NASA
Nasa: The Space Place
This site is geared towards elementary learners, but most lessons can be modified for older learners. Space-related classroom activities, printable images of Earth and space, thought-provoking Space Place Musing podcasts and math-related...
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Stem Literacy
Learn about how to strengthen literacy, inquiry, and problem-solving skills, and how to connect kids with high-quality nonfiction and informational books. Provides videos, articles for parents and for teachers, webcasts for teachers, and...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Take a Look at Cooking
At this site discover the world of cooking and meal preparation through these simple guidelines for finding recipes and creating meals. This article is organized into the following sections: "Kitchen Basics," "The Best Kinds of Recipes,"...
Kidsource OnLine
Kid Source: Building Self Esteem
KidSource offers a brief article with useful tips for parents on how to help a child with low self-esteem.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: American Museum of Natural History Resources for Learning
This site presents a collection of scientific learning resources for educators, parents, kids, after-school coordinators, informal learning center staff, and anyone else interested in teaching or learning about science. The site provides...
Other
National Geographic: Jason Learning
[Free Registration/Login Required] Educators and students will enjoy visiting the JASON Project, a NASA and National Geographic cooperation which works to provide accurate and intriguing scientific knowledge for students.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: E Cigarette Poisonings
Learn about the health risks posed by the use of e-cigarettes in young people.
Other
Hong Kong Observatory: Meteorology
A useful page from the Hong Kong Observatory offering introduction to weather and weather phenomenon. Learn about thunderstorms, tides, monsoon season, weather radar, and weather in space. Not a slick site but informative. Most...
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Association for the Advancement of Science: The Oldest Known Campfires?
A short article reporting on the discovery at an archaeological dig of an apparent human-controlled fire from 790,000 years ago. This early human would have been hominids.
Christian Science Monitor
Cs Monitor: Strategies for Dealing With Rage
This article, published by the Christian Science Monitor (December 21, 1999), explores the sharp differences in strategies for dealing with rage. With all the talk of violence in schools, how should kids handle the rage that may be...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Changing Seasons: Collection
Join PBS KIDS and explore the seasons: fall, winter, and spring! The lessons have been co-designed by museum and educational partners and feature many of your PBS KIDS friends. Introduce media clips, extension activities, articles, and...
Other
Your Doctor: Medical Information in Arabic
This site offers a wealth of medical and biology information in Arabic for the student or layperson. Articles cover a range of topics from insomnia to complex research in Canada on the effects of long-acting insulin. The menu on the side...
Read Works
Read Works: Every Hour Counts
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about the effects of not getting enough sleep. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in comparing and contrasting.