This is another database for phenomena, but possibly in its early stages of development. The sections on this site include a list of phenomena, an active blog/journal, and a section of recommendations. I really want to love this site because it has a clean fresh look and it is easy to navigate. The reason IContinue reading “Phenomena for NGSS”
Category Archives: Research
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science is full of resources. There are sections where you can get state and grade level specific standards. There are printable and downloadable, cards and posters for sharing. Templates and guidelines are available for teachers that help in executing lessons in phenomena. A vast collection of graphic organizers to suit your everyContinue reading “The Wonder of Science”
PBS Learning Media
This website by good ol’PBS has a plethora of data for your science planning needs. The closely NGSS aligned resources includes lessons and videos. You may conduct a search by subject, grade level, and standards. The site also has a student friendly section that makes it a breeze for students to browse around the siteContinue reading “PBS Learning Media”
Fresno State: Henry Madden Library
The Henry Madden Library at Fresno State is a resource with a vast collection. It is linked with the entire CSU system of schools which greatly contributes to the database. Used for research, educators may lean on this source to gather information they would like to include in their lesson. Anyone can step foot intoContinue reading “Fresno State: Henry Madden Library”
YouTube
YouTube is a juggernaut in the online video hosting industry and is recognizable by just about everyone. While other video hosting competitors have come and gone, this service keeps trucking along. With parent company Google at its side, this service seems to have a never-ending path for years to come. Users of all ages canContinue reading “YouTube”
Climate Kids
This fun and useful site can be used by educators and students. Geared towards 3rd-6th grade students, this site offers an all-in-one website for research on key climate issues. Students could explore the site by themselves or through the guidance of the teacher. The information is not overbearing and includes videos. Navigating the website isContinue reading “Climate Kids”
Wikipedia
This is a well known tool that can be used for any type of research, including science. However, most researchers may not adopt the information from this site because of the site’s ability to be edited by anyone. With that being said, majority of the information that is created here is usually cited and linked.Continue reading “Wikipedia”
National Geographic Education
Do you remember the days when collecting National Geographic magazines was a thing? Want to indulge in their content and share it with your students? Look no further as this website has thousands of grade level appropriate lessons and activities complete with both text and video that is sure to catch the attention of yourContinue reading “National Geographic Education”
The Science Learning Toolbox 