Resources->Science->Learning Tools
The Internet is a medium in which every area of the curriculum can come to life, but offers something special to science. Virtual laboratories that allow students to stretch the limits of what is possible without danger to themselves or others are already here. Whether you use these tools to reinforce classroom activities or as lessons in themselves, these wonderful sites will certainly bring science to life.
| Kapili |
| Brainpop |
| The
Chemistry Clinic |
This
site is a virtual paradise for sciences. The suite of sites Biology4kids,
Physics4kids
and Chemistry4kids
provide a comprehensive set of tutorials with supporting interactive
quizzes.
Target
Audience:
Key Stages 3/4
This
site is simply stunning. Interactive quizzes, fantastic graphics, blinding
movies and so much more make this one of TagTeacherNet's favourite science
resources. See the future!
Target
Audience:
Key Stages 2/3/4
The
Chemistry Clinic is a great non-commercial revision web site maintained
by Dr Phil Brown. It's absolutely crammed full of notes, animations and
tests all built around the UK based GCSE syllabus, the GSE Advanced AS/A2
syllabus and the KS3 curriculum.The more you dig the more you'll find.
Fantastic work!
Target Audience:
Key Stages 2/3/4
| Nutrition
Found. |
| BodyQuest |
| Periodic
Table Comic |
The
British Nutrition Foundation Website hosts a number of Science lesson
plans relating to nutrition. Load 'em in and print 'em out!
Target
Audience:
Key Stages 3/4
This
site makes an excellent revision resource for students with interactive
quizzes, a Java body viewer and a whole number of activities.
Target
Audience:
Key Stages 3/4
Bring elements to life with Comic books characters for every element in the periodic table. Includes referecnce materials for the technical aspects aswell.
Target
Audience:
Key Stages 2/3/4
| Bizarre
Stuff |
| A
Space Library |
| Design
a Roller Coaster |
This
site is a museum of classic home science experiments, mainly from the
1930's-1960's. Great ideas for lessons and a fantastic resource for budding
scientists at home.
Target Audience:
Key Stages 2/3/4
Space
maybe a distant reality but this site brings it all home. Explore the
planets surfaces, generate images and watch animated movies.
Target
Audience:
Key Stages 2/3/4
Explore the Physics of amusement park rides at this great site. Kids can even design their own rollercoaster and check it for safety and fun.
Target
Audience:
Key Stages 3/4
This site is connected to ASE and is a valuable source of information for all science educators.
Target Audience:
Key Stages 2/3/4