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In the rectangle above, you will find the fundamental concepts and principles that underlie this standard. Below you will find a list of recommended "learning tools" for this standard. Just click the links within the descriptions. Numbers are for reference only. Use our "Tell a Friend" feature, at the bottom, to send this page to a friend!
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The bioDaVersity Code is a clever parody of the DaVinci Code film. Even if you have not read the book or have seen the movie, students will learn the importance of biodiversity to our planet. This very well done peice of work was created by Free Range Studios. |
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NASA continues to be a leader in science education. This "learning tool" is called The Great Graph Match. This is designed for teachers to use in classrooms as supplementary, interdisciplinary units. Mission: Biomes is especially appropriate for grades 3 through 8, and is designed to be interactive. This is part of a wonderful web site called Earth Observer from NASA. |
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The name of this amazing "learning tool" and web site is Journey North. Data can be a wonderful gateway for inquiry. This tool allows students to follow the migration patterns of monarch butterflies, robins, gray whales, bald eagles and others. When you get to the site just click on the animal you would like to see the migration data of. You can even see who contributed the data. A tremendous site for students. |
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Students build different types of cars and find out the effect on mileage, safety, and pollution. This clever "learning tool" is called SEPUP's Car Comparison and was developed by the Lawrence Hall of Science. The have some really fun simulations that challenge students to think. |
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Plates on the Move is a “learning tool” from the American Museum of Natural History. Even though plates move very slowly, their motion, called plate tectonics, has a huge impact on the Earth. This site also helps us understand why and where events like earthquakes occur and volcanoes erupt. |
