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Elementary School • Science & Science Projects
Science Online (Science Experiments) http://0-online.infobaselearning.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/Direct.aspx?aid=15037&pid=WE40
Science experiments, maps and information on the environment.
Science experiments, maps and information on the environment.
Science Projects - World Book for Kids http://0-www.worldbookonline.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/pl/forkids/scienceprojects
DK eBooks -Science http://galesites.com/sybase/gale_virtual.php?loc=lvccld_main&segment=dk&subject=Science&h=Science
Science and Nature http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9781593395049&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Information about science and nature that detail natural phenomena, rocks and minerals, energy and atoms, and biographies of famous scientists.
Information about science and nature that detail natural phenomena, rocks and minerals, energy and atoms, and biographies of famous scientists.
Timelines
Timelines - World Book http://0-www.worldbookonline.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/pl/referencecenter/timeline?ac=all
Find a timeline of Political Leaders, World History, Arts & Literature or Science. Create a login to edit the timeline and make it your own.
Find a timeline of Political Leaders, World History, Arts & Literature or Science. Create a login to edit the timeline and make it your own.
Printables
Science Printables Ages 3-13 http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/collection/science-printables/
From planets to animals to technology, these activities are sure to teach, as well as entertain.
From planets to animals to technology, these activities are sure to teach, as well as entertain.
Science Printables Grades 1-2 http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/collection/printables-1st-2nd-grade/
Have fun learning Math and Science with these fun activities.
Have fun learning Math and Science with these fun activities.
Science Printables Grades 3-5 http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/collection/printables-3rd-5th-grade/
Have fun learning Science with these fun activities.
Have fun learning Science with these fun activities.
Nature
Nature & Biology - Kids infoBits http://0-galenet.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/servlet/KidsInfoBits?vrsn=127&subTopic=Biology%2B%2526%2BNature&locID=lvccld_main&topic=Science%2B%2526%2BMath&ste=3
Why Leaves Change Color http://www.na.fs.fed.us/fhp/pubs/leaves/leaves.shtm
This page explains how and why leaves change color in autumn, how weather affects this change, and why leaves fall.
This page explains how and why leaves change color in autumn, how weather affects this change, and why leaves fall.
Chemistry
Experimenting with Chemistry http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9781608702107&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Includes easy-to-perform experiments that instruct students on topics such as states of matter, chemical reactions, gravity, energy, electricity, flight, and simple machines.
Includes easy-to-perform experiments that instruct students on topics such as states of matter, chemical reactions, gravity, energy, electricity, flight, and simple machines.
Space
Exploring Space http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9781593395025&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Contains articles detailing biographies of famous astronomers, celestial bodies found in the universe, the solar system, and future explorations into space.
Contains articles detailing biographies of famous astronomers, celestial bodies found in the universe, the solar system, and future explorations into space.
Weather
Encyclopedia of Weather and Natural Disasters http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9781414418858&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Introduces the topic of weather and natural disasters, covering such topics as weather basics, weather phenomena, forecasting, and climate. Provides information on blizzards, earthquakes, flooding, tornadoes, volcanoes, and wildfires.
Introduces the topic of weather and natural disasters, covering such topics as weather basics, weather phenomena, forecasting, and climate. Provides information on blizzards, earthquakes, flooding, tornadoes, volcanoes, and wildfires.
Weather - Kids InfoBits http://0-galenet.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/servlet/KidsInfoBits?subTopic=Weather&locID=lvccld_main&topic=Science%2B%2526%2BMath&ste=3
Science Experiments & Projects
Activities from Experiment Central http://www.gale.cengage.com/free_resources/environment/experiment/
Here are 12 ecology-related experiments for you to try.
Here are 12 ecology-related experiments for you to try.
Hands-On Chemistry & Physics Experiments http://ebooks.lvccld.org/SearchResults.htm?SearchID=44107020
Three books for grades K-2 and grades 3-5 featuring age-appropriate experiments and activities that explore important concepts in chemistry or physics.
Three books for grades K-2 and grades 3-5 featuring age-appropriate experiments and activities that explore important concepts in chemistry or physics.
Health
KidsHealth http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/
How do you get ready to be an athlete? What happens when you break a bone? Your buddy got sick. How soon will he be better? Find out all this and more!
How do you get ready to be an athlete? What happens when you break a bone? Your buddy got sick. How soon will he be better? Find out all this and more!
Me http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9781593398248&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Uses interactive activities scattered throughout the text to engage readers in discovering more about themselves and encouraging self-expression.
Uses interactive activities scattered throughout the text to engage readers in discovering more about themselves and encouraging self-expression.
Me and You http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9781593398255&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Discusses social cooperation and the importance of strong, positive relationships and includes interactive activities throughout the text.
