This is a page for some of the science-related materials we've used the most in the early years. These are only some of his favorites. I've also included documentaries we've loved.
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Living Science Booklists for foundational science concepts (targeted mostly at younger learners, approx 6 to 12 years old):
Space and Rocket Science
Others:
Ambleside Online booklists
Ideas from Paula's Archives
Science section from the Robinson curriculum booklist
Living Science Yahoo Group - a secular science list for homeschoolers, afterschoolers and science learners of all ages.
Others:
Ambleside Online booklists
Ideas from Paula's Archives
Science section from the Robinson curriculum booklist
Living Science Yahoo Group - a secular science list for homeschoolers, afterschoolers and science learners of all ages.
Bookmarks
Science kits and toys:
Interactive science/ simulations:
Special projects and science fairs:
Science resources we like or may use in the future:
All the well-known cable channels' websites like Animal Planet, BBC Science and Nature, Discovery UK and Discovery US, National Geographic, PBS' NOVA
Awesome Science Teacher Resources - contains many ideas for pursuing unit studies or specific science projects. I like the Forensics page.
CPO Middle School Science - download entire curriculum (student books) for free here
CPO Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) free e-Book and accompanying worksheets (worksheets credit: Mr Murray)
eGFI - ideas and lesson plans for engineering projects
CPO Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) free e-Book and accompanying worksheets (worksheets credit: Mr Murray)
eGFI - ideas and lesson plans for engineering projects
Ellen McHenry's Basement Workshop - rigorous, fun science curricula (mostly secular)
eNature - online field guide
eNature - online field guide
Exploration Education - project-based science curriculum
Fact Checked - for fact-checked inquiry-based learning
Futures Channel - real-life based math and science learning with free short movies
Gyanpedia - extensive library of free-to-print science materials and experiment ideas
The Handbook of Nature Study blog - inspired by Anna Comstock's wonderful tome of the same name
KidsHealth - they also have a health curriculum with lesson plans available
Learn Genetics - U of Utah's exceptional online genetics resources plus virtual labs
Library of Books, Links and More - Subadra's extensive list of science resources
Mad Sci Network - resource library and ask-a-scientist section
Model Science Software - chemistry lab simulations
Nature.com and Nature Explorations whenever we feel...err...one-with-nature
Periodic Table - dynamic, interactive version
Periodic Table of Videos - popular site with homeschoolers; plenty of videos from U of Nottingham. Also check out their Sixty Symbols site for physics and astronomy videos
Spongelab Interactive - virtual lab-style interactive games for learning and applying knowledge of biology (suggested for highly interested elementary-aged learners, otherwise may be more suited to middle school age and above) - not free but trial period available
The Happy Scientist - one of our favorite science experiment videos site (some free but costs only $20/yr at the time of writing this for full access)
The Physics Classroom - online movies and other learning resources
The Physics Classroom - online movies and other learning resources
Thinkwell - online math and science lessons with video streaming
Trailblazing - interactive history of science timeline by The Royal Society
Untamed Science - head here for cool podcasts and info
Web Exhibits - interactive science museum
Wonderopolis - discover the science behind a wonder a day
Curricula List
Secular Curricula List on WTM Boards
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K-8 Science