages) learn about geography through earth sciences. When you get to the site, read the introduction as it contains good info on where to start and how to navigate for best use. To get started scroll half way down the home page and click on “Next Stop On Site Tour”, or use the menu to explore:
When you are through exploring each section of the site, you can take interactive quizzes to test your knowledge. A bonus feature is that this site provides links to its “sister” sites for further study in the fields of astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics, and math. This is a terrific resource. We recommend you bookmark it to return often. The 60+ Symbols of Astronomy & PhysicsJanuary 28th, 2020
It’s Tuesday, January 28, 2020, and time for Science at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website: (www.sixtysymbols.com/index.html) Age Range: 6-18 (Grades 1-12, with parental supervision)
This fantastic website offers FREE videos about physics and astronomy featuring experts from The University of Nottingham, who explain the strange letters and squiggles (many more than 60 of them) used by scientists. As explained at the website, “Sixty Symbols is a collection of videos by experts from The University of Nottingham. It’s worth noting many symbols have multiple uses across scientific disciplines and we sometimes tackle them from an unexpected viewpoint.” Here’s some of what you’ll see:
When you get to the site you’ll see the table of Sixty Symbols (and then some). Click on any one and a new page opens where a video launches that explains it. They are wonderfully engaging and educating. American Museum of Natural History’s “Ology”March 5th, 2019
It’s Tuesday, March 5, 2019, and time for Science at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website: Age Range: All (All grades; children with parental supervision)
The suffix “ology” refers to the study or a particular field or academic discipline. At this website sponsored by the American Museum of Natural History you can explore archaeology, marine biology, paleontology, and other fields of science such as genetics, astronomy, biodiversity, earth science, physics and more! When you get to the site, you may be overwhelmed with all of the fun choices. Explore some of the following fields of science:
And more! You can also explore by activity: games, stories, hands-on activities and videos. There are many engaging educational games and activities on this site to bring out the “Ologist” in you! And back on the home page, the “Find Stuff to See and Do” link will bring you to the list of programs found at the museum. Calendars through the AgesJanuary 10th, 2019
It’s Thursday, January 10, 2019, and time for Social Sciences at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website: (www.webexhibits.org/calendars/index.html) Age Range: 10-18 (Grades 5-12, with parental supervision)
Part of the larger WebExhibits online museum from the Institute for Dynamic Educational Advancement, this website examines the origins and history of calendars. When arriving at today’s link, use the upper menu to decide what topic you would like to explore:
Visitors will also notice on the main menu “Node View.“ From here you can navigate through a cloud map of the site to narrow your research. With a new year upon us, this website provides an interesting look into the passing of time and a unique history study unit. 
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