Discusses social cooperation and the importance of strong, positive relationships and includes interactive activities throughout the text.
Scientists & Inventors
See Inventors & Scientists http://www.lvccld.org/hh_new/topics.cfm?age=2&subj=54
Sports & Recreation
Sports & Fitness http://0-galenet.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/servlet/KidsInfoBits?vrsn=127&subTopic=Sports%2B%2526%2BFitness&locID=lvccld_main&topic=Sports&ste=3
Sports Science http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|5SMS&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Explores the amazing advances science has made in sports.
Explores the amazing advances science has made in sports.
Sports, Games & Recreations - Kids InfoBits http://0-galenet.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/servlet/KidsInfoBits?vrsn=127&subTopic=Sports%252C%2BGames%2B%2526%2BRecreations&locID=lvccld_main&topic=Sports&ste=3
Astronomy & Space
Space and Astronomy - Kids InfoBits http://0-galenet.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/servlet/KidsInfoBits?vrsn=127&subTopic=Space%2B%2526%2BAstronomy&locID=lvccld_main&topic=Science%2B%2526%2BMath&ste=3
Computers
Computers & Electronics - Kids InfoBits http://0-galenet.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/servlet/KidsInfoBits?subTopic=Computers%2B%2526%2BElectronics&locID=lvccld_main&topic=Inventions%2B%2526%2BTechnology&ste=3
Earth Science
Earth Sciences - Kids InfoBits http://0-galenet.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/servlet/KidsInfoBits?subTopic=Earth%2BScience&locID=lvccld_main&topic=Science%2B%2526%2BMath&ste=3
Environmental Homework Resources http://www.epa.gov/students/homework.html
Find out great stuff to help keep your planet beautiful.
Find out great stuff to help keep your planet beautiful.
Ology http://www.amnh.org/ology/earth#channel
A fun site to learn about the Earth including rocks and exploring the universe. Ask a Scientist a question and get an answer.
A fun site to learn about the Earth including rocks and exploring the universe. Ask a Scientist a question and get an answer.
Rocks & Minerals
Rock & Mineral http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9780756635701&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Examines the beauty and importance of minerals, metals, crystals, fossils, and gemstones and provides insight into the evolution and composition of the Earth.
Examines the beauty and importance of minerals, metals, crystals, fossils, and gemstones and provides insight into the evolution and composition of the Earth.
Human Body
Human Body http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|2TVI&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Examines the human body from head to toe, exploring nerves, muscles, blood and bones.
Examines the human body from head to toe, exploring nerves, muscles, blood and bones.
Human Body - Kids InfoBits http://0-galenet.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/servlet/KidsInfoBits?subTopic=Human%2BBody&locID=lvccld_main&topic=Health&ste=3
Human Body from A to Z http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|4QUC&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Features a comprehensive source about the human organism, how it works, and what can go wrong.
Features a comprehensive source about the human organism, how it works, and what can go wrong.
Physical Science
Chemistry & Physical Sciences - Kids InfoBits http://0-galenet.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/servlet/KidsInfoBits?vrsn=127&subTopic=Chemistry%2B%2526%2BPhysical%2BSciences&locID=lvccld_main&topic=Science%2B%2526%2BMath&ste=3
Chem4Kids http://www.chem4kids.com/
Find out about chemistry! What are elements? Reactions? Matter? A periodic table?
Find out about chemistry! What are elements? Reactions? Matter? A periodic table?
The Atoms Family http://www.miamisci.org/af/sln/
Find out about light, atoms, energy, and more!
Find out about light, atoms, energy, and more!
Current Events
Science News for Kids http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/
Looking for Science in the news? Help with your science project? Try here! Ages 9-14.
Looking for Science in the news? Help with your science project? Try here! Ages 9-14.
Diseases & Disorders
Diseases, Disorders & Injuries - Kids InfoBits http://0-galenet.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/servlet/KidsInfoBits?subTopic=Diseases%252C%2BDisorders%2B%2526%2BInjuries&locID=lvccld_main&topic=Health&ste=3
Flight
Flight http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|4SDQ&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Traces the history and development of aircraft from hot-air balloons to jetliners, and includes information on the principles of flight and the inner workings of various flying machines.
Traces the history and development of aircraft from hot-air balloons to jetliners, and includes information on the principles of flight and the inner workings of various flying machines.
Biomes
Biomes http://www.gale.cengage.com/free_resources/environment/biomes/
A biome is an ecosystem containing plant and animal species that are characteristic to a specific geographic region.
A biome is an ecosystem containing plant and animal species that are characteristic to a specific geographic region.
Biomes of the World http://www.mbgnet.net/
What's it like where you live? Find out about biomes and ecosystems.
