Science Web Sites for Grades K - 2

The following is a list of web sites on science activities, demonstrations, experiments, and other resources appropriate for grades k-2, Selected by Dr. Shropshire.

The Exploratorium Site.  Lots of info on useful science activities and Exploratorium  publications.  Also a free downloadable copy of the Exploratorium Science Snackbook!
        
The Franklin Institute of Science Museum.  This site also has lots of useful science activities and lesson plans.

The Smithsonian Institute.  They offer a resource guide for teachers, and many publications that can be ordered - some for free.

Science Learning Network home page.  Online activities and teacher resources from museums in the "Network", such as the Franklin Institute and the Exploratorium.

Hands On Science Centers Worldwide.  Links to international science education sites with an emphisis on interactive activities.

Teacher's Network home page.  Lists and descriptions of lots of classroom projects and activities.
            
The National Science Teacher Association.  They mostly offer science education material for sale.  
        
Bill Nye the Science Guy's web site.  A lot of cool activities and demos to do in class or at home.  Principles are explained in easy to understand terms.  Lots of good links too.

Newton's Apple site.  Lesson plans, discussion material, experiments, and activities.  Handy for developing new lessons.  They also have videos for sale.

Over 200 hyperlinks to educational resources and information, and online science activities.  I have only begun to explore this, and they keep adding more!!!

PBS Online.  Overviews of PBS programs. videos available for purchase, some teacher aids, and some useful links to other educational resources.