E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Center of the Atlantic Ocean: Animals and Their Senses
Captain Ed Smith and his dog, Rocco, are exploring all the amazing senses animals have. Join him and discover with them.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Anatomy and Physiology: Senses
Through informational text with printable notes, animations, video clips, and practice problems students discover the function of the sensory structures in the human body.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Active Science Modules: Humans and Animals Worksheets
Activities to accompany the Active science learning modules.
NASA
Nasa: Aerial Photography: The Adventures of Amelia the Pigeon
An animated adventure story, developed by NASA, that helps children understand earth science concepts by using satellite photography and other types of aerial photographs to identify physical features on the surface of the earth. Teaches...
The Franklin Institute
In Quiry Almanack: Touching
Let your students get a feel for their sense of touch by perusing this site. Site includes interactive activities to use in the classroom.
The Franklin Institute
In Quiry Almanack: Smelling
Site provides fun activities for kids to do in the classroom to help them better understand the sense of smell.
Other
Teaching Ideas for Primary Teachers: Science Ideas
A great resource to discover fun new activities to use in your classroom. Activities are age-appropriate, and span several science topics.
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Science Museum of Minnesota: Low Life Labs
If you've never seen the "Spring Flamingo," "Kismet," or the "Mobot," try this site. These three are all robots that are part of an exhibit at the Science Museum of Minnesota. The rest of the site is devoted to all of the ways that...
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: 4 Ls1 2: Sensation, Processing, and Response
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard 4-LS1-2: sensation, processing, and response.
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: The Sense of Smell
In this animated object, learners trace the olfactory pathway from the nasal cavity to the olfactory cortex.
Read Works
Read Works: Animal Instinct
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about animals that seem to instinctively know when a natural disaster is about to happen. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in author's purpose.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Marine Mapping
The marine environment is unique and requires technologies that can use sound to gather information since there is little light underwater. The seafloor is characterized using underwater sound and acoustical systems. Current...
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Science4 Us: Observing Matter
Students begin to learn the words to describe matter correctly and accurately, learning important skills for communicating scientific information. They will also observe using their senses and scientific tools to measure numerical...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Observing and Creating Sketches of an Outdoor Environment
Young scholars use their senses to observe nature then sketch a plant and/or animal in their science journals using detail and color. Using these sketches, they will create classroom books which are shared with the class.