Twenty-five Great Math and Science Sites

Wendy Maldonado

 

The Nine Planets

            This is a multimedia tour of the solar system.  It gives an overview of history, mythology, and current knowledge of planets and moons.

            (teacher, parent, student)

 

NASA

            This site includes to-the-minute information about current space missions.

            (students)

 

Mad Science Lab

            Science site devoted to answering science questions.  It includes helpful search engines and activities.

 

Science Snacks

            Museum exhibits brought to you!  Pictures and explanations of awesome science experiments and exhibits are available.

            (students)

 

Ken Whites Coin Flipping Page

            Simply enter a number and the coin flips for you.  It would be great with a probability lesson.

            (students)

 

Math Cats

            Children can explore math concepts along with Math Cat art gallery, and ask math questions.

            (students)

 

Natural Science

            You will find an extensive list of lesson plans for teachers.

 

Surviving the Mountain

            Brought to you by PBS, this site offers a look into wilderness survival including tips, news and facts. (kids)

 

Mathematics

            List of lesson plans for all areas of mathematics. 

(teachers)

 

Quiz Star

            Make an online quiz for your class in any subject area just the way you like it. (teachers)

 

The Dragonfly Pond

            From the bimonthly magazine comes this site displaying questions, activites, and facts about science, history, art, etc.

            (students)

 

The Counting Game

            Simple site devoted to practice counting shapes.

 

Smithsonian

Explore and learn science and technology, art and design, and history and culture.

(teachers, students, parents)

 

Cool Site for Curious Kids

            This is an interactive site designed to answer some difficult questions.

            (students)

 

Flashcards for Kids

Do you need to polish up your skills?  This site drills students on basic math facts. (students)

           

Extreme 2000 Voyage to the Deep

Follow a 12-day voyage to the depths of the ocean.  Check out pictures, journals, and movies taken by the crew. (students)

 

Aquatic Safari

            Beautiful pictures and interesting facts about life at the bottom of the sea.

            (students)

 

AAA Math

Site includes explanations to hundreds of basic math skills with interactive practice. (students)

 

National Geographic

Site sponsored by National Geographic gives you a look into the science and history of life. (parents, students, teachers)

 

K-12 Lesson Plans  Technology & Communication

Great site for teachers looking to incorporate technology into the curriculum.

 

Creative Classrooms

This site provides links and information about issues related to technology in K-12 classrooms.

 

CBC 4 Kids

Kids site with a wide variety of activities from movie making to games and science activities.

 

Tangrams

A great site of tangram puzzles to solve.  Helps with this geometrical concept.

 

Math Baseball

Site for kids to practice basic math problems in the context of a baseball game.

 

Ask Dr. Math

Got a math question?  This site is available for kids to ask any math question they have.  Great for homework help.