What's it like where you live? Find out about biomes and ecosystems.
Endangered Plants & Animals
Endangered Species http://www.gale.cengage.com/free_resources/environment/endangered/
Take a closer look at 24 endangered plants and animals
Take a closer look at 24 endangered plants and animals
See also: Animals - Endangered and Extinct Animals http://www.lvccld.org/hh_new/topics.cfm?age=2&subj=1
Technology
Construction & Architecture - Kids InfoBits http://0-galenet.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/servlet/KidsInfoBits?subTopic=Construction%2B%2526%2BArchitecture&locID=lvccld_main&topic=Inventions%2B%2526%2BTechnology&ste=3
Glass, Plastic & Metal Materials - Kids InfoBits http://0-galenet.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/servlet/KidsInfoBits?subTopic=Materials&locID=lvccld_main&topic=Inventions%2B%2526%2BTechnology&ste=3
Machines, Engines & Motors - Kids InfoBits http://0-galenet.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/servlet/KidsInfoBits?vrsn=127&subTopic=Machines%252C%2BEngines%2B%2526%2BMotors&locID=lvccld_main&topic=Inventions%2B%2526%2BTechnology&ste=3
Nutrition
BAM!!! Body And Mind! http://www.bam.gov/sub_physicalactivity/physicalactivity_activitycards.html
Is there an activity you'd like to know more about? Look no further! It's all right here.
Is there an activity you'd like to know more about? Look no further! It's all right here.
Food and Nutrition http://0-galenet.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/servlet/KidsInfoBits?subTopic=Food%2B%2526%2BNutrition&locID=lvccld_main&topic=Health&ste=3
The Healthy Fridge http://www.healthyfridge.org/justforkids.html
Don't mess up your health by eating the wrong stuff. Learn the right things to eat, so you'll have a strong and healthy heart!
Don't mess up your health by eating the wrong stuff. Learn the right things to eat, so you'll have a strong and healthy heart!
Plants & Tress
Plants - Kids InfoBits http://0-galenet.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/servlet/KidsInfoBits?locID=lvccld_main&topic=Plants&ste=2
Physics
Experimenting with Physics http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9781608702114&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Includes more than twenty experiments will challenge students to think more deeply about the scientific principles at work in everyday life.
Includes more than twenty experiments will challenge students to think more deeply about the scientific principles at work in everyday life.
Life Sciences
Plants, Algae, and Fungi http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9781615354795&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Presents information on the life cycle, cellular structure, diversity, cultivation, production, and species of fungi, algea, and plants, using illustrations and photographs.
Presents information on the life cycle, cellular structure, diversity, cultivation, production, and species of fungi, algea, and plants, using illustrations and photographs.
Earth Science - Forests & Rain Forests
Forest http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|2TVH&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Introduces characteristics of different kinds of forests found around the world, the plants and animals that populate them, and how they are endangered.
Introduces characteristics of different kinds of forests found around the world, the plants and animals that populate them, and how they are endangered.
Rain Forest, 1st American ed., 2001 http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9780756648022&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Explores the world of the rainforest and the many jungle creatures that live there.
Explores the world of the rainforest and the many jungle creatures that live there.
Rainforest http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|2TVL&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Explores the world of the rainforest and the many jungle creatures that live there.
Explores the world of the rainforest and the many jungle creatures that live there.
Science Fairs - Getting Started
It's About Time Science Projects How Long Does It Take? http://ebooks.lvccld.org/ContentDetails-Subject7.htm?ID=C09E6842-9216-4885-A8B8-4A1C76E3587F
How long does it take bread to get moldy? Can you tell time using the sun? What is your reaction time? There are so many things to measure in the world around you. The ideas introduced in this book will help you perform exciting and fun experiments.
How long does it take bread to get moldy? Can you tell time using the sun? What is your reaction time? There are so many things to measure in the world around you. The ideas introduced in this book will help you perform exciting and fun experiments.
Science Buddies http://www.sciencebuddies.org/
Need to find a science experiment? Use the Topic Selection wizard to find one which matches your interest.
Need to find a science experiment? Use the Topic Selection wizard to find one which matches your interest.
Science Fair Project Resource Guide http://www.ipl.org/div/projectguide/
From the Internet Public Library, the untimate resource for Science Fair Help! Use their guide, to get the steps from beginning to end. See all the links, to get great ideas, and more help!
From the Internet Public Library, the untimate resource for Science Fair Help! Use their guide, to get the steps from beginning to end. See all the links, to get great ideas, and more help!
Science Fun
24/7 Science http://www.lhs.berkeley.edu/kids/
A great site for games, activities, and other cool stuff about math and science!
A great site for games, activities, and other cool stuff about math and science!
Try Science http://www.tryscience.org
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